Act soon if you want to secure a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury project vehicle for this year—proposals are due March 1, 2010.

Ford is accepting proposals for its annual project vehicle program, and now is a great time to put together a design, build-up, and marketing plan for a 2010 project Ford, Lincoln or Mercury.

Eligible vehicles include the 2011 model year Fiesta, Mustang (including new 5.0 GT), Edge, F-150, Super Duty, Lincoln MKX and 2012 Focus.

Criteria are similar to past Ford project-vehicle programs: companies requesting project vehicles should be a manufacturer or designer/restyler; a current SEMA member; and committed to a thorough marketing plan that includes the 2010 SEMA Show.

Click here for additional details. Don’t delay—proposals are due by March 1, 2010.

	Act soon if you want to secure a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury project vehicle for this year—proposals are due March 1, 2010.

Ford is accepting proposals for its annual project vehicle program, and now is a great time to put together a design, build-up, and marketing plan for a 2010 project Ford, Lincoln or Mercury.

Eligible vehicles include the 2011 model year Fiesta, Mustang (including new 5.0 GT), Edge, F-150, Super Duty, Lincoln MKX and 2012 Focus.

Criteria are similar to past Ford project-vehicle programs: companies requesting project vehicles should be a manufacturer or designer/restyler; a current SEMA member; and committed to a thorough marketing plan that includes the 2010 SEMA Show.

Click here for additional details. Don’t delay—proposals are due by March 1, 2010.

An agent in Brenda Priddy's international spy photo cabal caught these shots of ice track mule testing for what she says is Lamborghini's Murciélago replacement. The new model is likely to be called the "Jota," in homage to a one-off, ultra-high-performance Miura built in the early '70s.

A direct-injection V12, aluminum space-frame chassis and extensive carbon fiber are likely to form the heart and body of the new bull, and Priddy speculates that a Haldex all-wheel-drive system will anchor the powertrain.

Don't expect to see this Italian finery debut for at least a year.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

An agent in Brenda Priddy's international spy photo cabal caught these shots of ice track mule testing for what she says is Lamborghini's Murciélago replacement. The new model is likely to be called the "Jota," in homage to a one-off, ultra-high-performance Miura built in the early '70s.

A direct-injection V12, aluminum space-frame chassis and extensive carbon fiber are likely to form the heart and body of the new bull, and Priddy speculates that a Haldex all-wheel-drive system will anchor the powertrain.

Don't expect to see this Italian finery debut for at least a year.

Photos copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without copyright holder's consent is prohibited.

Sherry Price-McCall

Sherry Price-McCall, account executive at Masters TV in Bristol, Tennessee, began her career in the specialty-equipment industry 12 years ago with York International. Over the past decade, she’s created a variety of new features and programs to promote the automotive industry, particularly among youth in motorsports and ways to keep them involved.

Most recently, she developed the concept for a 13-week series called "Motorsports U," highlighting students who race on the University of Northwestern Ohio’s race team.

“I have the privilege of working with the youth in our market through our television programming,” McCall says. “It’s very satisfying to be part of their excitement and wide-eyed vision for the future of the automotive industry.”

Asked if she’s had a mentor in the industry, McCall says that her list is endless.

“If I was to mention a few, it would be my husband, Butch McCall, who guided me through the process of automotive marketing; Ted and Linda Jones, who have supplied me with the history and stories of this great industry; and Debbie Walls, who has been a wonderful friend and business partner through the years.”

Sherry Price-McCall

Sherry Price-McCall, account executive at Masters TV in Bristol, Tennessee, began her career in the specialty-equipment industry 12 years ago with York International. Over the past decade, she’s created a variety of new features and programs to promote the automotive industry, particularly among youth in motorsports and ways to keep them involved.

Most recently, she developed the concept for a 13-week series called "Motorsports U," highlighting students who race on the University of Northwestern Ohio’s race team.

“I have the privilege of working with the youth in our market through our television programming,” McCall says. “It’s very satisfying to be part of their excitement and wide-eyed vision for the future of the automotive industry.”

Asked if she’s had a mentor in the industry, McCall says that her list is endless.

“If I was to mention a few, it would be my husband, Butch McCall, who guided me through the process of automotive marketing; Ted and Linda Jones, who have supplied me with the history and stories of this great industry; and Debbie Walls, who has been a wonderful friend and business partner through the years.”

