Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five. The requirement is found in Part 576 of NHTSA’s regulations governing record retention. Information covered includes warranty claims, consumer complaints, field reports and other records concerning alleged and proven motor vehicle or motor-vehicle equipment defects and malfunctions that may be related to motor-vehicle safety. A provision in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires NHTSA to lengthen the retention time period to at least 10 years.  

There is no change in the record retention requirements for motor-vehicle equipment manufacturers, which must retain for five years the underlying NHTSA “early warning reporting” records of a claim or notice involving a death. Equipment manufacturers must also retain records for customer satisfaction campaigns, consumer advisories, recalls or other activities involving the repair or replacement of vehicles or equipment. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five. The requirement is found in Part 576 of NHTSA’s regulations governing record retention. Information covered includes warranty claims, consumer complaints, field reports and other records concerning alleged and proven motor vehicle or motor-vehicle equipment defects and malfunctions that may be related to motor-vehicle safety. A provision in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires NHTSA to lengthen the retention time period to at least 10 years.  

There is no change in the record retention requirements for motor-vehicle equipment manufacturers, which must retain for five years the underlying NHTSA “early warning reporting” records of a claim or notice involving a death. Equipment manufacturers must also retain records for customer satisfaction campaigns, consumer advisories, recalls or other activities involving the repair or replacement of vehicles or equipment. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five. The requirement is found in Part 576 of NHTSA’s regulations governing record retention. Information covered includes warranty claims, consumer complaints, field reports and other records concerning alleged and proven motor vehicle or motor-vehicle equipment defects and malfunctions that may be related to motor-vehicle safety. A provision in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires NHTSA to lengthen the retention time period to at least 10 years.  

There is no change in the record retention requirements for motor-vehicle equipment manufacturers, which must retain for five years the underlying NHTSA “early warning reporting” records of a claim or notice involving a death. Equipment manufacturers must also retain records for customer satisfaction campaigns, consumer advisories, recalls or other activities involving the repair or replacement of vehicles or equipment. 

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

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

• BOOSTane
• Doug’s Headers
• Fluidampr
• Hellwig
• Mickey Thompson
• Performance Distributors
• Raptor
• Seymour of Sycamore Inc.
• TEN Factory
• Trim Illusion Inc.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The United States has reached agreement with Canada and Mexico to exempt those countries from tariffs being imposed on imports of steel and aluminum as of May 20. The U.S. has imposed global tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) under authority of Section 232 of U.S. trade law (national security). Most of the tariffs began on June 1, 2018. Only Argentina, Australia, Brazil and South Korea had trade agreements exempting them from the tariffs. The tariffs apply to processed raw materials (steel/aluminum plate, sheets, bars, etc.) but not finished products (e.g., wheels, exhausts, etc.).

In 2017–2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) investigated whether potential U.S. dependence on foreign steel and aluminum posed a threat to national security. The DOC cited excess global production, which had reduced prices and resulted in the closure of many U.S. factories. At the time, U.S. steel mills were operating at 73% of capacity and more than half of U.S. aluminum capacity lied dormant, with imports accounting for 90% of U.S. aluminum consumption. Since the tariffs had been imposed, U.S. domestic steel production is now over the goal of 80% capacity although aluminum production still lags.

The agreement to exempt Canada and Mexico from the metal tariffs will boost prospects for ratification by the U.S. Congress of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the NAFTA accord. Under the agreement, The U.S. may reimpose tariffs on steel or aluminum if there is a meaningful surge in imports.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The United States has reached agreement with Canada and Mexico to exempt those countries from tariffs being imposed on imports of steel and aluminum as of May 20. The U.S. has imposed global tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) under authority of Section 232 of U.S. trade law (national security). Most of the tariffs began on June 1, 2018. Only Argentina, Australia, Brazil and South Korea had trade agreements exempting them from the tariffs. The tariffs apply to processed raw materials (steel/aluminum plate, sheets, bars, etc.) but not finished products (e.g., wheels, exhausts, etc.).

In 2017–2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) investigated whether potential U.S. dependence on foreign steel and aluminum posed a threat to national security. The DOC cited excess global production, which had reduced prices and resulted in the closure of many U.S. factories. At the time, U.S. steel mills were operating at 73% of capacity and more than half of U.S. aluminum capacity lied dormant, with imports accounting for 90% of U.S. aluminum consumption. Since the tariffs had been imposed, U.S. domestic steel production is now over the goal of 80% capacity although aluminum production still lags.

