In August, the SEMA Performance Parts and Accessories Demand Index (PADI) improved by 8 points, or 21%, going from 35 in July to 43 this month. An index value of 43 translates to 12% of adult American drivers (or approximately 12 million-plus households) indicating that they had plans to purchase...

"Many diesel pickup truck owners pull trailers, so enthusiasts often look for products that improve towing capabilities while helping to save a few dollars at the pumps," said Ty Michael, SEMA market research manager.

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The German government has notified the automotive technical approval services in Germany that, effective immediately, they are prohibited from approving engine-management software (“chip tuning”) modifications. The government has cited lack of knowledge on the effects these modifications have on...

SEMA Show exhibitors: Get some extra company exposure at the 2008 SEMA Show by offering your products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. Included each week in SEMA eNews, the list is accessed by hundreds of builders seeking the pieces that add extra flair to...

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It's not the big things in business that challenge you—it's the little things that add up to make a big difference in your specialty-equipment business. Here is an insightful webinar presented by Tom Shay designed to uncover the key components and changes to make within your business to increase...

The German government has amended the German Road Traffic Admission Regulation (StVZO), effective June 1, 2008, to ban all non-approved metal bull bars. Thus, Germany is bringing its laws into compliance with the European Union regulations (Directive 2005/66/EC), which mandates that only those...

Attention SEMA manufacturing members! American Honda and SEMA are hosting a Measuring Session for the 2009 Honda Fit. Honda has redesigned its popular five-door subcompact and bumped output to 117 hp from the 1.5L single-cam iVTEC engine. With the current Fit getting an EPA-estimated 31 mpg (highway...