By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

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Revolutionary Law Marks New Era for Replica Manufacturers

A new law championed by SEMA and industry-friendly lawmakers in Congress has made it easier to manufacture replica cars in the United States.

The year 2015 marked the dawn of a new era for the kit-car industry. A provision included in the highway bill now enables low-volume car manufacturers to each produce and sell up to 325 turn-key replica vehicles in the United States and a total of 5,000 worldwide under a simplified regulatory system. President Obama signed the bill into law in December, providing consumers with greater access to classically styled vehicles that resemble production vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago, including ’30s-era hot rods and ’60s-era Cobras. The law will also create sales opportunities for companies throughout the supply chain as well as increase jobs and open new markets.

Revolutionary Law Marks New Era for Replica Manufacturers

A new law championed by SEMA and industry-friendly lawmakers in Congress has made it easier to manufacture replica cars in the United States.

The year 2015 marked the dawn of a new era for the kit-car industry. A provision included in the highway bill now enables low-volume car manufacturers to each produce and sell up to 325 turn-key replica vehicles in the United States and a total of 5,000 worldwide under a simplified regulatory system. President Obama signed the bill into law in December, providing consumers with greater access to classically styled vehicles that resemble production vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago, including ’30s-era hot rods and ’60s-era Cobras. The law will also create sales opportunities for companies throughout the supply chain as well as increase jobs and open new markets.

Audi is currently working on a new generation of the Q5, which is said to make its way onto the market in 2017, with a new chassis, new look and new engines. New technologies that have been added to the ’15 Audi Q7 will eventually make their way into the future Q5, which will be riding on the MLB architecture, underpinning the new Audi A4 generation.

The new Q5’s curb weight will be reduced by 220 lbs., which should be reflected in better fuel economy and handling. As far as the engine lineup goes, this will consist of four- and six-cylinder units, but at first, a plug-in hybrid will be offered. This should be named the “e-quattro,” and it will mix the hybrid technology with four-wheel drive. The electric-only range will stand at approximately 30 miles in this version.

The best-sellers will remain the traditional-powered versions, such as the 2.0L TDI. Two outputs will become available for the 3.0L V6 diesel, one for the regular Q5 and one for the SQ5. After the launch of the new Q5, the “Q” family will be expanded with a Q6, which should be a more practical model, similar to a seven-seat MPV. The new Q5 is said to be launched in the middle of 2016.

A SEMA Measuring Session featuring the ’18 Audi Q5 will be held April 12–13, 2016. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for registration information in the coming weeks.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Audi is currently working on a new generation of the Q5, which is said to make its way onto the market in 2017, with a new chassis, new look and new engines. New technologies that have been added to the ’15 Audi Q7 will eventually make their way into the future Q5, which will be riding on the MLB architecture, underpinning the new Audi A4 generation.

The new Q5’s curb weight will be reduced by 220 lbs., which should be reflected in better fuel economy and handling. As far as the engine lineup goes, this will consist of four- and six-cylinder units, but at first, a plug-in hybrid will be offered. This should be named the “e-quattro,” and it will mix the hybrid technology with four-wheel drive. The electric-only range will stand at approximately 30 miles in this version.

The best-sellers will remain the traditional-powered versions, such as the 2.0L TDI. Two outputs will become available for the 3.0L V6 diesel, one for the regular Q5 and one for the SQ5. After the launch of the new Q5, the “Q” family will be expanded with a Q6, which should be a more practical model, similar to a seven-seat MPV. The new Q5 is said to be launched in the middle of 2016.

A SEMA Measuring Session featuring the ’18 Audi Q5 will be held April 12–13, 2016. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for registration information in the coming weeks.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Audi is currently working on a new generation of the Q5, which is said to make its way onto the market in 2017, with a new chassis, new look and new engines. New technologies that have been added to the ’15 Audi Q7 will eventually make their way into the future Q5, which will be riding on the MLB architecture, underpinning the new Audi A4 generation.

The new Q5’s curb weight will be reduced by 220 lbs., which should be reflected in better fuel economy and handling. As far as the engine lineup goes, this will consist of four- and six-cylinder units, but at first, a plug-in hybrid will be offered. This should be named the “e-quattro,” and it will mix the hybrid technology with four-wheel drive. The electric-only range will stand at approximately 30 miles in this version.

The best-sellers will remain the traditional-powered versions, such as the 2.0L TDI. Two outputs will become available for the 3.0L V6 diesel, one for the regular Q5 and one for the SQ5. After the launch of the new Q5, the “Q” family will be expanded with a Q6, which should be a more practical model, similar to a seven-seat MPV. The new Q5 is said to be launched in the middle of 2016.

