Are Cold Air Intakes Illegal?
A cold air intake (CAI) system is often the first modification a gearhead will make to upgrade their engine. Thanks to easy installation and noticeable performance effect, many enthusiasts consider […]
Act Now: Tell the EPA You Oppose Its New Proposed Vehicle Emissions Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just issued a proposed set of strict new federal emissions standards for all new cars, trucks, and SUVs starting in 2027. While SEMA […]
Support for the RPM Act Continues to Grow in Congress, Here’s How You Can Help it Get Passed!
The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act) has been reintroduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in the 2021-22 session of Congress after receiving […]
RPM Act Reintroduced in U.S. House & Senate—Here’s How to Help Get it Passed & Save Our Racecars!
Good news: After receiving more than 1.5 million letters from enthusiasts like you, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act (RPM Act) has been reintroduced in both the U.S. House […]
Former VW Exec Gets Max Prison Sentence for Role in Emissions Scandal
Oliver Schmidt, one of the highest-ranking Volkswagen officials implicated in Volkswagen’s emissions-cheating scandal, was sentenced to seven years in prison by a federal district court judge in Detroit this week. […]
Volkswagen Settles with U.S. for $14.7B Over Diesel Emissions Scandal
The U.S. Justice Department and Volkswagen AG have agreed to a $14.7 billion settlement over the German automaker’s cheating of diesel emissions tests. The settlement will be filed today in […]
VW to Buy Back 500,000 U.S. Vehicles Which Cheated Emissions Laws
Volkswagen AG will buy back about 500,000 diesel vehicles which were part of the emissions scandal that rocked the German automaker last year when it became known the vehicles used […]
EPA Withdraws Race Car Emissions Rule
The hot rodding community spoke — and the EPA has listened! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has removed language regarding converting emissions-controlled, street-driven vehicles for racing. The EPA statement said: “…EPA […]
Join the Battle Against the EPA’s Latest Proposal (Letter Template Included)
You can help protect your hobby against the EPA’s proposed rule prohibiting the conversion of street vehicles into dedicated race cars. Find your representative using these links: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ and http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/. Then, use the template […]
Ohio Attorney General Voices Strong Opposition to EPA’s Latest Threat to Motorsports
Ohio is a drag racing hotbed. The state is home to many aftermarket equipment manufacturers, several drag racing venues, and the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket parts: Summit Racing. It’s no wonder […]