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To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Mopar recently revealed four custom vehicles that will be on display at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show, February 10–19. The customized models that will carry what Mopar refers to as its best-in-class parts and accessories include the Mopar '12 300, ’13 Dodge Dart 'GTS 210 Tribute,' the ’12 Fiat 500 'Stinger' and the ’12 Mopar Jeep Compass 'True North.'

The ’12 Honda CR-V Measuring Session drew 27 specialty-parts suppliers, all of whom were provided hands-on access to the new CR-V in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories.

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Foose Challenger is used to raising eyebrows, but by the time it rolled off the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction January 20, in Scottsdale, Arizona, it also raised big money for charity to the tune of $115,000.

Attention SEMA members: The May issue of SEMA News will include the 2012 SEMA Membership Directory. Members are encouraged to review and update their company and staff information now for accuracy.

Ford Motor Co. has announced its Ford and Lincoln project-vehicle program for 2012. The automaker requests that project-vehicle proposals be submitted in two parts, and that all proposals meet the Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria.

Attention SEMA members: The May issue of SEMA News will include the 2012 SEMA Membership Directory. Members are encouraged to review and update their company and staff information now for accuracy.

Earl Richey Owen Sr. passed away January 14, 2012, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born November 23, 1927, in Whitewright, Texas.

Herb Goldstein, known in the performance aftermarket industry as "Mr. Phone," passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at 1:20 p.m. (PST). Goldstein had a long and illustrious career as a high-performance manufacturer's representative for many major companies and was the guiding light in not only bringing those manufacturers to market but also helping to carry them into national prominence.

Don't miss the ’12 Honda CRV measuring session January 25, 2012, from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at American Honda headquarters in Torrance, California.

After 120 days of voting, SEMA members approved a motion to amend the association bylaws to authorize, among other changes, a smaller board of directors. The vote concluded January 11, with more than 94% of voting SEMA companies registering their approval.