San Dimas, Calif.—In 1982, Louie Morosan and his wife, Gerry, opened L&G Enterprises, a family-owned and -operated autobody repair and custom automotive painting business, and the parent company of the Custom Truck Shop, which Morosan said he opened in 2001.

Sherman Oaks, Calif.—The Casa Automotive Group has provided customers throughout the Los Angeles County area with great selection and customer service for more than 60 years, said Bruce Tashjian, fixed-operations director.

Pasadena, Calif.—Collectors, enthusiasts, and gearheads of all kinds came out for the second annual SEMA Show 'N Shine car show and third annual SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races on July 24 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Orange, Calif.--Brothers Tim and Todd Deshler said they have seen a shift in what keeps customers coming to Deshler’s, their collision repair shop.

Grip, acceleration, and toughness once again reigned as BFGoodrich Tires shattered records at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at X Games 16.

Although Ford Motor Co.’s presentation on its comparison of some non-OEM structural parts to Ford’s own parts created much of the buzz at the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC), those supporting the use of alternative parts had their time at the microphone at the meeting as well.

Ontario, Calif.—Phoenix Motorcars, a California-based electric vehicle company, presented its newly configured all-wheel-drive (AWD) sport utility truck (SUT) at the FedFleet 2010 Information Conference in Phoenix last month, said Bryon Bliss, vice president sales and marketing.

Truck, SUV, and off-road enthusiasts are among the most passionate consumers, as they continue to personalize their trucks and invest in their hobbies, said Della Domingo, SEMA public relations director.

EPWI awards SB International, Howard Enterprises and MIK Sales at annual conference in Vail, Colo.