SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled a comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government, which can be viewed at www.sema.org/fedregs. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member.

Legislation that would give small-business owners a voice on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was approved unanimously by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.

SEMA-supported legislation to provide that classic vehicles and classic rods would be exempted from emissions inspections if owners pay a one-time $6 fee and submit a certification that their vehicle will not be driven more than 5,000 miles per year was passed by the Nevada Assembly.

In case you missed last weekend’s premier of "Hot Rod TV" featuring the 2010 SEMA Show (or if you want to watch it again), tune in to SPEED TV this weekend.

The SEMA 2011 Annual Market Study is almost ready to be released! This annual report will help SEMA-member companies better understand the overall specialty-equipment market and its components. Within the specialty segment of the aftermarket, SEMA tracks nine primary niche markets. Data includes...

Each year, thousands of diehard off-road enthusiasts descend upon Moab, Utah, for the Easter Jeep Safari and a week of fun on some of the country’s best and most rugged trails. Jeep and Mopar are marking the occasion by returning to the annual event—which takes place April 16-24—with six new...

Chrysler Group LLC has issued a sketch of its new Mopar ’11 Charger. The company will release details of the vehicle later this month.

The postal service has released preliminary numbers on the postal rates that will go into effect on April 17. However, the rate increases for postal presort are minimal. Click here to view all the rates online.

The vehicle photo gallery on enjoythedrive.com includes more than 2,000 vehicles on display at the 2010 SEMA Show. Not only is the SEMA Show an annual hot spot for the latest project vehicles and four-wheel custom rarities, the Show also features motorcycles, side-by-sides, ATV, scooters and more...

Customer service has become a key difference-maker in an interconnected world. The growth of social media means a single customer can broadcast what he or she thinks of your company, good or bad. And others can give that message an exponential pop—making or breaking your company’s image. Where...