By Linda Spencer

SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.

For one low cost, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will have the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Begin promoting your brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA pre-event outreach to buyers.
• Obtain U.S. government support for qualified companies.
• Participate in a measuring session in Shanghai featuring vehicles popular globally but not sold in the United States.

The trip includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth, networking events and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain vehicles popularly accessorized in the region. The first 12 companies to sign up will receive free booth graphics, courtesy of Eric Hoffend of Freeman.

Wondering what to expect? Check out the 2014 trip report and see who exhibited. Find program details at SEMA.org/China, or contact Linda Spencer to arrange a one-on-one briefing about the trip's features.

By Linda Spencer

SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.

For one low cost, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will have the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Begin promoting your brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA pre-event outreach to buyers.
• Obtain U.S. government support for qualified companies.
• Participate in a measuring session in Shanghai featuring vehicles popular globally but not sold in the United States.

The trip includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth, networking events and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain vehicles popularly accessorized in the region. The first 12 companies to sign up will receive free booth graphics, courtesy of Eric Hoffend of Freeman.

Wondering what to expect? Check out the 2014 trip report and see who exhibited. Find program details at SEMA.org/China, or contact Linda Spencer to arrange a one-on-one briefing about the trip's features.

The Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee amended and approved legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a classic vehicle.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a “classic vehicle” was amended and approved by the Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee. The bill will now be sent to the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members. Under the amendment, only vehicles manufactured prior to 1996 would be eligible for a classic vehicle registration.

Currently, vehicles 25 years old and older are eligible. The bill also changes the depreciation schedule for the governmental services tax to provide that passenger vehicles and trucks will be valued at 10% less of their initial value than they are currently valued. A separate bill to repeal the emissions test exemption for all classic vehicles, classic rods, street rods and old-timer vehicles was also approved. Under that bill, all vehicles manufactured before 1996 would instead be exempted. These bills contain a mixture of pro- and anti-hobby provisions.

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

The Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee amended and approved legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a classic vehicle.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a “classic vehicle” was amended and approved by the Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee. The bill will now be sent to the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members. Under the amendment, only vehicles manufactured prior to 1996 would be eligible for a classic vehicle registration.

Currently, vehicles 25 years old and older are eligible. The bill also changes the depreciation schedule for the governmental services tax to provide that passenger vehicles and trucks will be valued at 10% less of their initial value than they are currently valued. A separate bill to repeal the emissions test exemption for all classic vehicles, classic rods, street rods and old-timer vehicles was also approved. Under that bill, all vehicles manufactured before 1996 would instead be exempted. These bills contain a mixture of pro- and anti-hobby provisions.

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

The Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee amended and approved legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a classic vehicle.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a “classic vehicle” was amended and approved by the Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee. The bill will now be sent to the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members. Under the amendment, only vehicles manufactured prior to 1996 would be eligible for a classic vehicle registration.

Currently, vehicles 25 years old and older are eligible. The bill also changes the depreciation schedule for the governmental services tax to provide that passenger vehicles and trucks will be valued at 10% less of their initial value than they are currently valued. A separate bill to repeal the emissions test exemption for all classic vehicles, classic rods, street rods and old-timer vehicles was also approved. Under that bill, all vehicles manufactured before 1996 would instead be exempted. These bills contain a mixture of pro- and anti-hobby provisions.

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

The Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee amended and approved legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a classic vehicle.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a “classic vehicle” was amended and approved by the Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee. The bill will now be sent to the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members. Under the amendment, only vehicles manufactured prior to 1996 would be eligible for a classic vehicle registration.

Currently, vehicles 25 years old and older are eligible. The bill also changes the depreciation schedule for the governmental services tax to provide that passenger vehicles and trucks will be valued at 10% less of their initial value than they are currently valued. A separate bill to repeal the emissions test exemption for all classic vehicles, classic rods, street rods and old-timer vehicles was also approved. Under that bill, all vehicles manufactured before 1996 would instead be exempted. These bills contain a mixture of pro- and anti-hobby provisions.

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

	The New Hampshire Senate approved legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “Antique Motor Vehicles.”

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “Antique Motor Vehicles” was approved by the full New Hampshire Senate. Having already been approved by the House, the bill will now be sent to the governor for her signature and enactment into law.

The bill provides the option for older trucks to take advantage of the many accommodations available to antique motor vehicles. Under New Hampshire law, antique motor vehicles pay a minimal registration fee. In addition, antiques are only inspected every two years, can use year-of-manufacture license plates and are exempted from certain equipment requirements. Antique motor vehicles may be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest.

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

	The New Hampshire Senate approved legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “Antique Motor Vehicles.”

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “Antique Motor Vehicles” was approved by the full New Hampshire Senate. Having already been approved by the House, the bill will now be sent to the governor for her signature and enactment into law.

The bill provides the option for older trucks to take advantage of the many accommodations available to antique motor vehicles. Under New Hampshire law, antique motor vehicles pay a minimal registration fee. In addition, antiques are only inspected every two years, can use year-of-manufacture license plates and are exempted from certain equipment requirements. Antique motor vehicles may be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest.

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

	The New Hampshire Senate approved legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “Antique Motor Vehicles.”

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “Antique Motor Vehicles” was approved by the full New Hampshire Senate. Having already been approved by the House, the bill will now be sent to the governor for her signature and enactment into law.

The bill provides the option for older trucks to take advantage of the many accommodations available to antique motor vehicles. Under New Hampshire law, antique motor vehicles pay a minimal registration fee. In addition, antiques are only inspected every two years, can use year-of-manufacture license plates and are exempted from certain equipment requirements. Antique motor vehicles may be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest.

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

	The New Hampshire Senate approved legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “Antique Motor Vehicles.”

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to include trucks more than 25 years old (regardless of weight) in the definition of eligible “Antique Motor Vehicles” was approved by the full New Hampshire Senate. Having already been approved by the House, the bill will now be sent to the governor for her signature and enactment into law.

The bill provides the option for older trucks to take advantage of the many accommodations available to antique motor vehicles. Under New Hampshire law, antique motor vehicles pay a minimal registration fee. In addition, antiques are only inspected every two years, can use year-of-manufacture license plates and are exempted from certain equipment requirements. Antique motor vehicles may be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades and other functions of public interest.

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