By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has again issued a proclamation designating July 2015 as “Automotive Heritage Month” in the province.

Thanks to the efforts of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has again issued a proclamation designating July 2015 as “Automotive Heritage Month” in the province. Nova Scotia joins several states, provinces and cities that have officially recognized this celebration of collector cars. Since 2010, the U.S. Senate has passed resolutions at the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) request to acknowledge “Collector Car Appreciation Day,” which serves to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. This year’s celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 10.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Colby Martin at colbym@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Legislation to require the state to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration was introduced in Missouri.

Legislation to require the state to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration was introduced. This fee would be charged in addition to all other registration fees and would not replace the gas tax. In addition to creating privacy concerns, the bill seeks to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet by taxing drivers based on vehicle mileage. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric-vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects.

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 to require the state to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration was introduced in Missouri.

Legislation to require the state to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration was introduced. This fee would be charged in addition to all other registration fees and would not replace the gas tax. In addition to creating privacy concerns, the bill seeks to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet by taxing drivers based on vehicle mileage. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric-vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects.

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 to require the state to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration was introduced in Missouri.

Legislation to require the state to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration was introduced. This fee would be charged in addition to all other registration fees and would not replace the gas tax. In addition to creating privacy concerns, the bill seeks to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet by taxing drivers based on vehicle mileage. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric-vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects.

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 to require the state to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration was introduced in Missouri.

Legislation to require the state to charge and collect a miles-driven fee of up to $200 for a one-year vehicle registration and up to $400 for a two-year vehicle registration was introduced. This fee would be charged in addition to all other registration fees and would not replace the gas tax. In addition to creating privacy concerns, the bill seeks to penalize national efforts to create a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet by taxing drivers based on vehicle mileage. As gas tax revenues decrease due to hybrid and electric-vehicle ownership, states are looking for new sources of funding for pet projects.

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

By Linda Spencer

SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.

For one low cost, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will have the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Begin promoting your brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA pre-event outreach to buyers.
• Obtain U.S. government support for qualified companies.
• Participate in a measuring session in Shanghai featuring vehicles popular globally but not sold in the United States.

The trip includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth, networking events and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain vehicles popularly accessorized in the region. The first 12 companies to sign up will receive free booth graphics, courtesy of Eric Hoffend of Freeman.

Wondering what to expect? Check out the 2014 trip report and see who exhibited. Find program details at SEMA.org/China, or contact Linda Spencer to arrange a one-on-one briefing about the trip's features.

By Linda Spencer

SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.

For one low cost, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will have the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Begin promoting your brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA pre-event outreach to buyers.
• Obtain U.S. government support for qualified companies.
• Participate in a measuring session in Shanghai featuring vehicles popular globally but not sold in the United States.

The trip includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth, networking events and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain vehicles popularly accessorized in the region. The first 12 companies to sign up will receive free booth graphics, courtesy of Eric Hoffend of Freeman.

Wondering what to expect? Check out the 2014 trip report and see who exhibited. Find program details at SEMA.org/China, or contact Linda Spencer to arrange a one-on-one briefing about the trip's features.

By Linda Spencer

SEMA China Business Development Tour participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.

For one low cost, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will have the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Begin promoting your brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA pre-event outreach to buyers.
• Obtain U.S. government support for qualified companies.
• Participate in a measuring session in Shanghai featuring vehicles popular globally but not sold in the United States.

The trip includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth, networking events and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain vehicles popularly accessorized in the region. The first 12 companies to sign up will receive free booth graphics, courtesy of Eric Hoffend of Freeman.

Wondering what to expect? Check out the 2014 trip report and see who exhibited. Find program details at SEMA.org/China, or contact Linda Spencer to arrange a one-on-one briefing about the trip's features.

The Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee amended and approved legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a classic vehicle.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a “classic vehicle” was amended and approved by the Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee. The bill will now be sent to the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members. Under the amendment, only vehicles manufactured prior to 1996 would be eligible for a classic vehicle registration.

Currently, vehicles 25 years old and older are eligible. The bill also changes the depreciation schedule for the governmental services tax to provide that passenger vehicles and trucks will be valued at 10% less of their initial value than they are currently valued. A separate bill to repeal the emissions test exemption for all classic vehicles, classic rods, street rods and old-timer vehicles was also approved. Under that bill, all vehicles manufactured before 1996 would instead be exempted. These bills contain a mixture of pro- and anti-hobby provisions.

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

The Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee amended and approved legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a classic vehicle.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to alter the requirements for vehicles eligible for registration as a “classic vehicle” was amended and approved by the Nevada Assembly Transportation Committee. The bill will now be sent to the floor of the assembly for a vote by all members. Under the amendment, only vehicles manufactured prior to 1996 would be eligible for a classic vehicle registration.

Currently, vehicles 25 years old and older are eligible. The bill also changes the depreciation schedule for the governmental services tax to provide that passenger vehicles and trucks will be valued at 10% less of their initial value than they are currently valued. A separate bill to repeal the emissions test exemption for all classic vehicles, classic rods, street rods and old-timer vehicles was also approved. Under that bill, all vehicles manufactured before 1996 would instead be exempted. These bills contain a mixture of pro- and anti-hobby provisions.

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