SEMA-supported legislation to provide historical vehicle owners a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration was passed by the New York Senate. The bill will now be considered by the Assembly Transportation Committee. The reduced registration fee would be available to owners of historical vehicles owned and operated as an exhibition piece or collector’s item and used for club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses. Under current New York law, a historical motor vehicle is either a vehicle manufactured more than 25 years ago or one that has unique characteristics and is determined to be of historical, classic or exhibition value. The $100 one-time fee would replace the current annual fee of $28.75. 

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

SEMA-supported legislation to provide historical vehicle owners a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration was passed by the New York Senate. The bill will now be considered by the Assembly Transportation Committee. The reduced registration fee would be available to owners of historical vehicles owned and operated as an exhibition piece or collector’s item and used for club activities, exhibits, tours, parades, occasional transportation and similar uses. Under current New York law, a historical motor vehicle is either a vehicle manufactured more than 25 years ago or one that has unique characteristics and is determined to be of historical, classic or exhibition value. The $100 one-time fee would replace the current annual fee of $28.75. 

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Legislation that would give small-business owners a voice on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was passed by the Senate Environmental Quality Committee and sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill has already been passed by the California Assembly. Introduced by Assemblymember Curt Hagman, who represents the Diamond Bar district in which SEMA headquarters is located, the bill would create a requirement for one CARB member to be a current owner of a small business.

CARB is a department within the California Environmental Protection Agency that is charged with the task of attaining and maintaining healthy air quality, protecting the public from exposure to toxic air contaminants and issuing air pollution rules and regulations. The current 11-person Board does not represent the interests of the small businesses that comprise the regulated community.

In light of hard economic times and California’s continued commitment to clean air and green business practices, it is essential that small-business owners be included in important discussions and decisions made by CARB. This measure recognizes that the regulations issued by the Board directly affect small businesses and would ensure that the rights of small-business owners are represented.

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

Legislation that would give small-business owners a voice on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was passed by the Senate Environmental Quality Committee and sent to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill has already been passed by the California Assembly. Introduced by Assemblymember Curt Hagman, who represents the Diamond Bar district in which SEMA headquarters is located, the bill would create a requirement for one CARB member to be a current owner of a small business.

CARB is a department within the California Environmental Protection Agency that is charged with the task of attaining and maintaining healthy air quality, protecting the public from exposure to toxic air contaminants and issuing air pollution rules and regulations. The current 11-person Board does not represent the interests of the small businesses that comprise the regulated community.

In light of hard economic times and California’s continued commitment to clean air and green business practices, it is essential that small-business owners be included in important discussions and decisions made by CARB. This measure recognizes that the regulations issued by the Board directly affect small businesses and would ensure that the rights of small-business owners are represented.

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

Jeep performance accessory suppliers are sought after in China. Take advantage of this opportunity by attending the 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference in Beijing, China, September 7–10.

The list of products sought by Chinese buyers from throughout the country is growing. Buyers are already confirmed to attend the 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference taking place in Beijing, China, September 7–10.

Among the new suppliers sought:

For Light Trucks:

• Wheel/Tire
• Exhaust
• Engine
• Interior, Exterior Styling
• Suspension
• Drivetrain
• Truck Accessories
• Jeep Performance Accessories

For Cars:

• Car Care Products
• Wheels
• Tires
• Suspension
• Engine
• New Products
• Products for European Cars

For more information on how to meet with these buyers, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

Jeep performance accessory suppliers are sought after in China. Take advantage of this opportunity by attending the 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference in Beijing, China, September 7–10.

The list of products sought by Chinese buyers from throughout the country is growing. Buyers are already confirmed to attend the 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference taking place in Beijing, China, September 7–10.

Among the new suppliers sought:

For Light Trucks:

• Wheel/Tire
• Exhaust
• Engine
• Interior, Exterior Styling
• Suspension
• Drivetrain
• Truck Accessories
• Jeep Performance Accessories

For Cars:

• Car Care Products
• Wheels
• Tires
• Suspension
• Engine
• New Products
• Products for European Cars

For more information on how to meet with these buyers, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

A delegation of 11 officials from five Chinese government agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), visited SEMA for a day of discussion on the specialty-equipment market in the United States. The delegation also visited two SEMA-member manufacturers, Hotchkis Performance and Injen Technology.

SEMA CEO and President Chris Kersting greets the Chinese government delegation who visited SEMA headquarters last week to meet with SEMA executives and better understand United States' laws regarding customization.

Injen Vice President of Sales and Marketing Ed Rossi demonstrates the company’s new performance air-intake system being tested in their Pomona, California-based facility.

Hotchkis Performance President and Founder John Hotchkis described to the visiting delegation how his roots in racing and experiences on the track has helped him to create a wide array of high-end suspension products for both track and street use.

A delegation of 11 officials from five Chinese government agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), visited SEMA for a day of discussion on the specialty-equipment market in the United States. The delegation also visited two SEMA-member manufacturers, Hotchkis Performance and Injen Technology.

SEMA CEO and President Chris Kersting greets the Chinese government delegation who visited SEMA headquarters last week to meet with SEMA executives and better understand United States' laws regarding customization.

Injen Vice President of Sales and Marketing Ed Rossi demonstrates the company’s new performance air-intake system being tested in their Pomona, California-based facility.

Hotchkis Performance President and Founder John Hotchkis described to the visiting delegation how his roots in racing and experiences on the track has helped him to create a wide array of high-end suspension products for both track and street use.

A delegation of 11 officials from five Chinese government agencies, including the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), visited SEMA for a day of discussion on the specialty-equipment market in the United States. The delegation also visited two SEMA-member manufacturers, Hotchkis Performance and Injen Technology.

SEMA CEO and President Chris Kersting greets the Chinese government delegation who visited SEMA headquarters last week to meet with SEMA executives and better understand United States' laws regarding customization.

Injen Vice President of Sales and Marketing Ed Rossi demonstrates the company’s new performance air-intake system being tested in their Pomona, California-based facility.

Hotchkis Performance President and Founder John Hotchkis described to the visiting delegation how his roots in racing and experiences on the track has helped him to create a wide array of high-end suspension products for both track and street use.

	Brazilian car builder Sigma and Fullpower magazine have teamed up to create a replica ’33 Chevy SEMA world car featuring SEMA-member products. The replica ’33 Chevy will be designed to be street driven as well as suited for the racetrack.

The influential Brazilian consumer magazine Fullpower is launching two vehicle projects and seeks partners for its builds. Products sought include (but are not limited to) wheels, tires, suspension, engine parts, instruments, upholstery, a steering wheel, a shift knob, pedal, lights, brakes, exhaust and air-intake systems.

 The two vehicles—a replica ’33 Chevy and a VW Gol—will be displayed at the 2011 SEMA Show, featured in Fullpower and will tour Brazil. This program is only open to SEMA Show exhibitors.

To participate in the program, send an e-mail to Eduardo Bernasconi (editorial director) at ebernasconi@editorab7.com.br.

The VW Gol has been the best-selling car in Brazil for the past 30 years. The Gol, which derives its name from the Portuguese and Spanish word for "goal" is sold throughout Latin America. Koyoma Imports and Fullpower are sponsoring this vehicle, which will be built by Fullpower.