SEMA-opposed legislation that would have allowed cities to remove an inoperable vehicle from private property if the vehicle was deemed a “nuisance” under a local ordinance was defeated on a 14–14 vote in the full Arkansas Senate.

In the last step of the legislative process, SEMA-model legislation to create a vehicle titling and registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles has been sent to Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire for her signature and enactment into law.

Having passed the House Environment and Rules Committees, legislation to exempt all vehicles more than 25 years old from the state’s mandatory biennial emissions-inspection program will now be considered by the full Arizona House of Representatives.

Sellers of accessories and performance products hailing from every corner of the Chinese mainland who have registered for the upcoming SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference have identified the products they wish to source from American manufacturers on their growing wish list.

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, e-mail your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail...

The all-new ’12 Hyundai Veloster three-door compact coupe will be featured at SEMA's next measuring session April 12, 2011, from 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Hyundai Motor America – Service Center in Fountain Valley, California.

What is the best litigation-avoidance strategy? It’s not to litigate. Your job is to focus on closing deals, customer retention and increasing ROI—not lawsuits with your suppliers. So what is the best strategy? Develop well drafted supplier contracts, terms, agreements and related documents.

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.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here). Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company...