Despite reports of a down economy and economic woes, the hot-rod market is alive and well.

The Manufacturers' Rep Council (MRC) will hold its Town Hall Meeting on September 15 in conjunction with the PWA Conference.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will present its Jim Borre Lifetime Achievement, Restyler of the Year, Nat Danas Person of the Year and Manufacturer of the Year awards during the council's reception at the 2009 SEMA Show.

The SEMA Show Silent Auction, presented by the Young Executives Network (YEN) and benefiting the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, is accepting donations at www.sema.org/silent-auction.

Congress passed and President Obama signed into law "cash for clunkers" legislation which contains two hard-fought SEMA provisions to lessen the program's impact to collectors and the aftermarket.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the State of California have issued separate proposals to establish a tire fuel efficiency rating system.

Learn how to maximize your specialty aftermarket parts e-catalog and your online marketing at SEMA’s 2009 Internet Symposium sponsored by SPC on Saturday, August 1 at Pasadena, California’s Convention Center.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here).

The Camaro has been one of the most popular enthusiast vehicles since its introduction as a 1967 model. This mini-report prepared by the SEMA Research and Information Center provides a snapshot look at Camaro enthusiasts.

According to SEMA research, six of the top 10 best-selling engines are either four- or five-cylinders, spread across a wide range of top-selling models. This consistency helps specialty-equipment manufacturers reduce downstream costs.