Sema News
Mar 29
Vol. 10, No. 13 | SEMA eNEWS | March 28, 2007 |
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SEMA RESEARCH SHOWS TONNEAU COVERS CAN SAVE GAS Use This and Other Exclusive Market Insight to Boost Business |
SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. |
Mar 21
Vol. 10, No. 12 | SEMA eNEWS | March 21, 2007 |
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DIESEL PERFORMANCE PANEL ANCHORS SEMA SPRING SHOWS Online registration still open, free collectible die-cast cars for attendees, driving directions, show hours and more |
Breaking News |
SEMA ADDRESSES COMPLEX VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES AND OTHER TOP PRIORITIES VIRGINIA REPLICA VEHICLE BILL SIGNED INTO LAW SCION MAKES 2008 MODELS AVAILABLE FOR SEMA SHOW PROJECTS EASIER THAN EVER TO GET INVOLVED WITH SEMA CHARITIES IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS IN TWO DAYS REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR INSTALLER CERTIFICATION EXAMS EXTENDED SEMA MEMBERS INVITED TO SAE WORLD CONGRESS SEMA ACTION NETWORK TARGETS "HOT ROD TV" VIEWERS—SNEAK PEEK AVAILABLE HERE SPECIALTY LIGHTING SECOND-MOST POPULAR UPGRADE WITH TUNDRA OWNERS—CLICK HERE TO SEE NUMBER ONE |
Market Snapshot |
SMALL AND MIDSIZE SUV SALES SLID IN 2006 EMERGING AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AFFECTING YOU SMALL-CAR SALES JUMP HEAVY-DUTY PICKUP PLANS HALTED OEMS FORECAST DIESEL V8S ON THE HORIZON CUVS THAT ARE SPURRING SEGMENT GROWTH |
Business Tools |
New Products & Technology |
Law and Order |
Global Update |
People, Places and Racing News |
Shows & Events |
PHOTO GALLERY—OFF-ROAD RIGS FROM THE SEMA SHOW |
Hot Links to Cool Sites |
The links listed below represent some of the companies that comprise SEMA's Manufacturers' Representatives Council (MRC). MRC's mission is to provide a forum for manufacturers' representatives in order to increase their impact as an industry, explore issues of common interest and concern, increase their collective knowledge and elevate the overall image of the profession. For more information on MRC, a complete list of MRC-member companies, or to join, visit www.sema.org/mrc. |
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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. Questions, comments or suggestions about the publication: Contact Jason Catullo. |
Mar 15
Vol. 10, No. 11 | SEMA eNEWS | March 14, 2007 |
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Breaking News |
SEMA COUNCIL LEADERS ERNIE SILVERS AND DAVID STUTTS TAKE GRUDGE TO THE GREENS SEMA SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE RALLY RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 23 EXHIBITORS AND ATTENDEES: SEMA SPRING EXPO BADGES IN THE MAIL BEST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN SEMA SHOW SPACE SELECTION HONOR INDUSTRY ICONS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE |
Market Snapshot |
USED CARS THAT DRIVE THE DRIFTING CRAZE NEW FORD SUBCOMPACT CAR TO COME DETAILS ON NEW CADILLAC AND MERCEDES DIESELS SURVEY SHOWS CONSUMERS READY TO BUY MORE IMPORT TRUCKS FOUR DOORS ATTRACTING MORE SUV BUYERS TO JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLE SALES AND ECONOMIC FORECASTS NEW VEHICLE MATERIALS THAT COULD AFFECT YOU |
Business Tools |
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT—WIRING HARNESSES FOR ANTIQUES AND CLASSICS GET FREE EXPOSURE FOR YOUR PARTS IN TRUCK TREND MAGAZINE LAST CHANCE: SEMA INSTALLER CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEXT WEEK ENTRIES BEING ACCEPTED FOR TIRE REVIEW TOP SHOP AWARD CONTEST MEET GRIDIRON LEGEND LOU HOLTZ, FORMER PORSCHE CEO PETER W. SCHUTZ AT INDUSTRY EDUCATION CONFERENCE |
New Products & Technology |
Law and Order |
CALIFORNIA PROPOSES ANNUAL EMISSIONS TESTS FOR VEHICLES 15-YEARS OLD AND OLDER SEMA-MODEL STREET ROD/CUSTOM VEHICLE BILL ON THE MOVE IN ARKANSAS MARYLAND INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT OLD CARS FROM EMISSIONS TESTS OHV ACCESS DENIED |
Global Update |
MEXICAN DEMAND FOR ACCESSORIES FUELS RETURN OF SALON DE SEMA |
People, Places and Racing News |
Shows & Events |
Hot Links to Cool Sites |
The links listed below represent some of the companies that comprise SEMA's Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) select committee. WTC's mission is to identify common problems and opportunities related to the aftermarket wheel industry that the council, as an interested body of companies, can address for the common good. For more information on WTC, a complete list of WTC-member companies, or to join, visit www.sema.org/wtc.
