SEMA-member companies CARS Inc. and the Roadster Shop teamed up with Super Chevy Magazine to build a one-of-a-kind vehicle to benefit the Armed Forces Foundation. The custom ’57 Chevy convertible will be sold on Friday, March 28, at the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car auction in Palm Beach...

The annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser will feature the inaugural SEMA Pinewood Derby Sponsored by Fellers and DUB Publishing. The checkered flag will drop Friday, July 25, prior to the SEMA Hall of Fame recognition and fundraising activities. According to Race Director and Pinewood...

General Motors will focus on two key areas for its 2008 SEMA Show project vehicle programs: passenger car performance accessories and large SUV/pickups with full accessory programs from the accessories market. Key passenger cars considered include the Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Vibe and G8, and...

More than 1,000 exhibitors have already signed up for this year’s SEMA Show, scheduled November 4–7, 2008 in Las Vegas.“We are anticipating another sellout show, so exhibitors should definitely sign up soon if they want to participate in this unique opportunity,” said Gary Vigil, Trade Shows...

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Brenda Priddy & Co. photographers nabbed these shots of the Cadillac CTS Coupe, what some sources speculate will actually be called the CTC when it reaches production in May 2009. Codenamed GMX226, the stylish coupe will be built alongside the CTS sedan at the Lansing (Michigan) Grand River Plant...

SEMA Manufacturer Members: SEMA has set up a Measuring Session with smart USA for the 2008 smart fortwo coupe and cabriolet. Measuring Sessions provide manufacturers with private previews of new and soon-to-be-released vehicles. In addition to gathering first-hand measurements and specs...

SEMA manufacturing members are invited to preview and gather measurements of Ford's 2009 E-Series and F Super Duty trucks. The Measuring Session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, at the Ford Conference and Event Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The limit is two persons per company.

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TELEVISION HOME: The World of Outlaws signed a contract with SPEED for the network to be the organization’s exclusive television provider this season. SPEED will generate 25 hours of coverage of World of Outlaws events including the Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway, National Open at Williams Grove...