Viacom’s MTV division has released a new research study that explores the habits of Millennials and their emotional and practical relationship with vehicles and driving.

Here is a brief look at some of the news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry.

Space is still available for the SEMA Garage tour and breakfast, taking place February 10, from 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., with additional dates following later in the spring.

The full House of Representatives approved legislation by an overwhelming 52–8 vote to provide for the issuance of a single license plate for motor vehicles that were not originally equipped with a display bracket on the front of the vehicle.

SEMA Education has put together a series of videos featuring business experts and seminar presenters from the 2014 SEMA Show to provide the insight needed to become and industry leader.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a proposed rule that would allow companies to claim the research and development (R&D) tax credit for the cost of computer software that is developed primarily for a company’s internal use.

Legislation that would allow West Virginia’s vehicle hobbyists to install and use aftermarket exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit was reintroduced by Delegate Gary Howell (gary.howell@wvhouse.gov) for the 2015 legislative session.

Legislation has been introduced in the Washington State House of Representatives to allow the issuance, at the option of the vehicle owner, of only a single rear-mounted license plate.

Senate legislation (S.B. 702) to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed for use on the particular vehicle as standard factory equipment, was approved with an amendment by the...

Legislation to mandate payment of a “recoupment” surcharge of up to $95 has been introduced in Minnesota.