By Matt Kennedy

SEMA Market Research’s latest report, “Shopping Habits: In-Store & Online,” examines data collected from 5,000 consumers on what parts they buy, where they buy them and how they research ideas for new parts for their vehicles.

It’s no secret that a sizeable number of specialty-equipment parts are now bought online, while just a decade ago the thought of buying a performance upgrade on the web might have seemed unthinkable for most automotive consumers. But what’s the reality of the situation? And what does that mean for your business?

SEMA Market Research’s latest report, “Shopping Habits: In-Store & Online,” answers this by examining data collected from 5,000 consumers about the parts they buy, where they buy them and how they research ideas for new parts for their vehicles. While the internet is definitely a big slice of the industry’s sales, most products are actually still bought in-store and almost all consumers still buy at least some of their parts from physical locations. This report offers valuable information about these buying habits.

To download the report, “Shopping Habits: In-Store & Online,” go to www.sema.org/shopping-habits-report.

Additional information on what and where consumers buy can be found in the most recent Annual Market Study, available at www.sema.org/2016marketreport.

Meanwhile, as 2017 gets underway, many SEMA members are planning updates to their product offerings to meet their customers’ demands. But do you have the information you need to make an informed decision about what vehicles you should be covering? The SEMA Member VIO Program allows United States-based manufacturer, distributor and retailer/installer members to get hard data about how many specific vehicle makes and models of interest are on the road today.

For more information, check out www.sema.org/vio.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition has become a renowned program, featuring the country’s top vehicle builders who have already proven themselves by having a vehicle displayed at the SEMA Show. Check out this ’65 Mustang coupe turned fastback that landed a spot in the top 21 of this year’s competition. Jason Pecikonis, owner of Timeless Kustoms, provides more details on what it took to build this “vicious” pony.

For more information on SEMA Battle of the Builders, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition has become a renowned program, featuring the country’s top vehicle builders who have already proven themselves by having a vehicle displayed at the SEMA Show. Check out this ’65 Mustang coupe turned fastback that landed a spot in the top 21 of this year’s competition. Jason Pecikonis, owner of Timeless Kustoms, provides more details on what it took to build this “vicious” pony.

For more information on SEMA Battle of the Builders, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition has become a renowned program, featuring the country’s top vehicle builders who have already proven themselves by having a vehicle displayed at the SEMA Show. Check out this ’65 Mustang coupe turned fastback that landed a spot in the top 21 of this year’s competition. Jason Pecikonis, owner of Timeless Kustoms, provides more details on what it took to build this “vicious” pony.

For more information on SEMA Battle of the Builders, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

The SEMA Battle of the Builders (BOTB) competition has become a renowned program, featuring the country’s top vehicle builders who have already proven themselves by having a vehicle displayed at the SEMA Show. Check out this ’65 Mustang coupe turned fastback that landed a spot in the top 21 of this year’s competition. Jason Pecikonis, owner of Timeless Kustoms, provides more details on what it took to build this “vicious” pony.

For more information on SEMA Battle of the Builders, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia, the province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2017 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month. Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced dates in July to mark the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Senate resolution to recognize the day’s significance. 

For details, contact Colby Martin at colbym@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia, the province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2017 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month. Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced dates in July to mark the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Senate resolution to recognize the day’s significance. 

For details, contact Colby Martin at colbym@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia, the province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2017 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month. Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced dates in July to mark the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Senate resolution to recognize the day’s significance. 

For details, contact Colby Martin at colbym@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia, the province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2017 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month. Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced dates in July to mark the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Senate resolution to recognize the day’s significance. 

For details, contact Colby Martin at colbym@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia, the province of British Columbia has again issued a proclamation designating July 8, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the province. The province also proclaimed the month of July 2017 to be Collector Car Appreciation Month. Earlier this year, the SEMA Action Network (SAN) announced dates in July to mark the eighth commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The SAN is again working to secure a U.S. Senate resolution to recognize the day’s significance. 

For details, contact Colby Martin at colbym@sema.org.