By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a 90-day ceasefire on tariffs being imposed by each country. Tariffs levied by the United States on $200 billion worth of Chinese products, including many auto parts, will remain at 10% rather than rise to 25% on January 1. There will be no change to the 25% tariffs imposed last summer on $50 billion worth of Chinese products, including some metal, rubber and plastic parts for auto equipment. 

For its part, China will reportedly reduce tariffs on U.S. farm, energy, industrial goods and American-made cars. The two countries will restart talks aimed at reaching agreement within three months on outstanding disputes, which include the U.S./China trade imbalance, coercive licensing of U.S. technology, theft of intellectual property and non-tariff trade barriers. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein, SEMA senior director, federal government affairs, at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a 90-day ceasefire on tariffs being imposed by each country. Tariffs levied by the United States on $200 billion worth of Chinese products, including many auto parts, will remain at 10% rather than rise to 25% on January 1. There will be no change to the 25% tariffs imposed last summer on $50 billion worth of Chinese products, including some metal, rubber and plastic parts for auto equipment. 

For its part, China will reportedly reduce tariffs on U.S. farm, energy, industrial goods and American-made cars. The two countries will restart talks aimed at reaching agreement within three months on outstanding disputes, which include the U.S./China trade imbalance, coercive licensing of U.S. technology, theft of intellectual property and non-tariff trade barriers. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein, SEMA senior director, federal government affairs, at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a 90-day ceasefire on tariffs being imposed by each country. Tariffs levied by the United States on $200 billion worth of Chinese products, including many auto parts, will remain at 10% rather than rise to 25% on January 1. There will be no change to the 25% tariffs imposed last summer on $50 billion worth of Chinese products, including some metal, rubber and plastic parts for auto equipment. 

For its part, China will reportedly reduce tariffs on U.S. farm, energy, industrial goods and American-made cars. The two countries will restart talks aimed at reaching agreement within three months on outstanding disputes, which include the U.S./China trade imbalance, coercive licensing of U.S. technology, theft of intellectual property and non-tariff trade barriers. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein, SEMA senior director, federal government affairs, at stuartg@sema.org.

Since July, Google Chrome started turning businesses away from your website if it deemed your site to be unencrypted.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/12/check-your-encryption

Since July, Google Chrome started turning businesses away from your website if it deemed your site to be unencrypted.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/12/check-your-encryption

Standardized product data that include enhanced digital assets, such as photos and video clips, gain access to a wider range of resellers.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/12/enhancing-product-data

Standardized product data that include enhanced digital assets, such as photos and video clips, gain access to a wider range of resellers.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/12/enhancing-product-data

Here’s the ’20 RAM Power Wagon, completely undisguised while testing in Metro Detroit.

The Power Wagon’s hallmark is its hardcore standard equipment: locking differentials in the front and rear, a double-jointed front suspension with a front anti-roll bar disconnect and a 12,000-lb. Warn winch integrated within the front bumper. Don’t expect any significant changes here.

Exterior styling should run parallel to the RAM 1500 Rebel, but in a slightly more muscular fashion. Inside, expect the HD to mimic the 1500 with thoughtful design and premium materials. Tech should come from the Uconnect 4, with an 8.4-in. screen or the optional Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system with the massive portrait-oriented 12-in. touchscreen center console display.

Expect the Power Wagon to soldier on with its 410hp, 6.4L V8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The next RAM HD is slated to move its production location from Saltillo, Mexico, to Warren, Michigan, in 2020, in time for the next-generation heavy duty’s start of production. Expect an official debut sometime in 2019, likely the North American International Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s the ’20 RAM Power Wagon, completely undisguised while testing in Metro Detroit.

The Power Wagon’s hallmark is its hardcore standard equipment: locking differentials in the front and rear, a double-jointed front suspension with a front anti-roll bar disconnect and a 12,000-lb. Warn winch integrated within the front bumper. Don’t expect any significant changes here.

Exterior styling should run parallel to the RAM 1500 Rebel, but in a slightly more muscular fashion. Inside, expect the HD to mimic the 1500 with thoughtful design and premium materials. Tech should come from the Uconnect 4, with an 8.4-in. screen or the optional Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system with the massive portrait-oriented 12-in. touchscreen center console display.

Expect the Power Wagon to soldier on with its 410hp, 6.4L V8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The next RAM HD is slated to move its production location from Saltillo, Mexico, to Warren, Michigan, in 2020, in time for the next-generation heavy duty’s start of production. Expect an official debut sometime in 2019, likely the North American International Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s the ’20 RAM Power Wagon, completely undisguised while testing in Metro Detroit.

The Power Wagon’s hallmark is its hardcore standard equipment: locking differentials in the front and rear, a double-jointed front suspension with a front anti-roll bar disconnect and a 12,000-lb. Warn winch integrated within the front bumper. Don’t expect any significant changes here.

Exterior styling should run parallel to the RAM 1500 Rebel, but in a slightly more muscular fashion. Inside, expect the HD to mimic the 1500 with thoughtful design and premium materials. Tech should come from the Uconnect 4, with an 8.4-in. screen or the optional Uconnect 4C NAV infotainment system with the massive portrait-oriented 12-in. touchscreen center console display.

Expect the Power Wagon to soldier on with its 410hp, 6.4L V8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The next RAM HD is slated to move its production location from Saltillo, Mexico, to Warren, Michigan, in 2020, in time for the next-generation heavy duty’s start of production. Expect an official debut sometime in 2019, likely the North American International Auto Show.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde