By SEMA Editors

Platinum status represents SDC manufacturers that have achieved the pinnacle of product data by putting in the extra effort to provide resellers with the most complete data sets available.

Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

Maximize Battery Life With BEX Series Battery Chargers

Battery extenders keep your battery at full charge on a continuous basis. Batteries not kept at full charge become sulfated, whereas maintaining stored batteries at full charge maximizes battery life. The BEX series battery chargers are fully equipped with sophisticated circuitry that will safely charge and maintain batteries without overcharging.

The BEX series chargers are versatile battery chargers with a compact ruggedized composite shell that makes them safe to set and forget on all of your household vehicles. This is perfect for any motorcycle, boat, snowmobile, car, truck, RV, and lawnmower. Prevent premature battery failure with the BEX-1500, BEX-3000, or BEX-5000 from AutoMeter.

HushMat ’55–’57 Chevrolet Tri-Five Sedan Sound Deadening and Thermal Insulation

HushMat’s ’55–’57 Chevrolet Tri-Five Sedan sound deadening and thermal insulation material is designed to make every type of vehicle cool, quiet and comfortable to drive and enjoy.

HushMat is an easy to install, USA Made material that molds, forms and adheres to your vehicle’s surface. No tools, glues and or special equipment needed to install HushMat. Simply peel and stick. HushMat has invested thousands of hours over the past 15 years measuring vehicles to create a Year, Make and Model specific portfolio of 365,000 part numbers.

HushMat insulates firewall, floor pan, tunnel, doors, roof and trunk. HushMat even provides installation templates to show where each piece is placed. We have taken the guess work out of “how much material do I need.” Visit www.hushmat.com or call 913-599-2600.

ZyBar 16-oz. Midnight Black Finish (part no. 11016)

ZyBar 16-oz. Midnight Black Finish (part no. 11016) high-temperature heat dissipation coating is designed to reduce radiant heat, reduce under-hood temperatures, offers outstanding corrosion resistance, provides lasting color stability under the most extreme engine conditions and extends the life of your components. ZyBar is rated to internal temperatures well in excess of 2000 F. 

ZyBar is a single component, durable polymer coating that far out performs ceramic paints, wraps and heat tapes. ZyBar is spray applied inside and outside the component. ZyBar treats manifolds, headers, turbo housings, exhaust, brakes and intakes. ZyBar is a thin .001-.0025 film coating that is either oven cured (2 hours at 450 F) or air cured (120 hours). Builders, jobbers, dealers and specialty coating operations interested can contact 913-599-2600 or visit www.zycoat.com.

By SEMA Editors

What are the winners in digital marketing doing? Are they using a secret “growth hack” to scale? Most likely no. Winners are doing the “hard things” in marketing well.

Join this session to discuss what the hard things are and how the winners are leveraging these to achieve success.

When: January 14, 2021, 12:00 p.m. (PST)

Register for Digital Marketing in 2021: What the Winners Are Doing

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

On November 30, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) implemented new regulations designed to prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19 and prevent outbreaks. The new rule applies to employers of all sizes, with the exception of workplaces with only one employee, employees working from home, and employees covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases regulation.

The new regulation requires employers to implement the following protocols:

• Prohibit workers exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19 to return to worksites until their quarantine ends, and compensate employees throughout any quarantine.
• Draft and implement a written COVID-19 Prevention Program or ensure its elements are included in an existing Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
• Identify COVID-19 hazards, with input from employees, and correct any hazards identified.
• Conduct contact tracing following any positive case that involved potential workplace exposure, and then notify and offer testing to potentially exposed employees.
• Require social distancing and mask wearing, improve ventilation, and maximize outdoor air.
• Report all outbreaks, which is defined as three or more cases in a 14-day period, to the public health department.
• In any employer-provided housing, space beds six feet apart, eliminate the use of bunk beds, and disinfect beds daily.
• In employer-provided transportation, screen workers prior to boarding, and require them to sit three feet apart and wear face coverings.

Cal/OSHA has published an FAQ resource to assist employers in understanding and complying with the emergency regulation, which includes a sample COVID-19 Prevention Program that employers may utilize.

Cal/OSHA will host a December 18 stakeholder meeting to discuss possible amendments to the COVID-19 emergency standard. SEMA is part of a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce that submitted comments in response to the regulation.

For more information, contact Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

On November 30, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) implemented new regulations designed to prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19 and prevent outbreaks. The new rule applies to employers of all sizes, with the exception of workplaces with only one employee, employees working from home, and employees covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases regulation.

The new regulation requires employers to implement the following protocols:

• Prohibit workers exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19 to return to worksites until their quarantine ends, and compensate employees throughout any quarantine.
• Draft and implement a written COVID-19 Prevention Program or ensure its elements are included in an existing Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
• Identify COVID-19 hazards, with input from employees, and correct any hazards identified.
• Conduct contact tracing following any positive case that involved potential workplace exposure, and then notify and offer testing to potentially exposed employees.
• Require social distancing and mask wearing, improve ventilation, and maximize outdoor air.
• Report all outbreaks, which is defined as three or more cases in a 14-day period, to the public health department.
• In any employer-provided housing, space beds six feet apart, eliminate the use of bunk beds, and disinfect beds daily.
• In employer-provided transportation, screen workers prior to boarding, and require them to sit three feet apart and wear face coverings.

