KGP Photography's man in Europe has caught a Lexus-based mule for what appears to be a future crossover to slot in beneath the RX. The mule—based on a modified Lexus CT200h body with a higher-riding suspension setup—was among an assembly of varied crossover/SUV offerings outside of a Toyota workshop in Europe. The benchmark vehicles on hand consisted of a Nissan Qashqai, a Skoda Yeti and an Audi Q3.

The spectre of a sub-RX Lexus crossover has been rumored for more than one year now, and most analysts made the logical assumption that such an offering would spring forth from the recently updated Toyota RAV4. The CT200h-based mule caught here would seem to throw the RAV4-based assumptions into question. A CT200h-based crossover would seem to be consistent with the attack taken by Mercedes with its upcoming A-class-based GLA.

It now seems clear that Lexus is taking concrete development steps toward a smaller crossover, although the early indications is that the first mule is taking a different approach than originally predicted. 

Photo credit: KGP Photography

KGP Photography's man in Europe has caught a Lexus-based mule for what appears to be a future crossover to slot in beneath the RX. The mule—based on a modified Lexus CT200h body with a higher-riding suspension setup—was among an assembly of varied crossover/SUV offerings outside of a Toyota workshop in Europe. The benchmark vehicles on hand consisted of a Nissan Qashqai, a Skoda Yeti and an Audi Q3.

The spectre of a sub-RX Lexus crossover has been rumored for more than one year now, and most analysts made the logical assumption that such an offering would spring forth from the recently updated Toyota RAV4. The CT200h-based mule caught here would seem to throw the RAV4-based assumptions into question. A CT200h-based crossover would seem to be consistent with the attack taken by Mercedes with its upcoming A-class-based GLA.

It now seems clear that Lexus is taking concrete development steps toward a smaller crossover, although the early indications is that the first mule is taking a different approach than originally predicted. 

Photo credit: KGP Photography

KGP Photography's man in Europe has caught a Lexus-based mule for what appears to be a future crossover to slot in beneath the RX. The mule—based on a modified Lexus CT200h body with a higher-riding suspension setup—was among an assembly of varied crossover/SUV offerings outside of a Toyota workshop in Europe. The benchmark vehicles on hand consisted of a Nissan Qashqai, a Skoda Yeti and an Audi Q3.

The spectre of a sub-RX Lexus crossover has been rumored for more than one year now, and most analysts made the logical assumption that such an offering would spring forth from the recently updated Toyota RAV4. The CT200h-based mule caught here would seem to throw the RAV4-based assumptions into question. A CT200h-based crossover would seem to be consistent with the attack taken by Mercedes with its upcoming A-class-based GLA.

It now seems clear that Lexus is taking concrete development steps toward a smaller crossover, although the early indications is that the first mule is taking a different approach than originally predicted. 

Photo credit: KGP Photography

By SEMA Editors

This year, exhibitors who register their products for display in the New Products Showcase will be automatically enrolled in the free Starter Package for the exclusive SEMA Collection powered by Autoweek digital marketplace.

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By SEMA Editors

This year, exhibitors who register their products for display in the New Products Showcase will be automatically enrolled in the free Starter Package for the exclusive SEMA Collection powered by Autoweek digital marketplace.

Introducing SEMA Collection powered by Autoweek—a new digital marketplace for SEMA exhibitors to showcase their products to automotive enthusiasts 365 days/year.

With your New Products Showcase Registration, you will be automatically enrolled in the free Starter Package for the exclusive SEMA Collection digital marketplace. To ensure your product has the greatest visibility and placement, visit the SEMA Collection website for information on package upgrades. There, you will also find information on how your company can be eligible for a digital advertising package valued at $30,000.

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By SEMA Editors

This year, exhibitors who register their products for display in the New Products Showcase will be automatically enrolled in the free Starter Package for the exclusive SEMA Collection powered by Autoweek digital marketplace.

Introducing SEMA Collection powered by Autoweek—a new digital marketplace for SEMA exhibitors to showcase their products to automotive enthusiasts 365 days/year.

