The following was written by Rep. John Campbell (R-CA). I am not the world's greatest authority on the subject of cars and propulsion systems, but I'm probably pretty high on the list in Congress. Some people want cars to go away entirely. Others think we are headed to all electrics, all hybrids or...

Nearly 115,000 industry professionals gathered in Las Vegas the week of November 2–5 for the 2010 SEMA Show, and the tone was decidedly optimistic. Exhibitors, buyers, media and other professionals were there to learn, collaborate, network and explore, sharing their passion in order to build their...

NEWS NUGGETS LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS ACQUIRES NAMING RIGHTS TO HISTORIC NHRA-OWNED MOTORSPORTS FACILITY IN INDIANAPOLIS: Lucas Oil Products has acquired the naming rights to the NHRA-owned and operated multipurpose auto-racing facility located just west of Indianapolis. The multiyear track entitlement...

The Federal Reserve Board issued a proposed rule to limit swipe fees imposed on retailers when accepting debit card payments. Under the recently enacted financial reform law, the Federal Reserve is authorized to define what are “reasonable and proportional” debit card transaction fees.

Brian Watt from Southern California Public Radio recently reported on the station’s Shifting Gears segment on the status of the $30 billion per year specialty-parts industry in the United States—one that generates many jobs in Southern California in particular.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

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 toworking for a company that supports and contributes to the success ofthe overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company...

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

For years, the MPMC Media Trade Conference has provided media reps with an opportunity to visit with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the three days. Media: Register here.