CAD files for the 2011 Mustang's new engines are available through SEMA's Tech Transfer program.

CAD files for the all-new Mustang 5.0L V8 and new-to-Mustang 3.7L V6 are now available through the SEMA Tech Transfer program.

Through Tech Transfer, manufacturers have access to CAD files that have been provided by participating OEMs, which currently include Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Scion.

The program saves manufacturers time and money—no more buying or renting cars to measure, no scanning or conversions needed. Just login to www.sema.org/techtransfer, view the available files, request the data you need and SEMA delivers CAD files electronically. The data can then be processed directly into members' machinery and computers.

The program is constantly expanding, so if you don’t see a file that you need, simply submit a request and the Tech Transfer team will work with the participating OEMs to process the request and deliver the files as soon as possible.

To learn more about the program, preview the data files currently available or submit a request for specific components, visit www.sema.org/techtransfer.

Gold Digger, winner of the 2010 Ridler Award.

Tammy Ray of Dahlonega, Georgia, and her '33 Ford Phaeton, named Gold Digger, was recipient of the 2010 Ridler Award. Ray was named the winner during the 58th Annual Murray’s - O’Reilly Auto Parts Autorama Presented by Meguiar’s in Detroit, Michigan. Created in 1960, the Ridler Award (named after Don Ridler) is presented to the most outstanding custom car premiered at Autorama. Gold Digger was built by Ted Thomas of Canton, Georgia, and features Pirelli P Zero Nero tires, Foose wheels, PPG Paint, Dakota Digital gauges and a custom interior by M&M Interiors.

Federal-Mogul appointed Jim Burke to director of global communication. Most recently, he was group manager of global product and brand communications at General Motors.

Rancho Performance Transaxles has changed its website address to www.ranchotransaxles.com. The company announced that the change was made to make it easier for customers to remember and locate them on the web.

WTW Corp., parent company of Giovanna and Gianelle wheels, is the premiere and platinum sponsor of the goldRush Rally 2KX, June 8–13, 2010. The GoldRush Rally 2KX is an event that blends an exotic and supercar rally, nightlife parties, celebrities, DJs, and 100 VIP participants. The rally will traverse down the West Coast through Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and ends in Las Vegas. Diko Sulahian, founder of WTW Corp., will lead the rally throughout the week-long event, switching cars daily.

Philips Automotive Lighting North America, a division of Royal Philips Electronics, appointed Pacific Marketing as its new sales agency in the western United States. Pacific Marketing will be responsible for managing Philips’ aftermarket sales activities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state.

New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) announced that the Team Pro-Motion Sportbike Club will conduct race practices and the CCS licensing school for the NJMP SportBike Championship Cup Series. Practice days and the licensing school will be conducted on the Friday prior to each race weekend. For more information, visit www.teampromotion.com.

Detroit Speed Inc. will host the seminar “True Suspension Techniques That Work” on March 11, at 3:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Hotrod & Restoration Trade Show. Detroit Speed’s President Kyle Tucker, a former GM chassis engineer, will discuss principles of suspension components and how they can be applied to any car, new or old. For more information, visit www.hotrodshow.com.

Hurst Performance Vehicles' all-new “Hurst Equipped” program will be available to authorized Hurst dealers nationwide, beginning in spring 2010. Hurst Equipped authorized dealers who have certified installation centers will be able to order Hurst Equipped packages, which will include: a Hurst Shifter, Hurst Wheels (2) 20-inch x 9-inch fronts and (2) 20-inch x 10-inch rears, a matte black-finished "AIR SPEED" rear wing, Hurst-Equipped badges, Hurst Floor Mats and a certificate for a Hurst windbreaker and cap. The Hurst Series 1 Kit includes all of the above mentioned components, plus a Hurst/Magnaflow Stainless Steal Exhaust, Hurst/ Eibach Pro Kit, Hurst Numbered Dash Plaque, Hurst Fender Decals and BFG-KDW Tires.

The March issue of SEMA News magazine features hundreds of new racing and performance products, and examines the top trends shaping the segment today. 

