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The rest of Europe needs to follow suit🚨

Breaking :

Iceland is doubling down.

Immigration bill approved by the Minister of Justice

The immigration bill of Minister of Justice Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir has been approved by Althingi.

Iceland’s Parliament, Alþingi, passed a highly controversial immigration bill last night, bringing a contentious five-year process to a close, RÚV reports.

The newly passed legislation strips asylum seekers of their rights, including access to housing and healthcare, 30 days after their applications have been rejected.

Human rights organisations in Iceland have strongly opposed the bill, including the Red Cross, UNICEF, and Amnesty International.

Government voted unanimously in favour

The bill was passed with 38 votes against 15. All MPs in the three-party coalition government voted in favour of the bill, as well as members of the People’s Party and a deputy MP of the Centre Party. MPs in the Social Democratic Party, Pirate Party, and Reform Party voted against the bill. One amendment to the bill concerning unaccompanied children submitted by the Social-Democratic Alliance was approved. Over twenty other amendments proposed by the Pirate Party were rejected.

“This issue confirms the stance I’ve held for a long time, which is that this government is hostile to refugees,” Pirate Party MP Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir stated. “This is supposed to send a message, it’s supposed to send the message that people need to leave the country, otherwise they will be put on the street, without support and without access to minimum services.” Protesters opposing the bill gathered outside the parliament building yesterday afternoon, including asylum seekers who will lose their housing and access to services now that the bill has been passed.

Icelandic authorities carried out illegal deportation

Icelandic authorities have faced legal backlash for several recent deportations and actions concerning asylum seekers in the country, including withdrawal of services, an action that the bill has now legalised.

In 2021, the Directorate of Immigration withdrew housing and food allowances from around 20 men who were set to be deported, an action that the Immigration and Asylum Appeals Board later ruled as prohibited.

Last December, the Reykjavík District Court ruled that the deportation of Iraqi refugee Hussein Hussein and his family in November 2022 had no legal basis. Their deportation caused widespread outrage when footage surfaced on social media of authorities forcefully removing Hussein from his wheelchair. The incident also caused controversy as airport authorities attempted to suppress media coverage of the deportations.

Last year, the Icelandic state paid damages to an Albanian asylum seeker who was deported in 2019 in her ninth month of pregnancy, despite having a medical certificate stating that a long flight would be difficult for her.

Criticised by human rights organisations

The first version of the newly passed bill was introduced in Alþingi in 2018 but was not passed at the time. This is at least the fourth version of the bill, which has been criticised by human rights organisations each time it has been introduced.

“This is an attempt by the government to establish a policy that involves significantly constricting refugees, curtailing their human rights, and reducing their possibilities for receiving protection in Iceland,” Activist Sema Erla Serdar of the aid organisation Solaris previously tweeted about the bill. “The bill especially targets children and other people in a particularly vulnerable situation.”

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2023 SEMA SHOW CREATES CONNECTIONS