The agreement to exempt Canada and Mexico from the metal tariffs will boost prospects for ratification by the U.S. Congress of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the NAFTA accord. Under the agreement, The U.S. may reimpose tariffs on steel or aluminum if there is a meaningful surge in imports.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The United States has reached agreement with Canada and Mexico to exempt those countries from tariffs being imposed on imports of steel and aluminum as of May 20. The U.S. has imposed global tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) under authority of Section 232 of U.S. trade law (national security). Most of the tariffs began on June 1, 2018. Only Argentina, Australia, Brazil and South Korea had trade agreements exempting them from the tariffs. The tariffs apply to processed raw materials (steel/aluminum plate, sheets, bars, etc.) but not finished products (e.g., wheels, exhausts, etc.).

In 2017–2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) investigated whether potential U.S. dependence on foreign steel and aluminum posed a threat to national security. The DOC cited excess global production, which had reduced prices and resulted in the closure of many U.S. factories. At the time, U.S. steel mills were operating at 73% of capacity and more than half of U.S. aluminum capacity lied dormant, with imports accounting for 90% of U.S. aluminum consumption. Since the tariffs had been imposed, U.S. domestic steel production is now over the goal of 80% capacity although aluminum production still lags.

The agreement to exempt Canada and Mexico from the metal tariffs will boost prospects for ratification by the U.S. Congress of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the NAFTA accord. Under the agreement, The U.S. may reimpose tariffs on steel or aluminum if there is a meaningful surge in imports.

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

By Freddy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Centerforce High Inertia Billet Steel Flywheel Centerforce announced its new high-inertia steel flywheel for ’05–’06 Jeep Wranglers equipped with the 4.0L L6 engines. Centerforce developed the line of high-inertial flywheels to help the engine maintain RPM in rough and adverse terrain without stalling out while also helping to recover some of the highway fuel economy lost from the addition of large off-road tires. The 39-lb. billet steel flywheel equates to a 47% increase in inertia over the stock flywheel. Centerforce manufactures its CAD/CAM designed SFI-approved flywheels using high-strength billet steel, CNC-machined for a perfect fit and hassle-free, bolt-in performance.   928-771-8422 www.centerforce.com PN: 700479
Hooker Blackheart Axle-Back Exhaust For Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Holley announced Hooker BlackHeart’s latest axle-back exhaust for ’09–’15 CTS-V Wagon. The 304 stainless-steel, 3-in. into 2.5-in., axle-back system comes finished with polished stainless-steel tips with Hooker Blackheart logo. This system is engineered to offer both premium fitment and maximum performance from the CTS-V 6.2L engine. This system is said to generate 17 hp, and 20 lbs.-ft of torque. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: BH13174
HornBlasters Spare Tire Delete Dual Tank Bracket HornBlasters has released its spare-tire delete dual-tank bracket for conductor’s special kits with part numbers between 232 and 2485K. Designed to secure a complete kit in the spare tire location for most fullsized trucks, the spare tire delete dual tank delivers an all-in-one-solution for installation. An additional 2-gal. black six-port tank, airline and compression fittings are included with the bracket, providing all parts needed to double the air capacity of a single-tank 2-gal. conductor’s special kit. Installation takes approximately three hours, requiring only basic hand tools and wiring knowledge. The spare-tire delete dual-tank bracket ships complete with hardware and instructions. 877-209-8179 www.hornblasters.com PN: HB-STDDK
MAHLE Motorsport 6.7L Diesel PowerPak Piston Kit MAHLE Motorsport announced its new line of Dodge Cummins diesel performance pistons with the addition of a 6.7L Diesel PowerPak Piston Kit. This kit was developed for diesel drag race and pulling applications for the Dodge Cummins 6.7L. The kit includes German steel pins and a stainless-steel Nitride ring set. The pistons feature a hard-anodized top ring groove for added durability and increased longevity and GRAFAL coating for reduced drag, scuffing, and cylinder bore wear. This design is said to reduces erosion issues caused by high pressure, long duration or advanced injection timing. The pistons feature oversized valve pockets, allowing up to 1.5-in. intake and a 1.45-in. exhaust valve diameter. 888-255-1942 www.mahlemotorsports.com PN: 197850313
Heatshield Products db Headliner Kit Heatshield Products has engineered the db Headliner Kit to improve comfort from heat. The db Headliner Kit comes with specially developed and trademarked thermal and acoustic barriers. It includes Heatshield Products db Skin, which is a lightweight liquid acoustic-barrier material designed to dampen the resonance of the roof for a quieter ride. It also includes Heatshield Products Stealth Shield,  a thermal-barrier material to block the transfer of heat from the roof to the interior. Stealth Shield and db Skin add minimal weight, so there are no adverse vehicle performance effects. The db Headliner Kit requires only a basic paint brush or roller and a high-quality spray adhesive. 844-723-2665 www.heatshieldproducts.com PN: 040170

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.