By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) hosted a one-hour webinar which focuses on the impact the coronavirus has had on the auto industry. The March 6 presentation considers immediate consequences and notes that the greatest supply-chain disruption may still lie ahead. While the webinar applies directly to challenges faced by the automakers, much of the material is also relevant to issues faced by specialty auto-parts makers, especially for product sourced from China. The webinar was hosted by Kristin Dziczek, CAR’s vice president of research; Mike Dunne, CEO at ZoZo Go; and Paul Stepanek, CEO of Complete Manufacturing and Distribution.

View the webinar.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) hosted a one-hour webinar which focuses on the impact the coronavirus has had on the auto industry. The March 6 presentation considers immediate consequences and notes that the greatest supply-chain disruption may still lie ahead. While the webinar applies directly to challenges faced by the automakers, much of the material is also relevant to issues faced by specialty auto-parts makers, especially for product sourced from China. The webinar was hosted by Kristin Dziczek, CAR’s vice president of research; Mike Dunne, CEO at ZoZo Go; and Paul Stepanek, CEO of Complete Manufacturing and Distribution.

View the webinar.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (H.R. 6074) signed into law on March 6 includes a provision allowing companies to seek a Small Business Administration emergency loan. Eligible small businesses—ranging from 1,000–1,500 employees or less for motor-vehicle parts manufacturers—must be located in a county declared by the President to be a disaster zone for the virus and be able to demonstrate economic harm.

Beyond small business loans, the law includes $8.3 billion to pursue testing and vaccine development and assist state and local governments. If deemed necessary, lawmakers may consider additional measures to help government and the general public respond to virus.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (H.R. 6074) signed into law on March 6 includes a provision allowing companies to seek a Small Business Administration emergency loan. Eligible small businesses—ranging from 1,000–1,500 employees or less for motor-vehicle parts manufacturers—must be located in a county declared by the President to be a disaster zone for the virus and be able to demonstrate economic harm.

Beyond small business loans, the law includes $8.3 billion to pursue testing and vaccine development and assist state and local governments. If deemed necessary, lawmakers may consider additional measures to help government and the general public respond to virus.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (H.R. 6074) signed into law on March 6 includes a provision allowing companies to seek a Small Business Administration emergency loan. Eligible small businesses—ranging from 1,000–1,500 employees or less for motor-vehicle parts manufacturers—must be located in a county declared by the President to be a disaster zone for the virus and be able to demonstrate economic harm.

Beyond small business loans, the law includes $8.3 billion to pursue testing and vaccine development and assist state and local governments. If deemed necessary, lawmakers may consider additional measures to help government and the general public respond to virus.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol.

The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol. There is currently a 10% state-wide standard.

Minnesota currently has an exemption in place for those selling or dispensing limited quantities of nonoxygenated gas for collector vehicles. This legislation would create a similar exemption for vehicles not approved to use more than 10% biofuel, which includes all model-year ’00 and older vehicles.  

H.F. 3699/S.F. 3605 await consideration in the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division and Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee respectively.

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

The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol.

The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol. There is currently a 10% state-wide standard.

Minnesota currently has an exemption in place for those selling or dispensing limited quantities of nonoxygenated gas for collector vehicles. This legislation would create a similar exemption for vehicles not approved to use more than 10% biofuel, which includes all model-year ’00 and older vehicles.  

H.F. 3699/S.F. 3605 await consideration in the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division and Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee respectively.

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

The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol.

The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol. There is currently a 10% state-wide standard.

Minnesota currently has an exemption in place for those selling or dispensing limited quantities of nonoxygenated gas for collector vehicles. This legislation would create a similar exemption for vehicles not approved to use more than 10% biofuel, which includes all model-year ’00 and older vehicles.  

H.F. 3699/S.F. 3605 await consideration in the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division and Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee respectively.

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

The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol.

The Minnesota legislature introduced SEMA-opposed legislation (A.B. 3256) to increase the standard biofuel blend in gasoline to 15% ethanol. There is currently a 10% state-wide standard.

Minnesota currently has an exemption in place for those selling or dispensing limited quantities of nonoxygenated gas for collector vehicles. This legislation would create a similar exemption for vehicles not approved to use more than 10% biofuel, which includes all model-year ’00 and older vehicles.  

H.F. 3699/S.F. 3605 await consideration in the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division and Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee respectively.

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

The Kansas House of Representatives passed SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 2528) to redefine vehicles eligible to be registered as antique.

The Kansas House of Representatives passed SEMA-supported legislation (H.B. 2528) to redefine vehicles eligible to be registered as antique. Currently, the Kansas Highway Patrol defines an antique vehicle as being more than 35 years old and as close to the original as possible, without any significant alterations to the major component parts. H.B. 2528 would only require the vehicle to be more than 35 years old, regardless of the age or type of equipment installed and thereby allowing the use of non-original materials.

The bill currently awaits consideration in the Senate Committee on Transportation.

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

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