The following details on Jaguar's XF R mule is courtesy of Brenda Priddy & Co. "Jaguar has just recently shown pictures of their upcoming XF sedan, and, within days, we caught a “test mule” of its high-performance XF R version!

SEMA created a webpage called "Trademarks, Patents & Copyrights: What Your Business Needs to Know" as part of its ongoing efforts to help SEMA members protect their valuable intellectual property. The webpage provides a basic overview of the subject along with information on how to register...

NEWS NUGGETS MOTORSPORTS’ FASTEST COUPLE—TROXEL AND JOHNSON JR.—TO COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER IN 2008: Top Fuel pilot Melanie Troxel and Funny Car driver Mike Ashley announced this past week in Indianapolis that Troxel will drive a second Funny Car in Ashley’s Gotham City Racing stable in 2008. The...

CANCELLED: The Champ Car World Series round scheduled for the streets of Phoenix, Arizona, December 2 was officially cancelled after organizers could not generate enough corporate support to hold the event. CHANGES: The Indy Car Series is planning several changes for its series and cars next year...

Dennis Overholser, executive vice president and co-founder of Painless Performance, was presented the Individual of the Year Award at the 38th National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. Overholser has served as a volunteer for NSRA, served on the SEMA Board...

The latest news from SEMA councils and committees: Sport-Compact Council (SCC)

Online media registration is open for the 2008 Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference. Taking place January 22–24, 2008, this event is where editors and reporters meet with leading manufacturers of motorsports parts and accessories. With 100 manufacturers exhibiting at...

Today's vehicles are more reliable and are remaining on the road longer than ever before. As a result, consumer demand for car care and related accessories is skyrocketing. Find out what's new in the car-care business. The Car Care & Accessories section of the 2007 SEMA Show features more than 150...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> SEMA Webinar: Correlating Parts Service to Customer Wants and Needs, September 13, 10 a.m. (PST)>> SEMA Webinar: The Future of Inventory Control-RFID, September 20, 10 a.m. (PST)>> MRC...