By SEMA Editors

MOTORin’ is a cost-effective, modern tool for organizers to promote their events and reach all consumers, including younger enthusiasts who are always on the move.

Automotive event organizers throughout the country can reach thousands of consumers and promote their events using MOTORin’—an app created through a partnership between SEMA and ClassicCars.com that makes it easy for auto enthusiasts to find events nearby.

Promoters can create an account by downloading the app, which is available at no cost at both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Once registered, event organizers can submit their events, along with details, a photo and a link to purchase tickets, if desired. Visitors will automatically obtain a list of upcoming events local to them when they access MOTORin’, but they can also search for events by date, location, distance, keyword or event category.

“SEMA is committed to building programs and platforms that help the automotive industry flourish,” said SEMA Chairman of the Board Wade Kawasaki. “Organizers are invited and encouraged to submit their events so they don’t miss out on this opportunity to reach MOTORin’ users.”

MOTORin’ is a cost-effective, modern tool for organizers to promote their events and reach all consumers, including younger enthusiasts who are always on the move. Event listings are also accessible to consumers online at www.motorin.com.

To begin posting and promoting events on MOTORin’, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play or visit www.motorin.com.

By SEMA Editors

MOTORin’ is a cost-effective, modern tool for organizers to promote their events and reach all consumers, including younger enthusiasts who are always on the move.

Automotive event organizers throughout the country can reach thousands of consumers and promote their events using MOTORin’—an app created through a partnership between SEMA and ClassicCars.com that makes it easy for auto enthusiasts to find events nearby.

Promoters can create an account by downloading the app, which is available at no cost at both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Once registered, event organizers can submit their events, along with details, a photo and a link to purchase tickets, if desired. Visitors will automatically obtain a list of upcoming events local to them when they access MOTORin’, but they can also search for events by date, location, distance, keyword or event category.

“SEMA is committed to building programs and platforms that help the automotive industry flourish,” said SEMA Chairman of the Board Wade Kawasaki. “Organizers are invited and encouraged to submit their events so they don’t miss out on this opportunity to reach MOTORin’ users.”

MOTORin’ is a cost-effective, modern tool for organizers to promote their events and reach all consumers, including younger enthusiasts who are always on the move. Event listings are also accessible to consumers online at www.motorin.com.

To begin posting and promoting events on MOTORin’, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play or visit www.motorin.com.

By SEMA Editors

Wayne Williams

Wayne Williams, president of Wayne Williams Marketing in La Habra, California, passed away on July 18. He was 62. Williams was a former SEMA Wheel & Tire Council chair-elect and the “Counter Intelligence” columnist for Modern Tire Dealer. With more than 35 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, he also served in wholesale and retail sales roles before working his way up to regional sales manager and vice president of sales and marketing for companies such as Parnelli Jones, Discount Tire Centers and Winston Tire. Williams served on the WTC select committee for several years and was often a guest speaker at council meetings.

While working for famous racecar driver and Indy 500 Champion Parnelli Jones, Williams earned recognition for his skills in sales and marketing, rising to the position of vice president of marketing for Parnelli Jones Firestone. After 22 years there, he served as the vice president of sales and marketing for Discount Tire Centers in Los Angeles.

Services will be held Saturday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m., at Whittier Warehouse, 10925 Valley Home Ave., Whittier, CA 90603. The family encourages attendees to wear black as a tribute to Williams.

By SEMA Editors

Wayne Williams

Wayne Williams, president of Wayne Williams Marketing in La Habra, California, passed away on July 18. He was 62. Williams was a former SEMA Wheel & Tire Council chair-elect and the “Counter Intelligence” columnist for Modern Tire Dealer. With more than 35 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, he also served in wholesale and retail sales roles before working his way up to regional sales manager and vice president of sales and marketing for companies such as Parnelli Jones, Discount Tire Centers and Winston Tire. Williams served on the WTC select committee for several years and was often a guest speaker at council meetings.

While working for famous racecar driver and Indy 500 Champion Parnelli Jones, Williams earned recognition for his skills in sales and marketing, rising to the position of vice president of marketing for Parnelli Jones Firestone. After 22 years there, he served as the vice president of sales and marketing for Discount Tire Centers in Los Angeles.

Services will be held Saturday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m., at Whittier Warehouse, 10925 Valley Home Ave., Whittier, CA 90603. The family encourages attendees to wear black as a tribute to Williams.

By Kyle Cheng

The automotive specialty-equipment industry is growing at a fast pace. Last year, American consumers spent nearly $43 billion on specialty aftermarket parts—continuing a multiple-year trend. SEMA projects that the market will continue to grow through the end of 2018 and bring retail sales close to $45 billion. Do you have the information you need to keep up?

By the end of 2018, the automotive specialty-equipment market is projected to close in on $45 billion in retail sales.

Visit www.sema.org/research and download the “2018 SEMA Market Report” today to learn more about the market and your consumers.

By Kyle Cheng

The automotive specialty-equipment industry is growing at a fast pace. Last year, American consumers spent nearly $43 billion on specialty aftermarket parts—continuing a multiple-year trend. SEMA projects that the market will continue to grow through the end of 2018 and bring retail sales close to $45 billion. Do you have the information you need to keep up?

