By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill in Michigan to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle” passed the state’s Senate and is currently being considered in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

A bill in Michigan to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle” passed the state’s Senate and is currently being considered in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill in Michigan to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle” passed the state’s Senate and is currently being considered in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

A bill in Michigan to allow for the registration of a “military surplus vehicle” as a “historic vehicle” passed the state’s Senate and is currently being considered in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

“Historic vehicle" means a vehicle that is more than 25 years old, and owned solely as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but not used for general transportation. Use of the vehicle during the month of August in each year is considered an exhibition. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

This is the Ford Explorer ST, caught testing in Colorado, and with barely any camo.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade, likely for the ’20 model year. It will ride on a new platform that is flexible enough for front, rear or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the definite possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

Just as the Edge gained an ST model for 2019, the Explorer will do the same with a 2.7L high-output EcoBoost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L EcoBoost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning, as seen in these images.

Expect to see the all-new Ford Explorer ST in the following months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the Ford Explorer ST, caught testing in Colorado, and with barely any camo.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade, likely for the ’20 model year. It will ride on a new platform that is flexible enough for front, rear or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the definite possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

Just as the Edge gained an ST model for 2019, the Explorer will do the same with a 2.7L high-output EcoBoost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L EcoBoost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning, as seen in these images.

Expect to see the all-new Ford Explorer ST in the following months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the Ford Explorer ST, caught testing in Colorado, and with barely any camo.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade, likely for the ’20 model year. It will ride on a new platform that is flexible enough for front, rear or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the definite possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

Just as the Edge gained an ST model for 2019, the Explorer will do the same with a 2.7L high-output EcoBoost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L EcoBoost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning, as seen in these images.

Expect to see the all-new Ford Explorer ST in the following months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the Ford Explorer ST, caught testing in Colorado, and with barely any camo.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade, likely for the ’20 model year. It will ride on a new platform that is flexible enough for front, rear or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the definite possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

Just as the Edge gained an ST model for 2019, the Explorer will do the same with a 2.7L high-output EcoBoost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L EcoBoost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning, as seen in these images.

Expect to see the all-new Ford Explorer ST in the following months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the Ford Explorer ST, caught testing in Colorado, and with barely any camo.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade, likely for the ’20 model year. It will ride on a new platform that is flexible enough for front, rear or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the definite possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

Just as the Edge gained an ST model for 2019, the Explorer will do the same with a 2.7L high-output EcoBoost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L EcoBoost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning, as seen in these images.

Expect to see the all-new Ford Explorer ST in the following months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the Ford Explorer ST, caught testing in Colorado, and with barely any camo.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade, likely for the ’20 model year. It will ride on a new platform that is flexible enough for front, rear or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the definite possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

Just as the Edge gained an ST model for 2019, the Explorer will do the same with a 2.7L high-output EcoBoost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L EcoBoost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning, as seen in these images.

Expect to see the all-new Ford Explorer ST in the following months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Juan Torres

The 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference, held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, gives editors and reporters an opportunity to meet one-on-one with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry.

Journalists who would like the best possible schedules for the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference and want to obtain their schedules in early January must register by December 20. Those who register after the deadline will receive their schedules on-site.

The 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference, held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, gives editors and reporters an opportunity to meet one-on-one with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry. By attending all three days of the conference, journalists can have up to 42 uninterrupted meetings (up to 14 each day).

Having their schedules weeks before the start of the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference enables journalists to prepare for their private meetings with company executives. Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, making it the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audience needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.

Register now for the three-day exclusive event.

For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at juant@sema.org or 909-978-6722.

By Juan Torres

The 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference, held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, gives editors and reporters an opportunity to meet one-on-one with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry.

Journalists who would like the best possible schedules for the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference and want to obtain their schedules in early January must register by December 20. Those who register after the deadline will receive their schedules on-site.

The 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference, held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, gives editors and reporters an opportunity to meet one-on-one with executives from top motorsports parts manufacturers in the industry. By attending all three days of the conference, journalists can have up to 42 uninterrupted meetings (up to 14 each day).

Having their schedules weeks before the start of the 2019 MPMC Media Trade Conference enables journalists to prepare for their private meetings with company executives. Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, making it the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audience needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.

Register now for the three-day exclusive event.

For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at juant@sema.org or 909-978-6722.