A new Mercedes-Benz B-class small car could enter the U.S. market as early as 2011, according to a recent AutoWeek article. The automaker said that if they were to bring the B-class here, it would be the next generation model due in 2011. The article also noted that Mercedes may bring an SUV smaller...

TRW Automotive recently unveiled its Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) Belt Drive system that will launch on North American models in 2008, according to a TRW Automotive press release.

SEMA is writing a report on the Chinese specialty-equipment market. If you are selling in China and would like to be featured in the report, or if you offer a service to SEMA members seeking to sell in China, please let us know. We would love to interview you and include you in the report's list of...

Seven hundred SEMA members receive free updates on the issues that impact the specialty-equipment industry on Capitol Hill, as well as how SEMA supports our congressional friend through the SEMA Political Action Committee.

Exhibit at the Salon de SEMA, a section of the Mexico-city based PAACE Automechanika show taking place July 11–13. In one week, you can display your products in front of thousands of buyers, be interviewed about your company and product on stage by AJ, co-host of the hit TV show "Overhaulin,'" meet...

How do you get your customers to buy more? Successful jobbers and retailers have discovered how to do just that when they offer their customers the CarCareOne card. Designed to help sell more products, it also offers help with raising your average sales price per customer. Mark your calendars now...

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The Formula SAE competition is for SAE student members to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with small, formula-style racing cars. The restrictions on the car frame and engine are limited so that the knowledge, creativity and imagination of the students are challenged. The cars are built with...

SEMA members are encouraged to watch the mail for the SEMA Board of Directors election ballots that were mailed this week. One ballot was sent to each member company within the voting categories. This year’s election includes voting for the chairman-elect position. Questions about the SEMA Board of...

Nissan North America is now accepting project-vehicle proposals for the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The automaker is accepting proposals based on any current Nissan models, with its 2007 SEMA strategy focused primarily on the 2007 Sentra and the 2008 Altima Coupe. Complete program information and...