Sherry Price-McCall

Sherry Price-McCall, account executive at Masters TV in Bristol, Tennessee, began her career in the specialty-equipment industry 12 years ago with York International. Over the past decade, she’s created a variety of new features and programs to promote the automotive industry, particularly among youth in motorsports and ways to keep them involved.

Most recently, she developed the concept for a 13-week series called "Motorsports U," highlighting students who race on the University of Northwestern Ohio’s race team.

“I have the privilege of working with the youth in our market through our television programming,” McCall says. “It’s very satisfying to be part of their excitement and wide-eyed vision for the future of the automotive industry.”

Asked if she’s had a mentor in the industry, McCall says that her list is endless.

“If I was to mention a few, it would be my husband, Butch McCall, who guided me through the process of automotive marketing; Ted and Linda Jones, who have supplied me with the history and stories of this great industry; and Debbie Walls, who has been a wonderful friend and business partner through the years.”

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) has announced its intent to crack down on companies importing product into the United States without filing the prerequisite reports with U.S. government officials. In a recent interview with the Journal of Commerce, BCBP director of the Secure Freight Initiative Richard DiNucci said, “some folks still think we're still delaying enforcement. We're not. The data you submit is being viewed with an enforcement mindset. If it's not accurate, if it's not filed at all or if it's truly not timely, that's going to be held against you.”

DiNucci says that during the first quarter of 2010, parties involved with inaccurate or untimely Importer Security Filings (ISFs) will be put on notice so they can correct any problems.

"We'll do what we can to assist them with that," he added.

During this time, BCBP reserves the right to place holds on shipments and perform non-intrusive inspections (NII) or physical examinations to enforce its security. Last spring, DiNucci spoke at a SEMA webinar to brief members on the requirements of the ISF, commonly referred to as “10+2.” It requires that 10 elements of cargo information be transmitted by the importing company or its agent at least 24 hours before goods are loaded onto an ocean vessel for shipment to the United States.

The requirements of the 10+2 include:

1: Importer of Record Number
2: Consignee Number
3: Seller (owner) Name and Address
4: Buyer (owner) Name and Address
5: Ship to Party
6: Manufacturer (Supplier) Name and Address
7: Country of Origin
8: Commodity HTS-6
9: Container Stuffing Location
10: Consolidator (stuffer) Name and Address

The manufacturer (supplier) name and address, country of origin and commodity HTS-6 (items 6,7 and 8) must be linked together as a line item at the shipment level. The ISF for "exempt" break bulk shipments is required 24 hours prior to arrival.

The party required to submit the ISF is the party causing the goods to enter the limits of a port of the United States. This party is known as the ISF importer. The ISF importer may designate an authorized agent to file the ISF on the ISF importer's behalf.

If an agent is used for ISF purposes, a power of attorney is required. The importer is accountable and liable for the filing.

ISFs must be secured by a bond. Continuous Bonds will be accepted. Single Transaction Bonds will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. The ISF importer must possess a bond or designate an agent to file under the agent's bond prior to the filing of the ISF. The agent can file under the agent's bond or under the ISF importer's bond.

The following types of bonds were amended to cover the ISF requirements:

Type 1: Basic Importation and Entry Bond (113.62)
Type 2: Basic Custodial Bond (113.63)
Type 3: International Carrier Bond (113.64)
Type 4: Foreign Trade Zone Operator Bond (113.73)

Questions? Contact Linda Spencer.  

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) has announced its intent to crack down on companies importing product into the United States without filing the prerequisite reports with U.S. government officials. In a recent interview with the Journal of Commerce, BCBP director of the Secure Freight Initiative Richard DiNucci said, “some folks still think we're still delaying enforcement. We're not. The data you submit is being viewed with an enforcement mindset. If it's not accurate, if it's not filed at all or if it's truly not timely, that's going to be held against you.”

DiNucci says that during the first quarter of 2010, parties involved with inaccurate or untimely Importer Security Filings (ISFs) will be put on notice so they can correct any problems.

"We'll do what we can to assist them with that," he added.

