There are nearly 200 first-time exhibitors signed up to attend the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This number is expected to more than double come Show time.

Pre-register today to join the thousands of retailers, distributors and exhibitors from around the world at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

A Commerce Department report released two weeks ago showed capital spending plans rose 2.1% in May from April, and was 18.4% above its level a year ago. And despite jitters that some measure of economic recovery has slowed, The Wall Street Journal reports that companies including 3M and Cummins have stepped up equipment and manufacturing spending in anticipation of increased demand. 3M will spend an additional $3 billion on manufacturing this year, including a new Singapore plant to make films for solar panels.

This Friday, industry professionals and enthusiasts across the country will gather tocelebrate collector cars. The U.S. Senate declared July 9, 2010, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day” when it passed Senate Resolution 513(S. Res. 513) at the request of SEMA and the Automotive RestorationMarket Organization (ARMO) council.

News and updates from SEMA's council and committees.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA), one of the leading global authorities on tires, today announced the educational sessions for the 2010 Global Tire Expo–Powered by TIA, which is a part of the 2010 SEMA Show, taking place November 2–5, 2010 in Las Vegas. For the latest Expo information and updates, visit the “Events” section of www.tireindustry.org.

SEMA Cares Chairman Joel Ayres out to prove that even truck accessory guys can race.

Attention SEMA Exhibitors! Are you introducing an industry-changing new product? If so, we want to know about it. SEMA News is offering a sneak peek of new-product introductions planned for the 2010 SEMA Show, November 2–5 in Las Vegas.