Commuters across the United States are beginning to behave like those around the world in response to the high cost of personal transportation. Pinched by fuel prices and the growing acceptance of alternative transportation for daily travel, usage of motorcycles, scooters and mass transit systems...

With warmer temperatures and summer in full swing, DIY vehicle enthusiasts traditionally enjoy this season for making modifications and repairs to their vehicles. But the question that many manufacturers are asking this year is whether or not a struggling economy and volatile fuel market offset the...

Automakers are forecasting a production decrease by the end of the year to curb stale inventories, especially for lower-MPG vehicles. Estimates of the total car market put production and sales at their lowest levels since 1992.Ford has been hit especially hard, forcing the manufacturer to continue...

Despite vehicle sales and certain specialty-equipment sales being down in a market plagued by recessionary fears and rising gas prices, certain specialty-equipment sales for niche markets are still going strong.

The Dodge Challenger evokes nostalgia for past styles.

The Swiss government is considering federal legislation making it illegal for consumers to fit aftermarket wheels to their vehicle that are sized different from the original equipment. The European Tuning Organization (ETO), of which SEMA is a member, has been working closely with the Swiss...

As of January 2009, all new packaging sold in Germany must be registered with an officially recognized German recycler or risk a fine of 50,000 Euros (USD $77,855 ).

Plan for the 2008 SEMA Show by using the online Exhibitor Services Manual available by clicking here. The online resource includes everything needed to prepare for the Show, including order forms for Freeman services, the SEMA Show New Products Showcase, directory listings, feature vehicles, carpet...

The 2008 SEMA Show opens its doors in 87 days. SHOW DAYS: Tuesday, November 4–Friday, November 7, 2008

Take a proactive approach and start establishing media relationships before the SEMA Show. SEMA's PR department has established many opportunities for our exhibitors to make the most out of having a presence at the SEMA Show. For more information about SEMA Show’s media outreach program and...