By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

The Michigan legislature passed a bill to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle.” The bill has been sent to Governor Rick Snyder for his approval.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law a bill that defines unsafe used tires and prohibits their installation. An unsafe used tire would have a tread depth of under 2/32 in.; damage that exposes inner components, such as body plies and steel belts; improper repairs; or missing its U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) identification number. Colorado and New Jersey have already enacted similar bills. At least 30 million used tires are estimated to be sold in the United States each year.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law a bill that defines unsafe used tires and prohibits their installation. An unsafe used tire would have a tread depth of under 2/32 in.; damage that exposes inner components, such as body plies and steel belts; improper repairs; or missing its U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) identification number. Colorado and New Jersey have already enacted similar bills. At least 30 million used tires are estimated to be sold in the United States each year.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law a bill that defines unsafe used tires and prohibits their installation. An unsafe used tire would have a tread depth of under 2/32 in.; damage that exposes inner components, such as body plies and steel belts; improper repairs; or missing its U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) identification number. Colorado and New Jersey have already enacted similar bills. At least 30 million used tires are estimated to be sold in the United States each year.

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

By Juan Torres

The 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference, held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, gives editors and reporters an opportunity to meet one-on-one with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry.

Journalists who would like to take part in up to 42 uninterrupted meetings with executives from the industry’s top motorsports parts manufacturers can do so by registering for the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Those who register after December 20 will receive their schedules on-site.

Held January 22–24 at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. It is the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audiences’ needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, and meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.

Register now for the exclusive three-day event.

For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at 909-978-6722.

By Juan Torres

The 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference, held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, gives editors and reporters an opportunity to meet one-on-one with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry.

Journalists who would like to take part in up to 42 uninterrupted meetings with executives from the industry’s top motorsports parts manufacturers can do so by registering for the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference. Those who register after December 20 will receive their schedules on-site.

Held January 22–24 at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. It is the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audiences’ needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, and meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.

Register now for the exclusive three-day event.

For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at 909-978-6722.

New AI Tools for Social-Media Marketing

AI tools are beginning to emerge for social-media marketers who are looking for a gem-like polish on their text and full optimization of their campaigns.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/12/cool-new-ai-tools-for-social-media-marketing

By Nick Barajas

Sponsored by WD-40, this year’s SEMA Cares build project—a ’67 Camaro—will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson, January 12–20, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Since 2007, SEMA Cares has done its part to give back to the community and help those in need. To kick off 2019, SEMA Cares looks to bring in a generous donation to benefit Childhelp at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction, January 12–20, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This year’s build project, sponsored by WD-40, has been underway for nearly a full calendar year. According to Luis Morales, SEMA Garage visual product data specialist, the process began in October 2017 when the ’67 Chevy Camaro was delivered to the SEMA Garage.

Restoring a 50-year-old vehicle has not been an easy task. According to Morales, some of the primary challenges with this project have been fitment, sourcing parts, a motor swap and a new frame. To get the word out, the SEMA Garage has posted updates on its Facebook and Instagram pages throughout the entire build process.

Morales is optimistic the Camaro will be an attractive piece at Barrett-Jackson.

“We are expecting a large crowd and higher attention, due to the extensive amount of aftermarket products that will be installed on the vehicle.”

The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro has been assigned Charity Lot 3004, and will cross the block Thursday, January 17, 2019, at approximately 7:30 p.m. (PST).

The SEMA Garage has received several contributions from SEMA-member companies, including:

• Auto Custom Carpets: trunk lid cover, trunk carpet, interior carpet, sound deadeners, floor mats
• BGR Motorsports: engine wiring
• DEI Powersports: heat shielding products, interior sound deadening
• Distinctive Industries and Roadwire Leather Interiors: seats and custom interior paneling
• MagnaFlow: custom exhaust
• NRG Innovations: deep dish suede steering wheel, carbon-fiber quick-release hub adaptor
• Rotofab: carbon-fiber plenum cover, LS3 engine covers

Watch the Auction Live Stream Here!

Founded in 1959 by Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the purpose of Childhelp has been the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Since its establishment, Childhelp has grown to become one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations.