News and updates and from SEMA's councils and committees.

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities have been announced.

Georgia State Rep. Calvin Hill, 66, passed away October 30 after battling leukemia.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Yokohama, Rugged Ridge, Rampage Products, ACCEL Performance Group and more.

The 2013 International Happy Hour marked the second year that the U.S. Department of Commerce used the SEMA Show as the venue to present U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Awards to SEMA members who have made impressive gains in international sales.

Hundreds of SEMA Show exhibitors were recognized by an international panel of automotive experts participating in the 2013 SEMA Show Global Media Awards Program. Marking the 10th consecutive year, the program consists of a prestigious group of international journalists serving as judges.

SEMA manufacturing members have the opportunity to meet pre-vetted buyers from throughout the Middle East at the third SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference being held in the United Arab Emirates, March 11–14, 2014.

The shooters at KGP Photography caught the next Hyundai Genesis undisguised at a video shoot, providing a showroom-ready look at Hyundai's flagship sedan before its likely debut a few weeks from now.

2013 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES AWARDS CEREMONY CLIPS FEATURED ON NHRA.COM: Fans of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series can watch highlights from the 2013 awards ceremony, which took place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in West Los Angeles. Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcyle), Jeg...

American Express is seeking feedback regarding the 2013 SEMA Show through an online survey.