Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> PAACE Automechanika Mexico, July, 9–11, 2008, Mexico City >> 2008 Aftermarket eForum, July 14–16, 2008, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago

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...

During this SEMA webinar session on aftermarket industry trends, SEMA Market Research Analyst Ty Michael will help you spot, stay ahead of and profit from changes in today’s specialty aftermarket industry. Michael will highlight aftermarket trends from the last decade, discuss which direction the...

Spy shooter Brenda Priddy tells us that this BMW M3 prototype, caught here in blinding, law-enforcement baiting red, shows us that a minor facelift is in store for the 414-hp 3 Series alpha male. Priddy says a new set of taillights is in order, while other changes may lurk beneath the sheetmetal...

SEMA has been successful in configuring and obtaining ARB approval for an engine dynamometer testing protocol to demonstrate that diesel aftermarket performance parts and systems comply with ARB emissions requirements. Compliant products are eligible for an E.O. (Executive Order) under this protocol...

Proponents of the latest version of climate change legislation (S. 3036) failed to get the 60 votes necessary for passage in the U.S. Senate, effectively ending any further consideration this year. Supporters plan to make it an election-year issue to lay the groundwork for a new climate debate in...

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LAWSUIT: While launching its investigation into the allegations of former employee Mauricia Grant in a $225 million sexual and racial discrimination lawsuit, NASCAR has suspended two NASCAR Nationwide Series officials. NASCAR Chairman Brian France stressed that it is an ongoing internal...

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