With your New Products Showcase Registration, you will be automatically enrolled in the free Starter Package for the exclusive SEMA Collection digital marketplace. To ensure your product has the greatest visibility and placement, visit the SEMA Collection website for information on package upgrades. There, you will also find information on how your company can be eligible for a digital advertising package valued at $30,000.

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By SEMA Editors

This year, exhibitors who register their products for display in the New Products Showcase will be automatically enrolled in the free Starter Package for the exclusive SEMA Collection powered by Autoweek digital marketplace.

Introducing SEMA Collection powered by Autoweek—a new digital marketplace for SEMA exhibitors to showcase their products to automotive enthusiasts 365 days/year.

With your New Products Showcase Registration, you will be automatically enrolled in the free Starter Package for the exclusive SEMA Collection digital marketplace. To ensure your product has the greatest visibility and placement, visit the SEMA Collection website for information on package upgrades. There, you will also find information on how your company can be eligible for a digital advertising package valued at $30,000.

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By Linda Spencer

Jeff Victer (left), director of global sales for Prolong Super Lubri­cants, said that the Chinese market is very important to his com­pany’s strategy because of the country’s size, scope and depth of opportunity. “In the near future, I believe the potential for the Chi­nese specialty-equipment market could easily be 10 times the size of the U.S. market,” he said.

Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of the largest consumer specialty-product markets. The SEMA China Business Development Tour—from September 11–14, 2013—allows participants to gain insight into the growing specialty market for 1.3 billion Chinese consumers. Participants will learn what products sell, what products are in demand and for which applications through networking opportunities with retailers and wholesalers.

Benefits for participating SEMA members include:

• A first-hand look at the developing specialty-equipment market. The delegation will visit off-road and street-performance shops.
• A booth at the China International Auto Expo (CIAPE)—a major show in the heart of Beijing, sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. Meet in your booth with SEMA pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Qualified exhibitors will receive a U.S. grant of $1,000 to defray the costs of participation.
• Program costs include hotel, meals, interpreters and access to buyers from throughout China (flights to and from the United States are not included).

–Jeff Victer, Prolong Super Lubricants

SCT President Rick Trudo estimated that his company's sales in China and other markets outside the United States will surpass its U.S. sales by 2015.

"China's growing middle class and Western influences have created tremendous demand for quality U.S.-made products. In the one-child-only Chinese society, personalization is everything, and everyone wants to be different."

–George Hsieh, K&N

"China is a very important destination for our products."

–Nathan Calabrese, OMIX-ADA

By Linda Spencer

Jeff Victer (left), director of global sales for Prolong Super Lubri­cants, said that the Chinese market is very important to his com­pany’s strategy because of the country’s size, scope and depth of opportunity. “In the near future, I believe the potential for the Chi­nese specialty-equipment market could easily be 10 times the size of the U.S. market,” he said.

Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of the largest consumer specialty-product markets. The SEMA China Business Development Tour—from September 11–14, 2013—allows participants to gain insight into the growing specialty market for 1.3 billion Chinese consumers. Participants will learn what products sell, what products are in demand and for which applications through networking opportunities with retailers and wholesalers.

Benefits for participating SEMA members include:

• A first-hand look at the developing specialty-equipment market. The delegation will visit off-road and street-performance shops.
• A booth at the China International Auto Expo (CIAPE)—a major show in the heart of Beijing, sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. Meet in your booth with SEMA pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Qualified exhibitors will receive a U.S. grant of $1,000 to defray the costs of participation.
• Program costs include hotel, meals, interpreters and access to buyers from throughout China (flights to and from the United States are not included).

–Jeff Victer, Prolong Super Lubricants

SCT President Rick Trudo estimated that his company's sales in China and other markets outside the United States will surpass its U.S. sales by 2015.

"China's growing middle class and Western influences have created tremendous demand for quality U.S.-made products. In the one-child-only Chinese society, personalization is everything, and everyone wants to be different."

–George Hsieh, K&N

"China is a very important destination for our products."

–Nathan Calabrese, OMIX-ADA