It’s only August, and we’re already getting a pretty clear preview of one of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) introductions—the ’14 SRT8 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Jerry Grant passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012, at 3:50 a.m. in Orange, California. Always a passionate racer with a natural-born gift for driving fast, Grant was born January 23, 1935, in Seattle. Grant was a big man, even by the standards of the day, compared to the jockeys who occupy the...

The SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by the SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)—to be held Thursday, November 1, 2012, from 7:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in Ballroom A of the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino— is the quickest and easiest way to meet new people, connect with business leaders and expand your...

UPS is co-sponsoring an upcoming Orange County Business Council International Forum focusing on Doing Business in China, Tuesday, September 25, at The Center Club in Costa Mesa.

NEWS NUGGETS LUCAS, CAPPS, ENDERS, KRAWIEC COLLECT BRAINERD VICTORIES: Ron Capps raced to the Funny Car victory last Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and moved into the Full Throttle Series points lead for the first time this season with one race remaining before the Countdown to the...

SEMA Show exhibitors making newsworthy announcements during the Show are invited to submit an application to host a press conference. With nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies at the SEMA Show, press conference topics must be newsworthy, and a schedule is created in advance to avoid conflicts.

The SEMA Show is coming to town, and Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet to ensure everyone not only has a great time, but also is treated like a high-roller.

The final deadline to register for a free listing in the 2012 SEMA International Buyers' Guide—a resource for international buyers seeking new suppliers—is September 8.

Companies manufacturing performance, suspension, wheel, exterior styling, exhaust and interior components have already signed up for the March 13–16, 2012, exploratory and sales trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Hedges & Co., a SEMA-member market research and database marketing firm, will reveal 66 new market trends and facts in the automotive aftermarket over 66 days, beginning Saturday, August 25, leading up to the opening of the 2012 SEMA Show, October 30. The trends will be accessible for free at www...