American Eagle Wheel Corp. (AEWC) was a first-time exhibitor at the 2009 SEMA Show. SEMA News spent some time with AEWC President Margo Furcolow at the company’s facility in Chino, California. Ms. Furcolow discussed the company’s experience as a first-time exhibitor and offered advice for other...

“The value proposition that the SEMA Show presents exhibitors is clearly represented by the number of first-timers already signed up,” said SEMA Trade Shows Director Gary Vigil.

More members of Congress than ever are aligning themselves with the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill established to raise awareness of the economic importance of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

By 1972, the handwriting was on the wall: Musclecars were a dying breed. Performance enthusiasts—and the magazines they read—were looking for new ways to have fun with cars. That’s how this tidy little Datsun 510 wound up in Hot Rod magazine.

John B. Rogers Jr., president, CEO and co-founder of Local Motors, will inspire 2010 SEMA Showgoers as the keynote speaker for the New Product Awards Breakfast on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, in Las Vegas. All exhibitors and attendees are invited to hear how Rogers’ auto manufacturing company is...

Mercedes SLK 63 AMG, Audi S7, Chevy Malibu, Dodge Charger Police Car

The allure of China is undeniable. Its rising incomes, growing middle class and fast-growing vehicle market all frequently make the news in the United States. Not all the news out of China is positive, however.

Law and Order is an update of some of the most recent federal and state legislative and regulatory issues that could potentially impact the automotive specialty-equipment industry. These include issues affecting small-business owners and their employees.

SEMA News recently had the chance to catch up with long-time automotive restyler Jon Titman of Automotive Essentials, a ProPledge participant. Titman, the company’s vice president of sales and marketing, provided some insights into the services Automotive Essentials offers and how the business has...

The SEMA Show is quickly approaching. Many have already finalized their travel arrangements, booked their hotels, confirmed their credentials and even mapped out their on-site strategy. With so much going on during the week, it’s important to have a list of required reading materials while at the...