Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities have been announced.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here).

Chrysler has introduced a limited-edition Mopar ’13 Dart, built and customized with Mopar performance parts and accessories. The car will be shown at next week’s Chicago Auto Show. Production for a limited run of 500 units will begin this spring at the company’s assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois...

WD-40 Co. and Chip Foose partnered again to build and auction a custom charity vehicle, and their efforts paid off—to the tune of $170,000—to help protect and care for children in need.

A change in venue and implementation of new procedures and staffing contributed to another successful MPMC Media Trade Conference.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA council, is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket and to developing effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.

Here is a brief look at some of the recent news and updates happening in the specialty-equipment industry.

The Chip Foose/WD-40 ’53 F-100 was auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson last week for $170,000.

Amalie Oil Co. has agreed to a multi-year title-rights sponsorship of the NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville. The Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals is scheduled for March 14–17, and is the third event in the 24-race 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.