Thu, 09/10/2015 - 13:45

Danny Shapiro of NVIDIA discusses how the company is converting super-computing technology and transferring it to cars.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports, and RV markets.

The 2014 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The 2015 SEMA Show will be held November 3–6.

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 13:29

By SEMA Editors

Major changes are expected for the next-generation Honda Civic, which will be released as a 2017 model in late 2016 and sold globally. SpiedBilde caught a left-hand-drive mule of the new Civic Type R on south European soil.

Civic Type R

The models to be replaced by the new Civic date back to autumn 2011 (Europe) and late 2012 (USA), with the Type R having been released a few months ago. The 10th model in the Civic history will be lighter and should feature styling similar to Honda's latest concept cars. More important, however, the new model will become a true global car sold in Japan and other Asian countries, all over Europe and in North America.

Civic Type R

The new Civic will grow considerably in size, partly to make customers of the Accord stay with the make after the bigger sedan and estate have been axed in various European markets. The new car will be available in a variety of body styles, including fastback (seen here), sedan, coupe and three-door hatch.

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 13:29

By SEMA Editors

Major changes are expected for the next-generation Honda Civic, which will be released as a 2017 model in late 2016 and sold globally. SpiedBilde caught a left-hand-drive mule of the new Civic Type R on south European soil.

Civic Type R

The models to be replaced by the new Civic date back to autumn 2011 (Europe) and late 2012 (USA), with the Type R having been released a few months ago. The 10th model in the Civic history will be lighter and should feature styling similar to Honda's latest concept cars. More important, however, the new model will become a true global car sold in Japan and other Asian countries, all over Europe and in North America.

Civic Type R

The new Civic will grow considerably in size, partly to make customers of the Accord stay with the make after the bigger sedan and estate have been axed in various European markets. The new car will be available in a variety of body styles, including fastback (seen here), sedan, coupe and three-door hatch.

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 13:29

By SEMA Editors

Major changes are expected for the next-generation Honda Civic, which will be released as a 2017 model in late 2016 and sold globally. SpiedBilde caught a left-hand-drive mule of the new Civic Type R on south European soil.

Civic Type R

The models to be replaced by the new Civic date back to autumn 2011 (Europe) and late 2012 (USA), with the Type R having been released a few months ago. The 10th model in the Civic history will be lighter and should feature styling similar to Honda's latest concept cars. More important, however, the new model will become a true global car sold in Japan and other Asian countries, all over Europe and in North America.

Civic Type R

The new Civic will grow considerably in size, partly to make customers of the Accord stay with the make after the bigger sedan and estate have been axed in various European markets. The new car will be available in a variety of body styles, including fastback (seen here), sedan, coupe and three-door hatch.

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 13:29

By SEMA Editors

Major changes are expected for the next-generation Honda Civic, which will be released as a 2017 model in late 2016 and sold globally. SpiedBilde caught a left-hand-drive mule of the new Civic Type R on south European soil.

Civic Type R

The models to be replaced by the new Civic date back to autumn 2011 (Europe) and late 2012 (USA), with the Type R having been released a few months ago. The 10th model in the Civic history will be lighter and should feature styling similar to Honda's latest concept cars. More important, however, the new model will become a true global car sold in Japan and other Asian countries, all over Europe and in North America.

Civic Type R

The new Civic will grow considerably in size, partly to make customers of the Accord stay with the make after the bigger sedan and estate have been axed in various European markets. The new car will be available in a variety of body styles, including fastback (seen here), sedan, coupe and three-door hatch.

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 12:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by providing warranty information online. The Senate approved the “E-Warranty Act of 2015” (S 1359) last July. The bill will now be sent to President Obama who is expected to sign it into law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules are currently unclear on the manner in which companies must provide warranty information to consumers.

The legislation provides businesses with the option of posting warranty information on their website rather than including it in the instructions that accompany their products. Companies providing online warranty information would still need to alert consumers about how to access their website either on the product, its packaging or in an accompanying manual. They would also be required to provide a phone number or mailing address as another option besides a website for obtaining information.

For additional information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 12:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by providing warranty information online. The Senate approved the “E-Warranty Act of 2015” (S 1359) last July. The bill will now be sent to President Obama who is expected to sign it into law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules are currently unclear on the manner in which companies must provide warranty information to consumers.

The legislation provides businesses with the option of posting warranty information on their website rather than including it in the instructions that accompany their products. Companies providing online warranty information would still need to alert consumers about how to access their website either on the product, its packaging or in an accompanying manual. They would also be required to provide a phone number or mailing address as another option besides a website for obtaining information.

For additional information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 12:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by providing warranty information online. The Senate approved the “E-Warranty Act of 2015” (S 1359) last July. The bill will now be sent to President Obama who is expected to sign it into law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules are currently unclear on the manner in which companies must provide warranty information to consumers.

The legislation provides businesses with the option of posting warranty information on their website rather than including it in the instructions that accompany their products. Companies providing online warranty information would still need to alert consumers about how to access their website either on the product, its packaging or in an accompanying manual. They would also be required to provide a phone number or mailing address as another option besides a website for obtaining information.

For additional information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

Thu, 09/10/2015 - 12:00
By SEMA Editors

education
More than 60 education sessions will be offered at the 2015 SEMA Show.
With so much to see and do, it can be challenging to narrow down the 60-plus education sessions that are being offered at the 2015 SEMA Show. With this in mind, SEMA asked several of the association’s most engaged volunteers and leadership groups to narrow down their top choices. Below are recommendations from three of SEMA’s professional networks:

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)
Top 5 Education Sessions Promoting Women and Business

Young Executives Network (YEN)
6 Education Sessions for Young Executives and Leaders

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
4 Sessions to Help You Stay Ahead of Vehicle Technology
Thu, 09/10/2015 - 12:00
By SEMA Editors

education
More than 60 education sessions will be offered at the 2015 SEMA Show.
With so much to see and do, it can be challenging to narrow down the 60-plus education sessions that are being offered at the 2015 SEMA Show. With this in mind, SEMA asked several of the association’s most engaged volunteers and leadership groups to narrow down their top choices. Below are recommendations from three of SEMA’s professional networks:

SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)
Top 5 Education Sessions Promoting Women and Business

Young Executives Network (YEN)
6 Education Sessions for Young Executives and Leaders

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
4 Sessions to Help You Stay Ahead of Vehicle Technology