On May 14, 2010, Dorian Comeau, a co-owner of House of Boost in Lenexa, Kansas, was severely injured while testing a vehicle the company had built. The injury left him paralyzed from the neck down. Earlier fundraising efforts among friends and industry colleagues helped the Comeau family toward covering staggering health care and related costs of his injuries.

The Aftermarket Foundation, established to assist industry members facing especially difficult times, stepped in and is contributing monthly to help meet Comeau’s ongoing needs.

The Foundation now issues this Holiday Challenge: let’s band together as an industry-family for Dorian and raise $24,000 to cover the cost of a specially converted van. The van is necessary for critically needed transportation.

Every contribution, small or large, corporate or individual, will be greatly appreciated by Dorian.

Contributions can be made by credit card by CLICKING HERE or by phone to the Aftermarket Foundation offices at 772-286-5500.

Contributions can be made by check payable to AFTERMARKET FOUNDATION and sent to:

The Aftermarket Foundation
PO Box 864520
Orlando, FL 32886–4520

ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Let’s use this Season of Giving to give a gift that will make a tremendous difference in an industry-friend’s life.

Brenda Priddy's team of spy shooters caught these pictures of fire meeting ice as the 550-plus hp Camaro Z/28 conducts a late-season cold-weather test run.

With the front-end camouflage removed from this Z/28, the team grabbed some clear shots of the grille and the new lower fascia. They also provide us with an unobstructed look at the exceptionally long chin spoiler. Priddy says that this prototype is sporting the production hood, and there's no doubt an aggressive-looking scoop is hiding under that big bump in the camo. However, Priddy is not sure if those silver hood-pins are production or just a quick fix for the prototype.

With the remaining camo pulled over the front tightly, a new set of inlets on either end of the bumper can also be seen. And Priddy's team was told that the Z/28 front end will be close to the Transformers Camaro GM shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.

A set of 20-inch wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 tires, appear to be the order of the day for the Z/28, and the brakes appear to be the same ones found on the Cadillac CTSv, according to Priddy.

The exhaust note coming from the Z/28 was described by Priddy's shooter as "nothing short of unholy!" There are also subtle changes to the rocker panels as well as the lower-rear fascia. While the photos don't show it, the shooter also noticed a few pieces of body-colored tape across the trunk lid on this prototype. Priddy believes the tape was covering the fastener points for a rear spoiler.

Under the hood of the Z/28 lies the "LSA" 6.2L, supercharged V8 from the Cadillac CTSv.

Priddy says to look for the 2012 Camaro Z/28 to go on sale in Q1 or Q2 of 2011.

Photos courtesy of Brenda Priddy & Co.

Brenda Priddy's team of spy shooters caught these pictures of fire meeting ice as the 550-plus hp Camaro Z/28 conducts a late-season cold-weather test run.

With the front-end camouflage removed from this Z/28, the team grabbed some clear shots of the grille and the new lower fascia. They also provide us with an unobstructed look at the exceptionally long chin spoiler. Priddy says that this prototype is sporting the production hood, and there's no doubt an aggressive-looking scoop is hiding under that big bump in the camo. However, Priddy is not sure if those silver hood-pins are production or just a quick fix for the prototype.

With the remaining camo pulled over the front tightly, a new set of inlets on either end of the bumper can also be seen. And Priddy's team was told that the Z/28 front end will be close to the Transformers Camaro GM shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.

A set of 20-inch wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 tires, appear to be the order of the day for the Z/28, and the brakes appear to be the same ones found on the Cadillac CTSv, according to Priddy.

The exhaust note coming from the Z/28 was described by Priddy's shooter as "nothing short of unholy!" There are also subtle changes to the rocker panels as well as the lower-rear fascia. While the photos don't show it, the shooter also noticed a few pieces of body-colored tape across the trunk lid on this prototype. Priddy believes the tape was covering the fastener points for a rear spoiler.

Under the hood of the Z/28 lies the "LSA" 6.2L, supercharged V8 from the Cadillac CTSv.

Priddy says to look for the 2012 Camaro Z/28 to go on sale in Q1 or Q2 of 2011.

Photos courtesy of Brenda Priddy & Co.

Brenda Priddy's team of spy shooters caught these pictures of fire meeting ice as the 550-plus hp Camaro Z/28 conducts a late-season cold-weather test run.

With the front-end camouflage removed from this Z/28, the team grabbed some clear shots of the grille and the new lower fascia. They also provide us with an unobstructed look at the exceptionally long chin spoiler. Priddy says that this prototype is sporting the production hood, and there's no doubt an aggressive-looking scoop is hiding under that big bump in the camo. However, Priddy is not sure if those silver hood-pins are production or just a quick fix for the prototype.

With the remaining camo pulled over the front tightly, a new set of inlets on either end of the bumper can also be seen. And Priddy's team was told that the Z/28 front end will be close to the Transformers Camaro GM shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.

A set of 20-inch wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar G:2 tires, appear to be the order of the day for the Z/28, and the brakes appear to be the same ones found on the Cadillac CTSv, according to Priddy.

The exhaust note coming from the Z/28 was described by Priddy's shooter as "nothing short of unholy!" There are also subtle changes to the rocker panels as well as the lower-rear fascia. While the photos don't show it, the shooter also noticed a few pieces of body-colored tape across the trunk lid on this prototype. Priddy believes the tape was covering the fastener points for a rear spoiler.

Under the hood of the Z/28 lies the "LSA" 6.2L, supercharged V8 from the Cadillac CTSv.

Priddy says to look for the 2012 Camaro Z/28 to go on sale in Q1 or Q2 of 2011.

