Best State For Car Enthusiasts: South Dakota
Nebraska was the runner-up, with the third-highest rate of per-capita spending on automotive products and concentration of auto dealers relative to its adult population.
Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Car Restoration Legislation
Kansas law H.B. 2594 will exempt certain modifications on antique vehicles from VIN offense seizures and dispositions.
Small-Scale Race Cars Have Big Appeal
Model cars often give people the illusion that they’re watching a real car.
California’s Attempt To Phase Out Gas Powered Cars
All new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state would be required to be zero-emissions by 2035.
Many American Car Buyers Not Ready To Pay For eMobility
A study found that customers are deterred by high costs and convenience cut-backs when it comes to more environmentally friendly car options.
UK Survey Finds Only 5 Percent Of EV Drivers Would Ever Go Back To A Conventional Car
According to the survey, the principle issue that has held consumers back from buying an EV to date is neither the lack of attractive, available options, nor the lack of charging infrastructure, rather it’s the perceived cost of new (33 percent) and used (14.9 percent) electric vehicles.
Passing The Torch: Gen Xers, Millennials Becoming The Majority In The Classic Car World
For the first time ever, Gen Xers and millennials are seeking vehicle values via Hagerty’s Valuation Tools and classic vehicle insurance quotes more often than baby boomers and pre-boomers by a roughly 53-47 percent margin.
SEMA Secures Senate Resolution Designating July 8 As ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
The date marks the seventh commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.
AAA Green Car Of The Year Is Tesla Model S 70D
Tested vehicles were selected based on emission certifications from the California Air Resources Board and U.S. EPA fuel economy ratings. Tests were performed at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, and on Southern California roads. The Society of Automotive Engineers, the EPA and the Automobile Club of Southern California developed the testing procedures.
SEMA Secures Senate Resolution For ‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’
The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 196 (S. Res. 196) designating July 10, 2015 as “Collector Car Appreciation Day.” The resolution was requested by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils. The date marks the sixth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.
