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Through Toyota’s recently announced SEMA Member Spotlight Program, exhibitors have the opportunity to be acknowledged during the automaker’s press conference at the 2014 SEMA Show, as well as display a second vehicle in the Toyota outdoor space throughout Show week.

The shooters at KGP Photography caught the Dodge Charger SRT testing—likely with the 707hp Hellcat V8. The prototype allows a good feel for how the SRT's aggressive design touches will be applied to its new, Dart-inspired front fascia.

The complete schedule of SEMA Education courses and educational events is available at www.SEMAShow.com/education. Look over the course offerings, see what’s new this year and choose the sessions with the insight you need to grow your business.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has reached another membership milestone, working with more than 700 industry companies to provide solutions to their product-data management needs.

The Press Conference application deadline for the 2014 SEMA Show has passed and the official schedule is being developed. Those who submitted an application should have received an update e-mail earlier this week.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Drake Automotive Group, CTEK Power, The Hybrid Shop, Car Builder magazine and more.

From a large pool of competitors, the top 10 young automotive entrepreneurs have been named in the second-annual SEMA Launch Pad Presented by YEN competition.

Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their reach at the 2014 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the list below. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to generate more opportunities and awareness for their company and products by announcing SEMA Show incentives in SEMA eNews.