Motorsports retailers, engine builders, fabricators and other stakeholders report optimism over a robust economy and sales trending upward amid a competitive marketplace.

Legislation (S.B. 667) in West Virginia to create the West Virginia Motorsports Committee to aid in the development of racing events and facilities throughout the state passed the House Government Organization Committee and awaits a final vote on the House Floor.

The 2019 Talon 1000R has a longer wheelbase, a wider vehicle track, and more suspension travel.

Legislation (L.B. 156) in Nebraska to allow for the titling and registration of former military vehicles passed the Transportation and Telecommunication Committee and now goes for a final vote in the legislature.

Legislation (H.B. 1623) has been introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives to require the issuance of only a single, rear-mounted license plate for all motor vehicles.

Legislation (H.B. 323) in Hawaii to allow for the titling and registration of former military vehicles passed the House of Representatives and now awaits consideration in the Senate Transportation Committee.

Legislation (A.B. 390) in California to repeal the section of a 2018 law (AB 1824) that amended how state law-enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise violations has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Transportation and will be heard on March 25.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing to raise the cap from $23,660 to $35,308 for management, administrative and professional employees who are exempt from receiving overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week.

Showgoers booking through the SEMA Show housing partner receive guaranteed low rates on a wide range of hotel properties at locations on and off the Las Vegas Strip.

Monica Terlouw represents the Collision Repair & Refinish, and the Restyling & Car Care Accessories sections, and Scott Hartwick represents the 2019 SEMA Show's Hot Rod Alley, Mobile Electronics & Technology, Powersports & Utility Vehicles, Restoration Marketplace, and Tools & Equipment sections.