In a severe disappointment for the old-car hobby, the California Senate failed to gain final approval before the June 3 deadline for amended legislation (S.B. 1239) to exempt motor vehicles prior to the ’81 model year from the emissions-inspection requirement.

Due on sale in the first half of 2017, the next Ford Fiesta will be bumped up in price, quality, refinement and features.

As part of the 2016 SEMA China Business Development Program, exhibitors at the nearly sold-out China Auto Salon (CAS) will have the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its General Membership and Town Hall Meeting in Lake Oswego, Oregon, for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and discussing the state of the industry.

Attendee registration and housing are now open for the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show.

News and updates from across the specialty-equipment industry.

In Formula DRIFT, Fredric Aasbo takes victory over Kristaps Bluss to move into the lead in Pro Championship standings.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, Las Vegas.

Registration for the 2016 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, is available online at www.SEMAShow.com/register.