SEMA defeated a Utah bill that sought to ban most aftermarket exhaust systems.

Congress passed a SEMA-supported $16 billion “jobs bill” which is intended to expand the American workforce. Pending a final procedural vote by the Senate, the bill will be sent to President Obama to be signed into law.

For most members of the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), business slows somewhat at the end of the year, allowing them time to catch up on various projects and plan for the upcoming New Year. This same concept is true for the ARMO Select Committee.

Having just completed its Long-Range Planning meeting in January, the council now looks forward to carrying out the various tasks scheduled for 2010.

Best Practices: This series of SEMA News articles is based on the idea of using reliable and repeatable methods to ensure business success. Future issues will delve into a range of topics aimed at developing Best Practices through knowledge, motivation and skills.

While the industry has evolved to include more than 7,000 businesses, racing and performance still deliver the iconic images associated with the market.

A photo collection of more than 100 Dodge vehicles from the 2010 SEMA Show.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Join noted economic expert Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University for a revealing look at the root causes of the financial crisis and a comprehensive overview of current conditions.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

The 2009 SEMA Show featured more than 1,500 new product debuts, and you can now easily share product images and details with your website visitors using our new Show widget.