Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Royal Purple, Power Automedia, BOLT Lock and more.

The SEMA Show's New Products Showcase is a 35,000-sq.-ft. space that allows exhibitors to display their newest and most innovative products. It is open to all exhibitors and is the No. 1 SEMA Show buyer and media destination.

The SCORE International Baja 500 will premiere on CBS Sports Network, July 20, at 9:00 p.m. (EDT).

SEMA is seeking nominations to identify youthful innovators whose work is substantially changing the way the automotive aftermarket is doing business. These nominations will be used to select the third-annual SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award. SEMA will honor the award winner at the 2014 SEMA Show...

Ready to see the companies showing off their best on the specialty automotive world’s most dynamic stage? The floorplan for the 2014 SEMA Show is available online at www.SEMAShow.com/floorplan.

Leaders and volunteers from the automotive accessories industry will be honored during the annual SEMA Installation Gala, Friday, July 18, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California.

BROWN, FORCE, ENDERS-STEVENS, HINES WIN IN OHIO: In a side-by-side final-round duel with longtime rival Ron Capps, NHRA Funny Car icon John Force picked up his 140th career win last Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Erica Enders-Stevens (Pro Stock) and...

Resellers from throughout China will be attending the upcoming 2014 SEMA China Business Development Tour, September 16–20, 2014. Wholesalers, retailers and installers are all looking for the latest products to meet the growing interest in vehicle customization.

Mercedes-Benz is accepting project proposals for the automaker’s new midsize van concept. Mercedes will select the most innovative and exciting vehicles to display in its booth at the 2014 SEMA Show. Each of the approved exhibitor proposals will receive a pre-production van and a budget of up to $50...