The Kansas State Legislature has introduced legislation that would allow cities to enforce “nuisance abatement” procedures—often used to force removal of inoperable vehicles—by notifying affected property owners by use of first-class mail instead of certified mail (with a return receipt).

SEMA is supporting Iowa legislation to allow any antique motor vehicle to be registered as a “limited-use” antique vehicle for an annual fee of $5.

Tire Review magazine is now accepting entries for its 2010 Top Shop Awards presented by Ammco/Coats, which recognize the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the United States and Canada.

News and inofrmation from SEMA's councils and committees.

The annual Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) awards banquet was held at the Las Vegas Hilton on November 4 at the 2009 SEMA Show. This annual event is the highlight of the HRIA calendar, bringing together the council membership to celebrate the hot-rod industry.

There was a full house during the Street Performance Council (SPC) annual mixer at the 2009 SEMA Show. The evening provided great networking opportunities and a platform for announcing the winners of the SPC awards.

One of the biggest challenges facing off-road enthusiasts is the closure of public lands to motorized recreation. Read this guide to decode the lingo in Washington's land-use laws.

View photos of more than 1,400 display vehicles from the 2009 SEMA Show on the newly revamped EnjoyTheDrive.com website. You can now search vehicles by automaker, make, model and year.

RTM Productions, producers of the PowerBlock television series, now plans to offer its programming for the new Apple iPad. Comprised of HorsePower TV, MuscleCar, Trucks! & Xtreme 4x4, the PowerBlock group of shows airs weekends on Spike TV.

NHRA announces Full Throttle TV schedule; K&N to sponsor Horsepower Challenge through 2012; upcoming race-event details; and more.