It’s all about finding ways to sell more, especially in a tough economic climate. Presenter Mike Madden will discuss a process that works in sales, marketing and product development. You'll learn how to develop an inventory of your assets and competitive strengths within your aftermarket business...

This massive masked wonder is, according spy photographer Brenda Priddy, none other than the never-before-seen 2010 Heavy Duty Dodge Ram. Even under camouflage, this is clearly no ordinary Ram. Priddy says the new HD Ram will likely break cover in January at the North American International Auto...

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Alleviating the mounting cost pressure of health care premiums on SEMA members and their workers remains a top SEMA priority. Legislation that would have permitted trade associations to offer small-business health plans (SBHPs) based on national pooling arrangements was narrowly defeated in 2006...

SEMA defeated two Hawaii bills that sought to tax vehicle owners in an attempt to reduce motor-vehicle emissions. The first bill would have imposed a new-car surcharge tax, which would have escalated based on carbon emissions. Depending on the vehicle purchased, this surcharge could have required...

SEMA defeated a bill in the Vermont State Senate that would have implemented a vehicle scrappage program and financed it with a progressive purchase and use tax and higher registration fees for some new motor vehicles based on fuel-efficiency ratings. Funds collected under the program would have...

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IT’S OFFICIAL: Mark Martin will return to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on a full-time basis, as the fourth driver for Hendrick Motorsports next season. Martin will steer the No. 5 Chevrolet as a teammate to Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.