2023 SEMA SHOW CREATES CONNECTIONS THAT DRIVE FUTURE SUCCESS FOR THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2023) – The SEMA Show returned to Las Vegas Oct. 31-Nov. 3, bringing together more than 150,000 automotive aftermarket industry professionals looking to transform four days of relationship-building, networking, sales and marketing into business success and dreams realized.   The proof that the SEMA Show was poised to return to historic levels was found in the packed Las Vegas Convention Center exhibit halls, teeming with more than 2,200 exhibitors, boundary-pushing builds, innovative new products, thought-provoking educational opportunities and more than 150,000 attendees connecting throughout the aftermarket community. The Show creates connections via dedicated product communities, outdoor activations, education and training, award programs, reveals, unique experiences and celebrations.   “The SEMA Show is one of the largest trade shows in the country, but it’s actually comprised of several smaller, distinct communities,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA VP of Events. “The networking that takes place within those groups is where you see the transformative power the Show has to positively impact participants and chart the course of the aftermarket industry.”   Perhaps nowhere else is that transformative power felt more strongly than amongst the companies exhibiting at the Show for the first time. More than 20 percent of the exhibitors were new participants, driving innovation, including Caross USA, manufacturers of portable jump starters and air compressors, based in San Mateo, Calif. The start-up has had products on sale for a mere three months and SEMA was its first trade show. Not only did they meet prospective partners from Canada to Australia, but their networking also gained them exposure via social media and led to a relationship with the television show “Two Guys Garage” and a potential on-air appearance in February. They also won two Global Media Awards (GMA), given by judges comprised of members of the international media to products they feel will be well-received in their respective countries.   “You don’t see a lot of ‘tire kickers’ at SEMA, the buyers are much more serious,” said Global Sales Director Steve Stambaugh. “I can’t say enough about SEMA. Being at this Show has done more for our company in two days than other industries do in 10 years.”   For returning exhibitors, the SEMA Show was an opportunity to continue building on the year-over-year growth that participation creates. For CIC Powerbox of Pittsburg, Kan., a manufacturer of AC-powered truck boxes that first exhibited at the Show in 2018, their participation has led to several partnerships.   “Every time we come to SEMA we come away with new business,” said CEO Mike Windsor, listing the Department of Transportation, the United States Air Force, Goodyear, and several OEMs as just a few of the relationships forged at the SEMA Show. “We’ve also made connections for opportunities we either weren’t aware of or didn’t know how to get into,” he added, including sponsorship of professional drift racer Faruk Kugay and growth of CIC’s social media marketing as examples. “We’ve had exponential growth year over year and if all goes well, this year we’ll go international thanks to the relationships we’ve made at SEMA,” said Windsor.   The Show remains a popular place for OEMs to connect with the aftermarket industry. For Toyota, 2023 was a year to push boundaries. “Toyota has always seen SEMA as a place to let our imagination run wild. This past show was no exception, as we tapped into thrills on the track ... and the trail,” said Mike Tripp, Group Vice President, Toyota Marketing. “The amount of interest in the all-new 2024 Tacoma and Land Cruiser didn't disappoint. And based on the coverage we've received, it's safe to say that builds like our X-Runner Concept and FJ Bruiser were true stars of the show.”   For Ford Performance Parts & Accessories, the Show allows them to forge relationships with attendees and share the benefits of their products. “The SEMA Show gives us the opportunity to showcase the knowledge of our representatives, talk engineering and support our product with assurances that all accessories are fully reviewed for safety, ergonomics, and longevity,” said Natalie Simon, Marketing & Events Manager, Ford Performance Parts & Accessories.      For others, Show participation is a step towards achieving the dream of a career in the automotive aftermarket. Masen Schneider, a freshman studying mechanical engineering at the University of North Dakota, received a SEMA Scholarship, awarded annually to students interested in careers in the automotive industry. “It means a lot to receive a scholarship from an organization like SEMA because as big and impactful as they are, they see your story and experience and want to help propel you towards your dream,” he said. Schneider hopes to one day be an automotive parts designer.   The SEMA Show also remains a center of innovation fueled by passion, as evidenced by the Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition. The aftermarket industry's ultimate vehicle competition, the program celebrated 10 years of providing builders the ultimate platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills to a worldwide audience. For Andy Leach, winning builder of the 1960 Buick Invicta Custom, the victory was the culmination of nine years of work. “It’s a dream come true,” said Leach. “I've been chasing this award for nearly a decade. The Buick was a labor of love.”   The SEMA Show returns to Las Vegas Nov. 5-8, 2024. To learn more about the SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com. Read the full article

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Episode 921 - Interesting Product from SEMA?

On tonight’s episode we’ll be asking you… Do you have any Jeep related Thanksgiving traditions? Did you see any new product from SEMA coverage that you might want to pick up? What aftermarket part(s) have you broken or replaced with another upgrade?

Check out this episode!

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Gauge Magazine's coverage of the 2022 OUSCI presented by Advance Auto Parts

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The Best Dent Repair Kits For Your Automotive

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AG Glass Market Development, Segment by Type, Region, Current Situation Market Size, Market Industry Market Forecast 2030

“Summary

The AG Glass Market report provides a detailed analysis of global market size, regional and country-level market size, segmentation market growth, market share, competitive Landscape, sales analysis, impact of domestic and global market players, value chain optimization, trade regulations, recent developments, opportunities analysis, strategic market growth analysis, product launches, area marketplace expanding, and technological innovations.

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The report offers detailed coverage of AG Glass industry and main market trends with impact of coronavirus. The market research includes historical and forecast market data, demand, application details, price trends, and company shares of the leading AG Glass by geography. The report splits the market size, by volume and value, on the basis of application type and geography.

First, this report covers the present status and the future prospects of the global AG Glass market for 2016-2025.

