Registration for the 2010 SEMA Show is still open. Register for the Show here.

See which products and accessories are available for today’s hottest cars, trucks and SUVs by visiting www.sema.org/semaaward. The website includes a list of SEMA Show exhibitors that make products for the vehicle models most likely to be named the “hottest car,” “hottest truck” and “hottest 4x4-SUV” at the 2010 SEMA Show.

A recent SEMA survey indicated that business credit availability is among the biggest challenges faced by SEMA members today. Many with solid lender relationships have had terms altered and face tougher requirements. Recognizing this need, the SEMA Education Institute will be offering a number of sessions at this year's SEMA Show to address these challenges.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2010 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. NOTE: The list is reserved for exhibitors of the 2010 SEMA Show.

Three outstanding technological colleges have stepped up to support the youth who are participating in the “Showdown at SEMA” National Championship in Las Vegas November 2–5, 2010. Each college will award $202,000 in scholarships to six high school automotive teams competing at the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship.

Ford Motor Company will once again recognize the most significant design achievements at the 2010 SEMA Show with its Ford Motor Company Corporate Design Awards. These prestigious awards are given annually to those vehicles that make a significant contribution to vehicle design and stand apart from all others at the SEMA Show.

The 2010 SEMA Show is less than two weeks away. Have you already made your freight arrangements? SEMA offers free drayage to exhibitors whose total freight is less than 1,000 lbs. and is delivered in a personally operated vehicle (POV) driven by an employee. The program is available Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31 from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Monday, November 1 from 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Several years ago, I was asked to make a presentation to a group of general managers and dealer principles about integrating an accessory program as part of their day-to-day operations. The success of an in-house program for the owner’s Cadillac franchise had sparked interest as to whether a similar business model would work in his Honda and Toyota franchises.

On Monday, November 1, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., in room N252 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, longtime exporters will come together to address 10 of your thorniest questions regarding attracting and maintaining overseas customers.

Classic Camaros with specialty-equipment upgrades. Current Camaros crafted with classic stylings of the past. Check out all of the photos of the Chevrolet Camaros on display at the 2009 SEMA Show.

The collection of photos are part of the SEMA Show photo gallery available on www.enjoythedrive.com. The data base of photos is searchable by several categories, including vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle category, exhibitor name and more.