By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed into law legislation to allow the issuance of a single license plate for special-interest motor vehicles.

Legislation to allow the issuance of a single license plate for special-interest motor vehicles was signed into law by Governor Dennis Daugaard. The new law, favored by state hobbyists, requires that the single registration plate be attached to the rear of the special-interest motor vehicle. A special-interest motor vehicle is “a vehicle that is collected, preserved, restored or maintained by the owner as a leisure pursuit and is not used for general or commercial transportation.” 

The new law provides that the vehicle owner must sign an affidavit attesting that the vehicle is driven less than 6,000 miles per year, and is not used for general or commercial transportation, but only for occasional transportation, public displays, parades and related pleasure or hobby activities. The owner will also be required to submit the odometer reading annually upon registration renewal. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed into law legislation to allow the issuance of a single license plate for special-interest motor vehicles.

Legislation to allow the issuance of a single license plate for special-interest motor vehicles was signed into law by Governor Dennis Daugaard. The new law, favored by state hobbyists, requires that the single registration plate be attached to the rear of the special-interest motor vehicle. A special-interest motor vehicle is “a vehicle that is collected, preserved, restored or maintained by the owner as a leisure pursuit and is not used for general or commercial transportation.” 

The new law provides that the vehicle owner must sign an affidavit attesting that the vehicle is driven less than 6,000 miles per year, and is not used for general or commercial transportation, but only for occasional transportation, public displays, parades and related pleasure or hobby activities. The owner will also be required to submit the odometer reading annually upon registration renewal. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a written statement declaring it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed or because someone other than the dealer performed service was introduced. The bill will be sent to the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee for consideration. 

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law, and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. This bill would simply provide that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a written statement declaring it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed or because someone other than the dealer performed service was introduced. The bill will be sent to the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee for consideration. 

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law, and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. This bill would simply provide that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a written statement declaring it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed or because someone other than the dealer performed service was introduced. The bill will be sent to the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee for consideration. 

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law, and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. This bill would simply provide that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to require new-car dealers to provide purchasers a written statement declaring it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed or because someone other than the dealer performed service was introduced. The bill will be sent to the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee for consideration. 

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act regulates warranties for the protection of consumers and provides that vehicle manufacturers may not deny warranty coverage based on the use of an aftermarket part alone. Consumers are generally unaware of the rights afforded them under the law, and many are forced to absorb the costs for repairs that were properly covered under the warranty. This bill would simply provide that consumers be made aware in 10-point boldface type of these basic rights. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff   

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law legislation to provide for the issuance (for an annual $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars which were not originally equipped with a bracket on the front of the vehicle to display a plate.

Legislation to provide for the issuance (for an annual $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars which were not originally equipped with a bracket on the front of the vehicle to display a plate was signed into law by Governor Pete Ricketts. The new law also allows special-interest vehicles that use the special-interest vehicle license plate to run a single plate. The law will take effect January 1, 2017. Special-interest motor vehicle means a motor vehicle of any age which is being collected, preserved, restored or maintained by the owner as a leisure pursuit and not used for general transportation of persons or cargo. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff   

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law legislation to provide for the issuance (for an annual $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars which were not originally equipped with a bracket on the front of the vehicle to display a plate.

Legislation to provide for the issuance (for an annual $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars which were not originally equipped with a bracket on the front of the vehicle to display a plate was signed into law by Governor Pete Ricketts. The new law also allows special-interest vehicles that use the special-interest vehicle license plate to run a single plate. The law will take effect January 1, 2017. Special-interest motor vehicle means a motor vehicle of any age which is being collected, preserved, restored or maintained by the owner as a leisure pursuit and not used for general transportation of persons or cargo. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff   

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed into law legislation to provide for the issuance (for an annual $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars which were not originally equipped with a bracket on the front of the vehicle to display a plate.

Legislation to provide for the issuance (for an annual $100 fee) of a single license plate for passenger cars which were not originally equipped with a bracket on the front of the vehicle to display a plate was signed into law by Governor Pete Ricketts. The new law also allows special-interest vehicles that use the special-interest vehicle license plate to run a single plate. The law will take effect January 1, 2017. Special-interest motor vehicle means a motor vehicle of any age which is being collected, preserved, restored or maintained by the owner as a leisure pursuit and not used for general transportation of persons or cargo. 

For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By Jason Catullo

Start planning now for the 2016 SEMA Show to capitalize on early-bird hotel discounts and advance rates.

Managing expenses for the SEMA Show goes beyond spending less money. Considerations such as hotel location, room accommodations and travel will differ based on each exhibitor’s goal and strategy for the Show.    

This week, the Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com has launched an updated, real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available for the 2016 SEMA Show. The official SEMA Show Housing Services provider is OnPeak. When booking through OnPeak, reservations come with guaranteed low rates and benefits, such as no resort fees, providing exhibitors the reassurance of working with a legitimate company.

Selecting the hotel location and room accommodations that meet your company’s needs at this point provides a strategic jumping-off point to plan your budget. Another advantage to planning now is the opportunity to capitalize on early-bird discounts and advance rates. These existing money-saving programs are the simplest ways for exhibitors to get the most value from their SEMA Show budget.

Benefits of Using OnPeak

• Guaranteed low rate: The housing bureau actively monitors Vegas hotels to ensure that they are offering the lowest possible rates. If guests do find a lower rate, OnPeak will match or beat the lower price.
• No hidden fees: Many hotels in Las Vegas advertise lower rates and charge an additional “resort fee.” SEMA and OnPeak have worked with hotels to waive such fees. The price quoted through OnPeak is all-inclusive and will not have other fees added to it.
• Exclusive room blocks: SEMA and OnPeak lock in prime blocks of rooms at host hotels. As a result, rooms may appear to be sold out to the rest of the world when they are actually being held for SEMA Showgoers who use SEMA Housing Services.
• Extra level of service: Because reservations made through OnPeak identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, the hotel staff provides a higher level of service and helps direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Guests also receive confirmation numbers in advance of the Show and can get hotel help from OnPeak staff at the Show.

To secure rooms through the official SEMA Housing Services, reservations should be made from the SEMA Show site and include the official housing seal. OnPeak can also be reached directly at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

For more information, visit the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page.