The custom-designed pinewood cars featured in the Builder’s Challenge, which is part of the annual Pinewood Drag Races sponsored by the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), will be autographed by the builders and displayed at the 2011 SEMA Show’s HRIA booth. The drags were held in conjunction with SEMA...
At first glance of these photos from the photographers at Brenda Priddy & Co., this might appear to be a mule for the upcoming Dodge compact—often referred to as the Dodge Hornet. However, Priddy's team says that this is actually an early developmental mule for an all-new Fiat-based CUV.
SEMA has received word of the October 20 passing of Dick Van Cleve at the West Los Angeles Veteran's Administration Hospital after a long illness. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday, surrounded by family, approximately two weeks prior.
Through the "Rising Stars" competition hosted by American Express OPEN at the 2011 SEMA Show, three artists will design and paint a car hood using an airbrush. On the last day of the Show, a panel of judges will determine the winner and award someone the title of the first-ever Rising Star of SEMA...
It has come to our attention that in at least some instances, hotel room reservations made through the IEP Group have not been booked with the respective hotels or are incomplete bookings. If you have made your hotel room reservations through IEP Group, or with any other independent booking agency...
Inside Motorsports With Scott Tucker and Level 5 at Le Mans Now on Speed2 Inside Motorsports, the web-based, behind-the-scenes motorsports video series, has produced a 24-minute recap of the effort made by Level 5 Motorsports in the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans. That program is available on Speed2.com...
Jon Titman Opens Prestige Automotive Accessories Jon Titman, whose industry background spans nearly three decades, has opened Prestige Automotive Accessories, according to a recent company announcement. The New Carrollton, Maryland-based, restyling center is a full-line automotive accessory...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reviewing its rules and guidance documents on the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a 1975 federal law that governs consumer product warranties. SEMA submitted several recommendations on how the rules can be expanded to clarify manufacturer responsibilities and...