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Held each year in Las Vegas, Nevada, the SEMA Show is an industry event for the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association.

Tuners and parts suppliers from across the industry and even from the realm of motorsports come to show off their wares, usually displayed on some sort of eye-catching highly-modified vehicle - be it a muscle car, hot rod or sport compact car.

And let's not forget the increasing presence of mainstream manufacturers like Hyundai, Scion, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler and Dodge. Major areas of interest at SEMA include Racing and Performance, Wheels and Tires, as well as Trucks, SUVs and Off-Road vehicles.

For more check out AutoGuide's live SEMA Show coverage here! (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-shows/2009-sema-show-coverage-1216.html)

I just got home from the show. Whom among us speaks any Chinese dialect ? I estimate 25% to 30% of what I saw at the show was made in China or one of the eastern countries. $300 turbos, $59 powdercoated aluminum wheels (17"), how can the USA compete ? We have the EPA and all the laws, let alone the labor and material costs. I was looking for new more affordable EFI controlers and found a few. I did see quite a number of new products that will be coming to market soon, but overall a smaller show than in the past. Nice to see some of my old friends still working in the business.