Passionate street-rod and custom enthusiasts spend on average 32% more on parts and accessories than enthusiasts of other stripes, according to data from SEMA's 2007 Automotive Lifestyles survey. Enthusiasts queried in the survey say they spent $4,792 on average in the last 12 months customizing...

The mobile-electronics market has ridden a spectacular wave of growth since 1999, expanding 67% in a six-year period ending in 2005, according to SEMA research. Fueled largely by demand for navigation and video entertainment products, retail sales from 1999–2005 rose from $3.3 billion to $5.5...

According to a Foresight Research report conducted last year, commissioned by SEMA's Research and Information Center, more than 1,700 fullsize truck owners revealed that 50% had spent or planned to spend $500 or more on accessories, ranging from a high of 63% for Dodge Ram owners to a low of 27% for...

SEMA and the U.S. government are co-sponsoring a webinar on Thursday, November 15, to educate SEMA members on improving their bottom line by minimizing regulatory problems associated with exports. Learn how to avoid typical problems encountered in automotive exports, including common Harmonized...

Hundreds of international buyers will be looking for new suppliers at the SEMA International Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 31st in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Where will you be?For more information and a registration form, contact tradeleads@sema.org and request document #8004. Deadline to...

Increase International business at SEMA Show 2007 and drive more international buyers to your booth. More than 7,000 international buyers are pre-registered to attend the SEMA Show/AAIW. See what products they’re seeking and invite them to visit your booth—all online and free of charge to all SEMA...

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.

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2007 SEMA Show are still available. SEMA Show exhibitors can still purchase additional branding opportunities to enhance their presence at the Show, Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2. Opportunities available include aisle signs, billboards and other signage. The...

As part of its first official participation with the SEMA Show, Lexus will debut an all-new performance accessory line at a noon press conference, Tuesday, October 30, during the 2007 Show.

Celebrating more than 20 years of contributions to the future of the automotive industry, SEMA has awarded a record $160,000 in scholarships this year. A total of 111 students preparing for automotive industry careers received individual awards of up to $4,000. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund...