Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate (HR 2447/S 1709) to direct the White House National Science and Technology Council to develop and periodically update a national competitiveness strategic plan.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed rule requiring companies with 250 or more employees to electronically submit their injury and illness records (Form 300) on a quarterly basis.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acknowledged that a 2007 federal law sets unrealistic mandates on the amount of ethanol that can be blended into gasoline.

The 2013 SEMA Show is history and has left no doubt that the automotive specialty-equipment industry is stronger than ever. While final attendance figures are being audited, organizers report that more than 126,000 credentials were issued prior to the event, with thousands more processed onsite. The...

The SEMA Scholarship Committee has announced that its 2013–2014 SEMA engine project will feature a 700+ hp package based on a Dart LS Next cast-iron block. The engine will be offered on eBay beginning December 12, 2013, and the proceeds will benefit the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which aids...

Applications for automotive scholarships are now available through the 2014 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF). Students preparing for careers in the automotive or auto parts industries may be eligible for financial awards of up to $5,000.

The 2013 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet at last week's SEMA Show was a celebration of the commitment and contributions of the professionals that comprise the $30 billion specialty-equipment market.

The New Product Awards Winners represent the best of more than 2,200 entries submitted by exhibitors at the 2013 SEMA Show.

A new study, "UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper for Automotive Parts & Accessories Buyers," highlights new findings about online consumers that can help automotive aftermarket suppliers compete more effectively.