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Moving Beyond Accidental Exporters

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The U.S. government estimates that less than 1% of U.S. small businesses currently export, even though there’s huge demand for high-quality, American-made products.

SEMA News - October 2010

Utilizing an Array of Free or Low-cost Resources to Become a Strategic Exporter

By Linda Spencer

The Allure of China

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The allure of China is undeniable. Its rising incomes, growing middle class and fast-growing vehicle market all frequently make the news in the United States. Not all the news out of China is positive, however. Almost weekly, there are stories about counterfeit goods with ties to China. Counterfeit goods cost companies in the United States billions of dollars a year.  There is no denying that intellectual property rights (IPR) protection is a problem for companies doing business in China, be it sourcing products there or selling in the market.

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The New Breed of Successful SEMA Company: Global

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Facing a slowdown in sales at home, we have seen a number of SEMA members successfully branch out and diversify their customer base,” said Linda Spencer, SEMA’s international director.

SEMA News - August 2010

By Alysha Webb

Accessory Sales at China’s Dealerships

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At the end of 2009, there were more than 13,000 franchised automotive dealers in China. Many of them are so-called 4S dealerships, which indicates that the dealer not only sells new cars but also services vehicles as well as sells spare parts.

SEMA News - July 2010

By Alysha Webb

The Market in China

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Aftermarket products that enhance performance, appearance or comfort are niche-market products in China, but auto enthusiasts who want to trick out their vehicle aren’t limited to China’s largest cities.

SEMA News - June 2010

Reaching Tier Two and Three

By Alysha Webb

New Event Helps Grow U.S. Businesses in China

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The specialty-equipment market in China today is strikingly similar to the U.S. market in the early days of the car customizing scene during the ’50s and ‘60s.

SEMA News - May 2010 

U.S. Manufacturers to Be Matched With Buyers From the World’s Largest, Fastest-Growing Automotive Market

By Linda Spencer

Test the Latin American Market at the 2010 PAACE Automechanika

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As one of the fastest-growing market sectors in Mexico, the automotive industry presents a timely opportunity for SEMA members seeking to establish a foothold in this expanding consumer base.

SEMA News - April 2010

By Dan Frio

Global Media Awards

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For the sixth year, a panel of top automotive journalists from 15 countries throughout Asia, Europe, South Africa and South America served on the SEMA Global Media Awards (GMA) panel. 

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SEMA Partners With GM Middle East

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To highlight the customization possibilities of the just-released Chevy Cruze in the United Arab Emirates, GM Middle East and SEMA partnered to customize two of the all-new compact global cars. SEMA enlisted two top designers to work on the projects. 

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Laws on a Global Scale

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Specialty-equipment companies have begun utilizing new tools made available to businesses to ensure that the sale and use of accessories and performance products currently marketed in Europe are allowed to be freely sold throughout the continent. Concerned that national governments were either banning products or adding local requirements in violation of the Mutual Recognition Treaty, the European Parliament implemented measures in May 2009 to promote a single market for automotive specialty equipment.

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