If there's one word that captures the essence of what is occurring in the world today, it's “change.” Downsizing, reorganizing and cutting costs are now the norm when it comes to surviving during an unstable economy.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the group of speakers for its educational seminar, “TPMS Best Practices: A Town Hall Meeting” at the 2012 Global Tire Expo – Powered by TIA at the SEMA Show. This seminar will be on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SEMA Showgoers will be able to see a live performance by Christopher Titus—the Emmy-nominated comedian who also performed live during this summer’s SEMA Installation Banquet in Pomona, California.

Clint Bowyer, who last Saturday night secured his fourth berth in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup with a dramatic win in the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway, finds himself in another chase—to win the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge.

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Get your parts on more vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

With thousands of media preparing for the upcoming SEMA Show, many exhibitors are using the event to make newsworthy announcements by holding a press conference.

Some of the nation’s best custom-car and hot-rod builders recently took part in the third-annual Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Pinewood Builders Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars.

The SEMA Show is just around the corner and the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) has several exciting events and activities scheduled for your benefit. From hands-on training to education and networking, PRO has something to benefit every individual and business.

Voting opens September 7 for the Class of 2012 as Hot Rod magazine presents the nominees for the 2012 Speed Parts Hall of Fame.