By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation allowing the issuance of courtesy registration plates to vehicles more than 25 years old.

Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation allowing the issuance of courtesy registration plates to vehicles more than 25 years old. Under the current law, antique plates are available for vehicles that are at least 25 years old and used only for exhibitions, parades and car club activities. Vehicles currently registered as antique may purchase and display replica year-of-manufacture plates with Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) approval. 

The new law will allow the DMV to issue rules covering the types of plates that can be issued using a combination of letters and numbers. The legislation also allows a courtesy plate for street rods and custom vehicles. Street rods are ’48 or older vehicles or a vehicle manufactured after ’48 to resemble a vehicle from that era. Custom vehicles are vehicles at least 25 or more years old and of a model year after ’48, or a newer vehicle built to resemble a custom car. 

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

Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation allowing the issuance of courtesy registration plates to vehicles more than 25 years old.

Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation allowing the issuance of courtesy registration plates to vehicles more than 25 years old. Under the current law, antique plates are available for vehicles that are at least 25 years old and used only for exhibitions, parades and car club activities. Vehicles currently registered as antique may purchase and display replica year-of-manufacture plates with Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) approval. 

The new law will allow the DMV to issue rules covering the types of plates that can be issued using a combination of letters and numbers. The legislation also allows a courtesy plate for street rods and custom vehicles. Street rods are ’48 or older vehicles or a vehicle manufactured after ’48 to resemble a vehicle from that era. Custom vehicles are vehicles at least 25 or more years old and of a model year after ’48, or a newer vehicle built to resemble a custom car. 

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

Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation allowing the issuance of courtesy registration plates to vehicles more than 25 years old.

Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation allowing the issuance of courtesy registration plates to vehicles more than 25 years old. Under the current law, antique plates are available for vehicles that are at least 25 years old and used only for exhibitions, parades and car club activities. Vehicles currently registered as antique may purchase and display replica year-of-manufacture plates with Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) approval. 

The new law will allow the DMV to issue rules covering the types of plates that can be issued using a combination of letters and numbers. The legislation also allows a courtesy plate for street rods and custom vehicles. Street rods are ’48 or older vehicles or a vehicle manufactured after ’48 to resemble a vehicle from that era. Custom vehicles are vehicles at least 25 or more years old and of a model year after ’48, or a newer vehicle built to resemble a custom car. 

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

President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports beginning July 6.

The tariff war with China is escalating. President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports beginning July 6. The tariffs are an attempt to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and to deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies. China has retaliated, imposing an equal amount of tariffs on farm goods, aircraft and other products. In response, President Trump directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to identify another $200 billion worth of Chinese products to be subject to 10% tariffs on goods ranging from fish to luggage beginning as early as September. To follow is a summary: 

• On July 6, Customs began collecting duties on about $34 billion worth of 818 product categories with Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices.
• The USTR has not yet finalized the second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products. The list covers 284 tariff categories.
• President Trump has directed the USTR to identify more products worth $200 billion subject to 10% tariffs. The initial list covers hundreds of consumer products, from fish to furniture and apparel. It includes many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs.  

SEMA opposes the global steel/aluminum tariffs—which have already been imposed—the threatened global tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts and the Chinese tariffs as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a heavy-handed form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports beginning July 6.

The tariff war with China is escalating. President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports beginning July 6. The tariffs are an attempt to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and to deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies. China has retaliated, imposing an equal amount of tariffs on farm goods, aircraft and other products. In response, President Trump directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to identify another $200 billion worth of Chinese products to be subject to 10% tariffs on goods ranging from fish to luggage beginning as early as September. To follow is a summary: 

• On July 6, Customs began collecting duties on about $34 billion worth of 818 product categories with Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices.
• The USTR has not yet finalized the second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products. The list covers 284 tariff categories.
• President Trump has directed the USTR to identify more products worth $200 billion subject to 10% tariffs. The initial list covers hundreds of consumer products, from fish to furniture and apparel. It includes many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs.  

