The European Union Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals legislation (REACH) was put into effect on June 1, 2007. Companies selling into Europe that produce or incorporate chemicals into their products can learn more about the requirements on the European Union’s website http://ec...

Canadian Premier Dalton McGuinty announced last week—two weeks before a provincial election—that beginning September 30, a new Ontario law will charge those caught driving 50km/h (31 mph) over the speed limit can be treated as a street racer. That means, according to a National Post report, that...

Calling all Scion xD aftermarket manufacturers: Here is a great opportunity to generate a ton of free buzz for your products by participating in CarDomain’s Scion xD Community SEMA Project Build. CarDomain’s 3.8 million visitors are currently voting on the top modifications to make to the "user...

SEMA Show Exhibitors: Ensure that your exhibitor listing in the 2007 SEMA Show Directory is updated and correct by clicking here and entering your company's password. The convenient process will only take minutes. NOTE: Exhibitors must update their listings by September 7 for the changes to appear...

Below is this week’s list of SEMA Show 2007 exhibitors offering products to project-vehicle builders for free or at a discounted rate. To see previous submissions, click here.

Attention 2007 SEMA Show Exhibitors: Those exhibitors who have not yet reserved their ads in the SEMA Show official directories—the SEMA Show Official Directory, SEMA Show Official Pocket Guide, and the SEMA Show International Buyers Guide 2007–2008—are encouraged to review TAB 6/Marketing and...

Exhibitors of the 2007 SEMA Show may want to take note of the revisions to the lanyard policy at this year's Show.

If you missed last Thursday's webcast, "Boost Your Company Image, Sales and Profitability With Good Product Data," the audio and PDF presentation is now available for download at www.sema.org/webinar. Navigate to the menu on the right-hand side of the page, scroll down to "Recent Webinars" and click...

What are the most significant parts ever produced by the specialty-equipment industry? That’s what Hot Rod magazine aims to find out, and it’s seeking your voice in the selection. The staff explains: “We've compiled a list of 30 products that we feel have played significant roles in shaping the...

Legislation (AB 616) to require annual smog-check inspections for vehicles 15 years old and older has been approved by the California Assembly and the Senate Transportation Committee. The bill now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration on August 20. AB 616 would also require...