The Georgia House of Representatives introduced SEMA-supported legislation that would allow the use, sale, alteration or installation of car mufflers that meet a 95-decibel noise limit. Under the current law, no person can sell, alter or install a muffler that “causes excessive or unusual noise.” The bill currently awaits consideration in the House Motor Vehicles Committee.
Among the councils and professional networks that SEMA members can join (visit www.sema.org/councils-networks) is one that represents women in the automotive aftermarket industry. The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) is comprised of a dynamic group of professionals whose mission is to provide networking, education and recognition opportunities for professional women in the industry to enhance their careers and positively impact the growth of the entire automotive aftermarket. The following are publications that have documented SBN programs and the successes of some of the network members.
Industry news from SEMA-member companies, including Jegs High Performance, Lucas Oil Products, Kelford Cams and more.
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has announced the return of the world’s premier event for motorsports professionals—the PRI Trade Show—to the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis on December 9—11, 2021.
California appears to be doing everything in its power to burnish its reputation as the least business-friendly state in the union. Exhibit A is California’s Proposition 65 (Prop. 65), a California law that gives consumers and attorneys the ability to sue businesses that do not include warning labels on products containing certain chemicals. Prop. 65 has been a boondoggle for plaintiffs’ lawyers, a burden on businesses nationwide that manufacture, distribute or sell products that go to California, and is of little use to California consumers—its intended beneficiary. Now, California is proposing regulations that would make Prop. 65 even more onerous on SEMA-member companies. Enough is enough!
The powersports UTV market seems to get better and better each year, not just in terms of the vehicles themselves but also in terms of the increasing number of consumers flocking to the side-by-side lifestyle. It’s a phenomenon that not even a pandemic can stop.
The powersports category embraces a wide range of vehicles promising adventure, utility and thrills. Whether they’re taking the road less traveled by motorcycle, tackling desert terrain on an ATV or finding a favorite fishing hole in a UTV, millions of consumers taste outdoor freedom each year through powersports vehicles and accessories. That has been especially true amid recent COVID-19 lockdowns, with many category dealers reporting a healthy rise in sales. The following pages offer a glimpse of the many exciting new powersports products that debuted during the recent SEMA360 online trade event.
Creating an environment that avoids micromanagement leads to employee self-sufficiency and, consequently, to productivity.
SEMA-supported legislation was reintroduced in the 2021-2022 session of Congress that would provide tax credits to cover 50% of the expenses associated with exhibiting or attending a trade show.
Owner of HR Culture Geek, Elizabeth Jacobs has insider tips and advice to help with every phase of a career, from résumé writing to interview prep and career planning.