John DiBartolomeo, editor of Drag Racing Action, was presented with the 2015 Robert E. Petersen Award at last week’s Media Trade Conference in Santa Ana, California.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

Eight subsidized slots are still available for SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference, to be held March 24–28, 2015, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

President of Konig American, Joe Schaefer visits SEMA Central to discuss the collaboration between the Association’s Wheel and Tire Council and Clemson University and its effect on the wheel and tire market.

SEMA Show Management has announced several key dates for companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show, November 3–6, Las Vegas.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached an accord with states and industry associations representing the automakers and major suppliers to reduce the amount of copper used in motor vehicle brake pads.

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products will be the official welding sponsor of the 2015 Nitto King of the Hammers (KOH)—a grueling off-road race that combines high-speed desert racing and rock crawling in a 165-mile course set in Johnson Valley, California.

Here is a brief look at some of the news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will conduct a public survey on the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) rule.

Star Motor Manufacturing Industries, an auto assembler in the Philippines, is interested in partnering with a U.S. supplier who has the tools, technology and parts for assembling armored vehicles in the Philippines.