In January, General Motors (GM) grabbed headlines with the announcement that it planned to be carbon-neutral in both its global products and operations by 2040. A key part of that ambitious goal will be the elimination of tailpipe emissions from its light-duty vehicles by 2035. The automaker said it plans to accomplish that through a heavy $27 billion investment in electric and autonomous vehicles over the next five years. Additionally, GM is committed to offering 30 all-electric vehicle models by mid-decade, with Chevrolet especially at work on eCorvette and electric SUV designs.
There were hundreds of new truck and SUV-related products introduced in the recent SEMA360 New Products Showcase. The following pages offer a recap of the wide range of items that can grow your business with truck enthusiasts.
The deadline for filing PPP applications has been extended from March 31 to May 31, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has until June 30, 2021, to process applications.
Last December, Congress passed, and former President Trump signed into law, a bill providing an additional $900 billion in federal stimulus spending in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the prospect of a post-holiday economic slowdown. The legislation approves direct payments to individuals of up to $600 and provides a $300 weekly extension of unemployment assistance, some $285 billion in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), $25 billion in rent relief, and more than $80 billion to aid schools and colleges.
Here’s a first look at the ’22 Subaru WRX testing near Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Interested companies must submit a detailed marketing plan.
Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 30. Winners will be announced by May 28.
Dates and locations have been scheduled for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.
While SEMA is unable to host its traditional in-person Washington Rally event this year, SEMA members still have the opportunity to connect with their lawmakers in our nation’s capital to impact the issues that matter most to the industry.
The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country.