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Restyling on a Comeback

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One of the most profound effects of the recession was the decline in U.S. vehicle sales, which plummeted from nearly 17 million in 2006 to about 10.6 million in 2009, according to Ward’s AutoWorld. And while the downturn hobbled nearly every facet of the automotive aftermarket, some of the greatest damage occurred in the restyling category, whose very existence is predicated on available vehicle inventory. Conversely, the recession and market forces also caused the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to change the way they develop and market their products.

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The Buffer Zone

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Barry Meguiar’s family has been in the car-care business for 109 years, and he’s personally headed up the company that carries the family name for more than four decades. As the president of Meguiar’s Inc., he’s seen the economic roller coaster trundle up and down many times before, but he’s never seen anything like the last couple of years. Despite the fact that his company not only weathered the storm but actually prospered, posting a double-digit gain in 2009 alone, he said that this recession battered the car-care industry like none other in his lifetime.

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New Restyling & Car Care Products

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The SEMA Show is the premier destination for buyers in the specialty-equipment industry looking to find new products and services for their customers. In 2009, 25,086 buyers went to Las Vegas specifically to bring the newest restyling and car care offerings from the Show floor into their own retail shops.

SEMA News - July 2010

Exhibitors Offer Buyers 105 Ways to Boost Profit

SEMA Restyling and Car Care IconThe SEMA Show is the premier destination for buyers in the specialty-equipment industry looking to find new products and services for their customers.

SEMA ProPledge Insurance Partner Spotlight

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We recently had the good fortune to speak with Bob Corwin, first vice president of Alliant Insurance Services, to discuss his company’s role and service offerings within ProPledge.

SEMA News - July 2010

Members Benefit From Alliant Insurance Services

SEMA News-July 2010-BusinessWe recently had the good fortune to speak with Bob Corwin, first vice president of Alliant Insurance Services, to discuss his company’s role and service offerings within ProPledge.

Top 100 Restyling & Car Care Retailers

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As the economy starts to rebound, retailers are taking on a new mission—customer recovery. While analysts argue about the official end of the recession, business owners know that the economy doesn’t turn around until new customers begin to open their wallets.

SEMA News - July 2010

SEMA Restyling and Car Care IconBuyer Attendees Find the Secret to Success 

As the economy starts to rebound, retailers are taking on a new mission—customer recovery. While analysts argue about the official end of the recession, business owners know that the economy doesn’t turn around until new customers begin to open their wallets.

Hot Rod Alley

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During the last SEMA Show, 14,879 buyers went into the Las Vegas Convention Center to see the latest innovations in the hot-rod market. More than 70 exhibitors set-up booths in the Hot Rod Alley section, registering 90 products in the New Products Showcase.  

SEMA News - June 2010

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Exhibitors Showcase Passion With Innovative Products

During the last SEMA Show, 14,879 buyers went into the Las Vegas Convention Center to see the latest innovations in the hot-rod market.

ProPledge Restyler Profile

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In the April issue, we ran an extended look at what the ProPledge warranty assurance program is and how it can benefit member companies. Part of the ongoing development of the program is to profile its existing members as well as those that see the value and benefits of what ProPledge can offer.

SEMA News - June 2010

Benefits of Being Auto Trim of Denver Backed by ProPledge

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In the April issue, we ran an extended look at what the ProPledge warranty assurance program is and how it can benefit member companies.

Top 100 Hot-Rod Market Retailers

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Helping customers with a passion for all things hot rod, created the specialty-equipment industry. The creativity, obsession and power that enthusiasts pour into every project requires continual investment in the newest technology and build techniques.

SEMA News - June 2010 

Find the Must-Have Gear for 2010

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Helping customers with a passion for all things hot rod, created the specialty-equipment industry.

New to the South Hall

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Powersports & Utility Vehicles Exhibitors Fill the 2009 Product Showcase. In 2009, SEMA dedicated a special section of the Las Vegas Convention Center strictly to Powersports & Utility Vehicles.

SEMA News - June 2010

Powersports & Utility Vehicles Exhibitors Fill the 2009 Product Showcase

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Hills to Climb

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Motorcycles and scooters play a key role in transportation systems throughout much of the world. Economical to own, maintain and use, easily navigated through tight and winding roads, a breeze to park and flat-out fun to ride, they are primary conveyances in Asia and large segments of Europe.

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