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TOYOTA TO DEBUT TWO NEW VEHICLES AT 2007 SEMA SHOW

2,000 COMPANIES PARTICIPATE IN SEMA SHOW ONLINE BOOTH SELECTION

PEACHTREE MECHANIC: GEORGIA BILL PROTECTS BACKYARD RESTORATION JOBS

ADVANSTAR AND DCi PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO CONNECT ALL INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

NEW ACCORD SET TO DEBUT AMONG A STRONG PARTS AND ACCESSORIES MARKET

ALTERNATIVE-FUEL AUTOS CLIMB 17% IN CALIFORNIA
Why the Largest Automotive Market in the United States Has More Hybrids, Diesels and E85 Vehicles

HYUNDAI MOST IMPROVED AUTOMAKER, SAYS AUTOPACIFIC
What This Means to the Specialty-Equipment Industry

DIESEL CAR FROM NISSAN SOON TO COME

TOYOTA YARIS LEADS SUBCOMPACTS—SEE THE OTHER CATEGORY LEADERS

NEW VW SUV AND SPORTWAGEN FOR CAR CUSTOMIZING ENTHUSIASTS

HOW MANY EYES WILL YOUR NEXT CAR HAVE?

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC CAR GETS 200 MPG
New Electric Concept Car Redefines Performance by Achieving 0-60 Acceleration in Just Three Seconds

LIGHT-EMITTING FABRIC OFFERS NEW CUSTOMIZATION OPPORTUNITIES

HYDROGEN ON THE ROAD

NEW HIGH-TECH IGNITION AND COMPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES FOR GASOLINE ENGINES

EXPERT ADVICE ON RETAIL STORE LAYOUTS

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT—MULTI-FUNCTIONAL REPAIR/DISPLAY PLATFORM

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR AFTERMARKET eFORUM

SPY PHOTOS—2008 HONDA ACCORD COUPE
Staying True to the Concept Version

COMPROMISE STRUCK ON MINIMUM WAGE HIKE, TAX BREAKS

OFF-ROAD TRAILS (AND SALES) THREATENED IN WASHINGTON, UTAH

SEMA/TIA DEFEAT MARYLAND TIRE FUEL-EFFICIENCY LEGISLATION

EXHAUSTING THE POSSIBILITIES: MONTANA POISED TO ENACT 95-DECIBEL LIMIT

ALMOST HEAVEN—SEMA SCUTTLES UNFAIR WEST VIRGINIA INOPERABLE VEHICLES BILL

TRIP TO BRAZIL REVEALS NEW OPPORTUNITIES

GORDON TIES EARNHARDT FOR SIXTH ON ALL-TIME NASCAR WINNER’S LIST AND OTHER RACING NEWS

WARREN JOHNSON INDUCTED INTO INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME AND OTHER NHRA NEWSMAKERS

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: MICHAEL MINIALOFF, BART FLETCHER, COURTNEY HANSEN, MARILYNN YOUNGS AND STUART ZALUD

SCC FOCUS PANEL TO UNCOVER WHERE THE YOUTH MARKET IS HEADED AND OTHER SEMA COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE NEWS

PHOTO GALLERY—CADILLAC ATTACK: OVER 20 ESCALADES AND SEDANS FROM THE 2006 SEMA SHOW

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The links below represent some of the companies that comprise the SEMA Scholarship Committee. The committee oversees various activities to provide academic scholarships to students at various institutions of higher learning, enabling them to pursue a college education in the automotive aftermarket industry. For information on the committee and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, visit www.sema.org/scholarship.

• Street Scene Equipment
• E-Z ON Autotops
• Grant Products
• EXIM Marketing International
• SNUGTOP
• California State University of San Bernardino College of Business & Public Administration
• Primedia
• Bradley David Productions
• Holland Communications
• Northwood University
• Egge Machine Company, Inc.

