ON THE MOVE: It appears Mark Martin will leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the season and join Hendrick Motorsports, replacing Casey Mears in the No. 5 Sprint Cup machine. Martin would share the ride with another driver. As well, Aric Almirola will move into the ride he currently shares with...

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Dura Automotive Systems announced that on an interim basis, Dura’s current audit committee chairman Nick Preda will assume CFO responsibilities for the company. The move was made after the departure of former CFO Tim Trenary. Dura also announced that it will soon begin the search process for a...

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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...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> PAACE Automechanika Mexico, July, 9–11, 2008, Mexico City >> 2008 Aftermarket eForum, July 14–16, 2008, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago

During this SEMA webinar session on aftermarket industry trends, SEMA Market Research Analyst Ty Michael will help you spot, stay ahead of and profit from changes in today’s specialty aftermarket industry. Michael will highlight aftermarket trends from the last decade, discuss which direction the...

Spy shooter Brenda Priddy tells us that this BMW M3 prototype, caught here in blinding, law-enforcement baiting red, shows us that a minor facelift is in store for the 414-hp 3 Series alpha male. Priddy says a new set of taillights is in order, while other changes may lurk beneath the sheetmetal...

SEMA has been successful in configuring and obtaining ARB approval for an engine dynamometer testing protocol to demonstrate that diesel aftermarket performance parts and systems comply with ARB emissions requirements. Compliant products are eligible for an E.O. (Executive Order) under this protocol...