By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed regulation to allow gas stations around the country to sell E15 (gasoline containing 15% ethanol) year-round.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed regulation to allow gas stations around the country to sell E15 (gasoline containing 15% ethanol) year-round. Currently, the EPA prohibits the sale of E15 between June 1–September 15 due to concerns that higher blends of ethanol combined with warmer temperatures may lead to increased ground-level ozone formation and smog. The EPA’s rulemaking is an effort to increase the availability of E15, as ethanol supporters maintain that few gas stations sell the fuel since E15 could only be legally sold for part of the year.  

SEMA opposes this proposed rulemaking and the expansion of E15 sales. The EPA has turned to sales of E15 to achieve the Renewable Fuel Standard’s artificial mandates to blend large volumes of ethanol into gasoline sold in the United States each year. Ethanol, especially in higher concentrations such as E15, can cause damage to high-performance parts and vehicles manufactured prior to 2001. It is important that the EPA hears from SEMA members and automotive enthusiasts who oppose the expanded sales of E15. 

Please submit comments to the EPA by Monday, April 22. Visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website for suggested talking points to include in your comment.

For additional details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed regulation to allow gas stations around the country to sell E15 (gasoline containing 15% ethanol) year-round.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed regulation to allow gas stations around the country to sell E15 (gasoline containing 15% ethanol) year-round. Currently, the EPA prohibits the sale of E15 between June 1–September 15 due to concerns that higher blends of ethanol combined with warmer temperatures may lead to increased ground-level ozone formation and smog. The EPA’s rulemaking is an effort to increase the availability of E15, as ethanol supporters maintain that few gas stations sell the fuel since E15 could only be legally sold for part of the year.  

SEMA opposes this proposed rulemaking and the expansion of E15 sales. The EPA has turned to sales of E15 to achieve the Renewable Fuel Standard’s artificial mandates to blend large volumes of ethanol into gasoline sold in the United States each year. Ethanol, especially in higher concentrations such as E15, can cause damage to high-performance parts and vehicles manufactured prior to 2001. It is important that the EPA hears from SEMA members and automotive enthusiasts who oppose the expanded sales of E15. 

Please submit comments to the EPA by Monday, April 22. Visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website for suggested talking points to include in your comment.

For additional details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso will be on-hand to answer your questions and be one of your guides to generating more value to your Show experience.

Regardless of what market you serve, or if you are new exhibitors, proper Show planning is the key for making everyday at the SEMA Show count.

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, now in its tenth year, is regarded as the most effective way to prepare for the SEMA Show, and offers an insider's perspective on how to make the most of the of your Show exhibit. Trade show experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will provide tips and highlight strategies ranging from saving on booth services to pre-Show planning that generates more awareness for your company and its participation in the SEMA Show.

Regardless of what market you serve, if you are new exhibitors, or want tips and insight on creating an efficient Show budget, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will answer your questions and add more value to your Show experience.

Register for the 2019 SEMA Show Summit to be held Monday–Tuesday, June 17–19, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Summit will also provide examples of how exhibitors benefit from early-bird deadlines, and help familiarize companies with the layouts of the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and Las Vegas Convention Center.

There is no cost to participate in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Complimentary hotel rooms are available to exhibitors and staff; however, participants are responsible for travel to and from Las Vegas. Space for the event is limited, so guarantee your spot today.

To secure booth space for the 2019 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 5–November 8, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso will be on-hand to answer your questions and be one of your guides to generating more value to your Show experience.

Regardless of what market you serve, or if you are new exhibitors, proper Show planning is the key for making everyday at the SEMA Show count.

The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, now in its tenth year, is regarded as the most effective way to prepare for the SEMA Show, and offers an insider's perspective on how to make the most of the of your Show exhibit. Trade show experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will provide tips and highlight strategies ranging from saving on booth services to pre-Show planning that generates more awareness for your company and its participation in the SEMA Show.

Regardless of what market you serve, if you are new exhibitors, or want tips and insight on creating an efficient Show budget, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will answer your questions and add more value to your Show experience.

Register for the 2019 SEMA Show Summit to be held Monday–Tuesday, June 17–19, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Summit will also provide examples of how exhibitors benefit from early-bird deadlines, and help familiarize companies with the layouts of the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and Las Vegas Convention Center.

There is no cost to participate in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Complimentary hotel rooms are available to exhibitors and staff; however, participants are responsible for travel to and from Las Vegas. Space for the event is limited, so guarantee your spot today.

