Research Forecasting Tools

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The SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days.  As enthusiasts represent approximately 10-15% of U.S. drivers, the Index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.

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The SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days.  As enthusiasts represent approximately 10-15% of U.S. drivers, the Index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.

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The Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market and Their Implications for Specialty-Equipment Suppliers

The Phase III report presents an analysis of the economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on SEMA-member companies.

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Powertrain Forecast and Analysis: What is Coming and What are the Implications for the Specialty-Equipment and Performance Aftermarket Industry

The Phase II report addresses the rapidly changing powertrain plans of the OEMs for the U.S. Market and their potential impact on SEMA-member companies.

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The Specialty-Equipment Company of the Future: Guideposts for Technology Forecasting and Strategic Planning

The Phase I highlights the important insights and guideposts that are expected to shape the specialty equipment industry in the next 3 to 7 years based on the OEMs plans for U.S. Market chassis electronics integration. 

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In April, the SEMA PADI decreased, going from 30 in March to 26 this month. This month, 7% of adult American drivers indicated that they had plans to purchase specialty-equipment products sometime within the next 3 months.

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In March, the SEMA PADI decreased from 43 in February to 30 this month. This month, 8% of adult American drivers indicated that they had plans to purchase specialty-equipment products sometime within the next 3 months.

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