The Chicago Auto Show provided an occasion for manufacturers to announce new special packages and show off one-of-a-kind project vehicles. Here are a few that caught our eye following last week’s press days.

Billed as "The toughest one-day off road race in the world," more than 130 drivers from 31 states and 8 countries competed in the 2014 King of the Hammers.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Piston Driven Manufacturing, MAHLE, Brenton Productions, MAVTV, ReadyLIFT and more.

The Product Development Expo, fueled by the SEMA Garage, and sponsored by the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) and the Emerging Trends and Technology network (ETTN), will be held Thursday, April 10, 2014, at SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

Khalid alBalooshi, (top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car) and Jason Line (Pro Stock) started the 2014 season with victories at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals—the opening race of the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. All three racers overcame tough fields in their respective categories...

Custom Nissans from the 2013 SEMA Show.

The shooters at KGP Photography just caught what appears to be the first evidence of a diesel-powered ’14 Jeep Cherokee running on public roads outside of Chrysler's Tech Center.

The ’14 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Measuring Session will be held March 3, 2014, at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California.

The all-new ’14 Kia Soul Measuring Session will be held February 18, 2014, at the SEMA Garage.

Geico is continuing its "Presenting Sponsorship" agreement with Team Lucas through 2014. The pact will showcase GEICO insurance policy benefits before large audiences at more than 300 motorsports events across the United States. Team Lucas is a grassroots advertising and marketing platform created...