At the request of SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils, Senator John Tester (D-MT) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) have introduced Senate Resolution 115 (S. Res 115) in the United States Senate, officially designating July 8...

The SEMA Measuring Session program—an exclusive member benefit—has long been a driving force behind manufacturing companies that want to stay ahead of their competition. It provides the manufacturers a first look at new or modified vehicle models before they are launched. It is an opportunity for...

For the second consecutive year, booth space reservations for the 2011 SEMA Show are up, indicating continuing signs of economic recovery. Exhibitor contract submissions are up 23% and net square feet requested is up 5%.

Candidates for the 2011 SEMA Board of Directors election have been announced. In addition to the 17 members vying for a seat on the Board, this year’s election includes voting for the chairman-elect. The chairman-elect plays a critical role in the industry, serving as chairman-elect for two years...

The European Commission proposed earlier this week to ban “conventionally fuelled cars” from all center cities throughout the 27 national European Union (E.U.) by 2050. Insisting citizens could walk, bike or take public transportation, E.U. Transport Commisioner Siim Kallas announced to a packed...

NEWS NUGGETS POINTS LEADER LINE HOPES TO MAKE IT THREE-FOR-THREE AS SERIES HEADS TO LAS VEGAS: To say that the start of the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series for Pro Stock points leader Jason Line has been anything but a surprise may be the understatement of the century. Back-to-back wins...

The photo gallery on www.enjoythedrive.com contains more than 2,000 photos of the vehicles that helped the SEMA Show shine in 2010. The database of images can be search through various key words, including vehicle make, vehicle model, model year and more.

The following are 15 facts regarding China's SUV market. You can learn more about this growing market by attending the SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Conference in Beijing, September 7–10, 2011.

What is the best litigation-avoidance strategy? It’s not to litigate. Your job is to focus on closing deals, customer retention and increasing ROI—not lawsuits with your suppliers. So what is the best strategy? Develop well drafted supplier contracts, terms, agreements and related documents.