By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Members Lounge is a great place to host a private meeting, network with others, check e-mail or grab a bite to eat.

During the 2013 SEMA Show, the SEMA Members Lounge is a great place to host a private meeting, network with others, check e-mail or grab a bite to eat. The Members Lounge, located upstairs from the Association Center in room N251 of the North Hall, also features complimentary business services, including Internet access and charging stations. Complimentary meeting rooms are available for groups of up to 10 people.

Rooms are available to buyers and exhibitors. (Sorry, non-exhibiting manufacturers [NEMs] or companies otherwise qualified to exhibit at the SEMA Show are not permitted to use the meeting rooms. This includes any attendee with a green NEM badge holder.)

The SEMA Members Lounge hours are as follows:

• Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• From Tuesday–Friday, Grab N’ Go lunches will be available for purchase during Show hours. Hot lunches will be available for purchase Tuesday–Friday between 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Reserve Your Meeting Room now.

If you have questions about meeting room availability, contact AJ Carney at andreac@sema.org or call 909-978-6697.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Members Lounge is a great place to host a private meeting, network with others, check e-mail or grab a bite to eat.

During the 2013 SEMA Show, the SEMA Members Lounge is a great place to host a private meeting, network with others, check e-mail or grab a bite to eat. The Members Lounge, located upstairs from the Association Center in room N251 of the North Hall, also features complimentary business services, including Internet access and charging stations. Complimentary meeting rooms are available for groups of up to 10 people.

Rooms are available to buyers and exhibitors. (Sorry, non-exhibiting manufacturers [NEMs] or companies otherwise qualified to exhibit at the SEMA Show are not permitted to use the meeting rooms. This includes any attendee with a green NEM badge holder.)

The SEMA Members Lounge hours are as follows:

• Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• From Tuesday–Friday, Grab N’ Go lunches will be available for purchase during Show hours. Hot lunches will be available for purchase Tuesday–Friday between 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Reserve Your Meeting Room now.

If you have questions about meeting room availability, contact AJ Carney at andreac@sema.org or call 909-978-6697.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Members Lounge is a great place to host a private meeting, network with others, check e-mail or grab a bite to eat.

During the 2013 SEMA Show, the SEMA Members Lounge is a great place to host a private meeting, network with others, check e-mail or grab a bite to eat. The Members Lounge, located upstairs from the Association Center in room N251 of the North Hall, also features complimentary business services, including Internet access and charging stations. Complimentary meeting rooms are available for groups of up to 10 people.

Rooms are available to buyers and exhibitors. (Sorry, non-exhibiting manufacturers [NEMs] or companies otherwise qualified to exhibit at the SEMA Show are not permitted to use the meeting rooms. This includes any attendee with a green NEM badge holder.)

The SEMA Members Lounge hours are as follows:

• Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• From Tuesday–Friday, Grab N’ Go lunches will be available for purchase during Show hours. Hot lunches will be available for purchase Tuesday–Friday between 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Reserve Your Meeting Room now.

If you have questions about meeting room availability, contact AJ Carney at andreac@sema.org or call 909-978-6697.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Each year, car clubs, such as the Crazy Cruisers of Panama City, Florida, celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day with a special event to honor the occasion.

SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils have announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day will be celebrated July 11, 2014. The date will mark the fifth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. A recap of the 2013 festivities is highlighted in the latest issue of the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) Driving Force newsletter.

SEMA and its councils will once again seek a Congressional resolution to recognize the day's significance. The industry endeavors to preserve our nation's automotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide. Collector Car Appreciation Day is a singular tribute to the collector-car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

“With the 2013 celebration now behind us, car enthusiasts and related businesses can begin planning open houses, car cruises, club gatherings and educational events to mark the 2014 commemoration,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “The passion for the collector-car industry and hobby it serves that continues to be demonstrated by thousands nationwide is most clearly evident on this special day.”

