The California State Assembly voted to approve legislation to increase the registration limit for exempted specially constructed vehicle (kit car) registrations from 500 to 750 vehicles per year. The bill will next move to the Senate for consideration, where it is likely to have a much tougher...

Legislation has been introduced in Congress to strengthen the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and to mandate new automaker safety standards. A House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee is holding a hearing on the bill which was introduced in response to the massive number of...

Car and truck owners may now register their vehicles for the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine car show, taking place Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, by visiting www.sema.org/shownshine. All entries will receive a collector's-edition T-Shirt...

SEMA Government Affairs: Protecting the Industry in an Uncertain Political Landscape

Every modern vehicle is dependent upon electronics. From the engine's ignition to sound systems, from safety sensors to climate controls, electronics have become integral to how vehicle operate and how their drivers perceive the on-road experience. And now electronics from outside the vehicle are...

Background information and photos for the 17 industry professionals who are vying for a position on the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors are now available online at www.sema.org/bod10/candidates. The SEMA Board of Directors provides strategic direction to the association and plays a critical role...

Manufacturers who have not yet applied to exhibit at the 2010 SEMA Show have until May 7, 2010, to take part in the Priority Booth Space Selection Process. The three-week process allows exhibitors an opportunity to select the actual location of their SEMA Show booth, as well as learn more about ways...

Leading SEMA members, including AEM Performance Electronics, Eibach Springs Inc. and Competition Cams Inc., have already signed on to participate in SEMA's groundbreaking business-development conference taking place in Beijing in September. The three-day event, entitled the SEMA CIAPE China Business...

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) and SEMA have come together to create the Global Tire Expo (GTE) – Powered by TIA, which will be a tire industry-only section of the SEMA Show, taking place November 2-5, 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The new Expo will be open to all segments of the...

Exhibitors of the 2010 SEMA Show: Here is your final opportunity to sign up for the first-ever SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit and get your business up-to-speed with valuable information, techniques and skills to guarantee that your SEMA Show experience is profitable and successful.