The SEMA Spring Expo and SEMA OFFROAD shows will take place in Indianapolis, February 8–9, 2008. Show information and rental agreements will be mailed in June. The SEMA Spring Expo and SEMA OFFROAD deliver the SEMA Show experience to the doorstep of the specialty-equipment industry in the Midwest...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:??>> Sacramento Legislative Rally, May, 23, Sacramento>> Aftermarket eForum, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, July 16–18, Chicago>> SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, July 27, Irvine...

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...

Several sections of the SEMA.org website have direct links which allow members quick access to industry- and association-related information and services. Some of the information within the sites is reserved for SEMA members only. To learn more about the benefits of SEMA membership, e-mail member...

General Motors announced that they are planning a production version of its well-received Chevrolet Volt concept, according to a recent AutoWeek article. GM says they are now working on the production engineering of the Volt concept, which will ride on the next-generation Delta platform. This will...

Blogs all over the Internet are buzzing about GM’s decision to offer two V6 engines in the new Saturn Vue midsize crossover, which will be available this summer. Both powerplants will be produced by General Motors. So what’s the big deal about that? Only the fact that the decision is ending an eight...

Nissan will offer enthusiasts a highly modified version of its popular sports car: the 2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z. This marks the first time the NISMO package is available for the 350Z. The automaker says that they’re capturing the level of an enthusiast that wants customization at the dealership, but...

Honda says it will put a sleek hydrogen fuel-cell sedan into limited production next year and will sell a unique mass-market hybrid in the United States within two years. It will be priced less than the $25,000 Civic hybrid.

So how much money will consumers have in their pockets after purchasing a new vehicle? According to the “Auto Affordability Index” compiled by Comerica Bank, the purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took 24.7 weeks of median family income in the first quarter. This is down 1.5 weeks from the...

All buying decisions are made based on emotion, as are all decisions NOT to buy, according to Larry Merserearu—small business consultant, speaker and author in the field of marketing and promotion.Emotions fall under two general categories: fear and greed. Almost any product can be advertised using...