The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro features Pedders supension, Katzkin interior and Eclipse A/V system. It will debut at the 2009 SEMA Show and later be auctioned for charity at Barrett-Jackson.

The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro now features a powerful, high-performance entertainment system, thanks to Eclipse, which uses WD-40 as a lubricant and corrosion inhibitor to maintain its industrial equipment.

With two sets of 6.5-inch Point Source component speakers, a digital subwoofer, 4-channel amplifier and two 7-inch widescreen, high-resolution video monitors from Eclipse, the listening experience inside the vehicle will be more vivid and lifelike, and the viewing experience will match the power and performance of the Camaro.

Additionally, the vehicle now features a comfortable, custom leather interior and logo embroidery by Katzkin, who designed a custom solution for the WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro that matched the street racer exterior.

The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro also has a new look and improved handling with its new SportsRyder Extreme Adjustable Coilover system from Pedders USA.

Pedders inserted a high-density urethane replacement into the OEM hydraulic bushing to restrict movement of the radius arms under steering, braking and acceleration. Once the black struts were removed, the Pedders red coilovers were installed.

With the rear strut assembly burst apart, a hole was drilled for the cable adjuster to pass through, then the vehicle was aligned with a more aggressive stance.

The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro, a modern version of the classic American pony car, will be unveiled at the 2009 SEMA Show and later auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Show and Auction in January to benefit Childhelp and the Victory Junction Gang Camp children's charities.

The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro features Pedders supension, Katzkin interior and Eclipse A/V system. It will debut at the 2009 SEMA Show and later be auctioned for charity at Barrett-Jackson.

The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro now features a powerful, high-performance entertainment system, thanks to Eclipse, which uses WD-40 as a lubricant and corrosion inhibitor to maintain its industrial equipment.

With two sets of 6.5-inch Point Source component speakers, a digital subwoofer, 4-channel amplifier and two 7-inch widescreen, high-resolution video monitors from Eclipse, the listening experience inside the vehicle will be more vivid and lifelike, and the viewing experience will match the power and performance of the Camaro.

Additionally, the vehicle now features a comfortable, custom leather interior and logo embroidery by Katzkin, who designed a custom solution for the WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro that matched the street racer exterior.

The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro also has a new look and improved handling with its new SportsRyder Extreme Adjustable Coilover system from Pedders USA.

Pedders inserted a high-density urethane replacement into the OEM hydraulic bushing to restrict movement of the radius arms under steering, braking and acceleration. Once the black struts were removed, the Pedders red coilovers were installed.

With the rear strut assembly burst apart, a hole was drilled for the cable adjuster to pass through, then the vehicle was aligned with a more aggressive stance.

The WD-40 SEMA Cares Camaro, a modern version of the classic American pony car, will be unveiled at the 2009 SEMA Show and later auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Show and Auction in January to benefit Childhelp and the Victory Junction Gang Camp children's charities.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled a comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government: www.sema.org/federal-regulation-aftermarket-parts. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member.

The guide is generally presented in a question/answer format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (EPA and California), and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires, and fuel economy.

The guide also answers questions such as: Is my company required to register with the NHTSA? What are my obligations as an importer? What is self-certification?

To learn more about the SEMA government affairs efforts and how your company can stay current with federal and state laws and regulations, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled a comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government: www.sema.org/federal-regulation-aftermarket-parts. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member.

The guide is generally presented in a question/answer format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (EPA and California), and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires, and fuel economy.

The guide also answers questions such as: Is my company required to register with the NHTSA? What are my obligations as an importer? What is self-certification?

To learn more about the SEMA government affairs efforts and how your company can stay current with federal and state laws and regulations, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Beginning January 1, 2010, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will include light- and medium-duty, on-road diesel vehicles in its smog-check program. Under the program, manufacturers of performance and specialty aftermarket parts for diesel applications will need to meet certain requirements. Specifically, the test will include a visual inspection for uncertified/non-OEM parts, an OBDII readiness check and a snap-idle tail-pipe test for particulate matter (PM).

BAR has developed a list of non-OEM replacement parts that will be identified during the visual portion of the smog-check process. Any such parts not qualified as a replacement part (and thereby exempt from certification) will require compliance coverage with a CARB Executive Order (E.O.). Identification of any uncertified parts will cause a vehicle to fail the visual portion of the test. A similar program is being proposed in the state of Nevada.

For additional information, please contact Jim McFarland at jmcfar1@aol.com.

Beginning January 1, 2010, the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) will include light- and medium-duty, on-road diesel vehicles in its smog-check program. Under the program, manufacturers of performance and specialty aftermarket parts for diesel applications will need to meet certain requirements. Specifically, the test will include a visual inspection for uncertified/non-OEM parts, an OBDII readiness check and a snap-idle tail-pipe test for particulate matter (PM).

BAR has developed a list of non-OEM replacement parts that will be identified during the visual portion of the smog-check process. Any such parts not qualified as a replacement part (and thereby exempt from certification) will require compliance coverage with a CARB Executive Order (E.O.). Identification of any uncertified parts will cause a vehicle to fail the visual portion of the test. A similar program is being proposed in the state of Nevada.

For additional information, please contact Jim McFarland at jmcfar1@aol.com.

Learn about developing and protecting your intellectual property (IP) rights in your products and business without the strain of legal jargon. During this webinar, top attorneys in the specialty-equipment market will answer your IP questions on issues that make an impact on your company. The attorneys are experts on patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights and will dedicate the entire 60-minute panel discussion to answering your questions. You may even submit your questions in advance. Simply e-mail your query to member@sema.org.

Presented by:

• Merritt R. Blakeslee, The Blakeslee Law Firm
• Steve Lustig, Dickinson Wright PLLC
• Robb Roby, Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear
• Stuart Gosswein, SEMA (Moderator)

Sample webinar questions will include:

• How do I develop a business plan to secure and enforce IP rights?
• What are the general costs for registering copyrights and trademarks, and obtaining patents?
• If someone violates my IP rights, how much will it cost to stop them?
• Are there tips for policing my IP without incurring huge fees?
• What’s the difference between an impermissible copy of a design patent and a fair-use?
• Does IP protection in the United States apply overseas?
• What are some things I can do to enforce my IP rights in foreign countries?
• Do I need to record my trademark and copyright with Customs? Can I record my patent with Customs?
• What if someone knocks off my product and puts their name on it?
• What can I do about gray market (unauthorized) sales of my product?
• How can I use the copyright laws to protect my specialty-equipment products?
• How do I protect the “look” of my products? What is the difference between a design patent and a trademark registration on the trade dress of my product?

Background Resources

• www.sema.org/intellectual-property-rights-guide: quick IP primer covering the different types of intellectual property—utility patents (protecting functions); design patents (protecting appearances); copyrights (protecting expressions); trademarks/trade dress (protecting source identifiers); and trade secrets (e.g., secret formulas, customer lists).
  
• 2008 Webinar "Developing Strategies to Protect Your Intellectual Property"
  
• Guide to Sourcing Products From China (and Other Countries)
  
• IPR Protection at the SEMA Show

Disclaimer: All questions must be generic in nature and must not reference individuals, companies or actual circumstances. This webinar is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be, relied upon as legal advice or a recommended course of action in any given situation.

Register: Learn more information about this webinar or sign up now. If you are unable to participate, this webinar will be available to download the same day at the conclusion of the webinar.

SEMA's Webinar Program: The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business seminars featured during the SEMA Show right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers.

All SEMA webinars are conducted live and are open to all employees of SEMA-member companies free of charge. To participate, all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone. All previous SEMA webinars are available for download. Learn more about SEMA webinars and view upcoming presentations.