By the end of 2018, the automotive specialty-equipment market is projected to close in on $45 billion in retail sales.

Visit www.sema.org/research and download the “2018 SEMA Market Report” today to learn more about the market and your consumers.

By Kyle Cheng

The automotive specialty-equipment industry is growing at a fast pace. Last year, American consumers spent nearly $43 billion on specialty aftermarket parts—continuing a multiple-year trend. SEMA projects that the market will continue to grow through the end of 2018 and bring retail sales close to $45 billion. Do you have the information you need to keep up?

By the end of 2018, the automotive specialty-equipment market is projected to close in on $45 billion in retail sales.

Visit www.sema.org/research and download the “2018 SEMA Market Report” today to learn more about the market and your consumers.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has established procedures for requesting an exclusion from tariffs being imposed on certain products from China. The request only applies to products on the “Round 1” tariff list covering $34 billion worth of goods at 25% tariffs which were imposed July 6. The proposed Round 2 tariffs covering $16 billion of goods at 25%, and Round 3 tariffs covering $200 billion at 10% have not yet been finalized. They could be imposed as early as October.

• Click here for the exclusion request procedures.
• Click here to file a product exclusion request.
• Deadline: The USTR must receive requests to exclude a product by October 9. When the exclusion request is posted on the docket, it is subject to a 14-day period for public comment in support or opposition. The company filing the request then has seven days to respond to any posted comments.

Quick Reference Guide to Tariffs on Chinese Products

President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports. The tariffs are an attempt to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and to deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies. The USTR has created two lists for products covered under the tariffs.

1. On July 6, customs began collecting duties on about $34 billion worth of products under the 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. This list is subject to exclusion requests.

2. The USTR has not yet finalized the second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products. The list covers 284 tariff categories, including many types of plastics.

3. President Trump is also threatening 10% tariffs on another $200 billion worth of products. The tariffs could be imposed as early as October. The initial list covers hundreds of consumer products from fish to furniture and apparel. It includes many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The deadline for submitting comments on the third round of tariffs is August 17, 2018.

SEMA opposes the Chinese tariffs, along with steel/aluminum tariffs and threatened tariffs on imported autos/parts as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has established procedures for requesting an exclusion from tariffs being imposed on certain products from China. The request only applies to products on the “Round 1” tariff list covering $34 billion worth of goods at 25% tariffs which were imposed July 6. The proposed Round 2 tariffs covering $16 billion of goods at 25%, and Round 3 tariffs covering $200 billion at 10% have not yet been finalized. They could be imposed as early as October.

• Click here for the exclusion request procedures.
• Click here to file a product exclusion request.
• Deadline: The USTR must receive requests to exclude a product by October 9. When the exclusion request is posted on the docket, it is subject to a 14-day period for public comment in support or opposition. The company filing the request then has seven days to respond to any posted comments.

Quick Reference Guide to Tariffs on Chinese Products

President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports. The tariffs are an attempt to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and to deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies. The USTR has created two lists for products covered under the tariffs.

1. On July 6, customs began collecting duties on about $34 billion worth of products under the 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. This list is subject to exclusion requests.

2. The USTR has not yet finalized the second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products. The list covers 284 tariff categories, including many types of plastics.

3. President Trump is also threatening 10% tariffs on another $200 billion worth of products. The tariffs could be imposed as early as October. The initial list covers hundreds of consumer products from fish to furniture and apparel. It includes many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The deadline for submitting comments on the third round of tariffs is August 17, 2018.

SEMA opposes the Chinese tariffs, along with steel/aluminum tariffs and threatened tariffs on imported autos/parts as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has established procedures for requesting an exclusion from tariffs being imposed on certain products from China. The request only applies to products on the “Round 1” tariff list covering $34 billion worth of goods at 25% tariffs which were imposed July 6. The proposed Round 2 tariffs covering $16 billion of goods at 25%, and Round 3 tariffs covering $200 billion at 10% have not yet been finalized. They could be imposed as early as October.

• Click here for the exclusion request procedures.
• Click here to file a product exclusion request.
• Deadline: The USTR must receive requests to exclude a product by October 9. When the exclusion request is posted on the docket, it is subject to a 14-day period for public comment in support or opposition. The company filing the request then has seven days to respond to any posted comments.

Quick Reference Guide to Tariffs on Chinese Products

President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports. The tariffs are an attempt to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and to deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies. The USTR has created two lists for products covered under the tariffs.

1. On July 6, customs began collecting duties on about $34 billion worth of products under the 818 Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices. This list is subject to exclusion requests.

2. The USTR has not yet finalized the second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products. The list covers 284 tariff categories, including many types of plastics.

3. President Trump is also threatening 10% tariffs on another $200 billion worth of products. The tariffs could be imposed as early as October. The initial list covers hundreds of consumer products from fish to furniture and apparel. It includes many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The deadline for submitting comments on the third round of tariffs is August 17, 2018.

SEMA opposes the Chinese tariffs, along with steel/aluminum tariffs and threatened tariffs on imported autos/parts as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.