Traditionally, this band has been reserved for the transportation industry to allow for the implementation of new critical safety technologies. Allowing other wireless uses on the spectrum could compromise motor vehicle safety.
Specific focus has been placed on Senate Bill 742, which will exempt vehicles newer than eight years from emissions testing.
This bipartisan bill protects Americans' right to convert street vehicles into dedicated racecars and the motorsports parts industry's right to sell products that enable racers to compete.
SEMA filed a petition in federal appellate court to require the government to allow replica car manufacturers to immediately begin production.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SEMA-supported legislation (SB 112) that immediately restores "fix-it" tickets for cars suspected of violating the state's exhaust noise limit and allows car owners 30 days to correct violations.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned Joseph Simmons, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and Makan Delrahim, assistant attorney general at the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, about the anti-competitive nature surrounding Most Favored Nation (MFN) clauses.
The bill, except as specified, will require an automotive repair dealer to use a visual inspection to determine whether a tire meets the criteria of an unsafe used tire.
SEMA praises lawmakers for championing this critical legislation.
Four major automakers – Ford, Honda, BMW and VW – are the subjects of a new antitrust investigation launched by the U.S. Justice Department after deciding to allegedly "go rogue" and continue to build new vehicles following the emission standards set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), rather...
During the summit, Auto Care members from across the country will meet with their members of Congress to discuss the independent aftermarket and its most critical policy priorities, including the right to access vehicle data.
