By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada, the Manitoba Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade has issued a proclamation designating July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The Minister also designated the month of July as Automotive Heritage Month. In addition, the Minister of Service has issued a proclamation designating July 2017 as Automotive Heritage Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. These provinces join several other provinces, states and cities in the United States that have officially recognized the celebration. 

The date marks the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event. 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 five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee. 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 bill has now been sent to the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives for a vote by all members. 

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 five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee. 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 bill has now been sent to the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives for a vote by all members. 

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 five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee. 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 bill has now been sent to the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives for a vote by all members. 

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 five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee.

Legislation to extend the emissions-inspection exemption for new cars from five to seven model years was approved by the House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee. 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 bill has now been sent to the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives for a vote by all members. 

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

By SEMA Editors

Find out the latest news and announcements by visiting the SEMA Show Online Media Center.

Buyers and media can stay up to date on the latest SEMA Show exhibitor news by regularly checking the Online Media Center. News and announcements can be easily sorted by type and/or market segment, allowing users to find the most relevant news as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Below are some of the recent announcements found in the Online Media Center:

• Redesigned StickPro Adhesive Roll Boxes
• ididit Now ISO Certified to World-Class Specifications for Quality, Safety and Efficiency
• Fidanza Releases New Product Line
• Mobotron 2017 In-Car Tablet/Smartphone Universal Floor Mount
• Quickest 3D Chassis Measuring System “AccuVision-3D” to Be Introduced at SEMA

Exhibitor press releases can be found at www.semashow.com/press. Find all SEMA Show news at www.semashow.com/news.

The 2017 SEMA Show will take place October 31–November 3 in Las Vegas. Register now!

By SEMA Editors

Find out the latest news and announcements by visiting the SEMA Show Online Media Center.

Buyers and media can stay up to date on the latest SEMA Show exhibitor news by regularly checking the Online Media Center. News and announcements can be easily sorted by type and/or market segment, allowing users to find the most relevant news as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Below are some of the recent announcements found in the Online Media Center:

• Redesigned StickPro Adhesive Roll Boxes
• ididit Now ISO Certified to World-Class Specifications for Quality, Safety and Efficiency
• Fidanza Releases New Product Line
• Mobotron 2017 In-Car Tablet/Smartphone Universal Floor Mount
• Quickest 3D Chassis Measuring System “AccuVision-3D” to Be Introduced at SEMA

Exhibitor press releases can be found at www.semashow.com/press. Find all SEMA Show news at www.semashow.com/news.

The 2017 SEMA Show will take place October 31–November 3 in Las Vegas. Register now!

By Amelia Zwecher

Setting up alerts on the HR Hub based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up to date on state laws in your local area.

In the HR industry, change is quite normal as benefits, employee relations, and employment laws and regulations modify often. It’s important for business professionals (HR teams, hiring managers or general managers) to stay abreast of HR updates to remain compliant. Busy work schedules can make this a challenge for most professionals, but SEMA’s HR Hub offers a solution. Setting up alerts on the HR Hub based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up to date on state laws in your local area. You can finally find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the “Issues & Answers” section of the HR Hub.

According to SEMA’s HR Hub, the top five hot topics for the week include:

• U.S. employees are giving senior leadership low marks – Survey Results
• Discussion draft of “Better Care” health bill repeals individual, employer mandates – Proposed Legislation
• Employers reminded that outdoor workers must be provided with fresh water to prevent heat illness – California – Agency News
• Temporary total disability rates updated for 2018 – California – Worker’s Compensation
• Mercer’s annual Cost of Living Survey finds African, Asian and European cities dominate the list of most expensive locations for working abroad – Survey Results

Learn about these and other topics and issues by visiting the SEMA HR Hub. For more information, contact Manager of Career Services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

Setting up alerts on the HR Hub based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up to date on state laws in your local area.

In the HR industry, change is quite normal as benefits, employee relations, and employment laws and regulations modify often. It’s important for business professionals (HR teams, hiring managers or general managers) to stay abreast of HR updates to remain compliant. Busy work schedules can make this a challenge for most professionals, but SEMA’s HR Hub offers a solution. Setting up alerts on the HR Hub based on your preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up to date on state laws in your local area. You can finally find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the “Issues & Answers” section of the HR Hub.

According to SEMA’s HR Hub, the top five hot topics for the week include:

• U.S. employees are giving senior leadership low marks – Survey Results
• Discussion draft of “Better Care” health bill repeals individual, employer mandates – Proposed Legislation
• Employers reminded that outdoor workers must be provided with fresh water to prevent heat illness – California – Agency News
• Temporary total disability rates updated for 2018 – California – Worker’s Compensation
• Mercer’s annual Cost of Living Survey finds African, Asian and European cities dominate the list of most expensive locations for working abroad – Survey Results

Learn about these and other topics and issues by visiting the SEMA HR Hub. For more information, contact Manager of Career Services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

Jason Bruce, chair-elect of the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), talks about some of the biggest obstacles facing speed equipment manufacturers.