Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Air Lift, Goodguys, Tire Group International, Axalta and more.

The deadline for SEMA Show exhibitors to submit an application for a press conference during the Show is August 1, 2014.

A prototype for Ford's SVT Mustang has been caught without its heavy camouflage while running on the Nürburgring.

Matt Hagan isn’t going to make any bold claims following his first win of the season. But heading into a crucial stretch of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season it was precisely the type of performance the Funny Car standout wanted to see.

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

Dodge has announced its project vehicle program for 2014. This program offers companies the opportunity to get a jump start on the competition by securing one of the new ’15-MY Challengers in advance of market availability.

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...

Formula DRIFT entered Fuji Speedway for the first Formula DRIFT Japan event for Round 2 of the Formula DRIFT Asia Championship where Japan’s own Masao Suenaga took the inaugural event victory.

Legislation to authorize the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles to issue replica year of manufacture plates for antique vehicles was signed into law by Governor Lincoln Chafee.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not intend to issue a federal safety standard based on tire age. The agency announced its decision in a report entitled, “Tire Aging: A Summary of NHTSA’s Work.” The agency has been studying the issue for many years.