Is the love affair with the car over? Say it isn't so! Recent studiesindicate a major shift in Gen Y's perception of the automobile.Historically, kids have relied heavily on the car to connectsocially—but not anymore.
The 2010 SEMA Show will begin with the inaugural SEMA Vehicle Technology Keynote featuring Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America. As an automotive enthusiast and long-time advocate of SEMA, Reuss will open up the Vehicle Technology Briefing Program on Driving Green Performance...
SEMA applauded the signing into law of the “Small Business Jobs and Credit Act” (H.R. 5297), including $12 billion in tax incentives for small businesses and creating a $30 billion resource to activate greater lending to small businesses by community banks.
Many SEMA members have secured design or utility patents from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office only to discover that their patented product is being infringed by imports. If litigation is ultimately necessary to combat the problem, there are two possible forums in which to pursue a grievance, the...
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted goals to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other greenhouse gases from cars and light trucks in 18 urban areas around the state. While the goals are nonbinding, local jurisdictions will need to demonstrate a likelihood of success in order to...
The 2010 SEMA Show is just four weeks away and deadlines are quickly approaching, which not only ensure services will be provided in a timely manner onsite, but also many contractors offer “early bird” or “advance rates” that can save you money if received by the published deadlines.
With growing concerns about the next generation's perception of cars, SEMA has a tangible way the industry can extend a hand to college students attending the SEMA Show. "We feel it's critical to help students and companies in the aftermarket connect at the industry's leading trade show," said Jamie...