Auto show season is in full swing and the early themes focus on fuel efficiency and green technology.

A photo collection of new products entered into the Outdoor & Towing product category of the 2009 SEMA Show New Products Showcase.

Kyle Busch wins the Snowball Derby; The FIA grants Sauber (formerly BMW) Formula One team a spot on the 2010 grid; Peak Performance Motor Oil extends partnership with IZOD IndyCar Series; and more news from the racing world.

Decked out with custom mods inside and out from SEMA member companies, this 2009 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4x4 is now up for auction on eBay. Proceeds from the sale benefit SEMA Cares charities ChildHelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set the standard business-mileage deduction at $.50 a mile for 2010. The rate is below the $.55 cents allowed during 2009, reflecting lower transportation costs during the past year.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a finding that carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and the environment.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed SEMA-supported legislation to make permanent the 2009 estate tax rate of 45 percent and exemption rate of $3.5 million/individual ($7 million couple). Under President Bush’s tax cuts of 2001, the so-called “death tax” is being gradually phased-out by 2010.

SEMA and the Tire Industry Association announce collaborative effort to increase value in the SEMA Show for tire companies.

SEMA's Consumer Demand Index has fallen for the second consecutive month, dropping from 36 points in October to 32 points in November, and a full 13 points from September. But it isn't all bad news. Compact performance and hot rod enthusiasts have shown increased interest in their respective niches.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.