Photos courtesy of Brenda Priddy & Co.

Electronic cataloging and inventory controls have revolutionized the way business partners communicate with one another and how they provide information to consumers. The Internet is an incredibly efficient way for end users to find products, educate themselves about product benefits and specifications and find the best retail option available. If properly managed and maintained, electronic product information systems can reduce ordering errors and returns and increase bottom-line profits. The key is to put product data into an industry-standard format that allows the computer systems of all participants—manufacturers, distributors and jobber/retailers—to read and recognize product information. That includes everything from part numbers and pricing to descriptions and dimensions. [Read more]

Electronic cataloging and inventory controls have revolutionized the way business partners communicate with one another and how they provide information to consumers. The Internet is an incredibly efficient way for end users to find products, educate themselves about product benefits and specifications and find the best retail option available. If properly managed and maintained, electronic product information systems can reduce ordering errors and returns and increase bottom-line profits. The key is to put product data into an industry-standard format that allows the computer systems of all participants—manufacturers, distributors and jobber/retailers—to read and recognize product information. That includes everything from part numbers and pricing to descriptions and dimensions. [Read more]

Following much-heated debate, Congress approved a two-year extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for all income levels. The SEMA-supported compromise agreement reached by President Obama and Congressional Republicans includes a retroactive extension of the research and development tax credit through 2011, a two-year reinstatement of the estate tax at 35% after the first $5 million, a 100% write-off on capital expenses for businesses during 2011 (up from 50%) and a one-year reduction in the worker’s Social Security payroll tax from 6.2% to 4.2%.

The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2011 percentage method tables for tax withholding and instructions for employers on implementing the 2011 payroll tax cuts. Click here for the IRS notice.

Click here for the law’s major tax provisions, which are important to SEMA-member companies.

For more information, contact Dan Sadowski, congressional affairs manager, at dans@sema.org.

Following much-heated debate, Congress approved a two-year extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for all income levels. The SEMA-supported compromise agreement reached by President Obama and Congressional Republicans includes a retroactive extension of the research and development tax credit through 2011, a two-year reinstatement of the estate tax at 35% after the first $5 million, a 100% write-off on capital expenses for businesses during 2011 (up from 50%) and a one-year reduction in the worker’s Social Security payroll tax from 6.2% to 4.2%.

The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2011 percentage method tables for tax withholding and instructions for employers on implementing the 2011 payroll tax cuts. Click here for the IRS notice.

Click here for the law’s major tax provisions, which are important to SEMA-member companies.

For more information, contact Dan Sadowski, congressional affairs manager, at dans@sema.org.

	The proposal submission deadline for the 2011 Ford and Lincoln Project Vehicle Program is March 1, 2011.

Ford and Lincoln are now accepting project vehicle proposals from SEMA members for the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The proposal submission deadline is March 1, 2011, and the award recipient notification deadline is May 2, 2011. All project-vehicle requests must meet the Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria shown below.

Ford has requested that project requests be submitted in two parts:

1. E-mail a one-page project summary, which must be received by February 21, 2011. Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications 
• New-product development 
• Promotional plan 
• Vehicle display location at the 2011 SEMA Show

2. Mail a detailed project proposal, which must be received by March 1, 2011. Include detail supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project-vehicle examples.

Information on Ford vehicles is available here. Information on Lincoln vehicles is available here.

Ford Aftermarket Project-Vehicle Program Criteria

Aftermarket companies requesting vehicles should be:

• A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars 
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan 
• A current SEMA member

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature a vehicle in a booth at the 2011 Las Vegas SEMA Show
• Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period 
• Purchase and maintain $3M in general liability insurance and $1M in vehicle insurance 
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford/Lincoln logos intact and visible 
• Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine. 
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner's discretion

Companies must also submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle 
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event) 
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies) 
5. Company advertising featuring vehicle 
6. Additional exposure 
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration 
8. E-mail, disc, or fax reports will not be accepted

Please submit Ford and Lincoln proposals to:

Ford Motor Company
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attention: Sherry Kollien & Mike Nicopolis
semainfo@ford.com

	The proposal submission deadline for the 2011 Ford and Lincoln Project Vehicle Program is March 1, 2011.

Ford and Lincoln are now accepting project vehicle proposals from SEMA members for the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The proposal submission deadline is March 1, 2011, and the award recipient notification deadline is May 2, 2011. All project-vehicle requests must meet the Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria shown below.

Ford has requested that project requests be submitted in two parts:

1. E-mail a one-page project summary, which must be received by February 21, 2011. Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications 
• New-product development 
• Promotional plan 
• Vehicle display location at the 2011 SEMA Show

2. Mail a detailed project proposal, which must be received by March 1, 2011. Include detail supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project-vehicle examples.

Information on Ford vehicles is available here. Information on Lincoln vehicles is available here.

Ford Aftermarket Project-Vehicle Program Criteria

Aftermarket companies requesting vehicles should be:

• A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars 
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan 
• A current SEMA member

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature a vehicle in a booth at the 2011 Las Vegas SEMA Show
• Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period 
• Purchase and maintain $3M in general liability insurance and $1M in vehicle insurance 
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford/Lincoln logos intact and visible 
• Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine. 
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner's discretion

Companies must also submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle 
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event) 
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies) 
5. Company advertising featuring vehicle 
6. Additional exposure 
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration 
8. E-mail, disc, or fax reports will not be accepted

Please submit Ford and Lincoln proposals to:

Ford Motor Company
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attention: Sherry Kollien & Mike Nicopolis
semainfo@ford.com