The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has set the standard business-mileage deduction at $.51 per mile for 2011. The rate is $.01 more than allowed during 2010, reflecting slightly higher transportation costs during the past year.

The United States Senate approved the tax compromise “framework” for a two-year extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for all income levels, set to expire on December 31. The House of Representatives now must approve the legislation before it can be sent to President Obama to become law.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here). Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company...

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities have been announced.

Here is a collection of photos featuring GMC vans and trucks from the 2010 SEMA Show. The collection is a part of a bigger photo gallery available on www.enjoythedrive.com. The vehicle gallery is searchable by exhibiting company name, vehicle make, vehicle model and more.

New Headquarters for Roush Performance Roush Performance moved into a new headquarters in Plymouth Township, Michigan. The 65,000 sq.-ft. building is located at 39555 Schoolcraft Road, Plymouth Township, MI 48170. The toll-free customer service and warranty line remains 800/ 59-ROUSH, as does the...

SEMA manufacturing members are encouraged to make time to take the tape to the 2012 Mazda5 during the SEMA Measuring Session on December 15. Dubbed a multi-activity vehicle by Mazda, the Mazda5 carries a 2.5L I4 pushing about 157 hp and will be made available in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring...

Nominations for the 2011 SEMA Chairman-Elect and Board of Directors are due Thursday, January 6, 2011. Take a moment to tell us about whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for the Chairman-Elect position and/or for a Board member position. Be sure to include qualification information...

The spy shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co. have reported sightings of several of these early "mule" vehicles around Metro Detroit. At first, they assumed the vehicle pictured was just the updated Mondeo with camouflage left on. While it's not unusual to see foreign-market cars in Detroit, the shooters...