SEMA News recently had the opportunity to catch up with ProPledge Director of Operations Joe Sebergandio. Having just returned from the annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) conference, where he and the rest of the ProPledge staff met with with potential participants, Sebergandio...

While e-retailers have made a sport of predicting when mobile eCommerce should really be taken seriously, a new report from market researcher Gartner (www.gartner.com) indicates that the time for guessing games is over. Specifically, Gartner is projecting that the number of mobile phones on the...

United States Congressman John Campbell took time from his busy schedule in January to meet with SEMA members at an event hosted by Hillbank Motor Corporation in Irvine, California. The gathering was part of SEMA's Congressional Site Visit Program, which provides an opportunity for lawmakers to...

As one of the fastest-growing market sectors in Mexico, the automotive industry presents a timely opportunity for SEMA members seeking to establish a foothold in this expanding consumer base. The annual SEMA Show is one of the best places for specialty-equipment manufacturers to meet with buyers...

"When the company president's desk is clean," the old adage goes, "then someone else is doing the work." That's certainly not the case with Ed Iskenderian. When this photo was taken for Rod & Custom magazine in 1969, he was obviously still in the thick of developing the camshafts and other speed...

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Dixon looks to maintain his points lead in Top Fuel heading into St. Louis; Gateway International Raceway and NHRA are providing a 15% discount to active-duty and retired service members for this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals; NHRA has rescheduled the conclusion of the NHRA Arizona...

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here).

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

Honda will host the first hybrid vehicle SEMA measuring session, May 18 at its Torrance, California headquarters, offering SEMA members an advance look at the 2011 CR-Z. The two-passenger Sport Hybrid Coupe features a six-speed manual transmissions and a 1.5L i-VTEC four-cylinder with Integrated...