In October, the SEMA Performance Parts and Accessories Demand Index (PADI) lost three points, or 4.6%, going from 94 in August to 72—after dropping to 75 in September—showing that the number of consumers who plan to make specialty-equipment purchases has declined from the previous month. Overall...

Specialty/performance tires often follow the custom wheel market, for when a consumer decides to upgrade the wheels on his or her vehicle, they typically opt to upgrade tires simultaneously. Specialty/performance tires generated an impressive $4.4 billion—12% of the specialty-equipment market's...

A recent survey of automotive enthusiasts indicated that nearly three out of four (74%) recent vehicle buyers purchased specialty equipment for their rides, according to SEMA research. The online survey, administered in mid-February, garnered 1,078 responses from subscribers to 21 mainstream...

Hybrids, E85, diesel and fuel-cell vehicles took the spotlight during the press days of the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Automakers stressed fuel-economy and alternative fuels during their press conferences, showing the public that “green vehicles” are more abundant and available than in years past...

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SEMA Show exhibitors looking to reach out to the thousands of international buyers that attended the Show are encouraged to download the free online International Buyer Locator Program database at www.semashow.com/tradeleads. This is a great opportunity to make contact with buyers that may have...

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McLoughlin behind the wheel of his restored '55 T-Bird dream car.Classic Restoration Enterprises and Concours Parts, along with 40 other participating specialty-equipment companies, joined together at the 2007 SEMA Show to present former Port Authority Police Department sergeant John McLoughlin his...

Make your plans now to attend SEMA Spring Expo and SEMA Offroad, February 8-9, in Indianapolis. Better yet, reserve booth space now to highlight your products to the buyers and enthusiasts who want them! Contact ConvExx show management at 702/450-7662 to secure your exhibitor presence. For more info...

SEMA members can now access SEMA's new report on the Chinese specialty-equipment market online at www.sema.org/Main/SemaOrgHome.aspx?ID=55964. The report contains detailed information regarding China's top trade shows, distributors, media, cars and accessories. For more information on SEMA's...