This series of SEMA News articles is aimed at developing Best Practices through knowledge, motivation and skills. “Hiring Right” covers methods for finding and retaining the best people for your business.

The Federal Trade Commission plans to come after businesses using bloggers and others in social media to endorse products and services. As of December 1, it will consider hauling flagrant users of cloaked endorsers into court.

TIA President Wayne Croswell and Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield outline the challenges of making tires and wheels a "show with a show" and raising the profile of tire manufacturers at the SEMA Show. Here they address several issues voiced by their member companies.

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

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

SEMA members can help the association spread the news about the SEMA Action Network (SAN) by placing the free SAN brochure, "Protect Your Passion," on retail countertops.

Under the SEMA-supported bill, vehicles four years old or newer would be exempt from Maryland's mandatory test requirements.

Need a good gift for the gearhead in your life? Find ideas from these new products at the 2009 SEMA Show.

Kevin Harvick wins his second-straight Budweiser Shootout, Bobby Gerhart earns his sixth ARCA 200 victory at Daytona, and Danica Patrick finished sixth in her stock-car racing debut.

SEMA’s enjoythedrive.com website now features a Cool Rides section with photos of all display vehicles showcased at the 2009 SEMA Show. The collection is searchable by make, model, exhibiting company name and more, making it simple for users to search and find their favorites. See 'em all here.