And in this report, we analyze global market from 5 geographies: Asia-Pacific[China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Western Asia], Europe[Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland], North America[United States, Canada, Mexico], Middle East & Africa[GCC, North Africa, South Africa], South America[Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru]. At the same time, we classify AG Glass according to the type, application by geography. More importantly, the report includes major countries market based on the type and application. Finally, the report provides detailed profile and data information analysis of leading AG Glass company.

Leading players of AG Glass including: Schott Corning Asahi Glass Kiso Micro Abrisa Technologies AG Glass&Aluminium JMT Glass Chin Wei Miao Horngya Electronics Giant Nano Huihua Glass 39 Glass Torlin Chemicals Qinhuangdao Xingxian Shanghai Yingsai Shanghai Henghao Foshan Sema

AG Glass Market split by Type, can be divided into: Chemical Etching Spraying Coating

AG Glass Market split by Application, can be divided into: Consumer Electronics Automotive Appliance Others

Market segment by Region/Country including: North America (United States, Canada and Mexico) Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia and Spain etc.) Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia and Southeast Asia etc.) South America (Brazil, Argentina and Colombia etc.) Middle East & Africa (South Africa, UAE and Saudi Arabia etc.)

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AG Glass Market Report Scope

Report AttributeDetails

Base year of estimation2021

Historical data2017 – 2020

Forecast period2022 – 2030

Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2022 to 2030

Segmentation

By Type

By Application

By Region/Country

By Type Chemical Etching, Spraying, Coating

By Application Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Appliance, Others

Report coverageRevenue forecast, company market share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Key companies profiledSchott, Corning, Asahi Glass, Kiso Micro, Abrisa Technologies, AG Glass&Aluminium, JMT Glass, Chin Wei Miao, Horngya Electronics, Giant Nano, Huihua Glass, 39 Glass, Torlin Chemicals, Qinhuangdao Xingxian, Shanghai Yingsai, Shanghai Henghao, Foshan Sema

Regional scope

North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Russia and Spain etc.)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia and Southeast Asia etc.)

South America (Brazil, Argentina and Colombia etc.)

Middle East & Africa (South Africa, UAE and Saudi Arabia etc.)

Table of Contents Part 1 Market Overview Part 2 Key Companies Part 3 Global Market Status and Future Forecast Part 4 Asia-Pacific Market Status and Future Forecast Part 5 Europe Market Status and Future Forecast Part 6 North America Market Status and Future Forecast Part 7 South America Market Status and Future Forecast Part 8 Middle East & Africa Market Status and Future Forecast Part 9 Market Features Part 10 Investment Opportunity PART 11 Coronavirus Impact Part 12 Conclusion

What our report offers: – Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments – Strategic recommendations for the new entrants – Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2030 – Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations) – Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations – Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends – Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments – Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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SEMA 2020: Chevrolet Performance Adds More LS Crate Engines

SEMA 2020: Chevrolet Performance Adds More LS Crate Engines

If there’s one company that people love to see at SEMA, it is Chevrolet Efficiency . They are always working on innovative new parts and accessories ideal for the LS and LT exchange crowd. And for 2020, nothing is promoting. Even without a physical trade display to attend, Chevrolet Performance has many brand new items that will surely grab the attention associated with any enthusiast. Gen IV…

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Good morning everyone!!! I'm finally kicking off my SEMA coverage with one of my favorites from this year- this gorgeously slammed Lincoln Continental with suicide doors and custom red interior. #lincolncontinental #suicidedoors #custominterior #sema2021 #semashow #loveagoodcarshow #CarShowBernie (at The SEMA Show) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV25uktqIrU/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The collection of Import Cars at SEMA 2019 was out of this world. See all the gauge magazine coverage on our website or link in comments! @sema #sema #semashow #gaugemagazine #indianapolis #indiana #coverage #showcoverage #customrides #import #picoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Q3ZtVFv_W/?igshid=ky2m4um1djp4

