By SEMA Editors

Major changes are expected for the next-generation Honda Civic, which will be released as a 2017 model in late 2016 and sold globally. SpiedBilde caught a left-hand-drive mule of the new Civic Type R on south European soil.



The models to be replaced by the new Civic date back to autumn 2011 (Europe) and late 2012 (USA), with the Type R having been released a few months ago. The 10th model in the Civic history will be lighter and should feature styling similar to Honda's latest concept cars. More important, however, the new model will become a true global car sold in Japan and other Asian countries, all over Europe and in North America.



The new Civic will grow considerably in size, partly to make customers of the Accord stay with the make after the bigger sedan and estate have been axed in various European markets. The new car will be available in a variety of body styles, including fastback (seen here), sedan, coupe and three-door hatch.

By SEMA Editors

Major changes are expected for the next-generation Honda Civic, which will be released as a 2017 model in late 2016 and sold globally. SpiedBilde caught a left-hand-drive mule of the new Civic Type R on south European soil.



The models to be replaced by the new Civic date back to autumn 2011 (Europe) and late 2012 (USA), with the Type R having been released a few months ago. The 10th model in the Civic history will be lighter and should feature styling similar to Honda's latest concept cars. More important, however, the new model will become a true global car sold in Japan and other Asian countries, all over Europe and in North America.



The new Civic will grow considerably in size, partly to make customers of the Accord stay with the make after the bigger sedan and estate have been axed in various European markets. The new car will be available in a variety of body styles, including fastback (seen here), sedan, coupe and three-door hatch.

By SEMA Editors

Major changes are expected for the next-generation Honda Civic, which will be released as a 2017 model in late 2016 and sold globally. SpiedBilde caught a left-hand-drive mule of the new Civic Type R on south European soil.



The models to be replaced by the new Civic date back to autumn 2011 (Europe) and late 2012 (USA), with the Type R having been released a few months ago. The 10th model in the Civic history will be lighter and should feature styling similar to Honda's latest concept cars. More important, however, the new model will become a true global car sold in Japan and other Asian countries, all over Europe and in North America.



The new Civic will grow considerably in size, partly to make customers of the Accord stay with the make after the bigger sedan and estate have been axed in various European markets. The new car will be available in a variety of body styles, including fastback (seen here), sedan, coupe and three-door hatch.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by providing warranty information online. The Senate approved the “E-Warranty Act of 2015” (S 1359) last July. The bill will now be sent to President Obama who is expected to sign it into law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules are currently unclear on the manner in which companies must provide warranty information to consumers.

The legislation provides businesses with the option of posting warranty information on their website rather than including it in the instructions that accompany their products. Companies providing online warranty information would still need to alert consumers about how to access their website either on the product, its packaging or in an accompanying manual. They would also be required to provide a phone number or mailing address as another option besides a website for obtaining information.

For additional information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by providing warranty information online. The Senate approved the “E-Warranty Act of 2015” (S 1359) last July. The bill will now be sent to President Obama who is expected to sign it into law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules are currently unclear on the manner in which companies must provide warranty information to consumers.

The legislation provides businesses with the option of posting warranty information on their website rather than including it in the instructions that accompany their products. Companies providing online warranty information would still need to alert consumers about how to access their website either on the product, its packaging or in an accompanying manual. They would also be required to provide a phone number or mailing address as another option besides a website for obtaining information.

For additional information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by providing warranty information online. The Senate approved the “E-Warranty Act of 2015” (S 1359) last July. The bill will now be sent to President Obama who is expected to sign it into law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules are currently unclear on the manner in which companies must provide warranty information to consumers.

The legislation provides businesses with the option of posting warranty information on their website rather than including it in the instructions that accompany their products. Companies providing online warranty information would still need to alert consumers about how to access their website either on the product, its packaging or in an accompanying manual. They would also be required to provide a phone number or mailing address as another option besides a website for obtaining information.

For additional information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

	Ted Cardenas	David Strickland
	Greg Krueger	Dave Anderson
	John Ellis	Elaina Farnsworth
	Jeff Varick	Jim Sherman

By John Waraniak

Today’s vehicles, as well as the auto and performance industries are being reinvented, restructured and re-envisioned. Cars are quickly moving from standalone mechanical products to smart electronic products and connected smart products. Not since the beginning of the industry have we seen such disruption in how cars are designed, developed, customized, sold, serviced and owned. Vehicles drive themselves, avoid accidents and connect to their owners’ digital lifestyles. They produce lower emissions, go faster and are safer, smarter and cooler than ever.

The disruptive technologies leading the auto industry and aftermarket product revolution are creating many new and exciting business opportunities and careers for both old-school and new-school SEMA companies. Integration of automotive and consumer electronics technologies and systems is the hottest area where automakers are collaborating with traditional and non-traditional aftermarket companies. Attendees at this Forum will learn first-hand from leading Motor City and Silicon Valley experts how to compete in today’s rapidly evolving vehicle electronics markets and take advantage of the exciting growth opportunities with connected vehicles, software-based customization and digital technologies for automotive applications.

SEMA’s Vehicle Electronics Forum is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. 

Vehicle Electronics Forum

When: Thursday, November 5, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Where: Las Vegas Convention Center

Moderator: John Waraniak, SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology

Speakers:

• Ted Cardenas, Vice President of Marketing, Pioneer Electronics USA
• David Strickland, Partner in Venable’s Regulatory Group, Former Administrator, NHTSA
• Greg Krueger, Connected Vehicle Program Manager, LEIDOS
• Dave Anderson, Senior Manager of Automotive Integration, NVIDIA
• John Ellis, Automotive Software Specialist, Ellis and Associates
• Elaina Farnsworth, CEO and Founder of MOBILE COMPLY
• Jeff Varick, CEO and Founder, BRANDMOTION
• Jim Sherman, Business and Technical Events Developer, SAE International

Attendance is free but registration is required. To register go to www.SEMAShow.com/register.