SCHUMACHER AND JOHNSON TAKE PART IN DUAL BURNOUTS AT CHARLOTTE: Seven-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher and five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson took part in dual burnouts at Charlotte Motor Speedway this week. Charlotte Motor Speedway is...

During the 2013 SEMA Show, the SEMA Members Lounge is a great place to host a private meeting, network with others, check e-mail or grab a bite to eat. The Members Lounge, located upstairs from the Association Center in room N251 of the North Hall, also features complimentary business services...

SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils have announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day will be celebrated July 11, 2014.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: ProMedia, Grote Industries, Transworld Products and more.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a proposed rule to clarify that research and development (R&D) expenditures would be deductible regardless of whether the resulting product is sold or used in the taxpayer’s trade or business.

Legislation has been introduced in the Michigan Senate to exempt historic military vehicles from the requirement that they display a license plate unless the vehicle was originally manufactured with lighting and mounting provisions for a plate.

Red Kap is offering customized apparel solutions to all registered exhibitors, including al 15% savings on orders placed by September 30, 2013.

"American Idol's" Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks has been added to the SEMA Show Banquet's entertainment lineup.

Celebrities and popular personalities from across the specialty-equipment industry will make appearances throughout the week of the 2013 SEMA Show, November 5–8 in Las Vegas.

Marty Weintraub, the founder and evangelist of aimClear, will kick-off the festivities at the 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference (OMC), taking place Monday, November 4, at the Las Vegas Hotel. Register now and save with special early-bird rates.