About 400 members of the automotive specialty-parts industry attended the annual SEMA Installation Gala, themed "Leaders & Legends," to honor 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Nick Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred C. Offenhauser, and raise money for the SEMA Cares charities.

With its sixth regular season under its belt, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow has impacted more than 3,114 students, encouraging their automotive passion and skill.

The top 10 young automotive entrepreneurs have been named in the second annual SEMA Launch Pad Presented by YEN competition. Representing new innovative products and services in the specialty automotive aftermarket, these next-gen automotive leaders are looking for a big break to launch their...

Thanks to the efforts of State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus member Senator Michael Kowall, the Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action follows U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as...

Tune in Saturday, July 26, when the Velocity Network re-airs “Mothers Presents SEMA Las Vegas,” a one-hour special hosted by All Girls’ Garage’s Christy Lee.

The SEMA Garage is seeking a Compliance Center to support the facility’s expanded logistical and support services that will streamline the process of applying for and receiving Executive Orders (EOs).

Applications for SEMA Show Press Conferences are due next Friday, August 1. SEMA will publish a Media Conference Schedule to be distributed to all attending journalists and posted on www.SEMAShow.com.

On July 11, 2014, SEMA members joined with SEMA staff and thousands of enthusiasts to celebrate the fifth annual Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). A wide range of official events were held in the United States, Canada and Australia to commemorate the special day.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Air Lift, Goodguys, Tire Group International, Axalta and more.

The deadline for SEMA Show exhibitors to submit an application for a press conference during the Show is August 1, 2014.