California Assemblyman Mike Duvall is the new chairman of the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus. The Caucus is supported by SEMA. Duvall succeeds New York Assemblyman Bill Reilich who served in that capacity for a two-year term beginning in 2007. The caucus is a bipartisan group of state...

Kia Motors America is hosting a Measuring Session featuring the 2010 Soul.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here). Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company...

Maintain a buzz around your booth by following the tips outlined by ConvExx Chairman Chuck Schwartz. Turn your SEMA Show booth into the investment of a lifetime by attending the “SEMA Show 2009: Recession Beating Strategies for a Successful Show” webinar, presented by ConvExx Chairman Chuck Schwartz...

New value packages help exhibitors save money while avoiding any last-minute setup surprises. Need some good news during a bad economy? Here it is: Things will turn around. And until they do, the SEMA Show’s got your back with everything you need to keep your business strong until the economy makes...

All importers—from those bringing in one container a year to those importing products weekly—are equally liable under a new rule issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP), which took effect January 26, 2009. The Importer Security Filing (ISF), more commonly referred to as the "10...

SEMA has produced two informal guides on how to determine the tariff rates for products imported into the United States as well as exported to key overseas markets. The guide reviews the various online, free government databases to properly categorize products and look-up tariff rate tools. These...

A RIDE: Alex Tagliani will drive the No. 34 Conquest Racing entry during the month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Pole Day qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 is Saturday, May 8 at the historic 2.5-mile superspeedway.SUSPENDED BAN: McLaren has been given a three-race ban for bringing the...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has temporarily expanded the size requirements for SBA-backed 7(a) loans in order to help insert more liquidity into the marketplace. The SBA estimates that more than 70,000 small businesses across the country will be eligible for new loans between now...

After years of debate, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revised the vehicle roof strength rule, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 216. The new standard will require manufacturers to design vehicle roofs that withstand at least three times the weight of a light...