Here is a roundup of proposed or recently enacted legislative and regulatory developments affecting the specialty-equipment industry in key markets overseas. For more information on overseas developments, SEMA members are invited to contact SEMA Director of International and Government Relations Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

First Quarter 2010 International Regulatory Update

Exhibitor applications for the 2010 SEMA Show will be available in mid-March on www.SEMAShow.com. Forms must be returned by May 7 in order to participate in the priority space selection process.

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced its intent to crack down on companies importing product into the U.S. without filing the prerequisite reports with U.S. government officials.

The best new products, customized cars and showfloor action from the 2009 SEMA Show—click through to see it all here in this 16-page gallery. 

Chinese consumers, for the first time, purchased more cars and light trucks in 2009 than U.S. car buyers. China sold 12.8 million cars and light trucks in 2009 (13.6 million with heavy-duty truck sales factored in) to become the world's largest vehicle market, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

Now more than ever, the specialty-equipment industry needs strong, visionary leadership. SEMA's 2010 Board of Directors Nominating Committee asks you to choose the industry's most talented leaders for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors.

MySEMA, a social networking tool available on www.sema.org, provides a platform for members to stay connected with peers and receive the latest industry news and information.