You won't learn how to pull bat shapes from a plasma cutter, but you can learn hours of other valuable product knowledge through SEMA Show exhibitor training sessions.

Don't miss the following FREE exhibitor product training sessions during the 2009 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall, Room N252:

Tuesday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Finixx New Technology Co.: A Breakthrough Technology for Complete Protected Safety Tire.
Safety tires will become essential standard equipment on automobiles. Develop new processing technology and production equipment for a series of self-healing and omni-bearing protection safety tires, including bulletproof rims.

Tuesday, November 3, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Tuesday, November 3, 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Finixx New Technology Co.: A Breakthrough Technology for Complete Protected Safety Tire.
Safety tires will become essential standard equipment on automobiles. Develop new processing technology and production equipment for a series of self-healing and omni-bearing protection safety tires, including bulletproof rims.

Tuesday, November 3, 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc: POWERTOW Información Técnica para Transmisiones Diesel (presentado en Español).
Trucos para reconstruir mejores transmisiones automáticas tras motores Diesel de alta rendimiento.

Wednesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Wednesday, November 4, 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc: POWERTOW Diesel Truck Transmission Tech
Introduce the technical benefits of diesel truck transmission enhancement after the consumer spends money on engine upgrades that can smoke the stock automatic transmission.

Thursday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Magnaflow Exhaust Products: Total Engine Management and Current Catalytic Converters
Considered the primary emissions component, the catalytic converter is still only part of an increasingly complex engine-management system designed to lower automotive emissions. This class will cover how today's engine management systems work with modern catalytic converters to accomplish this goal.

Thursday, November 5, 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Mr. Gasket/Prestolite Performance: ACCEL DFI Fuel Injection Made Simple
Explaining the newest fuel-injection systems, basic working principles, ease of installation and adjustments.

Thursday, November 5, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Visit the SEMA Show's education page to see these and all of the more than 60 education seminars FREE to all SEMA Show attendees.

	You won't learn how to pull bat shapes from a plasma cutter, but you can learn hours of other valuable product knowledge through SEMA Show exhibitor training sessions.

Don't miss the following FREE exhibitor product training sessions during the 2009 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall, Room N252:

Tuesday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Finixx New Technology Co.: A Breakthrough Technology for Complete Protected Safety Tire.
Safety tires will become essential standard equipment on automobiles. Develop new processing technology and production equipment for a series of self-healing and omni-bearing protection safety tires, including bulletproof rims.

Tuesday, November 3, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Tuesday, November 3, 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Finixx New Technology Co.: A Breakthrough Technology for Complete Protected Safety Tire.
Safety tires will become essential standard equipment on automobiles. Develop new processing technology and production equipment for a series of self-healing and omni-bearing protection safety tires, including bulletproof rims.

Tuesday, November 3, 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc: POWERTOW Información Técnica para Transmisiones Diesel (presentado en Español).
Trucos para reconstruir mejores transmisiones automáticas tras motores Diesel de alta rendimiento.

Wednesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Wednesday, November 4, 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc: POWERTOW Diesel Truck Transmission Tech
Introduce the technical benefits of diesel truck transmission enhancement after the consumer spends money on engine upgrades that can smoke the stock automatic transmission.

Thursday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Magnaflow Exhaust Products: Total Engine Management and Current Catalytic Converters
Considered the primary emissions component, the catalytic converter is still only part of an increasingly complex engine-management system designed to lower automotive emissions. This class will cover how today's engine management systems work with modern catalytic converters to accomplish this goal.

Thursday, November 5, 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Mr. Gasket/Prestolite Performance: ACCEL DFI Fuel Injection Made Simple
Explaining the newest fuel-injection systems, basic working principles, ease of installation and adjustments.

Thursday, November 5, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Visit the SEMA Show's education page to see these and all of the more than 60 education seminars FREE to all SEMA Show attendees.

	You won't learn how to pull bat shapes from a plasma cutter, but you can learn hours of other valuable product knowledge through SEMA Show exhibitor training sessions.

