Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Shelby American, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp., Cattle Baron’s Ball, Stacey David’s GearZ and more.

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) Big R Show will be held November 2–4, 2013, at the Tropicana Hotel—just days before the start of the SEMA Show.

To help members stay informed, SEMA has gathered the most relevant business and educational materials in one place—consider it a toolbox for retailers.

The 2013 SEMA Show is just a little more than one month away, and several deadlines will pass over the next few weeks

Omix-ADA has announced it will debut a portion of its collection of historic Jeeps at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas at the company’s Off-Road Success Center, located in the upper South Hall lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Omix-ADA will display several wartime Jeeps—including three early...

The 2013 SEMA Show includes more than 90 seminars focused on helping auto-related business professionals sell more products and be more productive. With topics ranging from customer service and marketing, to cash flow and industry trends, most sessions are available free of charge to those with SEMA...

Ringbrothers to Unveil 710hp NASCAR Sprint Cup-Powered MustangWorld-renowned vehicle builder Ringbrothers debuts its latest 710hp, custom ’65 Mustang “Blizzard” at the Global Finishing Solutions Booth #11239 in the SEMA Show's North Hall, Tuesday, November 5, from 1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

When it comes to interior cosmetic enhancements and electrical modifications in today’s vehicles, the difficulty level for some tasks is often outside the comfort zone of many enthusiasts and automotive aftermarket professionals.

Attendees and exhibitors who have not yet reserved rooms for the 2013 SEMA Show can still receive no booking or service fees and unbeatable low rates—including several hotels providing rooms for less than $100 a night.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled a comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member.