Social networking websites and forums provide enthusiasts with a car club-like experience in a virtual medium and allow for both general and dedicated conversation to individual makes and models.

Sales of new fullsize trucks may be down, but 64% of enthusiasts surveyed by SEMA said they bought their truck used—and spent on average more than $2,000 on performance parts and accessories.

A photo collection of Mazda project vehicles at the 2008 SEMA Show.

More than 50 drivers from NASCAR, IRL and NHRA, as well as entertainment and industry celebrities, are offering autographed cars at the SEMA Pinewood Drag Race.

New Import Security Filling (ISF), commonly referred to as 10+2, requires that 10 elements of cargo information be transmitted by the importing company or its agent at least 24 hours before goods are loaded onto an ocean vessel for shipment to the United States.

Despite sitting third in the points standings with 365, Greg Anderson has yet to pick up a win this season.

2009 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Bill Perry, Rolan “Jeep” Worthan and Henry “Smokey” Yunick will be honored at the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Saturday, August 1, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Here's what popular industry leaders are saying about the run-up to the 2009 SEMA Show.

The Mobile Electronics & Technology section of the SEMA Show is located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center and showcases audio, video, GPS, satellite radio, wireless, security, radar detection products and more related automotive technology accessories.

A new M-Benz CL will likely be called, more appropriately, the S-Class Coupe. Expect more aggressive front-end styling and LED lamps front, and possibly back.