SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program.

The shooters at KGP Photography caught a couple of undisguised, fresh-from-the-factory ’15 Acura TLX test cars, providing a first look at the truly production-spec replacement for the TL and TSX.

Get a head start on SEMA Show planning and learn how to maximize your investment through the 2014 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit.

Interested in sharing your expertise, being recognized as a thought leader, and gaining the respect of your peers as an industry innovator? Become a speaker at one or more SEMA events, including the 2014 SEMA Show.

Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2014 SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, may now submit applications for space.

Though Japan slipped from the number-three car consumer worldwide in 2011 to number five in 2012, love for automobiles remains very strong among the Japanese. Like Americans, the Japanese are holding on to their cars longer, which makes for a very interesting opportunity for the custom market.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where members and prospective members will gather at Coker Tire Co. Inc., Friday, April 4, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and SEMA staff.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Shelby American, Edelbrock, Dover Engineered Systems Group, ODYSSEY and more.

Royal Purple has announced its sponsorship of Pro Stock driver Erica Enders-Stevens. The 2014 season marks Enders-Stevens' 10th competing in Pro Stock as she works to continue her reign as the most successful female Pro Stock driver in NHRA history.

Following a strong formal launch of its Product Information Management System (PIMS) in May 2013, coupled with the announcement of free product data exports to SEMA members later that year, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) reached a significant participation milestone with the signup of its 600th member.