A package for an automotive product serves multiple purposes, the most important of which is protection.

SEMA invites industry professionals to the first stop of the 2014 Town Hall tour, where members and prospective members will gather at Flowmaster, B&M & Hurst Warehouse in Sacramento, California, Wednesday, January 29, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders...

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

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

Racing News: Dave Despain Signs a Two-Year Contract With MAVTV; Toyo Tires Dakar Rally Blog Features Daily Race Coverage; and ProMedia Invests in Electrimotion Shutdown Transmitter for all NMRA, NMCA and NMCA WEST Events.

This Mini coupe, caught testing on the public roads of Germany by KGP Photography's shooter in Europe, is rumored to be running BMW's next-generation of electric car running gear, compared to the first Mini E effort that ran a sub-10-minute lap on the Nürburgring in the spring of 2010.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: University of the Aftermarket Foundation, Brenton Productions, Premier Street Rod and more.

Racing icon Andy Granatelli passed away Sunday, December 29, at the age of 90. He was a pivotal force in the earliest days of the specialty-equipment industry, building a business out of selling speed equipment to new automotive enthusiasts who wanted to modify their cars.

New product announcements from SEMA member companies, including Astro Pneumatic Tool, Cloud-Rider Designs, BedRug, DefenderWorx and Escort.