By SEMA News Editors

The 2018 Audi Q5, 2017 Ferrari 488, 2017 Mercedes AMG GT and the 2018 Toyota C-HR are headed to the SEMA Garage for members to gather specs and research product fitment.

SEMA members are invited to an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about these new releases.

Upcoming Sessions and Dates

2017 Ferrari 488
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PST)
MG Studio, 1319 West 11th Street, Los Angeles, California

Register to measure the 2017 Ferrari 488.

2017 Mercedes AMG GT
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PST)
MG Studio, 1319 West 11th Street, Los Angeles, California

Register to measure the 2017 Mercedes AMG GT.

2018 Toyota C-HR
Wednesday, February 1, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (PST)
Toyota, 19001 S. Western Ave, Torrance, California

Register to measure the Toyota C-HR.

2018 Audi Q5
Tuesday, February 7, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PST)
SEMA Garage, 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, California

Register to measure the 2018 Audi Q5.

By SEMA News Editors

The 2018 Audi Q5, 2017 Ferrari 488, 2017 Mercedes AMG GT and the 2018 Toyota C-HR are headed to the SEMA Garage for members to gather specs and research product fitment.

SEMA members are invited to an exclusive opportunity to explore, measure and learn about these new releases.

Upcoming Sessions and Dates

2017 Ferrari 488
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PST)
MG Studio, 1319 West 11th Street, Los Angeles, California

Register to measure the 2017 Ferrari 488.

2017 Mercedes AMG GT
Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PST)
MG Studio, 1319 West 11th Street, Los Angeles, California

Register to measure the 2017 Mercedes AMG GT.

2018 Toyota C-HR
Wednesday, February 1, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (PST)
Toyota, 19001 S. Western Ave, Torrance, California

Register to measure the Toyota C-HR.

2018 Audi Q5
Tuesday, February 7, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PST)
SEMA Garage, 1577 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, California

Register to measure the 2018 Audi Q5.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act is off to a strong start in the new Congress. The bipartisan bill, reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) as H.R. 350, protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and the industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete.

Despite Congressional intent, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken the position that it is illegal to convert street cars and motorcycles into race-only vehicles, meaning racers and businesses whose products are installed on converted race vehicles are in violation of the law. The RPM Act is the only clear and permanent solution to prevent EPA overreach and protect our racecars well into the future.

H.R. 350 has 72 co-sponsors and counting. SEMA is currently working with its allies in the Senate to reintroduce a companion bill soon.

Check out some of the latest news about the RPM Act of 2017:

Charlotte Observer: NC lawmakers seek permanent race car exemption from EPA anti-pollution standards (January 13, 2017)

The Hill: Republicans to EPA: Race cars off limits (January 9, 2017)

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act is off to a strong start in the new Congress. The bipartisan bill, reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) as H.R. 350, protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and the industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete.

Despite Congressional intent, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken the position that it is illegal to convert street cars and motorcycles into race-only vehicles, meaning racers and businesses whose products are installed on converted race vehicles are in violation of the law. The RPM Act is the only clear and permanent solution to prevent EPA overreach and protect our racecars well into the future.

H.R. 350 has 72 co-sponsors and counting. SEMA is currently working with its allies in the Senate to reintroduce a companion bill soon.

Check out some of the latest news about the RPM Act of 2017:

Charlotte Observer: NC lawmakers seek permanent race car exemption from EPA anti-pollution standards (January 13, 2017)

The Hill: Republicans to EPA: Race cars off limits (January 9, 2017)

By Society of Collision Repair Specialists

During the Society of Collision Repair Specialists' (SCRS) open board meeting in Palm Springs, California, SCRS launched the first of a series of its Education Committee videos that will be released throughout 2017.

The video, filmed in October at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, highlights a discussion panel on the adhesive joining technology in modern vehicles and considerations collision-repair facilities should be aware of when approaching damage repair in the aftermarket.

The video features SCRS Board members Kye Yeung (European Motor Car Works), Michael Bradshaw (K&M Collision), Tim Ronak (AkzoNobel Automotive and Aerospace Coatings), and Education Committee member and industry trainer Toby Chess (Kent Automotive).

By Society of Collision Repair Specialists

During the Society of Collision Repair Specialists' (SCRS) open board meeting in Palm Springs, California, SCRS launched the first of a series of its Education Committee videos that will be released throughout 2017.

The video, filmed in October at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, highlights a discussion panel on the adhesive joining technology in modern vehicles and considerations collision-repair facilities should be aware of when approaching damage repair in the aftermarket.

The video features SCRS Board members Kye Yeung (European Motor Car Works), Michael Bradshaw (K&M Collision), Tim Ronak (AkzoNobel Automotive and Aerospace Coatings), and Education Committee member and industry trainer Toby Chess (Kent Automotive).

Qian Guohui bought his first Jeep—a Compass—in 2010. The model choice was dictated by his wife’s tastes. But Guohui hankered after a tougher-looking Jeep, and he wanted to go off-road. In 2014, with his wife’s blessing, he bought a Jeep Wrangler.

“I really am a devoted Jeep fan,” Guo-hui said.

As China’s middle class grows, so does the market for vehicles that can be used for fun rather than just transportation. Those vehicles allow the owners to show off their personal style, and they are creating a growing market in China for accessories that boost performance and enhance the appearance of the vehicles.

“The market for aftermarket accessories in China is very large,” said Guohui. “And American-brand accessories are very attractive [to Chinese consumers].”