By Kyle Cheng

This month, the Industry Indicators report includes highlights from SEMA’s recent “Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunity Study.”

The Industry Indicators Report for December 2017 is now available from SEMA Market Research. This monthly report provides a high-level snapshot of the overall U.S. economy with an emphasis on economic data that directly or indirectly affects the automotive aftermarket industry and related businesses.

This month, the report includes highlights from SEMA’s recent “Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunity Study.”

To view the new Industry Indicators Report, visit SEMA’s website. 

By Jenny Galvan

All wheel and tire professionals interested in learning more about the WTC and its initiatives are invited to take advantage of the general membership meeting’s learning and networking opportunities.

The Wheel and Tire Council (WTC) is hosting an open meeting in the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport area, Tuesday, February 20. All wheel and tire professionals interested in learning more about the WTC and its initiatives are invited to take advantage of the event’s learning and networking opportunities.

During the general membership meeting, WTC members will discuss the council’s initiatives and the benefits of becoming a council member. Other scheduled activities include a seminar on vehicle technology, a wheel and tire testing forum and an on-site proving-ground facility tour, which includes a stability-control test viewing. A Top Golf networking outing is also scheduled. Group transportation  to the proving ground will be provided during the agenda’s afternoon portion.

Registration is required to participate.

The select committee will gather for a second day to further discuss the wheel and tire market in a closed meeting setting. More information regarding the event’s primary location is yet to be determined. However, event registration is now open. 

By Jenny Galvan

All wheel and tire professionals interested in learning more about the WTC and its initiatives are invited to take advantage of the general membership meeting’s learning and networking opportunities.

The Wheel and Tire Council (WTC) is hosting an open meeting in the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport area, Tuesday, February 20. All wheel and tire professionals interested in learning more about the WTC and its initiatives are invited to take advantage of the event’s learning and networking opportunities.

During the general membership meeting, WTC members will discuss the council’s initiatives and the benefits of becoming a council member. Other scheduled activities include a seminar on vehicle technology, a wheel and tire testing forum and an on-site proving-ground facility tour, which includes a stability-control test viewing. A Top Golf networking outing is also scheduled. Group transportation  to the proving ground will be provided during the agenda’s afternoon portion.

Registration is required to participate.

The select committee will gather for a second day to further discuss the wheel and tire market in a closed meeting setting. More information regarding the event’s primary location is yet to be determined. However, event registration is now open. 

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• MPMC General Membership Meeting, January 22, 2018, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 23–25, 2018, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• YEN/SBN Meet-up, January 25, 2018, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, January 26, 2018, Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center, Pomona, California

• WTC General Membership Meeting, February 20, Phoenix, Arizona

• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, April 3–8, 2018, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• SEMA Australia Business Development Program, May 24–28, 2018, Melbourne, Australia

• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018

• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Internal Revenue Service has set the standard business-mileage deduction at 54.5 cents per mile for 2018. The rate is up 1 cent from 2017. The mileage calculation includes the cost of fuel, along with other vehicle fixed and variable operating expenses, such as depreciation, insurance, tires, etc. Companies and individuals who use their automobiles (including vans, pickups and panel trucks) for business have the option of using the standard rate in lieu of keeping records of their actual expenses. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Internal Revenue Service has set the standard business-mileage deduction at 54.5 cents per mile for 2018. The rate is up 1 cent from 2017. The mileage calculation includes the cost of fuel, along with other vehicle fixed and variable operating expenses, such as depreciation, insurance, tires, etc. Companies and individuals who use their automobiles (including vans, pickups and panel trucks) for business have the option of using the standard rate in lieu of keeping records of their actual expenses. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Internal Revenue Service has set the standard business-mileage deduction at 54.5 cents per mile for 2018. The rate is up 1 cent from 2017. The mileage calculation includes the cost of fuel, along with other vehicle fixed and variable operating expenses, such as depreciation, insurance, tires, etc. Companies and individuals who use their automobiles (including vans, pickups and panel trucks) for business have the option of using the standard rate in lieu of keeping records of their actual expenses. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

SEMA-Member Manufacturer Survey Provides Insights Into Export Activity

SEMA recently conducted a survey regarding the exporting activities of its U.S.-based member manufacturers.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/01/overseas-exports

SEMA-Member Manufacturer Survey Provides Insights Into Export Activity

SEMA recently conducted a survey regarding the exporting activities of its U.S.-based member manufacturers.

https://www.sema.org/sema-news/2018/01/overseas-exports