The 2010 Media Trade Conference, hosted by SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), found manufacturers in an upbeat mood for the year ahead.

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At SEMA’s urging, Virginia lawmakers have abandoned a bill that could have banned certain exhaust systems.

SEMA is supporting legislation that would amend the state’s current law governing historic motor vehicles to permit their use for pleasure driving one day per week. The legislation has been reintroduced in the New Jersey State Assembly.

SEMA-model legislation that would create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles and provide for special license plates for these vehicles was reintroduced in the New Jersey Assembly.

SEMA is opposing a bill to provide that the noise from a motor vehicle exhaust system that has been deemed “disturbing or unreasonably loud” constitutes the crime of disturbing the peace. The bill has been introduced for consideration in the West Virginia State Legislature.

A bill has been introduced in the West Virginia State Legislature to provide owners of antique motor vehicles with an exemption from taxation and fees.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a long-standing ban against direct spending on political advertising by corporations and unions.

The inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals set for March 25–28 at zMAX Dragway; Copart Inc. named the Official Online Vehicle Auction of NHRA; Robert Hight, Ashley Force Hood and John Force post strong runs during pre-season testing; and more news and announcements from the NHRA.