Roughly 19% of automotive enthusiasts queried in SEMA's 2007 Automotive Lifestyles survey own a light truck, and the following is a short excerpt from the 2006 SEMA Light Truck Personalization Report, which details the top products purchased by light-truck owners per geographic region.

Although August sales of the current Jeep Liberty declined by 51.2% compared to the same period last year, Chrysler hopes its redesigned-for-2008 model will broaden consumer appeal. SEMA research reveals that among enthusiasts surveyed in the 2007 Automotive Lifestyle survey, 4% owned a Jeep and...

Chrysler reported last week that its Five Star dealers had sold a record 10,204 certified pre-owned vehicles in August, a 5% increase from August 2006 sales. Jeep models were the overall winner for the month, with sales surging 19%, while Chrysler brand sales dipped 3%. Dodge brand sales climbed 3%...

Enthusiasts have spent an average of $984,500 a month since July on transmission and transmission components via online auction sales, on track to outpace average sales for the first and second quarters. In Q1, transmissions and components averaged $993,800 a month, then dipped 3% in Q2, according...

The majority of early-registered international buyers for the 2007 SEMA Show are from wholesale and distributor-type businesses. Other business categories with a high number of registered international attendees for the show include Accessories & Installation Centers, Auto Parts Retailers and...

Reflecting growing worldwide interest in the specialty-equipment market, registration of international buyers for the 2007 SEMA Show is off to a record-breaking start. Advanced, international-buyer registrations already match last year's overall attendance with 18% of all registered buyers coming...

INNOVATIONS DAY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007SHOW DAYS: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30—FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2007 DEADLINES: September 14 Celebrity Appearance Notification – Tab 11 Media Conference Application – Tab 11 September 21 Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor – Tab 17

Generating local media coverage has never been easier. A number of easy-to-use, fill-in-the-blank press materials are available to SEMA Show exhibitors. The press material can be customized, then sent to local newspapers to let them know about their participation in the SEMA Show. To obtain the...

Attention SEMA Show exhibitors: Make sure the media have your PR contact information and can get a hold of you for stories and interviews during the Show. Submit your PR contact information to be included in a listing that will be provided to media at the Show. Send the following details to Tiffany...

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.