Dr. Timothy Nash's SEMA webinar will examine oil price fulctuation and the economic crisis' impact on the aftermarket.

Jobs, oil prices, housing, health care: they’re all tied to the national and the global economy, and their state of flux has played havoc with the automakers and specialty-equipment businesses alike. So where do we stand now? Is the industry pulling out of its tailspin, or lurching toward another stall?

Join noted economic expert Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University for a revealing look at the root causes of the financial crisis and a comprehensive overview of current conditions. Dr. Nash will provide special emphasis on the dramatic fluctuation in oil prices and the impact of today’s economic conditions on the automotive aftermarket.

An associate professor of economics and business, as well as economics and public policy at the DeVos Graduate School, Nash has co-authored three books and conducted research and consulting for Fortune 500 companies like GM, and organizations including UAW/PEL and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.

His writing and interviews have appeared in The Detroit News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New Jersey Star-Ledger and Harvard University Press.

Nash will present the SEMA webinar “State of the Global and U.S. Economy: An Automotive Industry Perspective," Thursday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Listeners can participate in the live presentation or download the webinar for later review. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars to register. Remember, SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Dr. Timothy Nash's SEMA webinar will examine oil price fulctuation and the economic crisis' impact on the aftermarket.

Jobs, oil prices, housing, health care: they’re all tied to the national and the global economy, and their state of flux has played havoc with the automakers and specialty-equipment businesses alike. So where do we stand now? Is the industry pulling out of its tailspin, or lurching toward another stall?

Join noted economic expert Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University for a revealing look at the root causes of the financial crisis and a comprehensive overview of current conditions. Dr. Nash will provide special emphasis on the dramatic fluctuation in oil prices and the impact of today’s economic conditions on the automotive aftermarket.

An associate professor of economics and business, as well as economics and public policy at the DeVos Graduate School, Nash has co-authored three books and conducted research and consulting for Fortune 500 companies like GM, and organizations including UAW/PEL and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.

His writing and interviews have appeared in The Detroit News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New Jersey Star-Ledger and Harvard University Press.

Nash will present the SEMA webinar “State of the Global and U.S. Economy: An Automotive Industry Perspective," Thursday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Listeners can participate in the live presentation or download the webinar for later review. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars to register. Remember, SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Dr. Timothy Nash's SEMA webinar will examine oil price fulctuation and the economic crisis' impact on the aftermarket.

Jobs, oil prices, housing, health care: they’re all tied to the national and the global economy, and their state of flux has played havoc with the automakers and specialty-equipment businesses alike. So where do we stand now? Is the industry pulling out of its tailspin, or lurching toward another stall?

Join noted economic expert Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University for a revealing look at the root causes of the financial crisis and a comprehensive overview of current conditions. Dr. Nash will provide special emphasis on the dramatic fluctuation in oil prices and the impact of today’s economic conditions on the automotive aftermarket.

An associate professor of economics and business, as well as economics and public policy at the DeVos Graduate School, Nash has co-authored three books and conducted research and consulting for Fortune 500 companies like GM, and organizations including UAW/PEL and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.

His writing and interviews have appeared in The Detroit News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New Jersey Star-Ledger and Harvard University Press.

Nash will present the SEMA webinar “State of the Global and U.S. Economy: An Automotive Industry Perspective," Thursday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Listeners can participate in the live presentation or download the webinar for later review. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars to register. Remember, SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Dr. Timothy Nash's SEMA webinar will examine oil price fulctuation and the economic crisis' impact on the aftermarket.

Jobs, oil prices, housing, health care: they’re all tied to the national and the global economy, and their state of flux has played havoc with the automakers and specialty-equipment businesses alike. So where do we stand now? Is the industry pulling out of its tailspin, or lurching toward another stall?

Join noted economic expert Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University for a revealing look at the root causes of the financial crisis and a comprehensive overview of current conditions. Dr. Nash will provide special emphasis on the dramatic fluctuation in oil prices and the impact of today’s economic conditions on the automotive aftermarket.

