SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled a comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government: www.sema.org/federal-regulation-aftermarket-parts. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member.

Beginning January 1, 2010, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will include light- and medium-duty, on-road diesel vehicles in its smog-check program.

Racing news: Hendrick confirms that there is an opportunity for Danica Patrick to drive a partial schedule in NASCAR; Greg Hodnett earns $50,000 for Morgan Hughes National Open sprint-car win; Team Penske still has no plan for third Indy car driver, Will Power, next season; and more.

Learn about developing and protecting your intellectual property (IP) rights in your products and business without the strain of legal jargon.

Steve Washington from BlingX talks with SBTV's Ivy Hartman about his company's new wheel lighting accessories and jumping into a new business venture "feet first."

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, e-mail your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail...

More than 40 companies will make announcements at the 2009 SEMA Show. Find out who, where and when through the Show's official press conference schedule.

Famous Rhodes, director, eBay Motors has just been added to the Online Marketing Conference.

Preview 100s of new products from 2009 SEMA Show exhibitors in the October issue of SEMA News.

Get a head start on your SEMA Show planning—check out the SEMA Show Daily pre-Show issue online!