Don't miss the following FREE exhibitor product training sessions during the 2009 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall, Room N252:

Tuesday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Finixx New Technology Co.: A Breakthrough Technology for Complete Protected Safety Tire.
Safety tires will become essential standard equipment on automobiles. Develop new processing technology and production equipment for a series of self-healing and omni-bearing protection safety tires, including bulletproof rims.

Tuesday, November 3, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Tuesday, November 3, 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Finixx New Technology Co.: A Breakthrough Technology for Complete Protected Safety Tire.
Safety tires will become essential standard equipment on automobiles. Develop new processing technology and production equipment for a series of self-healing and omni-bearing protection safety tires, including bulletproof rims.

Tuesday, November 3, 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc: POWERTOW Información Técnica para Transmisiones Diesel (presentado en Español).
Trucos para reconstruir mejores transmisiones automáticas tras motores Diesel de alta rendimiento.

Wednesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Wednesday, November 4, 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc: POWERTOW Diesel Truck Transmission Tech
Introduce the technical benefits of diesel truck transmission enhancement after the consumer spends money on engine upgrades that can smoke the stock automatic transmission.

Thursday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Magnaflow Exhaust Products: Total Engine Management and Current Catalytic Converters
Considered the primary emissions component, the catalytic converter is still only part of an increasingly complex engine-management system designed to lower automotive emissions. This class will cover how today's engine management systems work with modern catalytic converters to accomplish this goal.

Thursday, November 5, 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Mr. Gasket/Prestolite Performance: ACCEL DFI Fuel Injection Made Simple
Explaining the newest fuel-injection systems, basic working principles, ease of installation and adjustments.

Thursday, November 5, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Visit the SEMA Show's education page to see these and all of the more than 60 education seminars FREE to all SEMA Show attendees.

	You won't learn how to pull bat shapes from a plasma cutter, but you can learn hours of other valuable product knowledge through SEMA Show exhibitor training sessions.

Don't miss the following FREE exhibitor product training sessions during the 2009 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall, Room N252:

Tuesday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Finixx New Technology Co.: A Breakthrough Technology for Complete Protected Safety Tire.
Safety tires will become essential standard equipment on automobiles. Develop new processing technology and production equipment for a series of self-healing and omni-bearing protection safety tires, including bulletproof rims.

Tuesday, November 3, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Tuesday, November 3, 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Finixx New Technology Co.: A Breakthrough Technology for Complete Protected Safety Tire.
Safety tires will become essential standard equipment on automobiles. Develop new processing technology and production equipment for a series of self-healing and omni-bearing protection safety tires, including bulletproof rims.

Tuesday, November 3, 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc: POWERTOW Información Técnica para Transmisiones Diesel (presentado en Español).
Trucos para reconstruir mejores transmisiones automáticas tras motores Diesel de alta rendimiento.

Wednesday, November 4, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Wednesday, November 4, 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Superior Transmission Parts, Inc: POWERTOW Diesel Truck Transmission Tech
Introduce the technical benefits of diesel truck transmission enhancement after the consumer spends money on engine upgrades that can smoke the stock automatic transmission.

Thursday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Magnaflow Exhaust Products: Total Engine Management and Current Catalytic Converters
Considered the primary emissions component, the catalytic converter is still only part of an increasingly complex engine-management system designed to lower automotive emissions. This class will cover how today's engine management systems work with modern catalytic converters to accomplish this goal.

Thursday, November 5, 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Mr. Gasket/Prestolite Performance: ACCEL DFI Fuel Injection Made Simple
Explaining the newest fuel-injection systems, basic working principles, ease of installation and adjustments.

Thursday, November 5, 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
eBay Motors: How to Sell Online
Listing basics, best practices, and introduction to the largest online parts and accessories marketplace.

Visit the SEMA Show's education page to see these and all of the more than 60 education seminars FREE to all SEMA Show attendees.

While the Toyota FT-86 concept won't officially debut for a couple of weeks at the Tokyo Motor Show, testing for the production model has already begun. Brenda Priddy's shooters caught this bizarre-looking mule—one part Cadillac CTS, one part Volkswagen Corrado—lapping the Nurburgring.

"Identified by our European spies as a FT-86 mule, this development car appears to be one car in the front and a totally different car from the B-pillar rearward," Priddy says. "The air diffuser that looks to be made from tape and cardboard sitting atop the trunk lid is our favorite part!"