Cal/OSHA has published an FAQ resource to assist employers in understanding and complying with the emergency regulation, which includes a sample COVID-19 Prevention Program that employers may utilize.

Cal/OSHA will host a December 18 stakeholder meeting to discuss possible amendments to the COVID-19 emergency standard. SEMA is part of a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce that submitted comments in response to the regulation.

For more information, contact Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.

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Here’s a first look at the ’22 Jeep Compass Trailhawk in showroom-ready duds.

The Compass is getting its mid-cycle facelift for the 2022 model year, freshening the range to keep it up to date with the competition. Up front are revised headlamps with a new shape and an LED strip that has been moved to the top. The rest of the front fascia gets a complete revision with a grille that stands more upright, revised fog lights and additional plastic mesh under the grille. Around back, the changes appear to be minimal with a minor change to the taillights and the removal of the rear tow hook.

Inside, substantial updates are expected throughout the cabin, bringing higher-quality materials and a larger 10.25-in. touchscreen. Behind a new steering wheel is an optional 10.1-in. digital cluster. The infotainment should run on FCA's latest Uconnect 5 system.

Power is still expected form the 2.4L naturally aspirated four-cylinder from the current model and will be mated to a 9-speed automatic.

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Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

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Here’s a first look at the ’22 Jeep Compass Trailhawk in showroom-ready duds.

The Compass is getting its mid-cycle facelift for the 2022 model year, freshening the range to keep it up to date with the competition. Up front are revised headlamps with a new shape and an LED strip that has been moved to the top. The rest of the front fascia gets a complete revision with a grille that stands more upright, revised fog lights and additional plastic mesh under the grille. Around back, the changes appear to be minimal with a minor change to the taillights and the removal of the rear tow hook.

Inside, substantial updates are expected throughout the cabin, bringing higher-quality materials and a larger 10.25-in. touchscreen. Behind a new steering wheel is an optional 10.1-in. digital cluster. The infotainment should run on FCA's latest Uconnect 5 system.

Power is still expected form the 2.4L naturally aspirated four-cylinder from the current model and will be mated to a 9-speed automatic.

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Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

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In partnership with Ford Motor Company, the SEMA Garage is excited to announce a Measuring Session for the upcoming 2021 Ford Bronco Sport!

The event will allow SEMA members to test-fit prototypes, 3D scan, measure, and have close-up experience with the Bronco Sport ahead of the vehicle’s public release.

The featured 2021 Bronco Sport will contain the following specs:

• Badlands Trim
• 4x4
• 2.0L EcoBoost Engine
• 8-speed Automatic Transmission

Please note that this will be an in-person event at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. In order to comply with state and local health guidelines, this event will take place over two separate weeks with scheduled appointments. Due to high demand, your appointment will be time limited.

Week 1: December 14, 2020 – December 18, 2020

Week 2: January 4, 2021 – January 8, 2021

*All registered attendees will be required to an initial temperature check, wear face coverings and gloves, as well as practice social distancing during their appointment. The vehicle will be sanitized in between each appointment.

Register for the Ford Bronco Measuring Session.

By SEMA Editors

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In partnership with Ford Motor Company, the SEMA Garage is excited to announce a Measuring Session for the upcoming 2021 Ford Bronco Sport!

The event will allow SEMA members to test-fit prototypes, 3D scan, measure, and have close-up experience with the Bronco Sport ahead of the vehicle’s public release.

The featured 2021 Bronco Sport will contain the following specs:

• Badlands Trim
• 4x4
• 2.0L EcoBoost Engine
• 8-speed Automatic Transmission

Please note that this will be an in-person event at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California. In order to comply with state and local health guidelines, this event will take place over two separate weeks with scheduled appointments. Due to high demand, your appointment will be time limited.

Week 1: December 14, 2020 – December 18, 2020

Week 2: January 4, 2021 – January 8, 2021

*All registered attendees will be required to an initial temperature check, wear face coverings and gloves, as well as practice social distancing during their appointment. The vehicle will be sanitized in between each appointment.

Register for the Ford Bronco Measuring Session.

By SEMA Editors

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

As a member of the Association, we need your recommendation of industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seats are open for this year’s election:

• Chairman-elect (1 open seat)
• Manufacturers (2 open seats)
• Distributors/Retailers (2 open seats)
• Services (1 open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Sincerely,
 
Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President & CEO

By SEMA Editors

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

As a member of the Association, we need your recommendation of industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seats are open for this year’s election:

• Chairman-elect (1 open seat)
• Manufacturers (2 open seats)
• Distributors/Retailers (2 open seats)
• Services (1 open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Sincerely,
 
Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President & CEO