Staying up-to-date on legislation related to the automotive hobby and to small businesses is essential to the success of the industry. However, it's also a challenge—given the vast number of issues that exist on the federal, state and local levels. Knowing what source to turn to makes it easier...

Motorcycles and scooters play a key role in transportation systems throughout much of the world. Economical to own, maintain and use, easily navigated through tight, winding roads, a breeze to park and flat out fun to ride, they are primary conveyances in Asia and large segments of Europe. In the...

In the April issue of SEMA News, we ran an extended look at what the ProPledge Warranty Assurance program is and how it can benefit member companies. Part of the ongoing development of the program is to profile its existing members as well as those who see the value and benefits of what ProPledge...

As most spirited drivers who keep an eye peeled for patrol cars can attest, the Dodge Charger has charmed its way into law enforcement fleets nationwide during the last couple of years. The Detroit News cites Chrysler figures as showing the Charger accounting for 18 percent of sales to police...

Complimentary conference meeting space is available at the 2010 SEMA Show in the Grand Lobby Mezzanine Members Lounge (near North and Central Halls).

The SEMA Show New Products Showcase makes it easy for buyers to get a quick glimpse of the industry's innovators. And entering products in the Showcase is easy for exhibitors—just visit the 2010 SEMA Show website. Click through for details.

After passing in the Assembly with the full support of the automotive hobbyist community, the California Senate Transportation Committee failed to approve legislation to increase the registration limit for exempted specially constructed vehicle registrations from 500 to 750 vehicles per year. The...

One week remains for diesel performance parts manufacturers to have these parts placed on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Parts in Progress List,” thereby providing a one-year period for obtaining emissions compliance for these components.

As of January 1, 2011, it will be illegal to sell or install a wheel weight that contains lead or mercury in Illinois. The state joins several others that have enacted laws banning the manufacture, sale and use of lead wheel weights. California’s law went into effect on January 1, 2010. Maine...

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate to create a large, new wilderness reserve in central Idaho has been endorsed by the Obama administration. The legislation threatens to designate nearly 330,000 acres of land in central Idaho as wilderness, the most restrictive designation that can be placed on...