SEMA banquet to raise funds for children's charity July 23, 2008

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) will hold its Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser at 6 p.m. on July 25 at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, Calif. During the eveining, the association will pay tribute to the 2008 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and raise funds for children's charities, Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

Sport-Compact Council expands under new name July 22, 2008

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors has changed the name of the Sport-Compact Council (SCC) to the Street Performance Council (SPC). This new council name serves to include the diverse street-performance industry, which creates a broader market and provides new growth and educational opportunities for the council.

TIA Announces Board Candidates For 2008 Election July 21, 2008

Early Voters Eligible To Win Free Training

Yokohama Tire Opts for More Testing and Development Before Returning to ALMS July 21, 2008

"We have a multi-year commitment with the American LeMans Series and so far we only have short-term results. We hope to be back racing with Mazda soon, but we're also exploring all options with other teams."

— Mark Chung, Yokohama director, strategic marketing

SEMA Seeks Media Support in Special Fundraising Effort July 18, 2008

During last year's SEMA Installation Banquet, SEMA held a series of activities to raise funds for two worthy charities: Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp. More than $175,000 was donated to the two groups, and thousands of children were able to enjoy a better life than they would have otherwise.

PPG Announces Winner of Hot Wheels® Spectraflame® Paint Your Ride Contest July 16, 2008

Jim Cooper was named the winner of the 2008 PPG Hot Wheels® Spectraflame® PAINT YOUR RIDE Contest. The announcement was made at the 11th Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, held this past weekend.

WABCO Further Strengthens Global Management Team; Expands Leadership for Technology and Growth with New Executive Appointments July 16, 2008

WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a global technology leader for commercial vehicles, today announced new executive appointments to further strengthen the company's senior leadership team and secure WABCO's continued ability to pioneer technology innovation, demonstrate industry leadership and consistently outperform market growth in every region of the world.

ROUSH supercharger offers up to 700 hp July 15, 2008

ROUSH Performance offers the new TVS2300 ROUSHcharger, which can inject up to 700 hp in 2005 to 2009 Ford Mustangs.

SEMA, NADA reaching out to dealerships July 14, 2008

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) are taking steps to help dealerships tap the $38 billion accessory market. Phil Brady, president of NADA, and Chris Kersting, president and CEO of SEMA, have announced a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive "Dealer Day" program designed exclusively for NADA members at the 2008 SEMA Show.