The U.S. Senate helped launch Collector Car Appreciation Day by passing Resolutions each year at SAN’s request. The previous resolutions were sponsored by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). Senators Tester and Burr have been strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, D.C., and recognize the integral role collector cars have played in fostering our nation’s appreciation for the automobile’s unique historical place in our history. This year, New Mexico; New York; Manitoba; Nova Scotia; Madera County, California; and Washington Parish, Louisiana, joined the U.S. Senate in proclaiming Collector Car Appreciation Day.

The SAN will again maintain and publicize a list of scheduled events to commemorate America’s time-tested love affair with the automobile at semaSAN.com/CCAD. Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events can submit the details of their celebration using this link.

For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org. If you are unable to celebrate on July 11, the SAN encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July 2014.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Each year, car clubs, such as the Crazy Cruisers of Panama City, Florida, celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day with a special event to honor the occasion.

SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils have announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day will be celebrated July 11, 2014. The date will mark the fifth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. A recap of the 2013 festivities is highlighted in the latest issue of the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) Driving Force newsletter.

SEMA and its councils will once again seek a Congressional resolution to recognize the day's significance. The industry endeavors to preserve our nation's automotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide. Collector Car Appreciation Day is a singular tribute to the collector-car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

“With the 2013 celebration now behind us, car enthusiasts and related businesses can begin planning open houses, car cruises, club gatherings and educational events to mark the 2014 commemoration,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “The passion for the collector-car industry and hobby it serves that continues to be demonstrated by thousands nationwide is most clearly evident on this special day.”

The U.S. Senate helped launch Collector Car Appreciation Day by passing Resolutions each year at SAN’s request. The previous resolutions were sponsored by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). Senators Tester and Burr have been strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, D.C., and recognize the integral role collector cars have played in fostering our nation’s appreciation for the automobile’s unique historical place in our history. This year, New Mexico; New York; Manitoba; Nova Scotia; Madera County, California; and Washington Parish, Louisiana, joined the U.S. Senate in proclaiming Collector Car Appreciation Day.

The SAN will again maintain and publicize a list of scheduled events to commemorate America’s time-tested love affair with the automobile at semaSAN.com/CCAD. Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events can submit the details of their celebration using this link.

For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org. If you are unable to celebrate on July 11, the SAN encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July 2014.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Each year, car clubs, such as the Crazy Cruisers of Panama City, Florida, celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day with a special event to honor the occasion.

SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils have announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day will be celebrated July 11, 2014. The date will mark the fifth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. A recap of the 2013 festivities is highlighted in the latest issue of the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) Driving Force newsletter.

SEMA and its councils will once again seek a Congressional resolution to recognize the day's significance. The industry endeavors to preserve our nation's automotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide. Collector Car Appreciation Day is a singular tribute to the collector-car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

“With the 2013 celebration now behind us, car enthusiasts and related businesses can begin planning open houses, car cruises, club gatherings and educational events to mark the 2014 commemoration,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “The passion for the collector-car industry and hobby it serves that continues to be demonstrated by thousands nationwide is most clearly evident on this special day.”

The U.S. Senate helped launch Collector Car Appreciation Day by passing Resolutions each year at SAN’s request. The previous resolutions were sponsored by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). Senators Tester and Burr have been strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, D.C., and recognize the integral role collector cars have played in fostering our nation’s appreciation for the automobile’s unique historical place in our history. This year, New Mexico; New York; Manitoba; Nova Scotia; Madera County, California; and Washington Parish, Louisiana, joined the U.S. Senate in proclaiming Collector Car Appreciation Day.

The SAN will again maintain and publicize a list of scheduled events to commemorate America’s time-tested love affair with the automobile at semaSAN.com/CCAD. Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events can submit the details of their celebration using this link.

For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org. If you are unable to celebrate on July 11, the SAN encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July 2014.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Each year, car clubs, such as the Crazy Cruisers of Panama City, Florida, celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day with a special event to honor the occasion.

SEMA and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) councils have announced that the next Collector Car Appreciation Day will be celebrated July 11, 2014. The date will mark the fifth consecutive commemoration in what is now an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. A recap of the 2013 festivities is highlighted in the latest issue of the SEMA Action Network’s (SAN) Driving Force newsletter.

SEMA and its councils will once again seek a Congressional resolution to recognize the day's significance. The industry endeavors to preserve our nation's automotive heritage while providing well-paying, high-skilled jobs nationwide. Collector Car Appreciation Day is a singular tribute to the collector-car industry and the millions of hobbyists it supports.

“With the 2013 celebration now behind us, car enthusiasts and related businesses can begin planning open houses, car cruises, club gatherings and educational events to mark the 2014 commemoration,” said SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “The passion for the collector-car industry and hobby it serves that continues to be demonstrated by thousands nationwide is most clearly evident on this special day.”

The U.S. Senate helped launch Collector Car Appreciation Day by passing Resolutions each year at SAN’s request. The previous resolutions were sponsored by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). Senators Tester and Burr have been strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, D.C., and recognize the integral role collector cars have played in fostering our nation’s appreciation for the automobile’s unique historical place in our history. This year, New Mexico; New York; Manitoba; Nova Scotia; Madera County, California; and Washington Parish, Louisiana, joined the U.S. Senate in proclaiming Collector Car Appreciation Day.

The SAN will again maintain and publicize a list of scheduled events to commemorate America’s time-tested love affair with the automobile at semaSAN.com/CCAD. Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events can submit the details of their celebration using this link.

For questions, contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909-978-6721 or san@sema.org. If you are unable to celebrate on July 11, the SAN encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July 2014.

Annual Saleen Car Show This Saturday
The Annual Saleen Car Show and Open House takes place this Saturday, September 14, at the Saleen headquarters, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., in Corona, California. The pros at Saleen will show off the latest Saleen vehicles—the Saleen 351 Mustang and the Saleen – George Follmer Edition. The event will also include factory tours of the Saleen headquarters, entertainment for kids, poster signing and autograph session with Steve Saleen.

	Effective October 1, Tomoshige “Tomo” Mizutani will become president of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.

Tomoshige Mizutani Named President of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.
Tomoshige “Tomo” Mizutani will become president of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (TTHA), effective October 1. Mizutani has led the Nitto brand in the United States since 1992 and has served as president of Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. (NTU), since July 1, 2005. He will continue to serve as a corporate officer for Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. (TTR) of Japan. Current president, Noriyuki Dan, will continue to serve as the CFO of TTHA. Keiko Brockel, current COO of NTU, will be appointed president, in addition to her role as president of Nitto Tire Canada Inc.

Perfect Equipment Receives Supplier Award From General Motors
Perfect Equipment recently announced that the company received the General Motors 2013 Supplier Quality Excellence Award, marking the second consecutive year that General Motors has honored Perfect Equipment with the award. The Supplier Quality Excellence Award is given to specific supplier locations, and only the top-performing suppliers are eligible to receive the award. Suppliers who receive the award have met or exceeded a stringent set of quality performance criteria and have achieved the cross-functional support of the entire GM organization.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a proposed rule to clarify that research and development (R&D) expenditures would be deductible regardless of whether the resulting product is sold or used in the taxpayer’s trade or business. The rule would eliminate confusion on whether expenditures are no longer deductible as IRS Code Section 174 R&D expenses after the uncertainty relating to the product’s development or improvement has been eliminated. The rule would also define the term “pilot model” as any representation, model or product that is produced to evaluate and resolve uncertainty during product development. 

On a related note, SEMA is encouraging Congress to reauthorize the R&D tax credit, which expires at the end of 2013. SEMA has recommended that it be made permanent so that companies can make long-term spending commitments for research and product development. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a proposed rule to clarify that research and development (R&D) expenditures would be deductible regardless of whether the resulting product is sold or used in the taxpayer’s trade or business. The rule would eliminate confusion on whether expenditures are no longer deductible as IRS Code Section 174 R&D expenses after the uncertainty relating to the product’s development or improvement has been eliminated. The rule would also define the term “pilot model” as any representation, model or product that is produced to evaluate and resolve uncertainty during product development. 

On a related note, SEMA is encouraging Congress to reauthorize the R&D tax credit, which expires at the end of 2013. SEMA has recommended that it be made permanent so that companies can make long-term spending commitments for research and product development. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.