By Della Domingo

	Cars & Coffee – SEMA Edition will take place in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall) from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. each morning of the Show.

Among the new attractions at the 2013 SEMA Show will be Cars & Coffee – SEMA Edition. Taking place in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall) from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. each morning of the Show, Cars & Coffee gives attendees a great place to start their day.
 
Grab a cup of coffee and a donut, check out some cool vehicles, mingle with colleagues, and then get a jump-start on your day by visiting the newly expanded Featured Exhibitors section at the LVH. Featuring some of the industry’s newest exhibitors, the LVH exhibits open at 8:00 a.m.—well before the Las Vegas Convention Center Show floor opens.

Find out what companies are exhibiting in the LVH by visiting the online floorplan.

By Della Domingo

	Cars & Coffee – SEMA Edition will take place in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall) from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. each morning of the Show.

Among the new attractions at the 2013 SEMA Show will be Cars & Coffee – SEMA Edition. Taking place in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall) from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. each morning of the Show, Cars & Coffee gives attendees a great place to start their day.
 
Grab a cup of coffee and a donut, check out some cool vehicles, mingle with colleagues, and then get a jump-start on your day by visiting the newly expanded Featured Exhibitors section at the LVH. Featuring some of the industry’s newest exhibitors, the LVH exhibits open at 8:00 a.m.—well before the Las Vegas Convention Center Show floor opens.

Find out what companies are exhibiting in the LVH by visiting the online floorplan.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-opposed legislation that would have imposed a $100 fine on any person that equipped a car with headlamps that “change the original design” died when the North Carolina legislature adjourned for the year.

The bill directly conflicted with the Federal “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act” which makes clear that the standards adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for required motor vehicle equipment (including headlamps) are to be performance standards, not design standards.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA-opposed legislation that would have imposed a $100 fine on any person that equipped a car with headlamps that “change the original design” died when the North Carolina legislature adjourned for the year.

The bill directly conflicted with the Federal “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act” which makes clear that the standards adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for required motor vehicle equipment (including headlamps) are to be performance standards, not design standards.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff 

Legislation to provide for the prompt issuance of titles to owners of out-of-state motor vehicles that are 35-years old or older was signed into law by Governor Pat McCrory.

Under the new law, if a required inspection and verification is not conducted by the Division of Motor Vehicles within 15 days after receiving a request and the inspector has no probable cause to believe that the ownership documents or vehicle identification number does not match the vehicle being examined, the vehicle will be deemed to have satisfied all requirements and the title will be issued to the owner within 15 days. If an inspection and verification is performed in a timely manner and the vehicle passes, title will issue to the owner within 15 days of the date of the inspection.

The new law, which became effective on July 23, provides vehicle owners a fair, reasonable and reliable time period in which they can have these older cars inspected and receive title from the DMV.

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

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff 

Legislation to provide for the prompt issuance of titles to owners of out-of-state motor vehicles that are 35-years old or older was signed into law by Governor Pat McCrory.

Under the new law, if a required inspection and verification is not conducted by the Division of Motor Vehicles within 15 days after receiving a request and the inspector has no probable cause to believe that the ownership documents or vehicle identification number does not match the vehicle being examined, the vehicle will be deemed to have satisfied all requirements and the title will be issued to the owner within 15 days. If an inspection and verification is performed in a timely manner and the vehicle passes, title will issue to the owner within 15 days of the date of the inspection.

The new law, which became effective on July 23, provides vehicle owners a fair, reasonable and reliable time period in which they can have these older cars inspected and receive title from the DMV.

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

	Show Management arranges complimentary shuttle bus service for Showgoers traveling between the LVCC and most official SEMA Show hotels.

Industry professionals traveling to 2013 SEMA Show have several options for transportation to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Show Management arranges complimentary shuttle bus service for Showgoers traveling between the LVCC and most official SEMA Show hotels. This money-saving travel option provides bus service from The Strip to the LVCC.

A large percentage of Showgoers choose taxis as the main transportation source between hotels and the SEMA Show, primarily based on perceived value and availability. With taxis, however, travelers need to account additional expense due to continuously running meters, as well as limited seating resulting in more time in taxi lines at hotels and the convention center. Complimentary shuttle service may prove itself as a comparable alternative in terms of travel time that saves travelers money.

To get the most out of the complimentary service, here is a look at the schedule, locations and function of the shuttles to help Showgoers keep a tight schedule and maximize their time at the Show.

Shuttle Bus Schedule Begins Early
Getting an early morning start at the SEMA Show is a proven tactic for buyers and exhibitors looking to take advantage morning meetings and breakfast programs, or for those who want to meet with colleagues or clients to develop the day's game plan. To accommodate early risers and those looking for getting most from a full-day Show experience, shuttle service begins at 7:00 a.m.

Buyers and exhibitors arriving at the Convention Center early can take advantage of the Show's newest attraction—Cars & Coffee, SEMA Edition. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. everyday of the 2013 SEMA Show, the new feature is where Showgoers can enjoy a cup of coffee and network with peers while enjoying a collection of custom vehicles that represent the style and innovation of the specialty-equipment market. The majority of the Show's exhibit halls do not open until 9:00 a.m. 

