KGP Photography has some new shots of the ’15 Ford Mustang, revealing some previously unseen details. Due to the shooting angle and the light passing through the prototype's heavy camouflage, the shooters were able to get a better look at what's going on with the front-end. There is some hint of the headlights, and some flavor of the grille that resides behind the heavy, squared-off disguising.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

By SEMA Editors

	The ’14 Chevrolet Silverado CAD information is now available through SEMA’s Technology Transfer program.

The ’14 Chevrolet Silverado CAD information is now available through SEMA’s Technology Transfer program. The data is for the Silverado 1500 2WD/4WD Crew Cab model only. As more models become available, additional data will be included in the program.

Technology Transfer is a SEMA manufacturer-only member benefit by subscription for an annual fee of $360. The four OEMs participating in this program include Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Scion.

For further information, contact Gary Pis at garyp@sema.org or 909-978-6732.

By SEMA Editors

	The ’14 Chevrolet Silverado CAD information is now available through SEMA’s Technology Transfer program.

The ’14 Chevrolet Silverado CAD information is now available through SEMA’s Technology Transfer program. The data is for the Silverado 1500 2WD/4WD Crew Cab model only. As more models become available, additional data will be included in the program.

Technology Transfer is a SEMA manufacturer-only member benefit by subscription for an annual fee of $360. The four OEMs participating in this program include Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Scion.

For further information, contact Gary Pis at garyp@sema.org or 909-978-6732.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved HR 1960, the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill includes a provision to end a five-year debate on how to expand the U.S. Marine Corps base at Twentynine Palms, California. Authored by Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA), the provision allows the Marines to have access to the adjoining Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Area for up to 60 days per year for training exercises, but the area would be otherwise preserved for recreational use. The NDAA will now be considered by the U.S. Senate.

The provision protects OHV activities by establishing the "Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area" under continued management by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It provides for public participation in determining the dates for military activities that will be the least disruptive for OHV activities. The land is used year-round by OHV enthusiasts and is home to numerous motorized events that draw thousands of competitors and spectators to the area every year, including the famous King of the Hammers.

SEMA is urging senators to approve the Johnson Valley provision when the Senate considers the NDAA bill later this summer. Final passage of the NDAA is not expected until this fall. 

For more information, please contact Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org or Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved HR 1960, the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill includes a provision to end a five-year debate on how to expand the U.S. Marine Corps base at Twentynine Palms, California. Authored by Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA), the provision allows the Marines to have access to the adjoining Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Area for up to 60 days per year for training exercises, but the area would be otherwise preserved for recreational use. The NDAA will now be considered by the U.S. Senate.

The provision protects OHV activities by establishing the "Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area" under continued management by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It provides for public participation in determining the dates for military activities that will be the least disruptive for OHV activities. The land is used year-round by OHV enthusiasts and is home to numerous motorized events that draw thousands of competitors and spectators to the area every year, including the famous King of the Hammers.

SEMA is urging senators to approve the Johnson Valley provision when the Senate considers the NDAA bill later this summer. Final passage of the NDAA is not expected until this fall. 

For more information, please contact Dan Sadowski at dans@sema.org or Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff 

Pro-hobby legislation to allow a single license plate for attachment at the rear of the vehicle and a separate bill to increase the emissions inspection period from an annual requirement to every five years died when the legislature adjourned for the year. SEMA-opposed legislation to impose on state motorists a vehicle miles traveled tax of up to 1.25 cents per mile and a bill to add an additional fee of $50 to vehicle registration and renewal fees also died. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff 

Pro-hobby legislation to allow a single license plate for attachment at the rear of the vehicle and a separate bill to increase the emissions inspection period from an annual requirement to every five years died when the legislature adjourned for the year. SEMA-opposed legislation to impose on state motorists a vehicle miles traveled tax of up to 1.25 cents per mile and a bill to add an additional fee of $50 to vehicle registration and renewal fees also died. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff 

SEMA-opposed legislation that raised the assessed value of antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicles, along with placing a cap on the number of miles those vehicles can be driven, died when the legislature adjourned for the year. Under the bill, the valuation of these vehicles would have increased to a maximum value of $1,000. The current valuation limit in the state is $500. The bill included a 2,000-mile cap on the distance these vehicles could be driven in a two-year period. Further, the measure would have required vehicles seeking registration as antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicles or as modified antique motor vehicles to be at least 30 years old. Currently, vehicles 20 years old or older are eligible for this status and special license plates. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff 

SEMA-opposed legislation that raised the assessed value of antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicles, along with placing a cap on the number of miles those vehicles can be driven, died when the legislature adjourned for the year. Under the bill, the valuation of these vehicles would have increased to a maximum value of $1,000. The current valuation limit in the state is $500. The bill included a 2,000-mile cap on the distance these vehicles could be driven in a two-year period. Further, the measure would have required vehicles seeking registration as antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicles or as modified antique motor vehicles to be at least 30 years old. Currently, vehicles 20 years old or older are eligible for this status and special license plates. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.