News & Events

Jack Roush Released From Hospital, All 2010 Appearances Canceled

Posted By Ashley Smissen , August 26, 2010

Jack Roush has been released from the hospital as of Wednesday. He has cancelled all of his scheduled appearances for 2010.

This Weekend’s Car Show & Event Roundup

Posted By Devlin Smith , August 24, 2010

This weekend, associations, communities, museums and car clubs around the country are hosting car shows and cruises that give retailers the opportunity to show off their projects, connect with new customers and support local organizations. Here’s information on eight of those events.

Holley to Celebrate LS Engines With Upcoming LS Festival

Posted By Ashley Smissen , August 24, 2010

Holley Performance Products will host the 2010 Holley LS Fest Sept. 10-12 at the Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The festival will celebrate everything powered by the GM LS engine.

Tax Breaks Available to Employers Who Hire Unemployed Workers in 2010

Posted By Ashley Smissen , August 23, 2010

SEMA has been working to increase awareness among private employers of a “jobs bill” that was enacted into law last March. The bill allows private employers to claim tax credits if they hire someone in 2010 who has been out of work for at least 60 days.

Barry Meguiar Recovering in California Hospital

Posted By Devlin Smith , August 19, 2010 4 comments

Barry Meguiar, president and CEO of Meguiar’s Inc., is recovering at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, California. Meguiar caught a bug while travelling outside of the United States and is expected to return home in the next few days.

Hagerty Announces Winner of 2010 Young Designer Contest

Posted By Devlin Smith , August 19, 2010

Hagerty, a provider of collector car insurance, recently announced the winner of its second annual Young Designer Contest, “Designing Your Future.” Monica Taeschner, age 15, from Edmonds, Washington, was selected as the winning designer out of five finalists by a VIP judging panel for her design of a 2060 Ferrari 330 TRI /LM Testa Rossa.

1933 Delage Roadster Named ‘Best of Show’ at Pebble Beach Concours

Posted By Ashley Smissen , August 18, 2010

A 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster beat out over 250 collector cars to be named ‘Best of Show’ at the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 15.

A 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster beat out over 250 collector cars to be named ‘Best of Show’ at the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Aug. 15.

This Weekend’s Car Show & Event Roundup

Posted By Devlin Smith , August 18, 2010 1 comment

The 40th Annual North-South F-100 Run will take place this weekend in San Luis Obispo, California. The event highlights 1953–1956 Ford F-100 pickups and panels.

Here’s information on 10 events you can attend this weekend to show off your latest projects, meet with potential customers and support worthy causes.

More Than $64.59 Million in Collector Cars Sold at Pebble Beach Auction

Posted By Devlin Smith , August 18, 2010

This 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider sold for $6 million, setting a new world record for LWB California Spider sold at auction.

More than $64.59 million in collector cars were sold last weekend at the annual Pebble Beach Auctions, achieving the highest-ever recorded sales total in its history.

News Bites: Industry News in 100 Words or Less

Posted By Ashley Smissen , August 18, 2010

New York to offer personalized license plates for historical vehicles; Mittler Bros. and Metalcraft Tool to join forces; Factory Five to offer 15 weeks of specials in honor of its 15th anniversary.