Tag: Events

Upcoming Webinar to Cover EV Conversion Safety

An upcoming webinar from SEMA will cover the process of converting a gas-powered car to electric propulsion, the organization announced. Scheduled for Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. PT, the webinar will be hosted by Adam Roe, founder, CEO and product architect of Zero Labs Automotive. During the virtual event, Roe will teach the components associated… Continue reading Upcoming Webinar to Cover EV Conversion Safety

SEMA PRO Cup Challenge Seeking Applicants

Applications to participate in the annual SEMA PRO Cup Challenge are now open, the SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) announced. The competition features packages for a popular new-model vehicle that would take less than 40 hours to execute and cost no more than $15,000. Packages are judged on their mass appeal, ease to replicate, and… Continue reading SEMA PRO Cup Challenge Seeking Applicants

HRIA to Host Education Days at NSRA Street Rod Nationals

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) will be hosting its HRIA Education Days during the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky, next month, the SEMA Network announced. Scheduled for Aug. 3-4, Education Days will feature hot-rod parts manufacturers as they share processes for working on projects during a series of… Continue reading HRIA to Host Education Days at NSRA Street Rod Nationals

A New Breed of Classic Cars?

Using Subaru WRXs as drift cars only created more fans of these “youngtimer” candidates. (Photo by Jason R. Sakurai)

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Are millennials and Gen Zers less interested in vehicle ownership and driving? Not according to a study conducted by Hagerty Insurance titled “Why Driving Matters,” which found that 81% of millennial drivers said they “like,” “love” or are “passionate about” driving, just… Continue reading A New Breed of Classic Cars?

CAN Connect Transitions to Virtual Event

The CAN Connect Conference, scheduled for Sept. 6-8, is transitioning to a virtual event, the CAN Connect Board of Directors announced. The change is in response to member feedback, the Board of Directors said, and was made to help members save time, money and manpower. Meetings will be held through the Virtual CAN Connect platform,… Continue reading CAN Connect Transitions to Virtual Event

Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Registration for the 2023 SEMA Battle of the Builders is now open, SEMA Show officials announced. “The SEMA Show is synonymous with the most unique vehicles in the world, and for 10 years the Battle of the Builders program has given the builders of these vehicles an opportunity to showcase their imagination, creativity, and craftsmanship… Continue reading Registration Opens for 2023 Battle of the Builders

Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

Innovative automotive solutions company Prefix Corporation has recently opened a new facility at the M1 Concourse in Michigan.

This article originally appeared in the August 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Maura Keller Family businesses have long been a staple of the American economy. According to the Small Business Administration, about 90% of all U.S. companies are family-owned or controlled. Ranging in size from small mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 entities, family… Continue reading Prefix Corp.: At the Heart of the Action

Goodguys Previews Pacific Northwest Nationals

The northwest region should get ready for a weekend of hot rodding fun as the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is continuing its 40th anniversary season with the 35th Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals later this month, and is expecting more than 3,000 muscle cars, hot rods and classic trucks to appear, the organization announced.… Continue reading Goodguys Previews Pacific Northwest Nationals

Indy Autonomous Challenge to Exhibit at Goodwood

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) as an exhibitor, with plans to return next year as a hillclimb participant, the autonomous racing competition announced. The IAC will be exhibiting as part of Future Lab, an invite-only curated exhibit focused on the future of technology. The IAC will… Continue reading Indy Autonomous Challenge to Exhibit at Goodwood

LSI Legal Director to Speak at Auto IP & Legal USA Summit

Lubrication Specialties Director of Legal and EHS, Richard Benson, is slated to share his legal and Intellectual Property (IP) expertise at this year’s Auto IP & Legal USA Summit, the company announced. The Auto IP & Legal USA Summit, scheduled for Sept. 27-28 at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit Michigan, is a conference for… Continue reading LSI Legal Director to Speak at Auto IP & Legal USA Summit