Join industry leaders in Washington, D.C., May 11, for the 2016 SEMA Washington Rally.

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has announced a multi-year partnership with rally driver Ken Block and the Hoonigan Racing Division.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Miami where members and prospective members will gather at National Performance Warehouse, Wednesday, March 9, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

Nominations are now being accepted for select committee positions on SEMA’s Councils and Networks.

Here is a brief look at some of the news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry.

Specialty-equipment manufacturers received early, hands-on access to the all-new ’17 Honda Ridgeline during this week’s measuring session at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California.

Thomas G. Bougie, 63, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Thursday, February 18, in Altru Hospital after a battle with cancer.

As an exclusive member benefit, SEMA offers loan forgiveness awards to employees who are working for SEMA-member companies and paying off existing student loans.

Ford project vehicle proposals are due March 1, 2016.

The SEMA Garage will host two upcoming Measuring Sessions—the ’16 Ford Focus RS and ’17 Audi R8.