SEMA-model legislation that would have allowed vehicle hobbyists to install and use aftermarket modified exhaust systems that meet an objective noise limit died when the Hawaii State Legislature adjourned for the year.

A SEMA-supported Colorado bill that originally sought to extend the emissions inspection exemption to vehicles that are eight model years old and newer died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

Legislation to ban the installation, ownership or use of any car with aftermarket speakers more than 6.5 in. in height or depth, any five-speaker aftermarket system, any aftermarket speaker more than 100 watts and any aftermarket speaker installed external to the passenger compartment or in an open...

Persuaded by the opposition of SEMA, Nebraska legislation to remove labeling requirements on pumps dispensing ethanol-blended gasoline was “indefinitely postponed” in 2011.

NEWS NUGGETS NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY ADDED TO 2013 FULL THROTTLE SERIES SCHEDULE: During a press conference in Boston this week, NHRA President Tom Compton and officials from New England Dragway announced that the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will make its first appearance in the New England...

The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) invites female automotive technicians, technical students and experts to participate in the first-ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. To be considered for this historic project, apply online by Monday, June 11.

When delivering the photos of this rough Opel prototype, the spy shooting team at Brenda Priddy & Co. were intrigued by the rumors regarding the Opel Cabrio.

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week.

The photo gallery located at www.semaphotos.com features thousands of pictures of products featured in the Show's New Products Showcase, vehicles on display and exhibiting companies from the 2011 SEMA Show.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.