By Kyle Cheng

American consumers spent more than ever modifying their vehicles, pushing retail spending on specialty-equipment parts to $44.6 billion.

The new 2019 SEMA Market Report is now available for free from SEMA Market Research. SEMA estimates that pickups make up the largest share of specialty-equipment spending, accounting for approximately 27% of the market. Consumers spent more than $12 billion on aftermarket upgrades and accessories for their pickups last year. Likewise, approximately 67% of manufacturers report sales growth within this category. Nearly 60% of the dollars spent on aftermarket pickup parts were done at brick-and-mortar locations. Key product categories for pickups include exterior utility accessories, wheels and tires, and suspension upgrades.

To learn more about the pickup category and get a detailed look at the rest of the $44.6 billion specialty-equipment industry, download the 2019 SEMA Market Report for free at www.sema.org/research.

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a prototype for the Charger Widebody, though this one appears to be the Scat Pack variant.

Back in March, Dodge brought a “design concept” for the Charger widebody to Spring Fest (SF14) in Pomona, California. Since then there have been a few prototypes, but they’ve all seemed identical to the concept shown at SF14, that is until now. This prototype looks identical to the concept shown but features the original multi-spoke wheel design featured on the SRT392 and R/T Scat Pack with the Dynamics Package. The “design concept” shown at Spring Fest featured a unique dual five-spoke design.

After catching this prototype, Dodge is expected to offer a similar approach to that of the Challanger widebody (multi-trim application). It’s rumored that the Charger Widebody will make its official debut at The Woodward Dream Cruise in August.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative has extended from June 1 to June 15 the 10% tariff rate for “List 3” products shipped from China before the tariffs were raised to 25% on May 10. The extension allows for a lengthy transit time between China and the United States.

The so-called List 3 group of Chinese imports covers about $200 billion worth of goods including many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The Trump Administration had already imposed 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports in July and August 2018. “List 1” and “List 2” goods include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.  

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. Most of these levies are now at 10%, 20% and 25% and include many agriculture products. A few categories including vehicle parts are at 5% levels.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. If talks break down further, President Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the remaining $325 billion worth of “List 4” Chinese products as soon as the end of June. Public comments on the List 4 tariffs are due June 17.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative has extended from June 1 to June 15 the 10% tariff rate for “List 3” products shipped from China before the tariffs were raised to 25% on May 10. The extension allows for a lengthy transit time between China and the United States.

The so-called List 3 group of Chinese imports covers about $200 billion worth of goods including many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The Trump Administration had already imposed 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports in July and August 2018. “List 1” and “List 2” goods include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.  

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. Most of these levies are now at 10%, 20% and 25% and include many agriculture products. A few categories including vehicle parts are at 5% levels.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. If talks break down further, President Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the remaining $325 billion worth of “List 4” Chinese products as soon as the end of June. Public comments on the List 4 tariffs are due June 17.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Trade Representative has extended from June 1 to June 15 the 10% tariff rate for “List 3” products shipped from China before the tariffs were raised to 25% on May 10. The extension allows for a lengthy transit time between China and the United States.

The so-called List 3 group of Chinese imports covers about $200 billion worth of goods including many auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires, steering wheel components, rubber gaskets, transmission belts, brake pads, windshields and suspension springs. The Trump Administration had already imposed 25% tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports in July and August 2018. “List 1” and “List 2” goods include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.  

China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. Most of these levies are now at 10%, 20% and 25% and include many agriculture products. A few categories including vehicle parts are at 5% levels.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. If talks break down further, President Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on the remaining $325 billion worth of “List 4” Chinese products as soon as the end of June. Public comments on the List 4 tariffs are due June 17.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.