News and updates and from SEMA's councils and committees.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

Results of the 2012 SEMA Board of Directors election are in, with two new members joining the group and three members re-elected to the Board.

Wheel, suspension, air-intake, exhaust, in-car entertainment, bedliners, grille guard and tonneau cover manufacturers are among the SEMA members who have already registered to measure a ’12 Toyota Hilux.

Jeep sales in China rose 81% in 2011 to 22,294 units, and 2012 is off to a good start with Jeep sales rising 52% in the first four months of this year to 7,887 units, according to LMC Automotive Ltd.

Engaging the youth market is a challenge for many companies in the specialty-equipment market.

SEMA Show Exhibitors: Get your parts on more vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

The photo gallery located at www.semaphotos.com features thousands of pictures from the 2011 SEMA Show.

SEMA Show organizers have been working with major air carriers to secure discounted airfare for 2012 SEMA Show attendees.

Bestop Names Steve Brown Marketing Database Manager Bestop added Steve Brown to the company's sales and marketing team as marketing database manager. The company reports that Brown is an industry veteran with more than 30 years in the automotive aftermarket, and that he brings a wealth of experience...