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SEMA Opposes EPA Action to Allow E15 Despite Continuing Threat of Automobile Damage

SEMA continues to oppose decisions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to permit the sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15). The EPA has previously granted waivers to market the fuel for model-year 2001 and newer vehicles, despite industry concern that it poses a risk to older...

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Government Affairs

Utah Bill to Provide One-Time Registration Fee for Vintage Travel Trailers Signed Into Law

A SEMA-supported bill to create a statutory definition of a “vintage travel trailer” and provide for a one-time $40 registration fee was signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert.

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Government Affairs

SEMA Action Network (SAN)

SEMA/SAN Tracks Hundreds of Legislative Initiatives Affecting the Motor Vehicle Hobby

So far this year, thousands of new legislative initiatives have been introduced across the U.S. and Canada, hundreds of which are being closely tracked and analyzed by SEMA and its SEMA Action Network (SAN).

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YEN

YEN Member Insights

Jon Pulli, YEN Member Insights, April 2012

April 2012

Jon Pulli Age: 30 CEO, Turn 14, YEN Member We recently had the pleasure of catching up with a passionate SEMA member who is a leader in distribution side of the automotive aftermarket, Jon Pulli. Jon is currently the CEO of Turn 14. Some of our readers aren't familiar with Turn 14; could you give us...

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Aftermarket Research

Aftermarket News

Automotive Accessories Research

Connected Vehicle

Technology Disruption and Future-Proofing Your Business

As a kid, John Waraniak, SEMA’s vice president of vehicle technology, never gave much thought to a college education. He did, however, enjoy building fast toys—plundering the neighbors’ throwaways on garbage day and reconfiguring found treasures such as washing-machine pulleys, lawn-mower engines...

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Big Year

Gene Winfield was having a big year in 1963 when Petersen Publishing Company photographer Eric Rickman took this photo at Winfield’s car customizing shop in Modesto, California. Rickman was chronicling the progress of several cars being prepped for land speed record attempts at the Bonneville Salt...

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SEMA News Advertisers

SEMA News Advertisers, April 2012

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Automotive Legislation

Aftermarket Parts Regulation

Aftermarket Parts Laws

Federal Regulation Aftermarket Parts

Congressional District Site Visit Program Cruises Into Northern Michigan

The 2010 Congressional elections provided a sweeping change throughout the country. More than 70 new members of Congress were elected, and control of the House of Representatives switched parties. SEMA members in northern Michigan recently had the opportunity to meet their new representative...

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Powersports Distributors

Going Global?

If your aftermarket business ranks among the growing list of SEMA-member manufacturers considering overseas exportation, you’re likely weighing shipping logistics as part of the equation. To be sure, the prospect can seem daunting. After all, once you’ve attracted foreign buyers, you have to deliver...

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Automotive Accessories Research

Automotive Aftermarket Research

Rapid Prototype

Success Multiplier: Technology

Ever have the feeling as a small business that it’s tough to compete and stay ahead? That’s pretty common. And yet there are companies out there—some might be your competitors—who make it a priority to use technology to multiply their capabilities. SEMA offers specific programs and benefits to help...