By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.”

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.” Currently, former motor vehicles are not allowed to be registered or titled for on-road use in the state.

The bill defines a former motor vehicle as a vehicle purchased for nonmilitary use that was commonly used by the U.S. Armed Forces to transport persons or property over the highway.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Transportation.

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

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.”

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.” Currently, former motor vehicles are not allowed to be registered or titled for on-road use in the state.

The bill defines a former motor vehicle as a vehicle purchased for nonmilitary use that was commonly used by the U.S. Armed Forces to transport persons or property over the highway.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Transportation.

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

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.”

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.” Currently, former motor vehicles are not allowed to be registered or titled for on-road use in the state.

The bill defines a former motor vehicle as a vehicle purchased for nonmilitary use that was commonly used by the U.S. Armed Forces to transport persons or property over the highway.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Transportation.

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

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.”

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.” Currently, former motor vehicles are not allowed to be registered or titled for on-road use in the state.

The bill defines a former motor vehicle as a vehicle purchased for nonmilitary use that was commonly used by the U.S. Armed Forces to transport persons or property over the highway.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Transportation.

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

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

By SEMA Editors

Trade-show experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will highlight how to increase business at the SEMA Show through proven strategies and value-added programs.

Learn how to attract more buyers to your booth, lower Show costs and maximize ROI during the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Held each year in Las Vegas, the Summit provides exhibitors the opportunity to work with trade-show experts to increase business at the SEMA Show.

The annual SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, now in its 10th year, remains the most cost-effective and comprehensive way to prepare and plan for the SEMA Show. The 2019 Summit will take place Monday–Wednesday, June 17–19, in Las Vegas.

Find out more about the Exhibitor Summit.

The Summit's experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will share value-added programs that provide companies with more opportunities to interact with buyers, highlight promotional sponsorships, and explain how all exhibitors can save on Show services, such as utilities, internet/telephone orders and material handling.

There is no cost to participate in the Summit, but space is limited. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are also available to exhibitors and their staff. Register today!

Complete information about the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Trade-show experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will highlight how to increase business at the SEMA Show through proven strategies and value-added programs.

Learn how to attract more buyers to your booth, lower Show costs and maximize ROI during the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Held each year in Las Vegas, the Summit provides exhibitors the opportunity to work with trade-show experts to increase business at the SEMA Show.

The annual SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, now in its 10th year, remains the most cost-effective and comprehensive way to prepare and plan for the SEMA Show. The 2019 Summit will take place Monday–Wednesday, June 17–19, in Las Vegas.

Find out more about the Exhibitor Summit.

The Summit's experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will share value-added programs that provide companies with more opportunities to interact with buyers, highlight promotional sponsorships, and explain how all exhibitors can save on Show services, such as utilities, internet/telephone orders and material handling.

There is no cost to participate in the Summit, but space is limited. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are also available to exhibitors and their staff. Register today!

Complete information about the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Trade-show experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will highlight how to increase business at the SEMA Show through proven strategies and value-added programs.

Learn how to attract more buyers to your booth, lower Show costs and maximize ROI during the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Held each year in Las Vegas, the Summit provides exhibitors the opportunity to work with trade-show experts to increase business at the SEMA Show.

The annual SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, now in its 10th year, remains the most cost-effective and comprehensive way to prepare and plan for the SEMA Show. The 2019 Summit will take place Monday–Wednesday, June 17–19, in Las Vegas.

Find out more about the Exhibitor Summit.

The Summit's experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will share value-added programs that provide companies with more opportunities to interact with buyers, highlight promotional sponsorships, and explain how all exhibitors can save on Show services, such as utilities, internet/telephone orders and material handling.

There is no cost to participate in the Summit, but space is limited. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are also available to exhibitors and their staff. Register today!

Complete information about the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By Matt Kennedy

One of the reports available is the "SEMA Young Accessorizers Report," which highlights how young adults (ages 16–24) modify, use, and relate to their vehicle.

How ready is your company for 2019? Does your business have the information you need for a successful strategy, or are you playing it by ear? If you’re struggling to find quality data and analysis on the specialty-automotive aftermarket, SEMA Market Research is here to help.

Check out the latest reports and resources from SEMA Market Research:

2018 SEMA Market Report: Our flagship annual report, provides market sizing, consumer profiling, economic data, and vehicle population data to provide a comprehensive view of the specialty-automotive aftermarket.

SEMA Young Accessorizers Report: This report zooms in on how young adults (ages 16–24) modify, use, and relate to their vehicles, using hard data to challenge the notion that the new generation doesn’t care about cars.

SEMA Industry Perspectives: A new, twice-a-year report series, these studies will show you how other specialty-automotive businesses are doing, what they’re watching out for, and address unique special topics each edition that you won’t find anywhere else.