SEMA opposes the global steel/aluminum tariffs—which have already been imposed—the threatened global tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts and the Chinese tariffs as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a heavy-handed form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports beginning July 6.

The tariff war with China is escalating. President Trump directed the U.S. government to impose 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports beginning July 6. The tariffs are an attempt to lower the U.S./China trade deficit and to deter cybertheft of intellectual property by Chinese government and companies. China has retaliated, imposing an equal amount of tariffs on farm goods, aircraft and other products. In response, President Trump directed the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to identify another $200 billion worth of Chinese products to be subject to 10% tariffs on goods ranging from fish to luggage beginning as early as September. To follow is a summary: 

• On July 6, Customs began collecting duties on about $34 billion worth of 818 product categories with Harmonized Tariff Code listings. The subject product list includes miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools, measurement and medical devices.
• The USTR has not yet finalized the second list covering the other $16 billion worth of products. The list covers 284 tariff categories.
• President Trump has directed the USTR to identify more products worth $200 billion subject to 10% tariffs. The initial list covers hundreds of consumer products, from fish to furniture and apparel. It includes many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs.  

SEMA opposes the global steel/aluminum tariffs—which have already been imposed—the threatened global tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts and the Chinese tariffs as misplaced and having the potential to impose significant harm on U.S. businesses and consumers. While it is important to identify and challenge unfair trade practices, tariffs are a heavy-handed form of taxation that lead to unintended trade retaliation and loss of American jobs. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Kelly Brock speaks about how UPS is connected to the automotive industry.

Kelly Brock speaks about how UPS is connected to the automotive industry.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

At the request of SEMA and the SEMA Action Network (SAN), a resolution (H. Res. 980) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize July 13, 2018, as Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). H. Res. 980 is sponsored by Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus House Co-Chairs Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) and Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA). The date marks the ninth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.  

A growing list of scheduled events, including car shows, cruise-ins and parades, will be held in support of this annual celebration. The SAN is maintaining the event list to commemorate the day at www.semasan.com/ccad. Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events can submit the details here. Companies should consider hosting a “drive your collector car to work” day for staff members. More event ideas are available using this link. If you are unable to celebrate on July 13, the SAN encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future. Event organizers will be sent a copy of the official House Resolution for display at their event.

States, local governments and Canadian provinces have adopted similar commemorative declarations, making it an international recognition of the collector-car hobby and the millions of individuals who support it. Several jurisdictions are pursuing similar initiatives.

Download the official logo and flyer from the homepage and help promote this special day. As always, the SAN welcomes any level of participation and encourages everyone to spread the word about our hobby’s “holiday.” For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org.

With the CCAD celebration just around the corner, SAN members are sharing the video PSA about the holiday. Featuring automotive media personality Courtney Hansen and her ’57 Ford Thunderbird, this video may be posted by everyone using this link.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

At the request of SEMA and the SEMA Action Network (SAN), a resolution (H. Res. 980) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize July 13, 2018, as Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD). H. Res. 980 is sponsored by Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus House Co-Chairs Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) and Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA). The date marks the ninth commemoration in what has become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.  

A growing list of scheduled events, including car shows, cruise-ins and parades, will be held in support of this annual celebration. The SAN is maintaining the event list to commemorate the day at www.semasan.com/ccad. Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events can submit the details here. Companies should consider hosting a “drive your collector car to work” day for staff members. More event ideas are available using this link. If you are unable to celebrate on July 13, the SAN encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July to honor the classics of the past and the future. Event organizers will be sent a copy of the official House Resolution for display at their event.

States, local governments and Canadian provinces have adopted similar commemorative declarations, making it an international recognition of the collector-car hobby and the millions of individuals who support it. Several jurisdictions are pursuing similar initiatives.

Download the official logo and flyer from the homepage and help promote this special day. As always, the SAN welcomes any level of participation and encourages everyone to spread the word about our hobby’s “holiday.” For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org.

With the CCAD celebration just around the corner, SAN members are sharing the video PSA about the holiday. Featuring automotive media personality Courtney Hansen and her ’57 Ford Thunderbird, this video may be posted by everyone using this link.