Sony PlayStation and Polyphony Digital will host the seventh-annual Gran Turismo Awards at the 2009 SEMA Show. Judges picked from the industry’s leading publications will look for vehicles at the Show that best capture today’s automotive trends.

News from the track: NASCAR changes start times for 28 events; American Le Mans will be televised by both Speed TV and CBS; Ford and Roush Fenway Racing unveil the racing version of the Ford Mustang; Robert Kubica to drive for Renault during the 2010 Formula One season; and more.

The news is good for company execs who are looking to add some style and panache to their business blogs: It's never been easier to add rich media applications, such as audio and video, to your blog and start reeling in more readers. Plus, even more robust options for your blog are continually...

The SEMA Show is all about giving your business the competitive edge to be more successful. Not only does the Show provide the opportunity to meet face-to-face with thousands of leading manufacturers, it offers a top-notch educational experience. This year’s education program includes more than 60...

Ford Motor Company will again recognize design achievements at the 2009 SEMA Show with its Corporate Design Awards, given annually to builders that make significant contributions to vehicle design and stand apart from others at the Show.

Attention SEMA Show exhibitors—there's still time to enhance your presence at the 2009 Show! Sponsorships are available for popular aisle signs, billboards, carpet ads and banners in premium locations.

NHRA News: Mike Edwards continues to dominate Pro Stock as he earned his fifth win of the season, second in the NHRA Countdown to 1 playoffs; NHRA launches NHRA Mobile, a mobile application that brings live racing action to NHRA fans around the globe; NHRA makes a limited number of $20 Race Fan...

The automotive industry landscape is rocky, a rapid sales rebound is not on the horizon, and many companies are going through radical restructuring. But even in this environment, a research report commissioned by SEMA and conducted by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) sees opportunity for...

Brian Offenberger, owner of the Aftermarketer Club, recently provided the five elements every website needs to increase profits and achieve maximum results. According to Offenberger, the five elements presented in the SEMA Webinar, “Basics of Website Design and Content,” are not just suggestions...

For the 2009 Show, not only is the Showcase 25% larger (at 25,000 sq.-ft.), but it will also, for the first time, feature videography of new products. In previous years, SEMA has professionally photographed new products and posted the photos for media and exhibitors to download.