TOYOTA ADVANCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SPECIALTY-EQUIPMENT MARKET
Automaker Named Vehicle Manufacturer of the 2007 SEMA Show

SEMA PRESIDENT TO SPEAK AT MICKEY THOMPSON/ALHAMBRA SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTOMOTIVE AWARDS BANQUET
SEMA Seeks Members to Be Mentors for the Evening

GM SURPRISES ENTHUSIASTS BY SUSPENDING NEW IMPALA PRODUCTION

COUNCIL GOLF TOURNAMENT CONTINUES TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY
SEMA Councils Tee Up to Help Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp's Charity Efforts

SUBCOMPACT SALES OUTSHINE LARGER COUNTERPARTS

2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER MEASURING SESSION NEXT WEEK—REGISTER NOW

ROUSH'S PROPANE-POWERED PICKUP

MORE POWER NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2008 JEEP SUV

TOP-SELLING PICKUPS, SUVS AND CROSSOVERS

DETAILS ON NEW INFINITI G37 COUPE

SPORTY NEW SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN COMING SOON

2008 HUMMER H2 GETS MORE MUSCLE AND REFINED INTERIOR

DETAILS ON 2008 SUBARU WRX SPORT COMPACT

ARE GAS PRICES REALLY CAUSING SHIFTS IN THE VEHICLES CONSUMERS BUY?

GLOBAL DIESEL MARKET SHARE PREDICTED

HOW ONE COMPANY USES GOLD TO REDUCE DIESEL EMISSIONS

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT—SIMPLE ADD-ON SAFETY SALES

SEMA SHOW MARKETING OPPORTUNITY FOR MAGAZINES

THE HOTTEST HUMMER H2 AND H3 PARTS

UPCOMING SEMA WEBCASTS COVER MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICING AND SEMA FREIGHT SAVINGS

A GUIDE TO BEING AN OEM SUPPLIER OF SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

SPY PHOTOS—AUDI RS6: 520-HP TURBO READY TO BATTLE WITH BENZ-AMG AND M5

FLORIDA STREET-ROD AND CUSTOM-VEHICLE BILL FACES FINAL HURDLE

WADE KAWASAKI TO CHAIR SEMA INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY PANEL

CANADIAN SUV MARKET ON THE RISE

JEREMY MCGRATH MAKES SWITCH TO STOCK CARS AND OTHER RACING NEWS

FORCE QUALIFYING STREAK ENDS AT 395 AND OTHER NHRA NEWSMAKERS

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: KEITH SCHNEIDER, SANDY NORRIS, ROCKFORD TYSON, BOWDON HUNT AND ANDREW RICHTER

ARMO NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE THIS WEEKEND AND OTHER SEMA COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE NEWS

PHOTO GALLERY—TOYOTA FJS, TACOMAS AND TUNDRAS FROM THE SEMA SHOW

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The following links are some of the companies that comprise the SEMA Board of Directors. Members of the SEMA board are elected by the SEMA membership. Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors election are currently being accepted. For complete information, contact Christine Papavero at chrisp@sema.org.

• Pilot Automotive Inc.
• Zoom Performance Products
• Avanche Corporation
• Racers Equipment Warehouse
• Steele Rubber Products
• Leer/Truck Accessories Group
• Competition Cams, Inc.
• Lund International
• Primedia
• ";My Classic Car," Bradley David Productions
• Centerforce Clutches
• California Truck Works
• Keystone Automotive
• Painless Performance
• CE Band, LLC
• Baer Brakes
• Considine Sales & Marketing
• AIRAID Filter Co.
• Winfield Consumer Products/Husky Liners
• Westin Automotive Products
• Arrow Speed Warehouse
• Coker Tire Co.

