By Katie Hurst

The SEMA CuSTEM Car Experience, which engages middle-school students by blending STEM Education with automotive customization, will kick off another season this winter and spring.

The SEMA CuSTEM Car Experience, which engages middle-school students by blending STEM Education with automotive customization, will kick off another season this winter and spring. The events, held in partnership with Championship Auto Shows, will take place in six different cities during the spring semester. Each event will bring in 450–500 middle-school-aged students to experience the car show and a design challenge to build their own custom car models.

SEMA is providing aluminum water bottles to each student, and to keep up with what’s trending, a sticker bar to customize their water bottles. Aftermarket companies are invited to send stickers with their company logos so the students can use them to customize their bottles. The students will walk away from the day with a fun and engaging automotive experience and a car-culture-branded giveaway.

Stickers can be sent to:

SEMA c/o Katie Hurst
1575 S. Valley Vista Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Suggested amount: 300–500+

For more information on the SEMA CuSTEM Car Experience, contact Katie Hurst.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S.B. 1712) in New Jersey is going to Governor Phil Murphy for approval.

Legislation (S.B. 1712) in New Jersey that would require new car dealers to provide purchasers written notice that it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed, or because someone other than the dealer-performed service passed the legislature and now goes to Governor Phil Murphy for approval.

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 (S.B. 1712) in New Jersey is going to Governor Phil Murphy for approval.

Legislation (S.B. 1712) in New Jersey that would require new car dealers to provide purchasers written notice that it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed, or because someone other than the dealer-performed service passed the legislature and now goes to Governor Phil Murphy for approval.

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 (S.B. 1712) in New Jersey is going to Governor Phil Murphy for approval.

Legislation (S.B. 1712) in New Jersey that would require new car dealers to provide purchasers written notice that it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed, or because someone other than the dealer-performed service passed the legislature and now goes to Governor Phil Murphy for approval.

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 (S.B. 1712) in New Jersey is going to Governor Phil Murphy for approval.

Legislation (S.B. 1712) in New Jersey that would require new car dealers to provide purchasers written notice that it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed, or because someone other than the dealer-performed service passed the legislature and now goes to Governor Phil Murphy for approval.

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

Many SEMA-member manufacturers, distributors and retailers have been impacted by the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair decision that allows states to require sales tax collections based solely on the volume of sales into that state.

Many SEMA-member manufacturers, distributors and retailers have been impacted by the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair decision that allows states to require sales tax collections based solely on the volume of sales into that state (economic nexus). The Court overturned its 1992 Quill decision, which previously required a company to have a physical presence before it could be compelled to collect sales tax. SEMA has compiled resources to help companies understand whether Wayfair impacts their business and provide additional information to help them respond if necessary.  

For more information, visit SEMA’s website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Many SEMA-member manufacturers, distributors and retailers have been impacted by the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair decision that allows states to require sales tax collections based solely on the volume of sales into that state.

Many SEMA-member manufacturers, distributors and retailers have been impacted by the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair decision that allows states to require sales tax collections based solely on the volume of sales into that state (economic nexus). The Court overturned its 1992 Quill decision, which previously required a company to have a physical presence before it could be compelled to collect sales tax. SEMA has compiled resources to help companies understand whether Wayfair impacts their business and provide additional information to help them respond if necessary.  

For more information, visit SEMA’s website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Many SEMA-member manufacturers, distributors and retailers have been impacted by the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair decision that allows states to require sales tax collections based solely on the volume of sales into that state.

Many SEMA-member manufacturers, distributors and retailers have been impacted by the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court Wayfair decision that allows states to require sales tax collections based solely on the volume of sales into that state (economic nexus). The Court overturned its 1992 Quill decision, which previously required a company to have a physical presence before it could be compelled to collect sales tax. SEMA has compiled resources to help companies understand whether Wayfair impacts their business and provide additional information to help them respond if necessary.  

For more information, visit SEMA’s website.

The last time the Holden Colorado was updated was in 2017, but these new spy shots show an upcoming update to GM’s bread-and-butter pickup for Australia and New Zealand.

This right-hand-drive prototype shows that the updates will be rather minor, delivering a reworked front fascia, with new upper and lower grilles, foglight housings and front bumper cover. The headlights appear to be the same as the current model. The changes appear to be limited to the front end, as the rear doesn’t have any noteworthy updates.

Expect a ’21-model-year release of this updated Colorado.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The last time the Holden Colorado was updated was in 2017, but these new spy shots show an upcoming update to GM’s bread-and-butter pickup for Australia and New Zealand.

This right-hand-drive prototype shows that the updates will be rather minor, delivering a reworked front fascia, with new upper and lower grilles, foglight housings and front bumper cover. The headlights appear to be the same as the current model. The changes appear to be limited to the front end, as the rear doesn’t have any noteworthy updates.

Expect a ’21-model-year release of this updated Colorado.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde