All subscribers of SEMA News will receive a 2009 SEMA Membership Directory. In these tough times, SEMA is continuing to take the extra steps necessary to create new business opportunities for its member companies, recently resulting in an updated version of the SEMA Membership Directory—the staple...

SEMA is opposing an effort by some Washington lawmakers to include a national car crushing program in the upcoming economic stimulus package. Vehicles targeted for the scrap pile will likely include Chevy Blazers, Silverados, S-10s and Tahoes; Dodge Dakotas and Rams; Ford Explorers and F-Series...

More than 200 media representatives attended the 2009 MPMC Media Trade Conference (MTC) last week, held at the Embassy Suites near Los Angeles International Airport. Representing trade and consumer publications, journalists and sales staff met with nearly 100 leading motorsports manufacturers for...

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With the Internet the top influencer in consumers’ buying decisions, the way we do business has changed forever, according to Aaron Kahlow, founder and CEO of Online Marketing Connect. In order to keep SEMA members relevant to such changes in the marketing world, SEMA hosted the webinar, “Social...

SEMA's next webinar will cover the importance of accurate product eCataloging information, and the problems that inaccurate information can cause for your specialty parts and accessories business. Presenter Scott O'Toole will demonstrate the basics of standardized retail product eCataloging formats...

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Auto spy photographer Brenda Priddy says this is first proof of Ford’s all-new V8, code-named “Coyote." The 5.0L, four-valve, naturally aspirated V8 will be offered in the 2011 Mustang and F-150. Priddy estimates the mill will make 400 hp and 400 lb.-ft. torque, with fuel economy close to that of...

President Obama directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider a Bush Administration decision which denied California and other states from regulating greenhouse gases emitted from motor vehicles. The president also directed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

BIG WINNERS: Forty years after his father won the Rolex 24 at Daytona, David Donohue made a late pass on Juan Pablo Montoya to lift the Brumos Porsche team to victory in the twice-around-the-clock endurance race at Daytona International Speedway. Donohue teamed with Buddy Rice, Darren Law and...