In a misguided attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, legislation was approved by the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture to establish a progressive purchase surcharge for some new motor vehicles based on state calculations of carbon emissions. Depending on the vehicle purchased, this surcharge could require owners to pay up to 10% of the price of the vehicle and would take effect July 1, 2013. Vehicles purchased by state residents outside the state would be similarly taxed.

Funds collected under the program would be used in part to fund rebates for the purchase of such vehicles as hybrids and electric cars. If this effort is successful, the effects on your ability to purchase the vehicle of your choice, not to mention vehicle safety, will be dramatic. The bill has now been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.

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

SEMA-supported legislation to provide a 10-year emissions inspection exemption for newly registered vehicles was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. Current law only provides a one-year exemption. The bill now moves to the Appropriations Committee for consideration. The bill acknowledges that it is senseless to test newer vehicles, the results of which demonstrate no significant air-quality benefits.

The idea behind exempting any class of vehicles is to reduce costs while not losing appreciable emissions reductions. This strategy builds support for emissions inspection programs, but also directs finite resources to where they will be most valuable in cleaning the air.  

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

SEMA-supported legislation to provide a 10-year emissions inspection exemption for newly registered vehicles was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. Current law only provides a one-year exemption. The bill now moves to the Appropriations Committee for consideration. The bill acknowledges that it is senseless to test newer vehicles, the results of which demonstrate no significant air-quality benefits.

The idea behind exempting any class of vehicles is to reduce costs while not losing appreciable emissions reductions. This strategy builds support for emissions inspection programs, but also directs finite resources to where they will be most valuable in cleaning the air.  

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

SEMA-supported legislation to provide a 10-year emissions inspection exemption for newly registered vehicles was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. Current law only provides a one-year exemption. The bill now moves to the Appropriations Committee for consideration. The bill acknowledges that it is senseless to test newer vehicles, the results of which demonstrate no significant air-quality benefits.

The idea behind exempting any class of vehicles is to reduce costs while not losing appreciable emissions reductions. This strategy builds support for emissions inspection programs, but also directs finite resources to where they will be most valuable in cleaning the air.  

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

	Power Automedia hired Mike Magda as editor of EngineLabs, the company's new online magazine.

Power Automedia Hires Mike Magda as EngineLabs Editor
With the launch of its new online magazine, "EngineLabs.com," Power Automedia hired Mike Magda as the EngineLabs editor. According to Power Automedia, Magda has extensive experience in communicating to the automotive industry through print and online media. He has served as editor on four national enthusiast print magazines, including Chevy High Performance, and his stories have appeared in such publications as Engine Technology International, Motor Trend, Automobile, Racecar Engineering, Hot Rod, Automotive Testing Technology and Professional Motorsport World. He has also authored hundreds of automotive technical briefings used for instructional purposes. Joining Magda on the EngineLabs team will be veteran Power Automedia senior tech editor Bobby Kimbrough.

Federated Auto Parts Added as Brembo Distributors
Brembo announced the addition of Federated Auto Parts Distributors to its list of distributors for the company's complete range of OE replacement products. “We are proud to now add Federated Auto Parts as one of our key aftermarket customers in North America," commented Ferde Sanders, aftermarket manager of Brembo North America. “With the selected distribution model of our premium aftermarket range, we believe that this is a unique opportunity for Federated members to be able to offer quality braking products developed from our 50-year heritage with OE manufacturers and race teams to their great customers,” added Sanders.


Motorcyclist Magazine Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Commemorative Issues
Motorcyclist magazine is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a full year's worth of commemorative issues in 2012. September's annual "Motorcycle of the Year" issue, currently on sale, will also acknowledge the Motorcycle and Motorcyclist of the Century. All 12 issues during 2012 will feature a special “MC 100” section, which will include a timeline, retrospective stories and photos, tests of period motorcycles and contributions from former staffers.

Meyer Distributing Adds Hagerstown, Maryland Location
Meyer Distributing Inc. added a  new location in  Hagerstown, Maryland. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer's distribution center in Jasper, Indiana. “The strategic positioning of the Hagerstown crossdock allows Meyer to vastly improve service frequency and delivery times to the DC/Baltimore metroplex," states Fred Sermersheim, Fleet Manager of Meyer Logistics. "The new site has already been fully integrated with our distribution system and technology framework and will take service to a new level for customers in this market."