To secure booth space for the 2019 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 5–November 8, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

National Accounts Manager
RANDYS is looking for looking for an extraordinary, self-motivated and passionate sales professional to focus on sales growth within existing national accounts, as well as new customer acquisition in the automotive industry. This is an excellent growth opportunity for someone who is motivated to move to next level in their career.

Collision Repair Technician Coach
VeriFacts Automotive is based in Santa Ana, California, and works with collision repair shops across the United States and Canada. The company provides monthly coaching and training to collision repair shops; for more on the VQ Medallion program, please visit www.verifactsauto.com. VeriFacts is currently looking for experienced collision-repair techs to coach shops and conduct audits for various OEM certifications. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years of hands-on experience with collision repair and I-CAR or ASE certifications.

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer III
An exciting role exists for an electrical/mechatronics engineer within the Powered Vehicles Group (PVG) Advanced Development Team at FOX. The Advanced Development Team creates, develops and implements new technologies for a range of FOX markets, including motorcycles, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, automobiles and future transportation modes.

The candidate will be instrumental in the development of innovative concepts and next-generation IP. Being part of a small team, he or she must be a creative, forward-thinker that is dedicated to advancing the technological capabilities of FOX. The candidate must also demonstrate a relevant and highly motivated work history. The successful candidate must also possess good mechanical aptitude and have a working understanding of mechanical design.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

National Accounts Manager
RANDYS is looking for looking for an extraordinary, self-motivated and passionate sales professional to focus on sales growth within existing national accounts, as well as new customer acquisition in the automotive industry. This is an excellent growth opportunity for someone who is motivated to move to next level in their career.

Collision Repair Technician Coach
VeriFacts Automotive is based in Santa Ana, California, and works with collision repair shops across the United States and Canada. The company provides monthly coaching and training to collision repair shops; for more on the VQ Medallion program, please visit www.verifactsauto.com. VeriFacts is currently looking for experienced collision-repair techs to coach shops and conduct audits for various OEM certifications. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years of hands-on experience with collision repair and I-CAR or ASE certifications.

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer III
An exciting role exists for an electrical/mechatronics engineer within the Powered Vehicles Group (PVG) Advanced Development Team at FOX. The Advanced Development Team creates, develops and implements new technologies for a range of FOX markets, including motorcycles, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, automobiles and future transportation modes.

The candidate will be instrumental in the development of innovative concepts and next-generation IP. Being part of a small team, he or she must be a creative, forward-thinker that is dedicated to advancing the technological capabilities of FOX. The candidate must also demonstrate a relevant and highly motivated work history. The successful candidate must also possess good mechanical aptitude and have a working understanding of mechanical design.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

National Accounts Manager
RANDYS is looking for looking for an extraordinary, self-motivated and passionate sales professional to focus on sales growth within existing national accounts, as well as new customer acquisition in the automotive industry. This is an excellent growth opportunity for someone who is motivated to move to next level in their career.

Collision Repair Technician Coach
VeriFacts Automotive is based in Santa Ana, California, and works with collision repair shops across the United States and Canada. The company provides monthly coaching and training to collision repair shops; for more on the VQ Medallion program, please visit www.verifactsauto.com. VeriFacts is currently looking for experienced collision-repair techs to coach shops and conduct audits for various OEM certifications. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years of hands-on experience with collision repair and I-CAR or ASE certifications.

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer III
An exciting role exists for an electrical/mechatronics engineer within the Powered Vehicles Group (PVG) Advanced Development Team at FOX. The Advanced Development Team creates, develops and implements new technologies for a range of FOX markets, including motorcycles, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, automobiles and future transportation modes.

The candidate will be instrumental in the development of innovative concepts and next-generation IP. Being part of a small team, he or she must be a creative, forward-thinker that is dedicated to advancing the technological capabilities of FOX. The candidate must also demonstrate a relevant and highly motivated work history. The successful candidate must also possess good mechanical aptitude and have a working understanding of mechanical design.

The team at the SEMA Garage invites SEMA members to get hands-on with Honda’s Talon 1000R UTV during the upcoming Measuring Session, Monday–Wednesday, April 8–10.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-honda-talon-1000r-utv-measuring-session-tickets-58731156470

The team at the SEMA Garage invites SEMA members to get hands-on with Honda’s Talon 1000R UTV during the upcoming Measuring Session, Monday–Wednesday, April 8–10.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-honda-talon-1000r-utv-measuring-session-tickets-58731156470

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News will highlight 35 of the industry’s top young trendsetters in its September 2019 issue.

September’s issue of SEMA News will highlight up-and-coming superstars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2018—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.

SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2019 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.