Ben Mizban is the president of T-Rex Grilles in Corona, California. The company has regularly participated in the SEMA Show New Products Showcase. Recently, Mizban offered his insight and advice on getting the most from the program. [Read more]

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law a bill to revamp California’s smog-check program. No earlier than January 1, 2013, smog-check stations will be required to measure the emissions of model year ’00 and newer vehicles using onboard diagnostic testing. Current California smog-testing...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to interpret its industry noise exposure standards to require employers to implement “feasible administrative” or “engineering controls to reduce noise to acceptable standards.” OSHA is clarifying that personal protective...

For the first time, the U.S. government is establishing standards for fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions for large trucks and buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have proposed 20% cuts in fuel use by 2018.

After an exciting two-month-long competition, the 2010 SEMA Political Action Committee (PAC) “Council Challenge” has a winner. The Street Performance Council (SPC) Select Committee held off a late rally from other councils to take the first SEMA PAC “Council Challenge” contest. SPC’s Select...

The www.enjoythedrive.com website contains a photo gallery of all of the vehicles on display at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The collection of photos are searchable by various categories, including make, model and exhibiting company's name.

With just a few days left before the start of the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the October Consumer Demand Index Report has been released with some great news. Recovering from a recent 12-point decline experienced in August, the index jumped 26 points to 57 for October. This is the highest level the...

The final week of the SEMA Challenge is in progress, and voters have one last chance to place their votes for an opportunity to win a VIP trip for two to the 2011 SEMA Show. Fans have been eagerly casting their votes over the last three weeks as to which vehicles exhibitors will choose as the...

Since SEMA officials announced the SEMA Award earlier this month, there has been a lot of chatter about which vehicles the exhibitors will ultimately choose to be the hottest car, hottest truck and hottest 4x4-SUV of the Show. To determine the winners of the SEMA Award, every single booth vehicle at...

All Gran Turismo Awards entries must be submitted by Friday, October 29, 2010. Click here for a chance to make company history if your vehicle is on display at the 2010 SEMA Show.