Car and truck owners may now register their vehicles for the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine car show, taking place Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, by visiting www.sema.org/shownshine. All entries will receive a collector's-edition T-Shirt designed by automotive designer Chip Foose, along with several other gifts and prizes.

The California State Assembly voted to approve legislation to increase the registration limit for exempted specially constructed vehicle (kit car) registrations from 500 to 750 vehicles per year. The bill will next move to the Senate for consideration, where it is likely to have a much tougher journey. Current law provides for emissions-system certification and a model-year designation for specially constructed vehicles.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

 

If 2010 SEMA Show exhibitor commitments are any indication, then the specialty-equipment economy is recovering and businesses are feeling more confident in their financial outlook.

Housing through the official SEMA Show and AAPEX Housing Bureau is now available online, and some of the Las Vegas hotel deals haven’t been this low in years! Some hotels are offering drastically discounted rates for only a limited time, with early-bird rates available only through the website.