In a recent SEMA survey of specialty-equipment manufacturers, 83% of respondents said that they use computer-aided design (CAD) software as part of their new-product design process.

In its daily efforts to promote and protect the auto hobby, SEMA continues to partner with state lawmakers from across the country through the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus.

You will find fans of the auto hobby and racing everywhere, even in the hallowed halls of Congress.

Officials across the country are constantly working on legislative and regulatory proposals that have a direct impact on our industry and your customers.

Since its inception in 1997, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) has become a potent force in advocating on behalf of the automotive community.

Having an active and vocal presence in Washington, D.C., is vital to protecting the livelihood of our industry.

SEMA News - May 2009SEMA LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRSBy Jim McFarlandSolving the Compliance EquationSEMA Paves the Way for Meeting Emissions Requirements With Updated Black Book SEMA General Counsel, Russ Deane, with Bob Burch (right) looking on, provided information about the CARB Executive...

SEMA launched the largest grassroots effort in its 46-year history earlier this year to keep a national “Cash for Clunkers” program out of the $787 billion economic stimulus bill. The campaign was a success. Nevertheless, some lawmakers remain committed to using a vehicle scrappage program as a...

The laws and regulations that govern how SEMA members do business have an increased and growing impact on the way automotive specialty-equipment products are made, distributed and marketed.

Service takes many forms. Every company in the specialty-equipment industry benefits from those who give their time, skill and energy to help SEMA businesses thrive and prosper.