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LENO'S LAW PASSES CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE

Leno’s Law seeks to provide a narrow, phased-in, collector-only pathway to smog check exemptions for qualifying collector vehicles manufactured between 1976 and 1985. The exemption would be phased in ...
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SEMA NAMED FIA INNOVATION CHALLENGE CHAMPION

SEMA received the award for its ADAS research initiative, helping close critical gaps in automotive safety policy  -- DIAMOND BAR, Calif (Sept. 3, 2026) – The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile ...
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES SEMA-BACKED BILL TO SPEED AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS TO MARKET

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES SEMA-BACKED BILL TO SPEED AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS TO MARKET -- SB 1069 heads to Gov. Newsom as a bipartisan solution to industry and environmental needs -- ...
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REPAIR AND RESTYLING INNOVATIONS BUILD MOMENTUM FOR THE 2026 SEMA SHOW

REPAIR AND RESTYLING INNOVATIONS BUILD MOMENTUM FOR THE 2026 SEMA SHOW   DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2026) – The 2026 SEMA Show is building momentum across key categories, including collision repair ...
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Spy Shots: Aston Martin Vantage RS, All-Electric BMW iX5 M

In 2024, the Aston Martin Vantage was given a mid-cycle refresh. The updated iteration sports a new front fascia, an updated interior with a 10.25-in. infotainment screen that is similar to the one ...
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Recruit, Network and Connect: Company Registration Open for ETTN Career Fair

SEMA member companies are invited to participate in an upcoming career fair that will connect employers with the next generation of engineering talent. Now in its fourth year, the ETTN Career Fair at ...
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Be Where Motorsports Coverage Opportunities Begin: Register for the MPMC Media Trade Conference

Each year, the MPMC Media Trade Conference brings together the people who build leading motorsports brands with the media professionals who tell their stories. "We've been going to MPMC for a lot of ...
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SEMA Named FIA Innovation Challenge Champion for ADAS Research Initiative

H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President (center); Matt Daigle, SEMA senior director of communications-government affairs (fourth from right); and Luis Morales, SEMA Director, vehicle technology and ...
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Women in Automotive: Unlock Career Growth During SBN's Virtual Meeting

Women working in any area of the automotive industry have limited time left to secure their spot for the SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) Virtual General Membership Meeting, taking place Wednesday, ...
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What FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Rule Means for Small Businesses

The automotive aftermarket has long advocated for policies that allow small businesses to spend less time navigating unnecessary regulatory burdens and more time investing in their businesses and ...
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2026 ETTN Select Committee Election Results Announced

The SEMA Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) is excited to announce its newly elected and returning Select Committee members for the 2026-28 volunteer term. Ryan Rutledge of Air Lift Company ...