During this time, BCBP reserves the right to place holds on shipments and perform non-intrusive inspections (NII) or physical examinations to enforce its security. Last spring, DiNucci spoke at a SEMA webinar to brief members on the requirements of the ISF, commonly referred to as “10+2.” It requires that 10 elements of cargo information be transmitted by the importing company or its agent at least 24 hours before goods are loaded onto an ocean vessel for shipment to the United States.

The requirements of the 10+2 include:

1: Importer of Record Number
2: Consignee Number
3: Seller (owner) Name and Address
4: Buyer (owner) Name and Address
5: Ship to Party
6: Manufacturer (Supplier) Name and Address
7: Country of Origin
8: Commodity HTS-6
9: Container Stuffing Location
10: Consolidator (stuffer) Name and Address

The manufacturer (supplier) name and address, country of origin and commodity HTS-6 (items 6,7 and 8) must be linked together as a line item at the shipment level. The ISF for "exempt" break bulk shipments is required 24 hours prior to arrival.

The party required to submit the ISF is the party causing the goods to enter the limits of a port of the United States. This party is known as the ISF importer. The ISF importer may designate an authorized agent to file the ISF on the ISF importer's behalf.

If an agent is used for ISF purposes, a power of attorney is required. The importer is accountable and liable for the filing.

ISFs must be secured by a bond. Continuous Bonds will be accepted. Single Transaction Bonds will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. The ISF importer must possess a bond or designate an agent to file under the agent's bond prior to the filing of the ISF. The agent can file under the agent's bond or under the ISF importer's bond.

The following types of bonds were amended to cover the ISF requirements:

Type 1: Basic Importation and Entry Bond (113.62)
Type 2: Basic Custodial Bond (113.63)
Type 3: International Carrier Bond (113.64)
Type 4: Foreign Trade Zone Operator Bond (113.73)

Questions? Contact Linda Spencer.  

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) has announced its intent to crack down on companies importing product into the United States without filing the prerequisite reports with U.S. government officials. In a recent interview with the Journal of Commerce, BCBP director of the Secure Freight Initiative Richard DiNucci said, “some folks still think we're still delaying enforcement. We're not. The data you submit is being viewed with an enforcement mindset. If it's not accurate, if it's not filed at all or if it's truly not timely, that's going to be held against you.”

DiNucci says that during the first quarter of 2010, parties involved with inaccurate or untimely Importer Security Filings (ISFs) will be put on notice so they can correct any problems.

"We'll do what we can to assist them with that," he added.

During this time, BCBP reserves the right to place holds on shipments and perform non-intrusive inspections (NII) or physical examinations to enforce its security. Last spring, DiNucci spoke at a SEMA webinar to brief members on the requirements of the ISF, commonly referred to as “10+2.” It requires that 10 elements of cargo information be transmitted by the importing company or its agent at least 24 hours before goods are loaded onto an ocean vessel for shipment to the United States.

The requirements of the 10+2 include:

1: Importer of Record Number
2: Consignee Number
3: Seller (owner) Name and Address
4: Buyer (owner) Name and Address
5: Ship to Party
6: Manufacturer (Supplier) Name and Address
7: Country of Origin
8: Commodity HTS-6
9: Container Stuffing Location
10: Consolidator (stuffer) Name and Address

The manufacturer (supplier) name and address, country of origin and commodity HTS-6 (items 6,7 and 8) must be linked together as a line item at the shipment level. The ISF for "exempt" break bulk shipments is required 24 hours prior to arrival.

The party required to submit the ISF is the party causing the goods to enter the limits of a port of the United States. This party is known as the ISF importer. The ISF importer may designate an authorized agent to file the ISF on the ISF importer's behalf.

If an agent is used for ISF purposes, a power of attorney is required. The importer is accountable and liable for the filing.

ISFs must be secured by a bond. Continuous Bonds will be accepted. Single Transaction Bonds will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. The ISF importer must possess a bond or designate an agent to file under the agent's bond prior to the filing of the ISF. The agent can file under the agent's bond or under the ISF importer's bond.

The following types of bonds were amended to cover the ISF requirements:

Type 1: Basic Importation and Entry Bond (113.62)
Type 2: Basic Custodial Bond (113.63)
Type 3: International Carrier Bond (113.64)
Type 4: Foreign Trade Zone Operator Bond (113.73)

Questions? Contact Linda Spencer.