NEWS NUGGETS NHRA TO CELEBRATE AMERICANA AT SUMMIT RACING NHRA NATIONALS IN NORWALK: The Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals returns to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park July 5–8. On track, all four NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series categories will be in competition as well as the NHRA...
The all-new ’13 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV SEMA Measuring Session will take place July 10, 2012, at Hyundai Motor America – Service Center in Fountain Valley, California, from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Name: Ernie ManansalaCompany: Tribe Agency Title: CEO Age: 30 Years In Industry: 10 1) Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. How long have you worked in the industry? I started at 19 years old as the marketing manager of König Wheels. It was a perfect time for me to be a part of that...
Law and Order is an update of some of the most recent federal and state legislative and regulatory issues that could potentially impact the automotive specialty-equipment industry. These include issues affecting small-business owners and their employees.
Carroll Shelby, who passed away in May at the age of 89, was a true icon in the automotive world—someone whose name was literally synonymous with performance. Ask anyone to list their 10 favorite cars of all time, and chances are good that at least one will carry Shelby’s name or have been...
SEMA led a fact-finding and buying mission to the Middle East, where Abu Dhabi was the venue for a one-on-one matchmaking event held April 17–20. Through a series of private meetings and networking events, participating U.S. manufacturers gathered with pre-vetted local importers and retailers in the...
At the request of SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), the U.S. Senate passed Resolution 452 (S. Res. 452) designating July 13, 2012, as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The date marks the third commemoration in what has become an...
Announced in May, the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women is a collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and SEMA. Lead by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) a ’13 Mustang GT donated by Ford will be completely modified utilizing the contest-winning design from start to finish by women. Beginning with...
Jon Wyly was named chief executive officer of the newly formed SEMA Data Cooperative (SDC) in March of 2012. His career in the specialty parts marketplace spans 30 years and has included key roles in sales, marketing, e-commerce, business technology and data management. A lifelong automotive...