This weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania, Courtney Force will sport a pink Traxxas Funny Car Ford Mustang to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness month and to raise support for breast cancer prevention and research.

Courtney Force and Traxxas to Run Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Car at Reading
As the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season winds down John Force Racing driver Courtney Force takes advantage of the month of October and the Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway to show her support for those who have been affected by breast cancer.

This weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania, Force will sport a pink Traxxas Funny Car Ford Mustang to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness month and to raise support for breast cancer prevention and research.

The Action Racing Collectables die-cast of Force's Traxxas Pink Ford Mustang Funny Car is now available to order on www.lionelracing.com. A portion of the proceeds from each die-cast sold will benefit breast cancer awareness, research and prevention.

SCCA Hall of Fame Nominees for 2013 Class Accepted Through October 15
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) continues to take nominations for the 2013 SCCA Hall of Fame class through October 15, honoring those who have made a significant impact on the Club.

The SCCA National Hall of Fame was created in 2004 to preserve, protect and record the history and accomplishments of the Club by acknowledging those members who’ve made a significant impact on the development of the SCCA, be it through service to the national organization, achievements in national competition or bringing national recognition to SCCA.

Individuals may submit candidates for the Hall of Fame by e-mail at SCCAHoF@scca.com, fax 785-232-7228 or mail to SCCA Hall of Fame Committee, P.O. Box 19400, Topeka, KS 66619.

Each year, the SCCA Hall of Fame Nominating Committee accepts nominations from the membership. Nominations should be kept to two pages or less, and indicate the background and reasons for consideration. After reviewing the potential candidates, 15 official nominees will be submitted to the SCCA Hall of Fame Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will then conduct additional research on the 15 nominees before choosing the final five inductees, who will be formally announced in December.

The 2013 Hall of Fame class will be formally inducted during the SCCA National Convention at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, held February 28–March 2, 2013.

	New files for several of today's most popular vehicles have recently been added to the SEMA Technology Transfer program, including CAD data for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler.

The SEMA Technology Transfer program has recently received a series of new CAD files, including new files for the ’13 Jeep Wrangler. The program was developed with the intent of minimizing or eliminating the necessity of reverse engineering for manufacturing members to produce products.

The inclusion of the files reaffirms the commitment of Chrysler to SEMA manufacturing members and represents the first time in two years that new Jeep files have been made available. CAD files available currently for the Wrangler focus on chassis, suspension, exterior body, and the instrument panel/gauge cluster.

To access these files, manufacturers are encouraged to visit www.sema.org/tech-transfer. Or, manufacturers that would like access to additional files not mentioned above are also invited to visit www.sema.org/tech-transfer as well and make a request. More Chrysler models will become available in the next few weeks, including files for the all-new ’13 Ram 1500 truck.

In addition to the reemergence of Chrysler CAD file contributions, Tech Transfer has received additional files from its other existing OEM partners. The new files available are:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

• Piston Assembly

2007 Chevrolet Silverado HD 250

• Air Cleaner Duct Assembly - 6.6L

2011 Chevrolet Corvette

• Intake Manifold - Fuel Feed Hose Assembly - LS3

2011 Ford Super Duty

• 6 ft. Box Floor With Bolt and Attachment Positions

2011 Ford Mustang

• Upper/Lower Radiator Hoses, Oil Pump and Pick Up Tube

2011 Ford F-150

• Front-end Clip From Center and Forward W/O Suspension (Ecoboost)
• 3.7L Radiator (Ecoboost)
• 3.7L Engine (Ecoboost)

2012 Cadillac CTS-V

• Front and Rear Brake Corners Assembly

2012 Scion FR-S

• Engine Assembly - 2.0L
• Front & Rear Suspension
• Front & Rear Brake Assemblies 
• Exterior Body Panels 
• Transmission & Differential

2013 Ford Fusion

• Center Stack Trim Panel

2013 Cadillac XTS

• Interior Door Panel Assembly
• Exterior Door Panel Assembly 
• Headlamp Assembly  

For more information on the SEMA Technology Transfer program, visit www.SEMA.org/tech-transfer or send an e-mail to tech transfer@sema.org.

	New files for several of today's most popular vehicles have recently been added to the SEMA Technology Transfer program, including CAD data for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler.