When this car starts production in Japan near the end of 2011, it will likely have its rear wheel powered by a 2.0L Subaru Boxer engine. The overall size of the car should be slightly bigger than a Pontiac Solstice.

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

While the Toyota FT-86 concept won't officially debut for a couple of weeks at the Tokyo Motor Show, testing for the production model has already begun. Brenda Priddy's shooters caught this bizarre-looking mule—one part Cadillac CTS, one part Volkswagen Corrado—lapping the Nurburgring.

"Identified by our European spies as a FT-86 mule, this development car appears to be one car in the front and a totally different car from the B-pillar rearward," Priddy says. "The air diffuser that looks to be made from tape and cardboard sitting atop the trunk lid is our favorite part!"

When this car starts production in Japan near the end of 2011, it will likely have its rear wheel powered by a 2.0L Subaru Boxer engine. The overall size of the car should be slightly bigger than a Pontiac Solstice.

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

The Senate Finance Committee approved its version of a health care overhaul, joining four other House and Senate Committees that have already considered the legislation. The leadership will now merge the measures into a single House and Senate bill to be debated on the floor of each chamber during the next several weeks. If the bills are approved, the legislation will then be sent to a House/Senate conference committee to be melded into a final bill before being presented to the president.

On August 4, SEMA sent a letter to President Obama with key recommendations to address small-business issues. SEMA opposes a mandate that employers provide health insurance given the enormous diversity in size and economic wellbeing for businesses across the country. The Senate Finance Committee bill would exempt all businesses with less than 50 employees. Larger companies that did not offer coverage could be taxed up to $400 per full-time worker.

The legislation includes a SEMA-supported provision requiring individuals to buy insurance as a mechanism to bring uninsured Americans into the system. The debate will now focus on whether affordable coverage will be available to the uninsured.

The Finance Committee bill rejects the so-called “public option.” SEMA believes such an option could undermine the current private sector insurance system. It includes nonprofit cooperative “exchanges” that offer a variety of plans to small businesses and individuals. The concept is a variation on Small Business Health Plans (SBHPs) which SEMA has advocated for years as a mechanism to provide smaller companies with access to a variety of health insurance options based on regional or nationwide purchasing pools.

The bill contains some cost-containment mechanisms, such as encouraging wellness and prevention programs. Nevertheless, it fails to implement a number of other delivery system reforms to spur competition. It also lacks a significant tort reform provision as a means of reducing costly defensive medicine practices. SEMA supports limitations on malpractice claims by placing a cap on noneconomic and punitive damages, and limiting a defendant’s liability to the percentage share of responsibility for the injury.

SEMA will continue to work with Congress to seek improvements in health care legislation. SEMA’s advocacy efforts are coordinated with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare. For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein.

The Senate Finance Committee approved its version of a health care overhaul, joining four other House and Senate Committees that have already considered the legislation. The leadership will now merge the measures into a single House and Senate bill to be debated on the floor of each chamber during the next several weeks. If the bills are approved, the legislation will then be sent to a House/Senate conference committee to be melded into a final bill before being presented to the president.

On August 4, SEMA sent a letter to President Obama with key recommendations to address small-business issues. SEMA opposes a mandate that employers provide health insurance given the enormous diversity in size and economic wellbeing for businesses across the country. The Senate Finance Committee bill would exempt all businesses with less than 50 employees. Larger companies that did not offer coverage could be taxed up to $400 per full-time worker.

The legislation includes a SEMA-supported provision requiring individuals to buy insurance as a mechanism to bring uninsured Americans into the system. The debate will now focus on whether affordable coverage will be available to the uninsured.

The Finance Committee bill rejects the so-called “public option.” SEMA believes such an option could undermine the current private sector insurance system. It includes nonprofit cooperative “exchanges” that offer a variety of plans to small businesses and individuals. The concept is a variation on Small Business Health Plans (SBHPs) which SEMA has advocated for years as a mechanism to provide smaller companies with access to a variety of health insurance options based on regional or nationwide purchasing pools.

