The SEMA financial benchmarking program has been launched and is providing data for the industry. The focus this week is on jobbers/retailers. Following are a few nuggets gleaned from the responses for the month of January 2009.Nearly 26% of responding jobbers/retailers say that they expect business...

Decades ago, the traditional business of selling used cars was most well associated with dishonest car salesman pitching old rust-buckets in leisure suits to college students and high school teens. During the past two decades, dealerships began to understand the value of trade-ins and undertook...

Norwegian electric-vehicle (EV) maker Think Global has aspirations of expanding into the U.S. market. Although the company is presently feeling the burdens of a sour global economy, they are motivated to expand operations into North America. Managers for the brand have announced their intention to...

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SEMA’s April 2 webinar, "Job Costing Systems That Will Boost Your Cash Flow," will provide useful tips on how to effectively monitor and evaluate your overall operating expenses for your business through job costing. SEMA Accounting Manager Tom Aiono will discuss the basics of job costing and other...

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The SEMA Technology Transfer Program has expanded its offerings of data files to include the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Data is available for both the V6 and V8 Camaro and includes engine, drivetrain, exterior body panels, suspension assemblies and other vehicle components available upon request. SEMA...

Hundreds of exhibitors have already signed up for the 2009 SEMA Show. Have you? Don't miss May 8th deadline for priority booth space selection.