Here is a roundup of proposed or recently enacted legislative and regulatory developments affecting the specialty-equipment industry in key markets overseas. For more information on overseas developments, SEMA members are invited to contact SEMA Director of International and Government Relations...

Regardless of where you live, winter months involve preparing your car, truck or street rod for the upcoming spring and summer car seasons. However, these months are also a great time to prepare yourself with the same effort that you put into your vehicle. The following ideas from the Hot Rod...

For most members of the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), business slows somewhat at the end of the year, allowing them time to catch up on various projects and plan for the upcoming New Year. This same concept is true for the ARMO Select Committee. Having just completed its Long...

Congress passed a SEMA-supported $16 billion “jobs bill” which is intended to expand the American workforce. Pending a final procedural vote by the Senate, the bill will be sent to President Obama to be signed into law.

SEMA defeated a Utah bill that sought to ban most aftermarket exhaust systems.

SEMA members can help raise awareness of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) by placing a SAN logo link to www.SEMASAN.com on your website.

Street performance isn't just about straightline speed anymore. Most enthusiasts today favor a balanced approach to power, handling and braking.

Driven by growing interest in green technologies, the motorsports and specialty-equipment industries are spurring innovation and opportunity. But where is it all going? And where are we headed?

Aad Goudriaan named new CEO at Bosal; Roush to receive Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award; Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America launches all-new website; Racer’s Equipment Warehouse (REW) annual Jobber Trade Show triples Customer & Vendor participation for 2010 event; CMF Western Chassis Inc...

Larry Dixon will try to surpass Amato this weekend and become the first Top Fuel driver to win five events at Gainesville Raceway; NHRA’s newest national touring series, the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, will make its debut at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals; and more news...