A version of SEMA model legislation to create a vehicle registration and titling classification for custom vehicles was approved by the Tennessee State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Phil Bredesen. The new law defines a custom-built car as a vehicle that is built for private use and is...

Working with California old-car hobbyists, SEMA convinced California Senate legislators to amend legislation that sought repeal of the state’s current emissions test exemption for pre-1976 vehicles registered by new owners in the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District. The...

With all of the political issues in Washington, D.C., it is vital that SEMA members demonstrate to lawmakers the importance of the $38-billion specialty-equipment industry. You can join in this effort by attending the SEMA Washington Rally on May 14–15 and connect face-to-face with your legislators...

Industry hackers are tuning up their swings for the annual SEMA Charity Golf Tournament, to be held Friday, July 25 at the Strawberry Farms Golf Course, Irvine, California. Part of the fundraising activities held in conjunction with the 2008 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, the charity...

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At the recently concluded SEMA National Education Conference, member attendees were treated to leadership and management insights as well as employee evaluation, retention and supervision techniques. Dedicated solely to education and learning, the annual event provides members with innovative ideas...

Additional details are now available regarding the seat/reservation to take part in Kyle Petty’s “Ride Across America” charity ride that was mentioned in a previous issue of SEMA eNews. The item reported that the opportunity to participate in the annual trek will be up for bid at the SEMA...

SEMA members can participate for the chance to win a $100,000 makeover for their small business through the Sam’s Club Invoice Comparison Challenge and $100,000 Small Business Makeover contest sponsored by SBTV.com, Sam’s Club and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Tom Brooks, Charity Committee Chairman for the Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA), announced that LTAA will purchase two high-tech Pinewood Derby tracks that will be used during SEMA’s Pinewood Race, part of the fundraising activities in place for the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser...

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