By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced that would allow vehicles that display a Michigan historic vehicle plate or an authentic Michigan registration plate free access to state parks hosting a car show, classic car cruise or other similar event. Generally, a Recreation Passport is available to Michigan registered vehicles for $11 and is valid for the duration of the calendar year. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation was introduced to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a written statement declaring 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. The bill will be considered by the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure for consideration.  

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. This SEMA-supported bill would simply provide that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation was introduced to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a written statement declaring 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. The bill will be considered by the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure for consideration.  

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. This SEMA-supported bill would simply provide that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation was introduced to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a written statement declaring 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. The bill will be considered by the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure for consideration.  

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. This SEMA-supported bill would simply provide that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation was introduced to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a written statement declaring 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. The bill will be considered by the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure for consideration.  

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. This SEMA-supported bill would simply provide that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The 2016 presidential election is in full gear. The next president will guide policies that impact your business and livelihood. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while others determine the future of our industry.  SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC) helps us keep pace by supporting the car guys and gals in Washington who have our back.

Who do you want to win the race to the White House? During this year’s SEMA Show, stop by the PAC booth in the North Hall Upstairs Lobby and make your voice heard by becoming a SEMA PAC member and casting a vote for your favorite presidential candidate in the inaugural SEMA PAC Primary. You can also vote online. It takes seconds and there is never an obligation to contribute. The winning candidates will be announced on the SEMA PAC Facebook page, Friday, November 6, so be sure to “like” SEMA PAC now!

To learn more, contact SEMA PAC & Congressional Relations Manager Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The 2016 presidential election is in full gear. The next president will guide policies that impact your business and livelihood. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while others determine the future of our industry.  SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC) helps us keep pace by supporting the car guys and gals in Washington who have our back.

Who do you want to win the race to the White House? During this year’s SEMA Show, stop by the PAC booth in the North Hall Upstairs Lobby and make your voice heard by becoming a SEMA PAC member and casting a vote for your favorite presidential candidate in the inaugural SEMA PAC Primary. You can also vote online. It takes seconds and there is never an obligation to contribute. The winning candidates will be announced on the SEMA PAC Facebook page, Friday, November 6, so be sure to “like” SEMA PAC now!

To learn more, contact SEMA PAC & Congressional Relations Manager Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The 2016 presidential election is in full gear. The next president will guide policies that impact your business and livelihood. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while others determine the future of our industry.  SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC) helps us keep pace by supporting the car guys and gals in Washington who have our back.

Who do you want to win the race to the White House? During this year’s SEMA Show, stop by the PAC booth in the North Hall Upstairs Lobby and make your voice heard by becoming a SEMA PAC member and casting a vote for your favorite presidential candidate in the inaugural SEMA PAC Primary. You can also vote online. It takes seconds and there is never an obligation to contribute. The winning candidates will be announced on the SEMA PAC Facebook page, Friday, November 6, so be sure to “like” SEMA PAC now!

To learn more, contact SEMA PAC & Congressional Relations Manager Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The 2016 presidential election is in full gear. The next president will guide policies that impact your business and livelihood. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while others determine the future of our industry.  SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC) helps us keep pace by supporting the car guys and gals in Washington who have our back.

Who do you want to win the race to the White House? During this year’s SEMA Show, stop by the PAC booth in the North Hall Upstairs Lobby and make your voice heard by becoming a SEMA PAC member and casting a vote for your favorite presidential candidate in the inaugural SEMA PAC Primary. You can also vote online. It takes seconds and there is never an obligation to contribute. The winning candidates will be announced on the SEMA PAC Facebook page, Friday, November 6, so be sure to “like” SEMA PAC now!

To learn more, contact SEMA PAC & Congressional Relations Manager Christian Robinson at christianr@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The recreation of the Back to the Future ’16 Toyota Tacoma will be on display in Toyota’s SEMA Show booth (#24700).

Toyota celebrated October 21, 2015—the futuristic date first introduced in Back to the Future Part II—with a re-creation of Marty McFly’s dream truck. Using the all-new ’16 Toyota Tacoma that went on sale in September, fans in Los Angeles, New York and Dallas could see the truck in major tourist destinations. Additionally, one of the trucks will also be on display at Toyota’s booth at the 2015 SEMA Show, to be held November 3–6 in Las Vegas.

To make the ’16 Tacoma look like a modern-day version of the classic from the movie, a number of modifications were made, including:

• Custom ’85 Toyota truck exterior paint 

• Off-road suspension 

• Toyota Racing Development (TRD) wheels 

• BFGoodrich tires 

• Custom front and rear tubular bumpers 

• Custom light bar 

• KC HiLites Gravity LED G46 

• KC HiLites Daylighter Gravity LED 

• Custom “D-4S” fuel-injection badging 

• Custom tailgate with Iconic “Toyota” logo 

• Custom vintage headlight and taillight design 

• Mud Flaps ’85 Toyota truck 


Toyota will also display 15 other unique vehicles in its SEMA Show display (booth #24700 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center).