The SEMA Technology Transfer program has recently received a series of new CAD files, including new files for the ’13 Jeep Wrangler. The program was developed with the intent of minimizing or eliminating the necessity of reverse engineering for manufacturing members to produce products.

The inclusion of the files reaffirms the commitment of Chrysler to SEMA manufacturing members and represents the first time in two years that new Jeep files have been made available. CAD files available currently for the Wrangler focus on chassis, suspension, exterior body, and the instrument panel/gauge cluster.

To access these files, manufacturers are encouraged to visit www.sema.org/tech-transfer. Or, manufacturers that would like access to additional files not mentioned above are also invited to visit www.sema.org/tech-transfer as well and make a request. More Chrysler models will become available in the next few weeks, including files for the all-new ’13 Ram 1500 truck.

In addition to the reemergence of Chrysler CAD file contributions, Tech Transfer has received additional files from its other existing OEM partners. The new files available are:

2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

• Piston Assembly

2007 Chevrolet Silverado HD 250

• Air Cleaner Duct Assembly - 6.6L

2011 Chevrolet Corvette

• Intake Manifold - Fuel Feed Hose Assembly - LS3

2011 Ford Super Duty

• 6 ft. Box Floor With Bolt and Attachment Positions

2011 Ford Mustang

• Upper/Lower Radiator Hoses, Oil Pump and Pick Up Tube

2011 Ford F-150

• Front-end Clip From Center and Forward W/O Suspension (Ecoboost)
• 3.7L Radiator (Ecoboost)
• 3.7L Engine (Ecoboost)

2012 Cadillac CTS-V

• Front and Rear Brake Corners Assembly

2012 Scion FR-S

• Engine Assembly - 2.0L
• Front & Rear Suspension
• Front & Rear Brake Assemblies 
• Exterior Body Panels 
• Transmission & Differential

2013 Ford Fusion

• Center Stack Trim Panel

2013 Cadillac XTS

• Interior Door Panel Assembly
• Exterior Door Panel Assembly 
• Headlamp Assembly  

For more information on the SEMA Technology Transfer program, visit www.SEMA.org/tech-transfer or send an e-mail to tech transfer@sema.org.

Earlier this year, Brenda Priddy & Co. reported that there were photos of a suspected G37 “mule” testing in Europe. Now, the group has these shots of an actual prototype.

Clad with an obnoxious black and white appliqué, there is still no mistaking this for the next G37—however, the team joked that support vehicles clearly marked with "Nissan Technical Center North America" sure helped narrow down the possibilities.

In addition to the sedan, Priddy and her group of shooters are expecting coupe and convertible versions as well. As for fuel, Priddy anticipates diesel and hybrid offerings.

The on-sale date for the updated G37 will be sometime in the third quarter of 2013, and sales will be throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Photo: Brenda Priddy & Co.

Earlier this year, Brenda Priddy & Co. reported that there were photos of a suspected G37 “mule” testing in Europe. Now, the group has these shots of an actual prototype.

Clad with an obnoxious black and white appliqué, there is still no mistaking this for the next G37—however, the team joked that support vehicles clearly marked with "Nissan Technical Center North America" sure helped narrow down the possibilities.

In addition to the sedan, Priddy and her group of shooters are expecting coupe and convertible versions as well. As for fuel, Priddy anticipates diesel and hybrid offerings.

The on-sale date for the updated G37 will be sometime in the third quarter of 2013, and sales will be throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Photo: Brenda Priddy & Co.

Premium locations are still available at the 2012 SEMA Show.

There is still time to enhance your presence at the upcoming SEMA Show. Select from remaining aisle signs, billboards, banners and carpet ads. Premium locations are still available. More than half of all registered SEMA Show exhibitors utilize sponsorship packages to promote their booths. SEMA has packages starting at only $299.

For more information, contact Joe Sebergandio, at Motor Media Inc., at 818-248-4900 or joe@motormediainc.com. Final deadline for materials is October 19.

Premium locations are still available at the 2012 SEMA Show.

There is still time to enhance your presence at the upcoming SEMA Show. Select from remaining aisle signs, billboards, banners and carpet ads. Premium locations are still available. More than half of all registered SEMA Show exhibitors utilize sponsorship packages to promote their booths. SEMA has packages starting at only $299.

