By Linda Spencer

	SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS), visit retailers, take part in networking events and learn about the specialty-equipment market at an exclusive briefing with U.S. government officials and top Chinese buyers.

Join the SEMA China Business Development Tour, September 16–20, 2015, in Shanghai, where attendees will have the opportunity to explore their product sales potential in a market with 1.3 billion consumers, the world’s largest vehicle market, a rising middle class, a strong and growing demand for light trucks and a love for American products.

During the subsidized trip, SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS), visit retailers, take part in networking events and learn about the specialty-equipment market at an exclusive briefing with U.S. government officials and top Chinese buyers.

Program fees include hotels, meals, a reception, exhibition space, a turnkey booth, an interpreter and local transportation. Register now for the SEMA China Business Development Tour or contact Linda Spencer for more information.

Five Chinese market facts:

• China is already the world’s largest passenger-vehicle market.

• American vehicles are popular in China. The new global Mustang is expected to be a big hit and fullsize pickups and Jeeps are in demand.

• A growing Chinese middle class, now estimated at up to 300 million people and growing rapidly, is expected to fuel a strong future demand for cars and specialty equipment.

• Chinese consumers are increasingly seeking out foreign products. They associate U.S. and other Western luxury brands with quality. With growing incomes, these consumers have the ability to purchase sought-after brands.

• SUVs and other light-trucks are the market leaders in Chinese passenger vehicle sales, which were up 20% last year compared to 8% growth for the market at large.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Senate version of a bill to amend the California law governing “Made in U.S.A.” labeling will be considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. An identical assembly version was approved by committee and is now on the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members.  

Under current law, the standard in California for designating products as “Made in U.S.A.” is different and more onerous than the standard established by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC allows manufacturers to display the “Made in U.S.A.” designation on products that are “all or virtually all” made in the United States. California has put in place a different standard requiring the product and all its subcomponents be entirely or substantially produced in the United States in order to be labeled as “Made in U.S.A.” This bill would resolve this discrepancy. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Senate version of a bill to amend the California law governing “Made in U.S.A.” labeling will be considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. An identical assembly version was approved by committee and is now on the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members.  

Under current law, the standard in California for designating products as “Made in U.S.A.” is different and more onerous than the standard established by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC allows manufacturers to display the “Made in U.S.A.” designation on products that are “all or virtually all” made in the United States. California has put in place a different standard requiring the product and all its subcomponents be entirely or substantially produced in the United States in order to be labeled as “Made in U.S.A.” This bill would resolve this discrepancy. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Senate version of a bill to amend the California law governing “Made in U.S.A.” labeling will be considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. An identical assembly version was approved by committee and is now on the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members.  

Under current law, the standard in California for designating products as “Made in U.S.A.” is different and more onerous than the standard established by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC allows manufacturers to display the “Made in U.S.A.” designation on products that are “all or virtually all” made in the United States. California has put in place a different standard requiring the product and all its subcomponents be entirely or substantially produced in the United States in order to be labeled as “Made in U.S.A.” This bill would resolve this discrepancy. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Senate version of a bill to amend the California law governing “Made in U.S.A.” labeling will be considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Tuesday, May 12, 2015. An identical assembly version was approved by committee and is now on the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members.  

Under current law, the standard in California for designating products as “Made in U.S.A.” is different and more onerous than the standard established by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC allows manufacturers to display the “Made in U.S.A.” designation on products that are “all or virtually all” made in the United States. California has put in place a different standard requiring the product and all its subcomponents be entirely or substantially produced in the United States in order to be labeled as “Made in U.S.A.” This bill would resolve this discrepancy. 

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 10, 2015. At the request of SEMA, this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” As in years past, a wide range of automotive events will be held to commemorate the occasion.

As this annual event continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. SEMA encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.

Celebrate the hobby your way!

• Attend an official vehicle-inspired event.
• Host your own gathering or club meeting.
• Promote a “holiday sale” at your business.
• Drive your special ride, new or old, whatever the destination.

Plan and submit your July event at no cost or locate an event near you on the SEMA Action Network's (SAN) website, or register your event now. Participating organizers will be awarded a copy of the congressional resolution for display at each registered event.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 10, 2015. At the request of SEMA, this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” As in years past, a wide range of automotive events will be held to commemorate the occasion.

As this annual event continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. SEMA encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.

Celebrate the hobby your way!

• Attend an official vehicle-inspired event.
• Host your own gathering or club meeting.
• Promote a “holiday sale” at your business.
• Drive your special ride, new or old, whatever the destination.

Plan and submit your July event at no cost or locate an event near you on the SEMA Action Network's (SAN) website, or register your event now. Participating organizers will be awarded a copy of the congressional resolution for display at each registered event.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 10, 2015. At the request of SEMA, this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” As in years past, a wide range of automotive events will be held to commemorate the occasion.

As this annual event continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. SEMA encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.

Celebrate the hobby your way!

• Attend an official vehicle-inspired event.
• Host your own gathering or club meeting.
• Promote a “holiday sale” at your business.
• Drive your special ride, new or old, whatever the destination.

Plan and submit your July event at no cost or locate an event near you on the SEMA Action Network's (SAN) website, or register your event now. Participating organizers will be awarded a copy of the congressional resolution for display at each registered event.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 10, 2015. At the request of SEMA, this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” As in years past, a wide range of automotive events will be held to commemorate the occasion.

As this annual event continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. SEMA encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.

Celebrate the hobby your way!

• Attend an official vehicle-inspired event.
• Host your own gathering or club meeting.
• Promote a “holiday sale” at your business.
• Drive your special ride, new or old, whatever the destination.

Plan and submit your July event at no cost or locate an event near you on the SEMA Action Network's (SAN) website, or register your event now. Participating organizers will be awarded a copy of the congressional resolution for display at each registered event.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) will be celebrated this year on July 10, 2015. At the request of SEMA, this “holiday” has been marked each year since 2010 by a U.S. Senate Resolution recognizing that the “collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.” As in years past, a wide range of automotive events will be held to commemorate the occasion.

As this annual event continues to grow worldwide, states, provinces, counties and cities are following suit with their own recognition. SEMA encourages participation throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future.

Celebrate the hobby your way!

• Attend an official vehicle-inspired event.
• Host your own gathering or club meeting.
• Promote a “holiday sale” at your business.
• Drive your special ride, new or old, whatever the destination.

Plan and submit your July event at no cost or locate an event near you on the SEMA Action Network's (SAN) website, or register your event now. Participating organizers will be awarded a copy of the congressional resolution for display at each registered event.