Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:38

Often thrown about in today’s trendy business and marketing circles, “rich data” can be a confusing buzz term. Nevertheless, it’s become an essential component in the aftermarket supply chain for everyone from manufacturers to warehouse-distributors to retailers. Consequently, manufacturers can obtain a real advantage in mainstream markets if they grasp and follow the latest rich-data best practices.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/06/understanding-rich-data

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:38

Often thrown about in today’s trendy business and marketing circles, “rich data” can be a confusing buzz term. Nevertheless, it’s become an essential component in the aftermarket supply chain for everyone from manufacturers to warehouse-distributors to retailers. Consequently, manufacturers can obtain a real advantage in mainstream markets if they grasp and follow the latest rich-data best practices.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2017/06/understanding-rich-data

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:25

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

oregon
Governor Kate Brown has signed into law legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest.”

Legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest” has been signed into law by Governor Kate Brown. Included in the definition would be a “high-mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle originally manufactured for military use.” Owners may apply for the special-interest vehicle registration for a one-time fee of $81 and a single plate for a one-time fee of $12. Special-interest vehicles may only be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses.

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

 

 

 

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:25

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

oregon
Governor Kate Brown has signed into law legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest.”

Legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest” has been signed into law by Governor Kate Brown. Included in the definition would be a “high-mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle originally manufactured for military use.” Owners may apply for the special-interest vehicle registration for a one-time fee of $81 and a single plate for a one-time fee of $12. Special-interest vehicles may only be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses.

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

 

 

 

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:25

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

oregon
Governor Kate Brown has signed into law legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest.”

Legislation to allow a military vehicle the opportunity to be registered as a “vehicle of special interest” has been signed into law by Governor Kate Brown. Included in the definition would be a “high-mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle originally manufactured for military use.” Owners may apply for the special-interest vehicle registration for a one-time fee of $81 and a single plate for a one-time fee of $12. Special-interest vehicles may only be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses.

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

 

 

 

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

connecticut
Legislation to increase the age requirement of an antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from 20 years old or older to 30 years old or older was amended to remove all restrictions to these hobby vehicles.

Legislation to increase the age requirement of an antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from 20 years old or older to 30 years old or older was amended to remove all restrictions to these hobby vehicles. The amendments also removed language that would have increased the maximum property tax assessment on any antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from $500 to $1,000. 

As introduced, the bill provided that those vehicles no longer eligible for antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle status would be valued at the same percentage of its actual valuation, thereby increasing the property tax. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

connecticut
Legislation to increase the age requirement of an antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from 20 years old or older to 30 years old or older was amended to remove all restrictions to these hobby vehicles.

Legislation to increase the age requirement of an antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from 20 years old or older to 30 years old or older was amended to remove all restrictions to these hobby vehicles. The amendments also removed language that would have increased the maximum property tax assessment on any antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from $500 to $1,000. 

As introduced, the bill provided that those vehicles no longer eligible for antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle status would be valued at the same percentage of its actual valuation, thereby increasing the property tax. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

connecticut
Legislation to increase the age requirement of an antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from 20 years old or older to 30 years old or older was amended to remove all restrictions to these hobby vehicles.

Legislation to increase the age requirement of an antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from 20 years old or older to 30 years old or older was amended to remove all restrictions to these hobby vehicles. The amendments also removed language that would have increased the maximum property tax assessment on any antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle from $500 to $1,000. 

As introduced, the bill provided that those vehicles no longer eligible for antique, rare or special-interest motor vehicle status would be valued at the same percentage of its actual valuation, thereby increasing the property tax. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:07

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is organizing and presenting a series of “China IP Roadshows” throughout the United States. The event is intended to help U.S. businesses and inventors understand how to obtain and enforce intellectual property (IP) rights in China. The next scheduled stops are Detroit (July 10) and Grand Rapids, Michigan (July 12). The program is free and open to all, but space is limited.

USPTO China IP Road Show Registration: Detroit & Grand Rapids.

The presentations include general information about China’s IP system, brand protection, anti-counterfeiting measures and enforcing IP rights in the United States, along with issues of concern to the auto industry. The PTO has tentative plans to hold the program later this year in the following cities:

  • Salt Lake City and Denver: Early October.
  • Indianapolis and Chicago: Mid-October.
  • Seattle, Portland and San Francisco: Mid-November.

For inquiries about the event please email midwestregion@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800.

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 09:07

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) is organizing and presenting a series of “China IP Roadshows” throughout the United States. The event is intended to help U.S. businesses and inventors understand how to obtain and enforce intellectual property (IP) rights in China. The next scheduled stops are Detroit (July 10) and Grand Rapids, Michigan (July 12). The program is free and open to all, but space is limited.

USPTO China IP Road Show Registration: Detroit & Grand Rapids.

The presentations include general information about China’s IP system, brand protection, anti-counterfeiting measures and enforcing IP rights in the United States, along with issues of concern to the auto industry. The PTO has tentative plans to hold the program later this year in the following cities:

  • Salt Lake City and Denver: Early October.
  • Indianapolis and Chicago: Mid-October.
  • Seattle, Portland and San Francisco: Mid-November.

For inquiries about the event please email midwestregion@uspto.gov or call 313-446-4800.