SEMA BOARD CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED

2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER MEASURING SESSION: REGISTER NOW

LAST CHANCE TO ACCESS INDUSTRY LEADERS AND BETTER BUSINESS STRATEGIES

MORE SEMA COUNCILS PREPARE TO TEE OFF FOR CHARITY

WEBCAST TO CLEAR UP CONFUSION OVER MAP PRICING

AHEAD OF NEW M3 ARRIVAL, BMW ACCESSORIES HOTTER THAN EVER

HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF SEMA'S CHARITY FUNCTIONS
Donate One-of-a-Kind Items for Industry Gala Silent Auction

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW

HOT ROD, TUNER AND URBAN CHEVY SUBCOMPACT CAR CONCEPTS REVEALED

MOST POWERFUL MUSTANG EVER UNVEILED
Funkmaster Flex Expedition and Foose F-150 Round-Out Trio of Custom Vehicles Showcased

TWO CONCEPTS TO DEBUT AT 2007 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW

FORD FLEX BOWS IN NEW YORK

HOT-ROD SHOWS ARE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

PRICING ANNOUNCED FOR THREE 2008 VEHICLES

LED LIGHTING USED TO CUSTOMIZE INTERIORS

NISSAN INTRODUCES VALVE-CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

COMPRESSED AIR—THE NEXT ALTERNATIVE FUEL?

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT—MULTI-VENUE MOTORSPORT EVENT PROMOTION

JOIN INDUSTRY PROS FOR A GLOBAL LOOK AT SPECIALTY-EQUIPMENT TRENDS

SPY SHOTS: 2008 BMW M3 COUPE—LATEST SUCCESSOR TOPS OUT AT 175 MPH

FEDS MANDATE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRONIC STABILITY-CONTROL SYSTEMS ON ALL CARS

UNITED STATES CONFRONTS CHINA ON PIRATED PRODUCTS
Carrot and Stick Approach Targets Copyright Infringement

POST OFFICE DELIVERS ANOTHER RATE HIKE

SEMA KEEPS YOU UP-TO-DATE ON LEGISLATION IN YOUR STATE

SALES OPPORTUNITY IN GREECE

LISTS OF TOP-SELLING CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS FOR 24 COUNTRIES AVAILABLE ONLINE

EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO SIMPLIFY PATENT PROTECTION IN EUROPE

DARLINGTON UNDERGOES RENOVATION AND OTHER RACING NEWS

MORGAN LUCAS RACING NAMES RAHN TOBLER AS CREW CHIEF AND OTHER NHRA NEWSMAKERS

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: LINDA MADDOX, CASEY COKER, SAM SARMIENTO, RORY CAMANGIAN, TISH SHEETS AND MORE

YEN AND SBN ANNOUNCE INDUSTRY MIXER AND OTHER SEMA COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE NEWS

PHOTO GALLERY—DODGE CHARGERS AND CHRYSLER 300S FROM THE SEMA SHOW

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The links listed below represent the some of the companies participating in the SEMA National Education Conference (NEC). For more information on the NEC, visit http://www.sema.org/nec.

• 503 Motoring
• Accessories Unlimited
• AFCOL Dynatech
• American Racing Equipment
• Atlas Capco Compressors
• Baer, Inc.
• BDS Marketing
• Bed Wood & Parts LLC
• Bob Cook Sales
• Bradley David Productions
• Bridgestone Firestone N.America
• Bully Dog Sales
• CE Band LLC
• Classic Automotive Restoration
• Classic Instruments
• Comp Performance Group
• Corsa Performance
• Dakota Digital, Inc.
• Diesel Performance Products
• Durakon
• Eaton Performance Products
• Egge Machine
• Flaming River
• General Motors
• Gentex Corp
• Hot Rod Air, Inc.
• ididit, Inc.
• Jotto Cargo Slide
• JTI
• Keystone Automotive
• Line-X Lanier Truck Outfitters
• Long Motor Corp
• Martin & Co Advertising
• Mitchell Rubber Products
• N.A. Williams Co
• Penda Corp
• Pilot Automotive, Inc.
• Primedia
• Pro/Race Performance Products
• Racing Sports/Akimoto
• Rack It Truck Racks
• Rim PRO
• Rim Technologies
• S&S Tire Inc.
• S.E.S Lube/Jiffy Lube
• Shur-Co
• SKF
• Squires Turbo Systems
• Steele Rubber Products
• Tops and Trends, Inc.
• Trader National Publications
• Vni-Marketing
• Westin Automotive Products
• Wilson Manifolds
• Zoom Performance

SEMA SHOW REGISTRATION EASIER THAN EVER

JOBBERS/RETAILERS: LEARN HOW TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS SERVICE IN ONE HOUR
Still Time to Sign Up for This Webcast Set for Today (April 5) at 10 p.m.

INDUSTRY'S TOP GOLFERS—SHOW YOUR GAME FOR A GOOD CAUSE

RESPOND TO SURVEY, WIN $100

CORVETTE ACCESSORIES: A $2 MILLION MARKET IN MARCH

HOTTEST-SELLING LARGE AND LUXURY CARS
Click Here to See Which Top Sellers Were Displayed at the 2006 SEMA Show

DIESELS AND HYBRIDS TO REACH 9% OF U.S. AUTO SALES

WHEELS OR PERFORMANCE: WHAT CONSUMERS PLAN TO PURCHASE
See How Consumers Surveyed in March Plan to Upgrade Their Cars and Trucks

GM'S MOST POWERFUL V6 ENGINE EVER BUILT

SATELLITE TELEVISION TO DRAW IN MINIVAN SALES?

FIRST EVER ETHANOL-POWERED HOT ROD

TOP-SELLING CHRYSLER CONVERTIBLE GETS A HARDTOP

A GUIDE TO WRITING MORE EFFECTIVE E-MAILS

HOW ONE COMPANY IS PREPARING FOR DIESEL-UREA INFRASTRUCTURE

VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION ON THE HORIZON

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT—BOLT-ON EXTERIOR TRUCK ACCESSORIES

SEMA MEMBERS: PARTNER WITH THE SUBARU WORLD RALLY TEAM

11 TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR WEBSITE IS NOT BLACKLISTED

SPY SHOTS: NEXT-GENERATION MITSUBISHI EVOLUTION—ALL–NEW LOOK AND ALL–WHEEL STEERING

WILL NEW DIESEL POWERTRAINS LURE CONSUMERS TO DIESEL?

SEMA TO TAKE PRO-INDUSTRY MESSAGE TO LAWMAKERS IN SACRAMENTO
Don't Be Left Out—Register Now!

ANTI-HOBBYIST HISTORIC VEHICLES BILL WITHDRAWN IN ARKANSAS

EPA ON HOT SEAT WITH GLOBAL WARMING
Court Ruling Increases Chances for Tailpipe Standards

BRINGING TIRES INTO THE ELECTRONIC AGE
SEMA Urges Feds to Allow Online Registration

EPA ISSUES GUIDE ON AVOIDING ASBESTOS WHEN MAKING BRAKE REPAIRS

FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH KOREA—MOST COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT SINCE THE 1995 NAFTA WITH MEXICO AND CANADA

FUTURE EXPANSION PROJECTS FOR MARTINSVILLE ON THE HORIZON AND OTHER RACING NEWS

ANGELLE SAMPEY EXTENDS TWO WINNING STREAKS AND OTHER NHRA NEWSMAKERS

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: ED FRUTIG, JOHN DARLINGTON, KEVIN AND KAREN ALSTOTT, ROGER BURMAN AND MORE

LTAA AND PRO HONOR EXCELLENCE AT SEMA SPRING EXPO AND OTHER SEMA COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE NEWS

PHOTO GALLERY—CORVETTES FROM THE SEMA SHOW
Some of the Craftiest 'Vettes Around

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The links listed below represent some of the companies that comprise SEMA's Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) select committee. ARMO's mission is to ensure the longevity and prosperity of the automotive restoration industry and to represent a unified voice on behalf of its members. For more information on ARMO, a complete list of ARMO-member companies, or to join, visit http://www.sema.org/armo.

• Egge Machine Company, Inc.
• CARS, Inc.
• American Collectors Insurance, Inc.
• Parts Unlimited, Inc.
• Car Collector Magazine
• Rare Parts, Inc.
• Restoration Specialties & Supply
• Eaton Detroit Spring
• Auto Custom Carpets, Inc.
• Automotive Magazine Advertising Association
• Primedia
• Bradley David Productions
• Rick's First Generation Camaros, Inc.
• SoffSeal, Inc.
• Steele Rubber Products, Inc.
• Carlisle Productions