By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise.

Legislation has been introduced in the Virginia Senate to exclude antique motor vehicles, defined as motor vehicles 25 years old or older, from the requirement that such vehicles be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual levels of noise. Current law excludes antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 from such requirements, and only allows an exhaust system originally installed by the manufacturer or an equivalent. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill has been referred to the New York Senate Transportation Committee for consideration.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill has been referred to the New York Senate Transportation Committee for consideration.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill has been referred to the New York Senate Transportation Committee for consideration.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration.

Legislation has been reintroduced in the New York Senate to provide that historical vehicle owners only pay a one-time registration fee of $100 upon initial registration. The bill has been referred to the New York Senate Transportation Committee for consideration.  

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa Senate to provide for the creation of license plates for special-interest vehicles in the state.

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa Senate to provide for the creation of license plates for special-interest vehicles in the state. These are vehicles used solely for public displays, parades, related pleasure or hobby activities, or occasional transportation not related to the person’s business or occupation. Iowa already allows for the registration of antique, replica, street-rod, and year-of-manufacture plates. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa Senate to provide for the creation of license plates for special-interest vehicles in the state.

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa Senate to provide for the creation of license plates for special-interest vehicles in the state. These are vehicles used solely for public displays, parades, related pleasure or hobby activities, or occasional transportation not related to the person’s business or occupation. Iowa already allows for the registration of antique, replica, street-rod, and year-of-manufacture plates. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa Senate to provide for the creation of license plates for special-interest vehicles in the state.

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa Senate to provide for the creation of license plates for special-interest vehicles in the state. These are vehicles used solely for public displays, parades, related pleasure or hobby activities, or occasional transportation not related to the person’s business or occupation. Iowa already allows for the registration of antique, replica, street-rod, and year-of-manufacture plates. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa Senate to provide for the creation of license plates for special-interest vehicles in the state.

Legislation has been introduced in the Iowa Senate to provide for the creation of license plates for special-interest vehicles in the state. These are vehicles used solely for public displays, parades, related pleasure or hobby activities, or occasional transportation not related to the person’s business or occupation. Iowa already allows for the registration of antique, replica, street-rod, and year-of-manufacture plates. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA’s Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will participate in KnowledgeFest through a joint SEMA-MEA-ADAS forum focused on aftermarket channel awareness, business opportunities and workshop training.

SEMA members interested in learning about the wide range of business opportunities made reality by the emergence of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are invited to participate in KnowledgeFest, presented by the Mobile Electronics Association (MEA).

Taking place February 23–25, in Long Beach, California, KnowledgeFest features educational workshops, networking events and a tradeshow that highlights manufacturer and benefit-provider exhibits. The event also includes specialized training sessions for owners and managers, sales professionals and installation technicians.

SEMA’s Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak will participate in KnowledgeFest through a joint SEMA-MEA-ADAS forum focused on aftermarket channel awareness, business opportunities and workshop training. 

SEMA introduced the “Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunities” report during the 2017 SEMA Show. The report is filled with predictive analysis of business opportunities for the specialty aftermarket, and includes information on the critical factors impacting the automotive and performance aftermarket industry. The aftermarket industry for ADAS is currently valued at just under $1 billion, and is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion by 2021, according to a SEMA-commissioned study conducted by Ducker Worldwide and the Center for Automotive Research.