Market-watchers have been particularly interested in the rash of announcements on fuel-cell (FC) vehicles that surrounded the 2007 Shanghai Auto Show and the recent funding and development news at the Hydrogen & Fuel Cells 2007 exhibition in Vancouver, according to a recent Fuel Cell Today article.

Although convertible hardtops have been around for some time, this past year has seen a huge influx of less expensive niche models with folding hardtops, according to a recent AutoWeek article. The article states, as hardtop convertible variants were introduced on vehicles, such as the Volvo C70...

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More than 550 exhibitors are expected at this year's PAACE Automechanika taking place this July 11–13 in Mexico City. To date, 30 SEMA-member companies have signed up to exhibit at the largest automotive-parts trade show in Latin America. The Salon de SEMA section of the show will once again feature...

SEMA-member companies that would like to receive the SEMA PAC Newsletter featuring up-to-date information on Capitol Hill, friends and allies in Washington D.C., and information on SEMA PAC activities, are invited to click here. For more information regarding the SEMA Political Action Committee...

Learn how much money you can save on shipping through the SEMA Freight Savings Plan by participating in the SEMA Freight Savings Program webcast today (Thursday, May 3) at 10 a.m. (PST). By using the collective strength of the association’s membership to secure substantial discounts with specific...

At the recent 2007 Global Automotive Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, John Waraniak, SEMA vice president of Vehicle Technology and Phil Martens, president of ArvinMeritor's light vehicle systems, gave a compelling overview of the OEM and aftermarket industries. Their comments referenced and built...

Advanstar Communications will be the Gold Sponsor of the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, California, on July 27. The SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser is where outgoing Board members are recognized for their service, newly elected...

New York Assemblyman Bill Reilich is the new chairman of the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus. The Caucus is supported by SEMA. Reilich succeeds Montana Senator John Brueggeman who served in that capacity since the Caucus’ inception in 2005.

SEMA’s Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is currently leading the other councils in raising funds to benefit childrens' charities. ARMO and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) are leading the momentum behind the inaugural SEMA Charity Golf Tournament, and they’ve challenged other...