TURBO LOVERS: IndyCar Series officials are expected to approve turbocharged engines for competition in the series at a manufacturer’s meeting later this week. Indy Racing League engines have been normally aspirated since 1997. NAMED: Joey Logano, 18, was officially named to replace Tony Stewart in...

Tire Group International (TGI) opened a new sales office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and hired Martin Sanchez to head up the new location. “TGI is always looking for quality people to add to its sales team, and the addition of Martin Sanchez gives TGI a presence in a market that has great growth...

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SEMA Show exhibitors: Get some extra company exposure at the 2008 SEMA Show by offering your products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. Included each week in SEMA eNews, the list is accessed by hundreds of builders seeking the pieces that add extra flair to...

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and products by announcing your SEMA Show incentives and specials in SEMA eNews. Exhibitors with special pricing, promotions, two-for-one offers and other incentives are encouraged to let SEMA know so that the information can be included. To...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> SEMA Webinar, "Make 2009 Turn Out Fine: It's Only the Little Things that Matter," September 4, 2008 10:00 a.m. (PDT)>> Honda Fit Measuring Session at American Honda, Torrance, California...

Ford recently announced that it will charge a $700 premium for its EcoBoost engine system debuting in 2009. According to AutoWeek, the 20% improvement in fuel economy comes from the use of turbocharging and direct injection and will enable buyers to recoup the premium within two years (the article...

Total small-car sales increased by 14% in July over the same-month sales last year. Although gas prices began to fall back below $4 a gallon last month, prices are still hitting consumers hard and forcing them to trade in their larger SUVs and pickups for small cars. Top sellers, such as the Toyota...