As a result of the opposition expressed by the Montana enthusiast community, legislation to limit the number of inoperable motor vehicles allowed on private property under “community decay” laws was withdrawn from consideration by the House Local Government Committee. The bill had been scheduled for...

A version of SEMA-model legislation to prohibit cities or towns from enforcing an ordinance, development regulation, zoning regulation or administrative practice that prevents automobile collectors from pursuing their hobby was approved by the Senate Governmental Operations Committee and Rules...

Here's a look at a massive prototype for Chevrolet's next-generation Silverado HD Crew Cab Chassis Cab.

The U.S. Marines Corps is moving forward with plans to expand its base at Twentynine Palms, California, and take ownership of nearly 147,000 acres of the adjacent Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area.

Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Power Automedia, Automotive Lift Institute, Petty Garage, BrakeQuip, Racer Media & Marketing Inc., Car Guy Nation, Over The Hill Gang Car Club, AMP Research and more.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has launched its production system and is now migrating data from all participants into the Product Information Management System (PIMS).

Mazda USA recently lifted the bay doors to SEMA members interested in developing parts and accessories for the Mazda6.

The producers of the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) have announced that Danielle Russell, automotive industry director for Google, will serve as the closing speaker for GAAS 2013.

Through its Mopar service, parts and customer-care brand, Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat S.p.A now offer more than 25,000 quality-tested parts and accessories in more than 130 countries.

While the economy continues to influence the tire and wheel markets, the greatest impacts on the industry have resulted from the elimination of the tariffs on Chinese tires, the steady growth of lower rolling resistance tires, advances in technology and the proliferation of Internet research...