The bill contains some cost-containment mechanisms, such as encouraging wellness and prevention programs. Nevertheless, it fails to implement a number of other delivery system reforms to spur competition. It also lacks a significant tort reform provision as a means of reducing costly defensive medicine practices. SEMA supports limitations on malpractice claims by placing a cap on noneconomic and punitive damages, and limiting a defendant’s liability to the percentage share of responsibility for the injury.

SEMA will continue to work with Congress to seek improvements in health care legislation. SEMA’s advocacy efforts are coordinated with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare. For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein.

The Senate Finance Committee approved its version of a health care overhaul, joining four other House and Senate Committees that have already considered the legislation. The leadership will now merge the measures into a single House and Senate bill to be debated on the floor of each chamber during the next several weeks. If the bills are approved, the legislation will then be sent to a House/Senate conference committee to be melded into a final bill before being presented to the president.

On August 4, SEMA sent a letter to President Obama with key recommendations to address small-business issues. SEMA opposes a mandate that employers provide health insurance given the enormous diversity in size and economic wellbeing for businesses across the country. The Senate Finance Committee bill would exempt all businesses with less than 50 employees. Larger companies that did not offer coverage could be taxed up to $400 per full-time worker.

The legislation includes a SEMA-supported provision requiring individuals to buy insurance as a mechanism to bring uninsured Americans into the system. The debate will now focus on whether affordable coverage will be available to the uninsured.

The Finance Committee bill rejects the so-called “public option.” SEMA believes such an option could undermine the current private sector insurance system. It includes nonprofit cooperative “exchanges” that offer a variety of plans to small businesses and individuals. The concept is a variation on Small Business Health Plans (SBHPs) which SEMA has advocated for years as a mechanism to provide smaller companies with access to a variety of health insurance options based on regional or nationwide purchasing pools.

The bill contains some cost-containment mechanisms, such as encouraging wellness and prevention programs. Nevertheless, it fails to implement a number of other delivery system reforms to spur competition. It also lacks a significant tort reform provision as a means of reducing costly defensive medicine practices. SEMA supports limitations on malpractice claims by placing a cap on noneconomic and punitive damages, and limiting a defendant’s liability to the percentage share of responsibility for the injury.

SEMA will continue to work with Congress to seek improvements in health care legislation. SEMA’s advocacy efforts are coordinated with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare. For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein.

The Senate Finance Committee approved its version of a health care overhaul, joining four other House and Senate Committees that have already considered the legislation. The leadership will now merge the measures into a single House and Senate bill to be debated on the floor of each chamber during the next several weeks. If the bills are approved, the legislation will then be sent to a House/Senate conference committee to be melded into a final bill before being presented to the president.

On August 4, SEMA sent a letter to President Obama with key recommendations to address small-business issues. SEMA opposes a mandate that employers provide health insurance given the enormous diversity in size and economic wellbeing for businesses across the country. The Senate Finance Committee bill would exempt all businesses with less than 50 employees. Larger companies that did not offer coverage could be taxed up to $400 per full-time worker.

The legislation includes a SEMA-supported provision requiring individuals to buy insurance as a mechanism to bring uninsured Americans into the system. The debate will now focus on whether affordable coverage will be available to the uninsured.

The Finance Committee bill rejects the so-called “public option.” SEMA believes such an option could undermine the current private sector insurance system. It includes nonprofit cooperative “exchanges” that offer a variety of plans to small businesses and individuals. The concept is a variation on Small Business Health Plans (SBHPs) which SEMA has advocated for years as a mechanism to provide smaller companies with access to a variety of health insurance options based on regional or nationwide purchasing pools.

The bill contains some cost-containment mechanisms, such as encouraging wellness and prevention programs. Nevertheless, it fails to implement a number of other delivery system reforms to spur competition. It also lacks a significant tort reform provision as a means of reducing costly defensive medicine practices. SEMA supports limitations on malpractice claims by placing a cap on noneconomic and punitive damages, and limiting a defendant’s liability to the percentage share of responsibility for the injury.

SEMA will continue to work with Congress to seek improvements in health care legislation. SEMA’s advocacy efforts are coordinated with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Small Business Coalition for Affordable Healthcare. For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein.