Ford plans to re-introduce its 5.0L V8 in the 2011 Mustang GT, offering an update to the iconic engine with increased horsepower and fuel economy.

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, e-mail your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail.

The SEMA Business Technology Committee (BTC) will conduct a seminar in conjunction with the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show that will cover the basics and benefits of standardized product information.

News and information from SEMA's councils and committees.

The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and SEMA will once again convene a special industry conference, April 16, 2010, at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, focused on green performance developments in the world of motorsports.

NHRA News: NHRA launches 50th anniversary Winternationals website; “Golden 50 Corral” car show to debut during the 50th running of the Kragen O’Reilly NHRA Winternationals; Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angie Smith will run next year aboard Karl and Kim Klement’s Buell thanks to sponsorship from Coffman Tank Trucks; and more.

Now more than ever, the specialty-equipment industry needs strong, visionary leadership. SEMA's 2010 Board of Directors Nominating Committee asks you to choose the industry's most talented leaders for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors.

Business publications reported in the past few days that online shopping grew as much as 5% from 2008 to $27.1 billion in revenue during this holiday season. Love it or hate it, the Internet has become a prolific sales stream, and every forward-looking company must address online sales as part of its marketing strategy. An exclusive new SEMA webinar—"The Essentials of Online Marketing"—provides participants with must-know information about how to capture market share and increase sales.

SEMA is alerting its members that a one-page form they may receive offering a "free" business directory listing is not free when you sign the form. Examples of these business directories include “World Business Guide,” “World Business Directory,” “Expo-Guide” and “The Fair Guide.” The guides are generally operated from Austria, Mexico, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain and other countries. SEMA recommends that you not complete these types of listing forms.

Racing news: Grand American Road Racing Championship President Roger Edmondson takes leave of absence to tend to personal health issues, Tom Bledsoe to assume the day-to-day leadership role for Grand Am; Ryan Hunter-Reay signs with Andretti Autosport for the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series; and former Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran hopes to land a sponsor to move to Indy car competition this season.