Legislation to raise gas taxes and require a study of a road-usage tax died when the legislature adjourned for the year.

The styling equipment, interior comfort and performance innovations in the hot-rod market are becoming more diverse and getting broader.

Legislation to establish a road usage fee for motor vehicles registered to travel on state roads died when the legislature failed to act.

Legislation to require the Air Resources Board to expand the state’s program for the retirement and replacement of older passenger vehicles and light- and medium-duty trucks was approved by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Amended legislation to exempt motor vehicles prior to the ’81 model year from emissions inspection requirements was unanimously approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 8.

Covering more than 1,500 total miles, the seven-day, seven-city Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour will attract more than 4,500 collector cars and grab the attention of more than 75,000 spectators.

The SEMA Garage is currently seeking SEMA-member input for a special project.

SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year.

SEMA members vote for Chris Douglas, Kyle Fickler and Les Rudd to serve the industry.