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Oregon Reintroduces Bill to Limit Suspension/Tire Alterations

SEMA is opposing a bill in the Oregon legislature that would severely limit vehicle suspension, body lift and wheel/tire alterations. Specifically, the measure would ban vehicles whose bumpers are elevated more than 3 in. over the original manufactured bumper clearance.

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SEMA-Model Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill Approved by Washington Senate

SEMA-model legislation to create a vehicle titling and registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles was approved unanimously by the Washington State Senate. The bill defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 30...

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Photo Gallery—Subaru Imprezas From the 2010 SEMA Show

Relive the 2010 SEMA Show one display vehicle at a time through the vehicle photo gallery located at enjoythedrive.com. Highlighted this week is Subaru and its collection of Imprezas that made the trip to Vegas for the annual Show. There are more than 2,000 vehicle photos available on the site, and...

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When Disaster Strikes

While most business people enjoy planning for success, preparing for disaster is equally crucial. Whether bracing to endure earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes or man-made events, such as terrorism or other crimes, including physical and cyber attacks, every company should take steps to...

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A Few Words With the Chair-Elect

March 2011

Chris Fairless has been involved in the automotive specialty-equipment industry for 32 years, combining 10 years in retail and wholesale for Van Iderstine Speed Centers with five years in manufacturing for Russell Performance and 17 years as a manufacturer’s representative. He recently became a...

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Study: Specialty-Equipment Influences Auto Sales

More and more, OEMs see that the availability of accessories improves their dealers’ ability to sell vehicles. And they acknowledge that aftermarket manufacturers, who are in touch with enthusiastic car owners, are often the first to recognize important trends. Smart dealers are increasingly...

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Spy Shots—MINI's New Roadster: S Model Spotted Looking Concept-Close

The new MINI Roadster has made several test runs lately, says spy shooter Brenda Priddy, who delivered these first shots of the hotter S model. Not looking much different from the Mini Coupe Concept that debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the production model has a steeply raked windshield...

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Racing News: IZOD IndyCar Series to Offer $5 Million to Winning Driver in Season Finale

BONUS MONEY: The IZOD IndyCar Series will offer a $5 million bonus for a driver from outside the series who can come in and win the season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway October 16. The event will be known as the IZOD IndyCar World Championships.

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SEMA Heritage: Pete Chapouris, Martin Sheen and the California Kid

It isn't often you can capture this many iconic figures in one candid photograph, but that's exactly what Petersen Publishing photographer Pat Brollier managed to do on a June day in 1974.

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TORA New Products Showcase a Big Hit

March 2011

The inaugural Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) New Products Showcase event, held at the All Truck Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on August 6–8, 2010, proved to be a hit with both the LTAA participants and event attendees. This brand-new LTAA member benefit gave participating companies the...