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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. Questions, comments or suggestions about the publication: Contact Jason Catullo. |
Mar 7
Vol. 10, No. 10 | SEMA eNEWS | March 7, 2007 |
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Breaking News |
WHEEL FRIENDS OF CHILDHELP JOINS PETTY VICTORY JUNCTION GANG AT INSTALLATION BANQUET MICKEY THOMPSON'S KILLER GETS TWO LIFE TERMS LAST CALL: DON'T BE LEFT IN THE DARK SEMA OEM TECH TALKS—UPDATE NITROUS–OXIDE SALES GROW WITH DIESEL RESURGENCE SEMA OFFERS AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS FREE TRIAL MEMBERSHIPS 2007 REUNION GRAND MARSHALL: AN INDUSTRY ICON SCION FANS SPEND NEARLY HALF A MILLION LAST MONTH PHOTO GALLERY—VEHICLES YOU DIDN'T EXPECT TO SEE AT THE SEMA SHOW |
Market Snapshot |
TOP PICKUP ACCESSORY PURCHASES IN YOUR AREA DEMAND FOR ENGINE GASKETS EXPECTED TO GROW HYBRID REGISTRATIONS UP AGAIN TOP-SELLING SUVS IN 2006 NEW VEHICLES NAMED AS "TOP PICKS" SMALL-TOWN CAR DEALER BIG ON VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION CONSUMERS SPENDING MORE ON NEW AUTOS ACCESSORIES THAT THE LATEST NEW–VEHICLE BUYERS PURCHASE |
Business Tools |
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT--AUXILIARY LIGHTING DATA FILES FOR SCION'S NEW XB ADDED TO TECH TRANSFER PROGRAM |
New Products & Technology |
SPY PHOTOS—NEW FACE FOR SAAB 9-3 |
Law and Order |
INCREASED CAFE STANDARDS IS TALK OF THE TOWN |
Global Update |
People, Places and Racing News |
Shows & Events |
Hot Links to Cool Sites |
The links listed below represent some of the companies that comprise the select committee of SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC). MPMC's mission is to provide meaningful solutions to industry-specific issues and challenges, thereby perpetuating the growth and prosperity of motorsports parts manufacturers. For more information on MPMC, a complete list of MPMC-member companies or to join, visit www.sema.org/mpmc.
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Mar 1
Vol. 10, No. 9 | SEMA eNEWS | February 28, 2007 |
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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. |
Feb 22
Vol. 10, No. 8 | SEMA eNEWS | February 21, 2007 |
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Breaking News |
FORD AND GM HOST DESIGN AWARDS AT SEMA SPRING EXPO CALIFORNIANS, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD |
Web–Watching |
THE HOTTEST-MOVING JEEP PARTS ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY—VOLKSWAGEN AG: BAJA BUGS AND THUNDER BUNNIES AT THE 2006 SEMA SHOW FORD PROJECT VEHICLE PROPOSALS DUE NEXT WEEK |
Market Snapshot |
MOST POPULAR PICKUPS IN 2006 WILL CONSUMERS GET SMART? NEW TECHNOLOGY MAKES PAINTING PLASTIC PARTS OBSOLETE TOYOTA MATRIX REPLACEMENT COMING IN 2008 ARE CARS GETTING OLDER? |
Business Tools |
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT—THE DIESEL SHOW SEMA SPRING EXPO/SEMA OFFROAD UPDATES AND NEW INCENTIVES FROM TRUXEDO, UWS AND WESTIN BUILD BETTER INSTALLERS AT SEMA SPRING EXPO WORKSHOP |
New Products & Technology |
Law and Order |
Global Update |
SELLING IN EUROPE? NEW SUMMARY ON EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AVAILABLE |
People, Place & Racing News |
THE SEMA FAMILY SENDS THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO DAYTONA & FRIENDS DICK BERGGREN NAMED MPMC MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR MICHAEL ANDRETTI RETURNS TO INDIANAPOLIS 500 AND OTHER RACING NEWS JOHN FORCE VISITS DAYTONA AND OTHER NHRA NEWSMAKERS MOVERS AND SHAKERS: TOMMY MERK, PHIL BURKE, ULRICH MEHLMANN, KEITH COWAN AND MORE |
Shows & Events |
Hot Links to Cool Sites |
The links listed below represent some of the companies that comprise SEMA's Sport Compact Council select committee. SCC's mission is to provide information, education and support to emerging markets. For more information on SCC, a complete list of SCC-member companies, or to join, www.sema.org/scc. |
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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. |