Brenda Priddy's team of spy shooters caught a near clone of the BMW i8 Frankfurt Motor Show Concept: Vision EfficientDynamics taking a test spin in the snow in northern Sweden. While those shots were considered stunning, they were also much more concept than production.

Private equity firm Gryphon Investors has acquired a majority interest in automotive air- and oil-filtration product manufacturer K&N Engineering. According to a release, Jerry Mall, one of the original founders of K&N, along with current management will continue to hold a significant investment in...

RideTech Launches Graphic Vinyl Wrap Contest RideTech launched a contest to help the company design a graphical vinyl wrap for its 1933 factory five kit. The company has called on participants to be as creative as possible; there are no restrictions on the design. The contest is open now through...

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

Ford Motor Co. has announced its Ford and Lincoln project-vehicle program for 2012. The automaker requests that project-vehicle proposals be submitted in two parts, and that all proposals meet the Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria outlined below.

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

SEMA and Honda will conduct a measuring session for the new 2012 Honda CR-V on January 25, 2012. The session will take place at Honda's facilities in Torrance, California. SEMA manufacturing members can get a personal preview of Honda's popular CUV by signing up for the session online.

Are you interested in being a seminar presenter or panelist at the 2012 SEMA Show? SEMA wants to hear from you. Complete the online speaker form (www.SEMAShow.com/speakers) by Friday, January 20.



Additive manufacturing is quickly becoming more commonly used in specialized technology applications where limited quantities of durable precision components are needed. Imagine “printing” a limited number of products or designing product without manufacturing limitations—all while reducing waste...