A SEMA Measuring Session featuring the ’18 Audi Q5 will be held April 12–13, 2016. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for registration information in the coming weeks.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Audi is currently working on a new generation of the Q5, which is said to make its way onto the market in 2017, with a new chassis, new look and new engines. New technologies that have been added to the ’15 Audi Q7 will eventually make their way into the future Q5, which will be riding on the MLB architecture, underpinning the new Audi A4 generation.

The new Q5’s curb weight will be reduced by 220 lbs., which should be reflected in better fuel economy and handling. As far as the engine lineup goes, this will consist of four- and six-cylinder units, but at first, a plug-in hybrid will be offered. This should be named the “e-quattro,” and it will mix the hybrid technology with four-wheel drive. The electric-only range will stand at approximately 30 miles in this version.

The best-sellers will remain the traditional-powered versions, such as the 2.0L TDI. Two outputs will become available for the 3.0L V6 diesel, one for the regular Q5 and one for the SQ5. After the launch of the new Q5, the “Q” family will be expanded with a Q6, which should be a more practical model, similar to a seven-seat MPV. The new Q5 is said to be launched in the middle of 2016.

A SEMA Measuring Session featuring the ’18 Audi Q5 will be held April 12–13, 2016. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for registration information in the coming weeks.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Audi is currently working on a new generation of the Q5, which is said to make its way onto the market in 2017, with a new chassis, new look and new engines. New technologies that have been added to the ’15 Audi Q7 will eventually make their way into the future Q5, which will be riding on the MLB architecture, underpinning the new Audi A4 generation.

The new Q5’s curb weight will be reduced by 220 lbs., which should be reflected in better fuel economy and handling. As far as the engine lineup goes, this will consist of four- and six-cylinder units, but at first, a plug-in hybrid will be offered. This should be named the “e-quattro,” and it will mix the hybrid technology with four-wheel drive. The electric-only range will stand at approximately 30 miles in this version.

The best-sellers will remain the traditional-powered versions, such as the 2.0L TDI. Two outputs will become available for the 3.0L V6 diesel, one for the regular Q5 and one for the SQ5. After the launch of the new Q5, the “Q” family will be expanded with a Q6, which should be a more practical model, similar to a seven-seat MPV. The new Q5 is said to be launched in the middle of 2016.

A SEMA Measuring Session featuring the ’18 Audi Q5 will be held April 12–13, 2016. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for registration information in the coming weeks.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Audi is currently working on a new generation of the Q5, which is said to make its way onto the market in 2017, with a new chassis, new look and new engines. New technologies that have been added to the ’15 Audi Q7 will eventually make their way into the future Q5, which will be riding on the MLB architecture, underpinning the new Audi A4 generation.

The new Q5’s curb weight will be reduced by 220 lbs., which should be reflected in better fuel economy and handling. As far as the engine lineup goes, this will consist of four- and six-cylinder units, but at first, a plug-in hybrid will be offered. This should be named the “e-quattro,” and it will mix the hybrid technology with four-wheel drive. The electric-only range will stand at approximately 30 miles in this version.

The best-sellers will remain the traditional-powered versions, such as the 2.0L TDI. Two outputs will become available for the 3.0L V6 diesel, one for the regular Q5 and one for the SQ5. After the launch of the new Q5, the “Q” family will be expanded with a Q6, which should be a more practical model, similar to a seven-seat MPV. The new Q5 is said to be launched in the middle of 2016.

A SEMA Measuring Session featuring the ’18 Audi Q5 will be held April 12–13, 2016. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for registration information in the coming weeks.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Audi is currently working on a new generation of the Q5, which is said to make its way onto the market in 2017, with a new chassis, new look and new engines. New technologies that have been added to the ’15 Audi Q7 will eventually make their way into the future Q5, which will be riding on the MLB architecture, underpinning the new Audi A4 generation.

The new Q5’s curb weight will be reduced by 220 lbs., which should be reflected in better fuel economy and handling. As far as the engine lineup goes, this will consist of four- and six-cylinder units, but at first, a plug-in hybrid will be offered. This should be named the “e-quattro,” and it will mix the hybrid technology with four-wheel drive. The electric-only range will stand at approximately 30 miles in this version.

The best-sellers will remain the traditional-powered versions, such as the 2.0L TDI. Two outputs will become available for the 3.0L V6 diesel, one for the regular Q5 and one for the SQ5. After the launch of the new Q5, the “Q” family will be expanded with a Q6, which should be a more practical model, similar to a seven-seat MPV. The new Q5 is said to be launched in the middle of 2016.

A SEMA Measuring Session featuring the ’18 Audi Q5 will be held April 12–13, 2016. Stay tuned to SEMA eNews for registration information in the coming weeks.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde