The California Assembly has introduced legisltion to repeal a 2018 law that amended how California law enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise…
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Three Labor Laws You Might Not Know You’re Breaking
As a business owner, you want to do right by your employees. But, if you sometimes find yourself scratching your head over how to follow the letter of the law as accurately as possible…
Roland DGA Expands Born-to-Wrap Workshop Schedule
Irvine, California-based Roland DGA has published its 2019 Born-to-Wrap workshop schedule, it’s most extensive offering in 12 years…
Mickey Thompson Debuts its First Dedicated Off-Road Tire
Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels has launched a new, off-road use only tire designed to traverse even the most extreme terrain…
Meyer Distributing Welcomes Nitro Gear & Axle
Newest supplier partner offers performance differential & axle parts…
OER Enters Classic Mustang Parts Business, Plans More Ford Applications
Original Equipment Reproduction (OER) has expanded its product offering to include a restoration parts line for Ford vehicles…
MAHLE Plugs into Wireless Charging Future
MAHLE has acquired a license package from WiTricity for its magnetic resonance technology…
Karl Kustoms Now Offers Champion Racing & Performance Products
Des Moines, Iowa-based Karl Kustoms now offers Champion Racing Oils, including performance lubricants and specialty products…
Bridgestone to Acquire TomTom Telematics For $1.1 Billion
Bridgestone Europe has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business for $1.1 billion. Bridgestone Europe is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp…
Customized Camaro’s Six-Digit Price Tag Benefits Charity
The SEMA Cares 1967 Chevrolet Camaro custom coupe brought in $165,000 to benefit Childhelp during the 48th annual Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona…
Detroit Auto Show Gala Raises $4 Million Children’s Charities
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) capped off its 30th anniversary celebration by raising $4 million for children’s charities at the black-tie gala…
Bob Cook Sales Employee Earns Key Certification
Ryan Davenport of Bob Cook Sales has earned is Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative (CMPR) designation…
Alpine Electronics Hires Two for Brand Business Unit
Alpine Electronics of America has hired Dan Sparks and Colin Vargo to its aftermarket brand business unit. Sparks and Vargo fill the two newly created field positions on the Alpine sales team…
Keystone Confirms Partnership with Hot Wheels Car Care Products
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. now offers the Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care Products…
SEMA Clears up Lingering Confusion Surrounding California Exhaust Noise Law
EDITOR’S NOTE: SEMA published the following Q&A about new enforcement rules for loud exhausts in California: California Assembly Bill (A.B.) 1824 was signed into law by then-Gov. Jerry Brown in June of 2018 as part of the state’s budget process. The legislation amended how California law-enforcement officials may issue a citation for exhaust noise violations. The… Continue reading SEMA Clears up Lingering Confusion Surrounding California Exhaust Noise Law