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Spy Shots: An Off-Road MINI? Not Quite, But Close

Spotted during winter testing by Brenda Priddy's spy photographer network, the new MINI Crossman represents a new angle for the automaker. The high-riding Crossman (previously called the Colorado within BMW) will feature all-wheel-drive, making it a candidate for active individuals needing a small...
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Massachusetts Governor Vetoes SEMA-Model Street Rod/Custom Vehicle Bill

Governor Deval Patrick “pocket vetoed” SEMA-model legislation to create a vehicle registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles after he failed to sign the bill within 10 days of receiving it. SEMA has pledged to work to resolve concerns raised by the governor and his...
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Montana Retains Fair and Objective Exhaust Noise Law

Montana legislation to repeal a SEMA-sponsored law enacted in 2007 that permits vehicles with modified exhaust systems that do not emit an excess of 95 decibels was tabled in committee. Under the repeal legislation, all exhaust system modifications that were subjectively determined by law...
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New York Reintroduces Tire Fuel-Efficiency Bill

Legislation that seeks to require the development of a statewide program to mandate that replacement tires for passenger cars and light trucks be as energy efficient as tires sold as original equipment was reintroduced in the New York State Legislature. SEMA has defeated previous versions of this...
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Virginia Withdraws Bill to Restrict Hobbyist Inoperable Vehicles

The sponsor for SEMA-opposed legislation to allow the city of Newport News to adopt a more restrictive inoperable vehicle ordinance has withdrawn the bill from consideration by the Virginia Legislature. Under the bill, the city could have adopted an ordinance prohibiting any person from keeping more...
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Racing News: Half of the Field Retires After Crashes at Daytona

DEMO DERBY: Crashing was the name of the game at Daytona International Speedway as the NASCAR Sprint Cup and ARCA RE/MAX Series took the stage Saturday at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. Fourteen of the 28 cars in the Budweiser Shootout Sprint Cup race were eliminated by crashes, with 21 of the 43 in...