Just months after establishing mileage and emissions standards for model year (MY) 2012–2016 cars and light trucks, the Obama Administration has begun work on even stronger rules for 2017 and beyond. Last week, President Obama directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce...

Effective June 15, 2010, employers are required to notify their workers when there is any hexavalent chromium present in the workplace, even when it is below the permissible exposure limit (PEL).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a streamlined process for manufacturers for approving fuel conversion systems. The conversion systems allow light- and heavy-duty vehicles to run on alternative fuels (natural gas, propane, alcohol, electricity, etc.) while complying with...

Collector Car Appreciation Day is Friday, July 8, 2011 The day is meant to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

The powersports industry is showing strong economic recovery indicators, including reduced inventory and an increase in floor traffic and parts and service sales, according to one industry poll.

A photo collection of Ferraris on display at the 2009 SEMA Show.

SEMA has scheduled a Measuring Session for the 2011 Scion tC compact. The registration deadline is Friday, June 4. Sessions are limited to 60 minutes—no more than three companies at one time—two persons per company. Follow this link for additional information, or contact Bill Wolf.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is offering an incentive for registering early for its Repairer Driven Education series at the 2010 SEMA Show: a chance at a free suite at the Las Vegas Hilton.

The days of having to compete solely against the brick-and-mortar shop across the street are long gone. As Internet-only businesses sprout up in bedrooms and storage units across the country, anyone with a computer and a dream can now become a competitor in a matter of a few search clicks. With the...

SEMA Show organizers are working with Las Vegas hotels to ensure the best lodging deals for Show attendees, and several hotels have now agreed to waive or have chosen not to institute resort fees during Show week.