Here is the current shuttle bus schedule:

• Tuesday, November 5–Thursday, November 7
  

  	On-site personnel are available for buyers and attendees using the complimentary shuttle bus service to get schedules, stay alert of arrivals and departures and obtain general shuttle service information.

  
  
  • Morning Service: 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
  • No Mid-Day Service 
  • Evening Service: 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

• Friday, November 8*
  
  
  • Morning Service: 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 
  • No Mid-Day Service 
  • Evening Service: 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Shuttle Between SEMA Show and AAPEX
Complimentary service to the APPEX (Sands Expo Center) show taking place concurrently with the SEMA Show is available Tuesday, November 5–Thursday, November 7, from 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. With buses scheduled to pick up every 15 minutes, many buyers have reported that the shuttles are the most time-saving and convenient way to travel from the SEMA Show to AAPEX.

The shuttle is a complimentary shuttle service provided for the SEMA Show and is separate from the Las Vegas public bus service and downtown express. 

* Note: There is no complimentary shuttle bus service from official SEMA Show hotels to the Sands Expo Center on Friday, November 8.

LVCC Drop-Off and Pick-Up Locations
There are several pick-up locations at the LVCC: In the front of the convention center between Central and North Halls; behind the Grand Lobby by Freight Door 10; and in the front South Hall, as well as the back of South Hall.

Hotel Pick Up and Drop-Off Locations
Depending on which hotels SEMA Show exhibitors or attendees are staying at for the week, travel time between the hotels and the LVCC will vary. Staff at SEMA Show Host hotels are informed of the shuttle pick-up locations for their select properties. Showgoers are encouraged to get familiar with the location of their particular hotel's Shuttle Bus Pick-Up by asking hotel personnel at the front desk upon check-in. Here is a look at the hotels that are offering the complimentary service and the locations for boarding the shuttle busses.

	Show Management arranges complimentary shuttle bus service for Showgoers traveling between the LVCC and most official SEMA Show hotels.

Industry professionals traveling to 2013 SEMA Show have several options for transportation to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Show Management arranges complimentary shuttle bus service for Showgoers traveling between the LVCC and most official SEMA Show hotels. This money-saving travel option provides bus service from The Strip to the LVCC.

A large percentage of Showgoers choose taxis as the main transportation source between hotels and the SEMA Show, primarily based on perceived value and availability. With taxis, however, travelers need to account additional expense due to continuously running meters, as well as limited seating resulting in more time in taxi lines at hotels and the convention center. Complimentary shuttle service may prove itself as a comparable alternative in terms of travel time that saves travelers money.

To get the most out of the complimentary service, here is a look at the schedule, locations and function of the shuttles to help Showgoers keep a tight schedule and maximize their time at the Show.

Shuttle Bus Schedule Begins Early
Getting an early morning start at the SEMA Show is a proven tactic for buyers and exhibitors looking to take advantage morning meetings and breakfast programs, or for those who want to meet with colleagues or clients to develop the day's game plan. To accommodate early risers and those looking for getting most from a full-day Show experience, shuttle service begins at 7:00 a.m.

Buyers and exhibitors arriving at the Convention Center early can take advantage of the Show's newest attraction—Cars & Coffee, SEMA Edition. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. everyday of the 2013 SEMA Show, the new feature is where Showgoers can enjoy a cup of coffee and network with peers while enjoying a collection of custom vehicles that represent the style and innovation of the specialty-equipment market. The majority of the Show's exhibit halls do not open until 9:00 a.m. 

Here is the current shuttle bus schedule:

• Tuesday, November 5–Thursday, November 7
  

  	On-site personnel are available for buyers and attendees using the complimentary shuttle bus service to get schedules, stay alert of arrivals and departures and obtain general shuttle service information.

  
  
  • Morning Service: 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
  • No Mid-Day Service 
  • Evening Service: 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

• Friday, November 8*
  
  
  • Morning Service: 7:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 
  • No Mid-Day Service 
  • Evening Service: 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Shuttle Between SEMA Show and AAPEX
Complimentary service to the APPEX (Sands Expo Center) show taking place concurrently with the SEMA Show is available Tuesday, November 5–Thursday, November 7, from 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. With buses scheduled to pick up every 15 minutes, many buyers have reported that the shuttles are the most time-saving and convenient way to travel from the SEMA Show to AAPEX.

The shuttle is a complimentary shuttle service provided for the SEMA Show and is separate from the Las Vegas public bus service and downtown express. 

* Note: There is no complimentary shuttle bus service from official SEMA Show hotels to the Sands Expo Center on Friday, November 8.

LVCC Drop-Off and Pick-Up Locations
There are several pick-up locations at the LVCC: In the front of the convention center between Central and North Halls; behind the Grand Lobby by Freight Door 10; and in the front South Hall, as well as the back of South Hall.

Hotel Pick Up and Drop-Off Locations
Depending on which hotels SEMA Show exhibitors or attendees are staying at for the week, travel time between the hotels and the LVCC will vary. Staff at SEMA Show Host hotels are informed of the shuttle pick-up locations for their select properties. Showgoers are encouraged to get familiar with the location of their particular hotel's Shuttle Bus Pick-Up by asking hotel personnel at the front desk upon check-in. Here is a look at the hotels that are offering the complimentary service and the locations for boarding the shuttle busses.