By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Kentucky has reintroduced legislation to put in place a new valuation procedure for older vehicles.

Kentucky has reintroduced legislation to put in place a new valuation procedure for older vehicles. Under the bill, vehicles 20 years old or older would no longer be presumed to be in "original factory" or "classic" condition. This measure instead provides three options for assessing the value of these vehicles.

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

Kentucky has reintroduced legislation to put in place a new valuation procedure for older vehicles.

Kentucky has reintroduced legislation to put in place a new valuation procedure for older vehicles. Under the bill, vehicles 20 years old or older would no longer be presumed to be in "original factory" or "classic" condition. This measure instead provides three options for assessing the value of these vehicles.

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

Kentucky has reintroduced legislation to put in place a new valuation procedure for older vehicles.

Kentucky has reintroduced legislation to put in place a new valuation procedure for older vehicles. Under the bill, vehicles 20 years old or older would no longer be presumed to be in "original factory" or "classic" condition. This measure instead provides three options for assessing the value of these vehicles.

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

Virginia Senate legislation would exempt antique vehicles from the requirement that exhaust systems be “in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.”

Virginia Senate legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed for use on the particular vehicle as standard factory equipment was reintroduced. The SEMA-supported bill would also exempt antique vehicles from the requirement that exhaust systems be “in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.”

House legislation would only exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment or comparable equipment.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia Senate legislation would exempt antique vehicles from the requirement that exhaust systems be “in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.”

Virginia Senate legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed for use on the particular vehicle as standard factory equipment was reintroduced. The SEMA-supported bill would also exempt antique vehicles from the requirement that exhaust systems be “in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.”

House legislation would only exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment or comparable equipment.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Virginia Senate legislation would exempt antique vehicles from the requirement that exhaust systems be “in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.”

Virginia Senate legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed for use on the particular vehicle as standard factory equipment was reintroduced. The SEMA-supported bill would also exempt antique vehicles from the requirement that exhaust systems be “in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.”

House legislation would only exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment or comparable equipment.

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

By AJ Carney

	SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its first Town Hall Meeting of 2015 in Diamond Bar, California, where members and prospective members will gather at the new SEMA Garage, Friday, January 23, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interact with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.

Meet our panel and industry leaders:

• Nate Shelton, CMO, Driven Performance Brands
• Doug Evans, executive vice president aftermarket media, The Enthusiast Network (TEN)
• Tim Martin, chief operations officer, K&N Engineering Inc.

For more information or to register, visit SEMA's Town Hall Meetings website or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

By AJ Carney

	SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its first Town Hall Meeting of 2015 in Diamond Bar, California, where members and prospective members will gather at the new SEMA Garage, Friday, January 23, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interact with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.

Meet our panel and industry leaders:

• Nate Shelton, CMO, Driven Performance Brands
• Doug Evans, executive vice president aftermarket media, The Enthusiast Network (TEN)
• Tim Martin, chief operations officer, K&N Engineering Inc.

For more information or to register, visit SEMA's Town Hall Meetings website or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

By AJ Carney

	SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its first Town Hall Meeting of 2015 in Diamond Bar, California, where members and prospective members will gather at the new SEMA Garage, Friday, January 23, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interact with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.

Meet our panel and industry leaders:

• Nate Shelton, CMO, Driven Performance Brands
• Doug Evans, executive vice president aftermarket media, The Enthusiast Network (TEN)
• Tim Martin, chief operations officer, K&N Engineering Inc.

For more information or to register, visit SEMA's Town Hall Meetings website or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

By Gary Vigil

	Free tours of the SEMA Garage will be held in February and March.

Free tours of the SEMA Garage and breakfast are available to the first 15 RSVPs, February 10 and 17, and March 3, 10 and 17, from 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Find out how the SEMA Garage can help get your products developed and to market faster and more cost effectively.

The facility tour will include an introduction to the following resources:

• A fully equipped installation center to test fitment
• A Tech Transfer program with OEM-provided CAD files
• 3D printing and scanning services
• Hands-on vehicle access for Measuring Sessions
• An emissions lab for E.O./CARB certification
• A vehicle and product photography studio with infinity walls and adjustable overhead lighting
• A training center for conducting product reveals or training sessions

Space is limited so RSVP now at www.sema.org/garage-tours.
For more information, contact Rachael Salazar at RachaelS@sema.org or 909-978-6728.