What specialty-equipment market niche do you make products for? According to SEMA market research, about 12% of SEMA members surveyed said the hot-rod and custom market generates the greatest percentage of sales revenue for their company, second only to the light-truck market. For those companies in...

Despite drops in vehicle sales, SEMA market research shows that consumers are still planning on making specialty-equipment purchases. In July, 23% of adult drivers surveyed said they plan on purchasing specialty equipment in the next three months, which is actually a slight increase of 1% from June...

After a mid-year low in mid-May to mid-June, online auction sales of turbos and superchargers climbed back up mid-June through mid-August. Enthusiasts spent $1,478,853 on forced induction parts in the period May 20-June 18, a yearly low, but increased that spending to $1,527,658 the following month...

SEMA will exhibit at a new trade show in China—the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE)—set for November 29–December 1, in Beijing. The show, which features both automakers and aftermarket products, is expected to draw an estimated 2,000 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors. In the 50,000 square...

The European Union Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals legislation (REACH) was put into effect on June 1, 2007. Companies selling into Europe that produce or incorporate chemicals into their products can learn more about the requirements on the European Union’s website http://ec...

Canadian Premier Dalton McGuinty announced last week—two weeks before a provincial election—that beginning September 30, a new Ontario law will charge those caught driving 50km/h (31 mph) over the speed limit can be treated as a street racer. That means, according to a National Post report, that...

Calling all Scion xD aftermarket manufacturers: Here is a great opportunity to generate a ton of free buzz for your products by participating in CarDomain’s Scion xD Community SEMA Project Build. CarDomain’s 3.8 million visitors are currently voting on the top modifications to make to the "user...

SEMA Show Exhibitors: Ensure that your exhibitor listing in the 2007 SEMA Show Directory is updated and correct by clicking here and entering your company's password. The convenient process will only take minutes. NOTE: Exhibitors must update their listings by September 7 for the changes to appear...

Below is this week’s list of SEMA Show 2007 exhibitors offering products to project-vehicle builders for free or at a discounted rate. To see previous submissions, click here.

Attention 2007 SEMA Show Exhibitors: Those exhibitors who have not yet reserved their ads in the SEMA Show official directories—the SEMA Show Official Directory, SEMA Show Official Pocket Guide, and the SEMA Show International Buyers Guide 2007–2008—are encouraged to review TAB 6/Marketing and...