Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities at www.sema.org/classifieds. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member...

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...

Despite their youth and relatively low incomes, enthusiasts in the “Gen Y” age range are big buyers of custom automotive parts and accessories. Results from the 2008 Automotive Lifestyles Survey conducted August–September of this year show that 16-27-year-old enthusiasts spent, on average, nearly $3...

Personal income rose for the third consecutive month, climbing 0.3% between September and October to $45.1 billion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth follows spikes of 0.1% in September and 0.3% in August. Real disposable personal income (DPI) also rose for the second month...

One of the world’s smallest cars, the smart fortwo, had an imposing presence at the 2008 SEMA Show. It was not the first time the diminutive coupe featured at the Show, but it was the premier exhibition as a model for sale in the United States. Since going on-sale less than a year ago, the commuter...

Hurst's partnership with Dodge to produce the limited-edition 2009 Hurst/HEMI Challenger is one example of the increasing opportunities between automakers and specialty-equipment companies.

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