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2023 SEMA SHOW CREATES CONNECTIONS THAT DRIVE FUTURE SUCCESS FOR THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2023) – The SEMA Show returned to Las Vegas Oct. 31-Nov. 3, bringing together more than 150,000 automotive aftermarket industry professionals looking to transform four days of relationship-building, networking, sales and marketing into business success and dreams realized.   The proof that the SEMA Show was poised to return to historic levels was found in the packed Las Vegas Convention Center exhibit halls, teeming with more than 2,200 exhibitors, boundary-pushing builds, innovative new products, thought-provoking educational opportunities and more than 150,000 attendees connecting throughout the aftermarket community. The Show creates connections via dedicated product communities, outdoor activations, education and training, award programs, reveals, unique experiences and celebrations.   “The SEMA Show is one of the largest trade shows in the country, but it’s actually comprised of several smaller, distinct communities,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA VP of Events. “The networking that takes place within those groups is where you see the transformative power the Show has to positively impact participants and chart the course of the aftermarket industry.”   Perhaps nowhere else is that transformative power felt more strongly than amongst the companies exhibiting at the Show for the first time. More than 20 percent of the exhibitors were new participants, driving innovation, including Caross USA, manufacturers of portable jump starters and air compressors, based in San Mateo, Calif. The start-up has had products on sale for a mere three months and SEMA was its first trade show. Not only did they meet prospective partners from Canada to Australia, but their networking also gained them exposure via social media and led to a relationship with the television show “Two Guys Garage” and a potential on-air appearance in February. They also won two Global Media Awards (GMA), given by judges comprised of members of the international media to products they feel will be well-received in their respective countries.   “You don’t see a lot of ‘tire kickers’ at SEMA, the buyers are much more serious,” said Global Sales Director Steve Stambaugh. “I can’t say enough about SEMA. Being at this Show has done more for our company in two days than other industries do in 10 years.”   For returning exhibitors, the SEMA Show was an opportunity to continue building on the year-over-year growth that participation creates. For CIC Powerbox of Pittsburg, Kan., a manufacturer of AC-powered truck boxes that first exhibited at the Show in 2018, their participation has led to several partnerships.   “Every time we come to SEMA we come away with new business,” said CEO Mike Windsor, listing the Department of Transportation, the United States Air Force, Goodyear, and several OEMs as just a few of the relationships forged at the SEMA Show. “We’ve also made connections for opportunities we either weren’t aware of or didn’t know how to get into,” he added, including sponsorship of professional drift racer Faruk Kugay and growth of CIC’s social media marketing as examples. “We’ve had exponential growth year over year and if all goes well, this year we’ll go international thanks to the relationships we’ve made at SEMA,” said Windsor.   The Show remains a popular place for OEMs to connect with the aftermarket industry. For Toyota, 2023 was a year to push boundaries. “Toyota has always seen SEMA as a place to let our imagination run wild. This past show was no exception, as we tapped into thrills on the track ... and the trail,” said Mike Tripp, Group Vice President, Toyota Marketing. “The amount of interest in the all-new 2024 Tacoma and Land Cruiser didn't disappoint. And based on the coverage we've received, it's safe to say that builds like our X-Runner Concept and FJ Bruiser were true stars of the show.”   For Ford Performance Parts & Accessories, the Show allows them to forge relationships with attendees and share the benefits of their products. “The SEMA Show gives us the opportunity to showcase the knowledge of our representatives, talk engineering and support our product with assurances that all accessories are fully reviewed for safety, ergonomics, and longevity,” said Natalie Simon, Marketing & Events Manager, Ford Performance Parts & Accessories.      For others, Show participation is a step towards achieving the dream of a career in the automotive aftermarket. Masen Schneider, a freshman studying mechanical engineering at the University of North Dakota, received a SEMA Scholarship, awarded annually to students interested in careers in the automotive industry. “It means a lot to receive a scholarship from an organization like SEMA because as big and impactful as they are, they see your story and experience and want to help propel you towards your dream,” he said. Schneider hopes to one day be an automotive parts designer.   The SEMA Show also remains a center of innovation fueled by passion, as evidenced by the Battle of the Builders Presented by Mothers Polish competition. The aftermarket industry's ultimate vehicle competition, the program celebrated 10 years of providing builders the ultimate platform to showcase their craftsmanship and skills to a worldwide audience. For Andy Leach, winning builder of the 1960 Buick Invicta Custom, the victory was the culmination of nine years of work. “It’s a dream come true,” said Leach. “I've been chasing this award for nearly a decade. The Buick was a labor of love.”   The SEMA Show returns to Las Vegas Nov. 5-8, 2024. To learn more about the SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com. Read the full article

[jeeptalkshow]

Episode 921 - Interesting Product from SEMA?

On tonight’s episode we’ll be asking you… Do you have any Jeep related Thanksgiving traditions? Did you see any new product from SEMA coverage that you might want to pick up? What aftermarket part(s) have you broken or replaced with another upgrade?

Check out this episode!

[optimabatteries]

Thanks to the Motorator for having OPTIMA's Cam Douglass on their 2022 SEMA Show coverage to talk about OPTIMA's new ORANGETOP lithium powersports battery