Technometrica’s IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index lost the modest gains it made in February, dropping 2 points, or 4.5%, to reach 42.5 (vs. 44.5 in February). March’s reading represents the third-lowest reading in the Economic Optimism Index’s 86-month history, and at 4.4 points below its prior 12...

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As car clubs flourish and knowledge of tuning culture and specialty products increase, the VW Bora and Golf have emerged as the two most often customized vehicles in China. In China, the popularity of the Bora can be compared to that of the Honda Civic in the late ’80s and early ’90s in the United...

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The SAE 2008 World Congress announces a special session, "Designing for the Customer: OEM—Aftermarket Collaboration," featuring a panel with:

SEMA-member companies CARS Inc. and the Roadster Shop teamed up with Super Chevy Magazine to build a one-of-a-kind vehicle to benefit the Armed Forces Foundation. The custom ’57 Chevy convertible will be sold on Friday, March 28, at the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car auction in Palm Beach...

The annual SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser will feature the inaugural SEMA Pinewood Derby Sponsored by Fellers and DUB Publishing. The checkered flag will drop Friday, July 25, prior to the SEMA Hall of Fame recognition and fundraising activities. According to Race Director and Pinewood...

General Motors will focus on two key areas for its 2008 SEMA Show project vehicle programs: passenger car performance accessories and large SUV/pickups with full accessory programs from the accessories market. Key passenger cars considered include the Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Vibe and G8, and...

More than 1,000 exhibitors have already signed up for this year’s SEMA Show, scheduled November 4–7, 2008 in Las Vegas.“We are anticipating another sellout show, so exhibitors should definitely sign up soon if they want to participate in this unique opportunity,” said Gary Vigil, Trade Shows...

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