By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

California’s State Assembly and Senate passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize California’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) program.

Bipartisan legislation has been passed by California’s State Assembly and Senate to reauthorize California’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) program. Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign it into law. California’s OHMVR program was established in 1971, and has been a national model for managing OHV recreation. 

California OHV user taxes and fees fund OHV management and facility maintenance. Funds are directed to local, state and federal agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit entities for management activities on both federal and state lands. The legislation extends the program indefinitely, although the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, which operates the program, will need to be reauthorized in 2023. OHV use contributes an estimated $20 billion to the California economy. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was signed into law by Governor John Carney. Emissions inspections are required for vehicles being registered or titled for the first time in Delaware and biennially based on their model year (during registration renewals). The new law acknowledges the relatively minimal environmental impact of the new vehicles targeted for this exemption. The vast majority of newer light-duty vehicles are equipped with cleaner technologies that enable these vehicles to easily pass emissions tests. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was signed into law by Governor John Carney. Emissions inspections are required for vehicles being registered or titled for the first time in Delaware and biennially based on their model year (during registration renewals). The new law acknowledges the relatively minimal environmental impact of the new vehicles targeted for this exemption. The vast majority of newer light-duty vehicles are equipped with cleaner technologies that enable these vehicles to easily pass emissions tests. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill to extend the emissions inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was signed into law by Governor John Carney. Emissions inspections are required for vehicles being registered or titled for the first time in Delaware and biennially based on their model year (during registration renewals). The new law acknowledges the relatively minimal environmental impact of the new vehicles targeted for this exemption. The vast majority of newer light-duty vehicles are equipped with cleaner technologies that enable these vehicles to easily pass emissions tests. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law. Under the bill, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) would be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. If enacted into law, the extended exemption would become effective on January 1, 2019. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law. Under the bill, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) would be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. If enacted into law, the extended exemption would become effective on January 1, 2019. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law. Under the bill, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) would be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. If enacted into law, the extended exemption would become effective on January 1, 2019. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from six to eight model years has been approved by the Assembly and Senate and sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature and enactment into law. Under the bill, the newly exempted motor vehicles (model years seven and eight) would be subject to an annual smog abatement fee of $25. If enacted into law, the extended exemption would become effective on January 1, 2019. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest.

As the No. 1 destination for attendees at the 2017 SEMA Show, the New Products Showcase will feature expanded operating hours, a buyer happy hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit. Located along the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the New Products Showcase will be open to Showgoers Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and will include a New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

“The New Products Showcase is an essential part of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Thousands of buyers and media visit the Showcase to discover leading trends, and participating exhibitors rely on it as a tool to generate awareness of their products and brand. Even beyond the brand awareness, we’ve seen a direct correlation between buyer visits to a booth and exhibitors that have products in the Showcase.”

Buyers and media will be able to visit the New Products Showcase when it opens at 8:00 a.m., then hit the Show floor immediately when it opens at 9:00 a.m. each day of the Show. While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest. Details for the products scanned will be provided to attendees when they return the scanner, complete with company name, booth location and more.

Another option for maximizing one’s visit to the New Products Showcase is to attend the New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Complimentary beer and popcorn will be available to buyers and media from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and visitors will also be able to use the scanning devices during this time.

The New Products Showcase is expected to include nearly 2,000 product entries, and all exhibitors qualify to submit one entry at no cost. There is also a featured products category for exhibitors to enter products that may not meet the qualifications for a new product. Entry forms and details can be found at www.SEMAShow.com or contact sales@sema.org, 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest.

As the No. 1 destination for attendees at the 2017 SEMA Show, the New Products Showcase will feature expanded operating hours, a buyer happy hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit. Located along the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the New Products Showcase will be open to Showgoers Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and will include a New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

“The New Products Showcase is an essential part of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “Thousands of buyers and media visit the Showcase to discover leading trends, and participating exhibitors rely on it as a tool to generate awareness of their products and brand. Even beyond the brand awareness, we’ve seen a direct correlation between buyer visits to a booth and exhibitors that have products in the Showcase.”

Buyers and media will be able to visit the New Products Showcase when it opens at 8:00 a.m., then hit the Show floor immediately when it opens at 9:00 a.m. each day of the Show. While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest. Details for the products scanned will be provided to attendees when they return the scanner, complete with company name, booth location and more.

Another option for maximizing one’s visit to the New Products Showcase is to attend the New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Complimentary beer and popcorn will be available to buyers and media from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and visitors will also be able to use the scanning devices during this time.

The New Products Showcase is expected to include nearly 2,000 product entries, and all exhibitors qualify to submit one entry at no cost. There is also a featured products category for exhibitors to enter products that may not meet the qualifications for a new product. Entry forms and details can be found at www.SEMAShow.com or contact sales@sema.org, 909-396-0289.