The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a tougher standard for ground level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Ozone forms when nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compound emissions from smokestacks, tailpipes and other sources combine in sunlight.

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

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced.

News and information from SEMA's councils and committees.

It's been said before: For a product to be successful, the outside of the box is just as important as what's inside. A product's packaging or merchandising display may be the first and only opportunity to grab a customer's attention.

The SEMA Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) announced the establishment of a new WTC Hall of Fame on Wednesday, November 5, 2009. The announcement came during the annual WTC industry reception, held this year at the Renaissance Hotel in Las Vegas during the 2009 SEMA Show.

Ford may follow up the arrival of its high-performance off-roader with a crew cab version.

Booth space is now available at the upcoming 2010 PAACE Automechanika Show, July 14-16, in Mexico City, an event that draws more than 18,000 attendees in the automotive industry.

Chinese consumers, for the first time, purchased more cars and light trucks in 2009 than U.S. car buyers. China sold 12.8 million cars and light trucks in 2009 (13.6 million with heavy-duty truck sales factored in) to become the world's largest vehicle market, according to the official Xinhua news...

The companies (J–Z) listed iin this week's "Hot Links to Cool Sites" are exhibiting at the upcoming Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference.