Mandy Mathis, a member of Google's automotive division, will discuss how to improve your company's search rankings in her SEMA webinar "Search Engine Marketing 101" on April 8.

Consumers are increasingly turning to the Web to search for products, pricing and convenient shipping solutions, particularly automotive enthusiasts. A survey from the 2009 SEMA Show, for example, revealed that 72% of enthusiasts have purchased some parts and accessories online. Successful companies of the future must optimize not only their offerings, but also their knowledge of Internet marketing techniques.

In an exclusive SEMA webinar, "Search Engine Marketing 101," April 8, 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m., Google’s Mandy Mathis will offer expert insight into geographic targeting and optimizing Internet ads for the best possible performance.

Mathis, a member of Google’s automotive team who works with automotive websites, dealers, and parts and accessories retailers and manufacturers, will discuss the company’s own list of best practices and provide tips on how to reach the desired audience with the right message at the right time in her webinar.

Learn how to track your search-engine marketing efforts to ensure that your company is achieving the maximum return on investment.

For additional details and to register, follow this link. SEMA webinars are free for members, and just $29 for non-members.

Legislation that originally sought to prohibit public road use of a motor vehicle equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide was approved by the Mississippi Legislature and sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill was amended by SEMA with the support of the Mississippi State Troopers Association to better protect public road safety while ensuring legitimate off-road uses of nitrous-oxide systems.

Under the amendment, a nitrous-oxide delivery system can be installed on a vehicle if made inoperative by disconnecting the feed line or removing the canisters while the vehicle is being operated on public roads.

Legislation that originally sought to prohibit public road use of a motor vehicle equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide was approved by the Mississippi Legislature and sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill was amended by SEMA with the support of the Mississippi State Troopers Association to better protect public road safety while ensuring legitimate off-road uses of nitrous-oxide systems.

Under the amendment, a nitrous-oxide delivery system can be installed on a vehicle if made inoperative by disconnecting the feed line or removing the canisters while the vehicle is being operated on public roads.

Legislation that originally sought to prohibit public road use of a motor vehicle equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide was approved by the Mississippi Legislature and sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill was amended by SEMA with the support of the Mississippi State Troopers Association to better protect public road safety while ensuring legitimate off-road uses of nitrous-oxide systems.

Under the amendment, a nitrous-oxide delivery system can be installed on a vehicle if made inoperative by disconnecting the feed line or removing the canisters while the vehicle is being operated on public roads.

Legislation that originally sought to prohibit public road use of a motor vehicle equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide was approved by the Mississippi Legislature and sent to the governor for his signature and enactment into law. The bill was amended by SEMA with the support of the Mississippi State Troopers Association to better protect public road safety while ensuring legitimate off-road uses of nitrous-oxide systems.

Under the amendment, a nitrous-oxide delivery system can be installed on a vehicle if made inoperative by disconnecting the feed line or removing the canisters while the vehicle is being operated on public roads.

California legislation (A.B. 1740) to eliminate the requirement that specially constructed vehicle registrations be limited to only the first 500 vehicles per year was not approved by the Transportation Committee on March 22. However, a modified version of the bill will be reconsidered by the committee on April 5, 2010.

Under the amendment, the registration limit would increase from 500 to 750 per year. Current law provides for the emissions-system certification and model-year designation for specially constructed vehicles, including kit cars. Under the law, vehicle owners choose whether a smog-test referee certifies the engine model year or the vehicle model year.

To determine model year, inspectors compare the vehicle to those of the era that the vehicle most closely resembles. If there is no close match, it is classified as a '60 vehicle. Only those emissions controls applicable to the model year and that can be reasonably accommodated by the vehicle are required.

The Department of Motor Vehicles provides a new registration to the first 500 specially constructed vehicles per year that meet the criteria.

Here is more information on California legislation A.B. 1740. For details, contact Steve McDonald.

California legislation (A.B. 1740) to eliminate the requirement that specially constructed vehicle registrations be limited to only the first 500 vehicles per year was not approved by the Transportation Committee on March 22. However, a modified version of the bill will be reconsidered by the committee on April 5, 2010.

Under the amendment, the registration limit would increase from 500 to 750 per year. Current law provides for the emissions-system certification and model-year designation for specially constructed vehicles, including kit cars. Under the law, vehicle owners choose whether a smog-test referee certifies the engine model year or the vehicle model year.

To determine model year, inspectors compare the vehicle to those of the era that the vehicle most closely resembles. If there is no close match, it is classified as a '60 vehicle. Only those emissions controls applicable to the model year and that can be reasonably accommodated by the vehicle are required.

The Department of Motor Vehicles provides a new registration to the first 500 specially constructed vehicles per year that meet the criteria.

Here is more information on California legislation A.B. 1740. For details, contact Steve McDonald.

California legislation (A.B. 1740) to eliminate the requirement that specially constructed vehicle registrations be limited to only the first 500 vehicles per year was not approved by the Transportation Committee on March 22. However, a modified version of the bill will be reconsidered by the committee on April 5, 2010.

Under the amendment, the registration limit would increase from 500 to 750 per year. Current law provides for the emissions-system certification and model-year designation for specially constructed vehicles, including kit cars. Under the law, vehicle owners choose whether a smog-test referee certifies the engine model year or the vehicle model year.

To determine model year, inspectors compare the vehicle to those of the era that the vehicle most closely resembles. If there is no close match, it is classified as a '60 vehicle. Only those emissions controls applicable to the model year and that can be reasonably accommodated by the vehicle are required.

The Department of Motor Vehicles provides a new registration to the first 500 specially constructed vehicles per year that meet the criteria.

Here is more information on California legislation A.B. 1740. For details, contact Steve McDonald.

California legislation (A.B. 1740) to eliminate the requirement that specially constructed vehicle registrations be limited to only the first 500 vehicles per year was not approved by the Transportation Committee on March 22. However, a modified version of the bill will be reconsidered by the committee on April 5, 2010.

Under the amendment, the registration limit would increase from 500 to 750 per year. Current law provides for the emissions-system certification and model-year designation for specially constructed vehicles, including kit cars. Under the law, vehicle owners choose whether a smog-test referee certifies the engine model year or the vehicle model year.

To determine model year, inspectors compare the vehicle to those of the era that the vehicle most closely resembles. If there is no close match, it is classified as a '60 vehicle. Only those emissions controls applicable to the model year and that can be reasonably accommodated by the vehicle are required.

The Department of Motor Vehicles provides a new registration to the first 500 specially constructed vehicles per year that meet the criteria.

Here is more information on California legislation A.B. 1740. For details, contact Steve McDonald.

California legislation (A.B. 1740) to eliminate the requirement that specially constructed vehicle registrations be limited to only the first 500 vehicles per year was not approved by the Transportation Committee on March 22. However, a modified version of the bill will be reconsidered by the committee on April 5, 2010.

Under the amendment, the registration limit would increase from 500 to 750 per year. Current law provides for the emissions-system certification and model-year designation for specially constructed vehicles, including kit cars. Under the law, vehicle owners choose whether a smog-test referee certifies the engine model year or the vehicle model year.

To determine model year, inspectors compare the vehicle to those of the era that the vehicle most closely resembles. If there is no close match, it is classified as a '60 vehicle. Only those emissions controls applicable to the model year and that can be reasonably accommodated by the vehicle are required.

The Department of Motor Vehicles provides a new registration to the first 500 specially constructed vehicles per year that meet the criteria.

Here is more information on California legislation A.B. 1740. For details, contact Steve McDonald.