Germany has developed a “Cash for Clunkers” program at a time when the initiative has been rejected in the United States. Earlier this year, SEMA launched the largest grassroots effort in its 46-year history to successfully prevent inclusion of a national Cash for Clunkers program within the...

The specialty-equipment industry lost two innovators this past week with the passing of safety pioneer Jim Deist and SoffSeal’s Gary Anderson, a founding member of the Automotive Restoration Marketplace Organization (ARMO). Deist was 80, Anderson 64.

SEMA members responded to a comprehensive survey with a clear message that the nation’s health care system is broken. The survey results underscored the need to make tough, balanced decisions to help solve the problem. Issues include whether to require businesses to offer coverage and individuals to...

Last year's inaugural SEMA Pinewood Drag Race had more than 150 entries and raised about $40,000 for children's charities Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

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The deadline for the 2009 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) is quickly approaching. All applications are due April 1, 2009, 5:00 p.m. (PDT).

Matthew Egan, vice president and senior financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, will help you understand and survive in the current market during the SEMA webinar, "Protecting Your Finances From the Economy."

Part one of the SEMA Recession Survival Series Webinar program recently kicked off with the webinar entitled “Taking Positive Control of Your Company When the Economic News Is Negative,” presented by Richard Jones, chairman and CEO of Management 2000 Inc., Dean Calvo of Management 2000 Inc. and...

Not only did Brenda Priddy's spy shooters get these shots of the new BMW 6 Series, but they got the convertible before the coupé, no less. The new 6 in these photos wears a canvas soft-top rather than the retractable hardtop typically found on cars in this class. Priddy notes this might be a...