An associate professor of economics and business, as well as economics and public policy at the DeVos Graduate School, Nash has co-authored three books and conducted research and consulting for Fortune 500 companies like GM, and organizations including UAW/PEL and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.

His writing and interviews have appeared in The Detroit News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New Jersey Star-Ledger and Harvard University Press.

Nash will present the SEMA webinar “State of the Global and U.S. Economy: An Automotive Industry Perspective," Thursday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Listeners can participate in the live presentation or download the webinar for later review. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars to register. Remember, SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Dr. Timothy Nash's SEMA webinar will examine oil price fulctuation and the economic crisis' impact on the aftermarket.

Jobs, oil prices, housing, health care: they’re all tied to the national and the global economy, and their state of flux has played havoc with the automakers and specialty-equipment businesses alike. So where do we stand now? Is the industry pulling out of its tailspin, or lurching toward another stall?

Join noted economic expert Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University for a revealing look at the root causes of the financial crisis and a comprehensive overview of current conditions. Dr. Nash will provide special emphasis on the dramatic fluctuation in oil prices and the impact of today’s economic conditions on the automotive aftermarket.

An associate professor of economics and business, as well as economics and public policy at the DeVos Graduate School, Nash has co-authored three books and conducted research and consulting for Fortune 500 companies like GM, and organizations including UAW/PEL and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.

His writing and interviews have appeared in The Detroit News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New Jersey Star-Ledger and Harvard University Press.

Nash will present the SEMA webinar “State of the Global and U.S. Economy: An Automotive Industry Perspective," Thursday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Listeners can participate in the live presentation or download the webinar for later review. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars to register. Remember, SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Dr. Timothy Nash's SEMA webinar will examine oil price fulctuation and the economic crisis' impact on the aftermarket.

Jobs, oil prices, housing, health care: they’re all tied to the national and the global economy, and their state of flux has played havoc with the automakers and specialty-equipment businesses alike. So where do we stand now? Is the industry pulling out of its tailspin, or lurching toward another stall?

Join noted economic expert Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University for a revealing look at the root causes of the financial crisis and a comprehensive overview of current conditions. Dr. Nash will provide special emphasis on the dramatic fluctuation in oil prices and the impact of today’s economic conditions on the automotive aftermarket.

An associate professor of economics and business, as well as economics and public policy at the DeVos Graduate School, Nash has co-authored three books and conducted research and consulting for Fortune 500 companies like GM, and organizations including UAW/PEL and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.

His writing and interviews have appeared in The Detroit News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New Jersey Star-Ledger and Harvard University Press.

Nash will present the SEMA webinar “State of the Global and U.S. Economy: An Automotive Industry Perspective," Thursday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Listeners can participate in the live presentation or download the webinar for later review. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars to register. Remember, SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Dr. Timothy Nash's SEMA webinar will examine oil price fulctuation and the economic crisis' impact on the aftermarket.

Jobs, oil prices, housing, health care: they’re all tied to the national and the global economy, and their state of flux has played havoc with the automakers and specialty-equipment businesses alike. So where do we stand now? Is the industry pulling out of its tailspin, or lurching toward another stall?

Join noted economic expert Dr. Timothy Nash of Northwood University for a revealing look at the root causes of the financial crisis and a comprehensive overview of current conditions. Dr. Nash will provide special emphasis on the dramatic fluctuation in oil prices and the impact of today’s economic conditions on the automotive aftermarket.

An associate professor of economics and business, as well as economics and public policy at the DeVos Graduate School, Nash has co-authored three books and conducted research and consulting for Fortune 500 companies like GM, and organizations including UAW/PEL and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association.

His writing and interviews have appeared in The Detroit News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New Jersey Star-Ledger and Harvard University Press.

Nash will present the SEMA webinar “State of the Global and U.S. Economy: An Automotive Industry Perspective," Thursday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m. (PST). Listeners can participate in the live presentation or download the webinar for later review. Visit www.SEMA.org/events/webinars to register. Remember, SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.