	WyoTech-Laramie President Guy Warpness accepts Honorable Mention from Jack Martin, co- chairman of the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities awards committee.

WyoTech-Laramie Erans Honorable Mention for Community Service
WyoTech-Laramie was awarded an Honorable Mention for community service by the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) as part of the association's annual achievement awards. According to Wyo-Tech, the Community Service Award honors a campus that goes above and beyond to implement charitable community programs and engage staff and students in volunteer efforts. More than 1,000 WyoTech-Laramie students logged more than 13,896 volunteer hours providing some form of community service.

Source Interlink Media Appoints David Kennedy Custom Truck Group Publisher
Source Interlink Media appointed David Kennedy as publisher of the Custom Truck Group, which consists of Diesel Power, 8-Lug HD Truck, Truckin’, Mini Truckin’, and RV magazines. Kennedy has been with Source Interlink since 2000 and begins his new position immediately. Kennedy’s started working at 4-Wheel and Off-Road magazine in September of 2000, and then he became tech editor in 2002. He assumed the position of editor of Diesel Power in 2005 shortly after the magazine’s launch and, according to Source Interlink, has been instrumental in its success as the second-bestselling automotive title on the newsstand for the company, as well as the top-selling auto title overall in many key retailers.

	If you are looking for a booth vehicle for the 2012 SEMA Show, consider making an announcement in SEMA eNews.

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Through an announcement in SEMA eNews, you will be able to define the type of vehicle you are looking for, helping you to reach a large number of vehicle owners and builders effectively. The vehicle builders and owners will be able to contact you directly.

To submit an announcement, you must be a 2012 SEMA Show exhibitor. Send your company's name, booth number, type of vehicle you are seeking and contact information to eNews@sema.org. Make sure to include "Seeking Project Vehicle" in the subject line of the e-mail.

More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. Exhibitors: Access the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm. For more information on displaying a booth vehicle, visit www.SEMAShow.com/boothvehicles.

Exhibitors Looking for a Display Vehicle

AIRAID Filter Co.: Booth #24743. Show-stopper ZL1 Camaro, Boss 302, CTS-V or new Scion FR-S to be displayed with an installed AIRAID cold-air intake with hood open. Contact: Brian Paravicini, 602-652-9724. brian@airaid.com.

Direct Lift/VSG Group: Booth #10339. The exhibitor will have a four-post lift set up in its booth and would have the vehicle raised to full rise, setting on the locks for the duration of the Show. The product is black, so a nice, clean vehicle that would look nice under the lights is desired. Contact: Donnie Bruther, 866-347-5438. dbruther@directlift.com.

REDI-Sensor: Booth #40276. Ford Raptor or Chevrolet or Ford 2500 or 3500 Series Pick. Contact: AnnaMaria Blose, 610-289-0488, ext. 4002. annamaria.blose@continental-corporation.com. 

	If you are looking for a booth vehicle for the 2012 SEMA Show, consider making an announcement in SEMA eNews.

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Through an announcement in SEMA eNews, you will be able to define the type of vehicle you are looking for, helping you to reach a large number of vehicle owners and builders effectively. The vehicle builders and owners will be able to contact you directly.

To submit an announcement, you must be a 2012 SEMA Show exhibitor. Send your company's name, booth number, type of vehicle you are seeking and contact information to eNews@sema.org. Make sure to include "Seeking Project Vehicle" in the subject line of the e-mail.

More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. Exhibitors: Access the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm. For more information on displaying a booth vehicle, visit www.SEMAShow.com/boothvehicles.

Exhibitors Looking for a Display Vehicle

AIRAID Filter Co.: Booth #24743. Show-stopper ZL1 Camaro, Boss 302, CTS-V or new Scion FR-S to be displayed with an installed AIRAID cold-air intake with hood open. Contact: Brian Paravicini, 602-652-9724. brian@airaid.com.

Direct Lift/VSG Group: Booth #10339. The exhibitor will have a four-post lift set up in its booth and would have the vehicle raised to full rise, setting on the locks for the duration of the Show. The product is black, so a nice, clean vehicle that would look nice under the lights is desired. Contact: Donnie Bruther, 866-347-5438. dbruther@directlift.com.

REDI-Sensor: Booth #40276. Ford Raptor or Chevrolet or Ford 2500 or 3500 Series Pick. Contact: AnnaMaria Blose, 610-289-0488, ext. 4002. annamaria.blose@continental-corporation.com.