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Movers & Shakers: Toyo Adds Bert Butler, Kenny Frederick to Sales Team; Penelope Lepisto Joins 1in8 Motorsports Foundation

Northwood University selects Brandon Postema as the chair and James Hannah as vice chair for the Northwood University International Auto Show; Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. adds Bert Butler and Kenny Frederick to its sales team; Roush Yates Performance Products becomes the sole distributor of Del West...

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Increase Sales, Reduce Returns With Clean Product Data

No one can afford to lose sales, but many companies miss out on profitability by not following one simple procedure: ensuring that they offer customers complete and informative product information. Properly presented product data can boost a company’s image, increase sales, lower product return...

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Spy Shots: Bentley Tightens Around the Edges of 2011 Continental GT

Brenda Priddy's spy photographers snagged this latest look at Bentley's updated 2011 Continental GT.

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Auto Enthusiasts Wanted for SEMA Research Project

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SEMA Show organizers are seeking the nation’s most active and influential automotive enthusiasts to help identify future trends in the market. As part of the SEMA Enthusiast Opinion Leader Research Project, auto enthusiasts can apply to attend the 2010 SEMA Show and participate in a market research...

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New Ford Fiesta Program Opens Door to Mainstream Customization

Will Ford's new accessories program for the 2011 Fiesta bring a new wave of customizers into the industry?

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New Law Limits Debit Card Swipe Fees

SEMA and 54 other trade associations asked Congress to limit the amount credit card companies can charge merchants when processing payments. Congress addressed some, but not all swipe fees when it enacted the new financial reform law.

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SEMA Opposes Requirement to File IRS 1099 Forms for Everyday Purchases

Beginning in 2012, businesses will be required to file “Form 1099” information returns with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and report all payments to corporations for goods or services in excess of $600. Under current law, most corporations are exempt from receiving 1099s. The 1099 reporting...

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Government Seeking Right-Hand Drive Vehicle Converters

SEMA has been asked by the federal government if any companies would be interested in converting domestic vehicles for export to right-hand-drive countries. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) purchases about 90,000 vehicles a year for various government agencies, and a small number of...

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Lasting Shine: DIY Enthusiasts, Stagnant Auto Sales Reshape Car Care Market

Barry Meguiar’s family has been in the car-care business for 109 years, and he’s personally headed up the company that carries the family name for more than four decades. As the president of Meguiar’s Inc., he’s seen the economic roller coaster trundle up and down many times before, but he’s never...

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Central Hall Expands to Accommodate More Exhibitors

To accommodate demand for exhibit space in the Racing & Performance, Hot Rod Alley, and Restoration Marketplace sections of the 2010 SEMA Show, organizers are opening the large meeting rooms adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall.