By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published nine draft research test procedures to assess the performance of certain types of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). NHTSA has requested public comments on whether the procedures adequately, objectively, and practically assess the system performance in a test track environment. The procedures are intended for better understanding the technology. They are not indications that NHTSA intends to establish ADAS regulations or incorporate the technology into the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) at this time.  

There are eight draft test procedures. For light vehicles, these include:

1. Active Parking Assist (APA) 
2. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) 
3. Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) 
4. Intersection Safety Assist (ISA) 
5. Opposing Traffic Safety Assist (OTSA) 
6. Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) 
7. Rear Automatic Braking 
8. Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) 

For heavy vehicles, these include:

     9. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).   

Public comments are due January 21, 2020. Access the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's nine draft research test procedures.

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published nine draft research test procedures to assess the performance of certain types of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). NHTSA has requested public comments on whether the procedures adequately, objectively, and practically assess the system performance in a test track environment. The procedures are intended for better understanding the technology. They are not indications that NHTSA intends to establish ADAS regulations or incorporate the technology into the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) at this time.  

There are eight draft test procedures. For light vehicles, these include:

1. Active Parking Assist (APA) 
2. Blind Spot Detection (BSD) 
3. Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) 
4. Intersection Safety Assist (ISA) 
5. Opposing Traffic Safety Assist (OTSA) 
6. Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) 
7. Rear Automatic Braking 
8. Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) 

For heavy vehicles, these include:

     9. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).   

Public comments are due January 21, 2020. Access the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's nine draft research test procedures.

Questions? Contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Artificial intelligence has made it ridiculously easy to auto-generate marketing videos with story lines, special effects, cool transitions, soundtracks and narration.

Artificial intelligence has made it ridiculously easy to auto-generate marketing videos with story lines, special effects, cool transitions, soundtracks and narration.

By SEMA Washington, D.C, Staff

Beginning December 1, all motor vehicles 20 years old or older will be exempt from emissions testing in North Carolina. The change stems from a 2017 regulatory reform bill.

Currently, 22 of the state’s 100 counties require vehicles model year 1996 or newer to undergo an annual emissions inspection. New cars under three years of age will also remain exempt from such an inspection.

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

Beginning December 1, all motor vehicles 20 years old or older will be exempt from emissions testing in North Carolina. The change stems from a 2017 regulatory reform bill.

Currently, 22 of the state’s 100 counties require vehicles model year 1996 or newer to undergo an annual emissions inspection. New cars under three years of age will also remain exempt from such an inspection.

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

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

By SEMA Editors

Larry Fisher

Larry Fisher, executive director of the NHRA Motorsports Museum, passed away last Friday evening at Loma Linda Medical Center. Fisher began his work with the museum in 2012 and made a host of improvements during his tenure. NHRA, the NHRA Motorsports Museum and the entire racing community extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends. 

“Larry made many contributions to the museum including building greater awareness of its mission and improving the educational elements of museum programs,” said Tom McKernan, chairman of the NHRA Motorsports Museum board. “His love and commitment for the museum and motorsports history as well as his robust experience will be greatly missed. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with his family during this difficult time.”

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Heidts Independent Rear Suspension Heidts has released a bolt-on independent rear suspension for the '67–‘72 and ‘73–‘87 Chevy C-10. The kit is designed to work with both longbed and shortbed applications and a longbed-to-shortbed conversion. The kit is engineered to allow for a wide tire and lower ride height without sacrificing ride quality while providing improved handling. 800-841-8188 www.heidts.com PN BX-603
Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator Mishimoto introduces a performance aluminum radiator for the ’14–‘19 Chevrolet Corvette. The radiator’s all-aluminum design features a 2-in.-thick core sporting two rows of coolant channels and an increase in fin surface area by 135%. It is designed to get a 5° F drop in outlet temperatures throughout the powerband. The all-aluminum end tanks are engineered for durability and performance gains. 877-466-4744 www.mishimoto.com PN MMRAD-C7-14
Flowmaster FlowFX Cat-Back Exhaust System Flowmaster announces the release of new a stainless-steel performance exhaust system for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The system is designed with a 3-in. mandrel-bent tube flowing into the FlowFX "straight through" performance muffler. The mandrel-bent tailpipe exits behind the passenger-side rear tire and is finished off with a 4.50-in. black ceramic-coated exhaust tip embossed with the Flowmaster logo. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN 717912
Hooker Blackheart Dual Through-Crossmember Exhaust System Hooker Blackheart releases a 304 stainless-steel LS/LT engine swap exhaust system for the ’67 — ‘72 Chevy/GMC C10. The system is designed to be compatible with rear-mounted fuel tanks, wide rear wheels/tires and specific aftermarket rear panhard/track bars. The exhaust is engineered to fit with coil-spring rear suspensions only (stock or aftermarket). 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN BH13195

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Heidts Independent Rear Suspension Heidts has released a bolt-on independent rear suspension for the '67–‘72 and ‘73–‘87 Chevy C-10. The kit is designed to work with both longbed and shortbed applications and a longbed-to-shortbed conversion. The kit is engineered to allow for a wide tire and lower ride height without sacrificing ride quality while providing improved handling. 800-841-8188 www.heidts.com PN BX-603
Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator Mishimoto introduces a performance aluminum radiator for the ’14–‘19 Chevrolet Corvette. The radiator’s all-aluminum design features a 2-in.-thick core sporting two rows of coolant channels and an increase in fin surface area by 135%. It is designed to get a 5° F drop in outlet temperatures throughout the powerband. The all-aluminum end tanks are engineered for durability and performance gains. 877-466-4744 www.mishimoto.com PN MMRAD-C7-14
Flowmaster FlowFX Cat-Back Exhaust System Flowmaster announces the release of new a stainless-steel performance exhaust system for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The system is designed with a 3-in. mandrel-bent tube flowing into the FlowFX "straight through" performance muffler. The mandrel-bent tailpipe exits behind the passenger-side rear tire and is finished off with a 4.50-in. black ceramic-coated exhaust tip embossed with the Flowmaster logo. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN 717912
Hooker Blackheart Dual Through-Crossmember Exhaust System Hooker Blackheart releases a 304 stainless-steel LS/LT engine swap exhaust system for the ’67 — ‘72 Chevy/GMC C10. The system is designed to be compatible with rear-mounted fuel tanks, wide rear wheels/tires and specific aftermarket rear panhard/track bars. The exhaust is engineered to fit with coil-spring rear suspensions only (stock or aftermarket). 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN BH13195

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (A.B. 5225) has been introduced in New Jersey that would require new car dealers to provide purchasers written notice that it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed, or because someone other than the dealer-performed service.

Legislation (A.B. 5225) has been introduced in New Jersey that would require new car dealers to provide purchasers written notice that it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed, or because someone other than the dealer-performed service.

A companion bill (S.B. 1712) passed the New Jersey Senate in September.

Both bills passed the Assembly Consumer Affairs and Appropriations Committees and await consideration by the full Assembly.

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

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