Ford Motor Co. recognized the most significant design achievements at the 2013 SEMA Show with its Corporate Design Awards. The awards are presented annually by the automaker to the Ford vehicles that make a significant contribution to vehicle design and stand apart from all others at the Show.

The shooters at KGP Photography shot the interiors of two separate F-150 prototypes, revealing two trim levels and dashboard configurations for Ford's next-generation full-size pickup.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: CRP Automotive, The Marx Group, Motorz and more.

The NorthStar Battery CTEK Chargers 100 Race at Daytona International Speedway was held last month, and marked the final event for the 2013 Trans Am Racing Series. In addition to being the race’s title sponsor, the CTEK-sponsored Chevy Camaro, fielded by Miller Racing and driven by Cameron Lawrence...

The all-new ’15 Ford Mustang was revealed today around the globe in six cities on four continents. Ford has sold 9 million-plus Mustangs in its 50 years of continuous production and, for the first time ever, Ford will bring the pony car to customers in key parts of Europe and Asia.

As a member of the Association, we need your recommendation of industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

SEMA is supporting legislation that would amend the state’s current law defining historical motor vehicles to permit use of these vehicles on public roads to and from a location where maintenance is performed.

In a unanimous vote, the Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation that originally required headlights on motor vehicles to display a “white light” without defining the term.

Legislation was introduced in Massachusetts to establish a pilot program to impose a vehicle mileage user fee. The bill is intended to supplement the gas tax and implement alternative ways to raise transportation revenue for the state.

SEMA is opposing Michigan legislation to require the issuance of two license plates for motor vehicles. The state currently only requires one.