For more information, contact Joe Sebergandio, at Motor Media Inc., at 818-248-4900 or joe@motormediainc.com. Final deadline for materials is October 19.

	Hedges & Co. is posting new trends, facts and statistics about the automotive specialty-parts industry each day in its "66 Trends in 66 Days" blog series.

Hedges & Co.—a SEMA-member market research and database marketing firm—reports consumer confidence and the SEMA Consumer Demand Index (CDI) both rebounded in September. An analysis is posted on the Hedges & Co. website as part of its "66 Trends in 66 Days" series, leading up to the opening of the 2012 SEMA Show, October 30.

The SEMA CDI jumped to 45 for September, the highest level since October 2010 when it hit 57. Consumer confidence also posted a gain with a nine-point jump from August, marking its highest level since February.

The SEMA CDI is a measure of purchase intentions for automotive consumers over the next three months and tracks closely with consumer confidence. Hedges & Co. tracks CDI with consumer confidence because it creates a unique combination of intent to buy and how consumers feel about the economy.

Hedges & Co. is posting new trends, facts and statistics about the automotive specialty-parts industry each day in its "66 Trends in 66 Days" blog series. Visitors will learn about new consumer behavior, the future of the industry and much more. Recent posts have included vehicle owner demographics, mobile shopping trends, social media strategies and brand recognition pulled from Hedges & Co.'s proprietary BuyerZoom and BrandZoom market research reports.

Members of the automotive aftermarket are also invited to join the discussion by posting their own thoughts on the Hedges & Co. site. They can also join the discussion on Twitter by following @HedgesCompany or by searching for the hashtag #66trends.

	Hedges & Co. is posting new trends, facts and statistics about the automotive specialty-parts industry each day in its "66 Trends in 66 Days" blog series.

Hedges & Co.—a SEMA-member market research and database marketing firm—reports consumer confidence and the SEMA Consumer Demand Index (CDI) both rebounded in September. An analysis is posted on the Hedges & Co. website as part of its "66 Trends in 66 Days" series, leading up to the opening of the 2012 SEMA Show, October 30.

The SEMA CDI jumped to 45 for September, the highest level since October 2010 when it hit 57. Consumer confidence also posted a gain with a nine-point jump from August, marking its highest level since February.

The SEMA CDI is a measure of purchase intentions for automotive consumers over the next three months and tracks closely with consumer confidence. Hedges & Co. tracks CDI with consumer confidence because it creates a unique combination of intent to buy and how consumers feel about the economy.

Hedges & Co. is posting new trends, facts and statistics about the automotive specialty-parts industry each day in its "66 Trends in 66 Days" blog series. Visitors will learn about new consumer behavior, the future of the industry and much more. Recent posts have included vehicle owner demographics, mobile shopping trends, social media strategies and brand recognition pulled from Hedges & Co.'s proprietary BuyerZoom and BrandZoom market research reports.

Members of the automotive aftermarket are also invited to join the discussion by posting their own thoughts on the Hedges & Co. site. They can also join the discussion on Twitter by following @HedgesCompany or by searching for the hashtag #66trends.

	The Vehicle Technology Center will showcase SEMA’s latest solutions and leading educational seminars as well as vehicle technology simulations and demonstrations to help present the benefits of SEMA vehicle technology programs and partners.

SEMA continually works to develop vehicle technology solutions and build relationships that foster collaboration between automakers, original-equipment suppliers, dealers, research organizations, industry associations and member companies. The revamped SEMA Vehicle Technology Center (VTC) at the SEMA Show is an important extension of that effort, providing members with in-depth information and hands-on understanding from leading industry experts about advanced vehicle technologies and emerging systems.

The VTC will showcase SEMA’s latest solutions and leading educational seminars as well as vehicle technology simulations and demonstrations to help present the benefits of SEMA vehicle technology programs and partners. View the educational forums and panel sessions related to the Vehicle Technology Center.

SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak was recently interviewed by Susan Kuchinskas of Telematics Update. Waraniak weighed in on the current state of vehicle apps, the challenges companies face as a result of connected-car technology and the major trends that are currently impacting the automotive aftermarket industry.

Read the complete article, "Q&A: Telematics, Apps and Making Connectivity Cool."