MOVING ON UP: Germain Racing, which has fielded entries in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for several years, including that of 2006 series champion Todd Bodine, will enter a Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next season with Italian Max Papis at the wheel. Geico will sponsor the team in 18...

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Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has added Wally Holst and Bill Stevenson to its sales team. Holst, Toyo’s new regional sales manager for upstate New York and a portion of Pennsylvania, has more than 11 years of sales and account-management experience in the tire and automotive industries. Stevenson joined...

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The number of automakers tapping into the customization and specialization craze at this year’s SEMA Show being held November 4–7, 2008, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, has reached a record high. There will be 15 manufacturers representing 32 nameplates exhibiting sophisticated displays, making...

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and products by announcing your SEMA Show incentives and specials in SEMA eNews. Exhibitors with special pricing, promotions, two-for-one offers and other incentives are encouraged to let SEMA know so that the information can be included. To...

It’s not too late to make plans to attend the annual SEMA Networking Breakfast—Powered by the SBN, Thursday, November 6, 7:15 a.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom A. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, honor outstanding members of the industry and participate in what has been called the most productive...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:

In October, the SEMA Performance Parts and Accessories Demand Index (PADI) fell 12 points, or 26%, falling from 48 in September to 36 this month. This latest index value translates to around 10% of adult U.S. drivers (or approximately 10-plus million households) indicating that they have plans to...

A recent SEMA survey highlights the hobbies enthusiasts have both in and away from their vehicles. Some of the findings are inherent to those involved in the hobby and relatively obvious, while others shed light on generational differences between those on either end of the age spectrum.