SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 859) in the California Assembly to require annual Smog check inspections for vehicles 15-years old and older was held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and is essentially dead for the year.

SEMA is opposing a California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposal to spend roughly $30 million annually for an Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP) to augment the State's existing voluntary accelerated vehicle retirement program (scrappage).

SEMA is alerting its members that a one-page form they may receive offering a "free" business directory listing is not free when you sign the form.

Exhibitors of the 2009 SEMA Show will be able to save more than 30% off booth services by selecting one of several newly created discount booth packages.

SEMA-member companies importing as few as one commercial shipment a year are required to file new reports with the US government. Participate in this FREE webinar to learn more about the new initiative.

The goal of this year’s SEMA Show marketing campaign “Like a Pit Stop for Your Business” is to inform buyers that the SEMA Show is the only place on the planet where they can tap into literally everything they need to keep their businesses strong.

SEMA recently launched its annual Membership Satisfaction survey to engage members about the resources available to them and inquire about the services, news items and topics that they would like to see more regularly.

News and information from the world of racing.

In May, the SEMA Demand Index gained some traction with a 6-point gain last month. The Index jumped from 26 in April to 32 in May.

One of the ways in which SEMA connects and learns about its members is through visits to the member companies themselves. SEMA recently visited Advanced Flow Engineering.