The links below represent the companies that comprise the select committee of the Manufacturers' Rep Council (MRC). The mission of the MRC is to provide a forum for manufacturers' representatives in order to increase their impact as an industry, explore issues of common interest and concern...

SEMA members have a wealth of market research information available to them that is designed to keep decision makers up-to-date on the latest trends. For example, the following is a short excerpt from the “2006 SEMA Compact Performance Market Report”: Demographics—Consumer Profile

“VIP” is commonly tagged throughout American culture, but the acronym has permeated the hobby and lifestyles of automotive enthusiasts. While the root of the phrase is easy to understand, the usage as a specific car style is more equivocal. The main reason, and not to keep you waiting, is that VIP...

Consumers searching for wallet-friendly wheels don't need to sacrifice safety, reliability and cabin comfort, according to Cars.com. The site recently announced its list of the best late-model used cars shoppers can buy on a budget of $10,000. Consumers looking for used cars to purchase often turn...

Although pickup sales have declined by nearly 18% in July compared to last year’s sales, consumer still plan to accessorize the pickups they are purchasing. According to the latest SEMA research, 17% of the 24 million households surveyed that plan to purchase specialty equipment over the next three...

77 DAYS TO THE SHOW! INNOVATIONS DAY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 SHOW DAYS: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 UPCOMING DEADLINES August 24International Exhibitor Registration to Receive Badges in Mail – Tab #4Lead Retrieval Rental (Early-Bird Rate) – Tab #10 August 30Show Directory Advertising Space...

Below is this week’s list of SEMA Show 2007 exhibitors offering products to project-vehicle builders for free or at a discounted rate. To see previous submissions, click here.

The SEMA Internship Program at the SEMA Show provides students interested in careers in the automotive market with a valuable learning experience. At the same time, principals of SEMA-member companies and Show exhibitors with an excellent opportunity observe qualified and productive potential...

If you missed Friday's webinar about the Supreme Court's recent decision on minimum resale price agreements, get the download now from www.sema.org/webinar. The audio/video, as well as a PDF presentation, are available from the menu at the right of the page.

SEMA Manufacturing members are invited to get a look at the new, redesigned-for-2008 Honda Accord coupe and sedan at an upcoming measuring session, Friday, Sept. 7, in Torrance, California. Cameras are permitted at the session, which begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. The deadline to register is...