SEMA is opposing legislation to ban motor-vehicle exhaust systems that increase the noise level above the level emitted by the originally installed system. Under the bill, violators would not pass the state’s required inspection.

SEMA Member Invis-A-Rack to Appear on ABC's "Shark Tank" SEMA-member company Invis-A-Rack announced that the company will appear on the ABC television show "Shark Tank" on January 27 at 8:00 p.m. (PST). In 2010, the Invis-A-Rack product received SEMA's Light Truck Industry Alliance (LTAA) Industry...

Ford Motor Co. has announced its Ford and Lincoln project-vehicle program for 2012. The automaker requests that project-vehicle proposals be submitted in two parts, and that all proposals meet the Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria.

Yes, that is Honest Charley Card, Hisself, parked in front of his brand-new, 30,000-sq.-ft. speed parts store on Honest Street in Chattanooga. Hot Rod’s Ralph Guldahl traveled to Tennessee in late 1970 to profile the legendary retailer, who had recently become the second inductee into SEMA’s Hall of...

In every measurable way, the 2011 SEMA Show reached new heights. Industry professionals gathered by the tens of thousands November 1–4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, eager to do business in a specialty-equipment market that is clearly looking up after several years of downbeat economic news.

Here is a collection of Chrysler 300 display vehicles from the 2011 SEMA Show. To see more photos from the 2011 event, including images of products and Show-floor action, visit www.semaphotos.com.

Attention SEMA members: The May issue of SEMA News will include the 2012 SEMA Membership Directory. Members are encouraged to review and update their company and staff information now for accuracy.

Nominations are now being accepted for the SEMA Hall of Fame. The deadline to submit nominations is March 16, 2012. Submit your SEMA Hall of Fame Nominations online.

Earl Richey Owen Sr. passed away January 14, 2012, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born November 23, 1927, in Whitewright, Texas.