SEMA Industry Indicators: These monthly reports offer bite-sized analysis of how economic and industry trends may affect your business.

SEMA Future Trends: This report, published twice a year, explores the economic, consumer, and industry trends that are in store for the next few years, giving you the insights you need to move your company into the future.

SEMA Modern Muscle Car Accessorizer Report: Learn how owners of 2010 and newer Camaros, Challengers, and Mustangs modify their vehicles, what they want, and how to connect them with your company’s products.

SEMA Member Vehicles In Operation (VIO) Program: Whether you’re thinking about opening a new location, adding coverage for a new vehicle, or debating whether to tool up for a new product, the VIO program (offered in partnership with Experian) can help you understand the potential size of the market before you commit resources.

All our reports (including others not listed here!) are available to download for free at www.sema.org/research. The VIO Program is available, again at no cost, to eligible manufacturers, distributors, and retailer/installers at www.sema.org/vio.

You can also contact the research team directly, or submit questions or feedback at www.sema.org/MR-feedback.

By Matt Kennedy

One of the reports available is the "SEMA Young Accessorizers Report," which highlights how young adults (ages 16–24) modify, use, and relate to their vehicle.

How ready is your company for 2019? Does your business have the information you need for a successful strategy, or are you playing it by ear? If you’re struggling to find quality data and analysis on the specialty-automotive aftermarket, SEMA Market Research is here to help.

Check out the latest reports and resources from SEMA Market Research:

2018 SEMA Market Report: Our flagship annual report, provides market sizing, consumer profiling, economic data, and vehicle population data to provide a comprehensive view of the specialty-automotive aftermarket.

SEMA Young Accessorizers Report: This report zooms in on how young adults (ages 16–24) modify, use, and relate to their vehicles, using hard data to challenge the notion that the new generation doesn’t care about cars.

SEMA Industry Perspectives: A new, twice-a-year report series, these studies will show you how other specialty-automotive businesses are doing, what they’re watching out for, and address unique special topics each edition that you won’t find anywhere else.

SEMA Industry Indicators: These monthly reports offer bite-sized analysis of how economic and industry trends may affect your business.

SEMA Future Trends: This report, published twice a year, explores the economic, consumer, and industry trends that are in store for the next few years, giving you the insights you need to move your company into the future.

SEMA Modern Muscle Car Accessorizer Report: Learn how owners of 2010 and newer Camaros, Challengers, and Mustangs modify their vehicles, what they want, and how to connect them with your company’s products.

SEMA Member Vehicles In Operation (VIO) Program: Whether you’re thinking about opening a new location, adding coverage for a new vehicle, or debating whether to tool up for a new product, the VIO program (offered in partnership with Experian) can help you understand the potential size of the market before you commit resources.

All our reports (including others not listed here!) are available to download for free at www.sema.org/research. The VIO Program is available, again at no cost, to eligible manufacturers, distributors, and retailer/installers at www.sema.org/vio.

You can also contact the research team directly, or submit questions or feedback at www.sema.org/MR-feedback.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019 (the BCTAA) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to provide congress the ability to approve or disapprove of imposing tariffs based on national security concerns. SEMA supports the legislation, which provides necessary checks and balances to ensure that proper weighing of the overall national interest before tariffs or quotas go into effect.  

Under current law (Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962), the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) conducts investigations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Defense. This Cold War-era trade statute delegated authority from Congress to the executive branch to put tariffs or quotas on imports that “threaten to impair” U.S. national security. If the DOC concludes that imports of certain goods threaten national security, the president may proclaim trade actions (tariffs, quotas, etc.) to adjust those imports. Historically, Section 232 actions have been limited in scope, targeting a few product lines. However, the current administration has used Section 232 more broadly—imposing sweeping 25% tariffs on foreign steel, 10% tariffs on imported aluminum, and threatening tariffs on auto imports.

Below is a summary the BCTAA:

• Any potential tariffs that the president seeks to introduce pursuant to a Section 232 investigation would be submitted to Congress, which would then have 60 days to pass an approval resolution supporting the proposed action.
• The bill clarifies the term “national security” in a way that limits Section 232 investigations to goods with applications in military equipment, energy resources and critical infrastructure needs. Lead investigative authority would be transferred to the Defense Department, with the DOC retaining a role in fashioning the appropriate remedy in the event of a positive investigative finding.
• The bill puts the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) rather than the DOC in charge of the exclusion process for 232 actions. The USITC has extensive expertise in managing complex administrative procedures. Further, exclusions would be granted on a product-wide and not company-specific basis.
• The bill would allow congress to reconsider tariffs and quotas which have been imposed under Section 232 within the last four years. Congress would be allowed to consider these actions and, if Congress determined not to pass an approval resolution within 75 days after enactment of the BCTAA, those tariffs and quotas would be repealed.

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