Motor City Magic admin Fri, 01/01/2021 - 13:09
Although Detroit is known for being the capital of the U.S. automotive industry and the home of the Big Three automakers, the region’s economy is also driven by everything automotive, from tier-one suppliers to specialty aftermarket businesses. That nuance is not lost on U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI), who understands as well as any member of Congress the interconnected nature of the automakers and the aftermarket.
California Implements Emergency COVID-19 Workplace Rules chads Thu, 12/10/2020 - 15:36
On November 30, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) implemented new regulations designed to prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19 and prevent outbreaks.
Law & Order admin Tue, 12/01/2020 - 14:34

BonnevilleThe laws and regulations that govern how SEMA members do business have a continuous impact on the way automotive specialty-equipment products are made, distributed and marketed. The charge of the SEMA government affairs office is to stay on top of all relevant state and federal legislation and regulations and advocate for industry positions to ensure the best possible outcome for SEMA’s membership. The following are a few examples of critical legislative/regulatory issues addressed by the SEMA government affairs team over the past year.

Virginia Bills to Protect Enthusiasts From Unfair Citations Signed Into Law admin Thu, 11/12/2020 - 13:32

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 5058/S.B. 5029) that would change how certain traffic infractions are enforced, including suspected exhaust noise violations.

SEMA Joins AASA in Presenting a Virtual Aftermarket Intellectual Property Protection Forum admin Thu, 11/12/2020 - 13:17

The (virtual) Aftermarket IP Forum is coming up November 19-20, 2020.

SEMA PAC 101: How Does a SEMA Member Join SEMA PAC? admin Thu, 11/12/2020 - 13:17

With a new president and congress taking power in January, it’s critical that SEMA members consider joining SEMA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) to ensure the industry has a voice in the political process.

U.S. Commerce Department Announces Preliminary Duties on Tires From Vietnam admin Thu, 11/05/2020 - 08:32

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary ruling that Vietnamese tire producers were receiving unfair subsidies associated with the country’s “undervalued currency.”

Import Duties to Continue on Chinese Tires for Passenger Vehicles and Light Trucks admin Thu, 11/05/2020 - 08:28

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has decided to keep the antidumping duty (AD) order issued in August 2015 in place for certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires from the People’s Republic of China.

CARB Invites Automakers, Engine and Parts Manufacturers to Voluntarily Disclose Any Potential Violations admin Thu, 11/05/2020 - 08:21

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently issued a letter inviting companies to disclose by December 31, 2020, any unapproved hardware or software programs that impact emissions-control systems in vehicles sold in California.

Election Day Is Almost Here admin Sun, 11/01/2020 - 11:57

From the HillYou don’t have to keep up with the fast-paced and turbulent world of politics to know that there is a presidential election on November 3. President Donald Trump is facing former Vice President Joe Biden in a race to control the White House for the next four years. The president of the United States is the most consequential elected office in America, and the outcome of this race will greatly impact the direction of the country and the lives of its citizens.

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