Even in the sour state of the 2008 economy, the merger and acquisition environment holds promise for visionary specialty-equipment companies bold enough to explore its opportunities. Equity fund investment groups, flush with cash from retiring baby boomers looking for sound investments, are ready to...

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Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are: SEMA SPC Youth Focus Panel, October 11, 2008 3:00 p.m., Irwindale Speedway, Irwindale, California

There is no doubt that consumers are buying fewer new vehicles due to economic concerns, high gas prices and the increased difficulty of securing financing. Throughout 2008, the number of consumers who have entered new-vehicle dealerships has been on the decline, according to data obtained from CNW...

The Association of European Vehicle Manufacturers (ACEA) is calling for European policymakers to implement a European-wide scrappage program to include incentives for owners who trade in cars at least eight years old. The association of 15 European automakers—which includes the European operations...

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Mercedes-Benz will make its debut as an official OEM exhibitor at the 2008 SEMA Show.

Lobbying efforts from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler paid off last Wednesday as Congress approved $25 billion in government loans designed to refuel growth in the declining auto industry. According to a report from foxnews.com, the House approved the loans as part of a larger spending bill...