By Kyle Cheng

Download the November “SEMA Industry Indicators” report from SEMA Market Research.

Over the past month, the U.S. stock market has witnessed significant volatility and equity correction, wiping out the gains made so far in 2018. Despite this, the economy continues to run on all cylinders. Consumer sentiment remains positive and high, with spending growing at one of its highest rates since 2000—although vehicle sales were essentially flat in October. Additionally, October added another 250,000 jobs.

However, hurdles are looming. As we move into 2019 and 2020, waning fiscal stimulus and restrictive monetary policy may hinder growth. Likewise, housing continues to weaken, and affordability is a major concern in some markets. A strengthening dollar and weak economic growth outside the United States will also affect the economy.

To learn more, download the November “SEMA Industry Indicators” report from SEMA Market Research.

Want to learn more about the state of our industry? Interested in seeing current and projected product trends? Check out SEMA's new "Industry Perspectives Report."

Interested in learning about what young accessorizers drive? Curious about their motivations and how to reach them more effectively? Check out the new “SEMA Young Accessorizers Report.”

Download both of these reports and much more for free.

By Kyle Cheng

Download the November “SEMA Industry Indicators” report from SEMA Market Research.

Over the past month, the U.S. stock market has witnessed significant volatility and equity correction, wiping out the gains made so far in 2018. Despite this, the economy continues to run on all cylinders. Consumer sentiment remains positive and high, with spending growing at one of its highest rates since 2000—although vehicle sales were essentially flat in October. Additionally, October added another 250,000 jobs.

However, hurdles are looming. As we move into 2019 and 2020, waning fiscal stimulus and restrictive monetary policy may hinder growth. Likewise, housing continues to weaken, and affordability is a major concern in some markets. A strengthening dollar and weak economic growth outside the United States will also affect the economy.

To learn more, download the November “SEMA Industry Indicators” report from SEMA Market Research.

Want to learn more about the state of our industry? Interested in seeing current and projected product trends? Check out SEMA's new "Industry Perspectives Report."

Interested in learning about what young accessorizers drive? Curious about their motivations and how to reach them more effectively? Check out the new “SEMA Young Accessorizers Report.”

Download both of these reports and much more for free.

This is the ’20 Ford Explorer, caught testing in light camo just outside of Dearborn, Michigan.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade for the ’20 model year. It will ride on the D6 platform that is flexible enough for front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

What is more likely, however, is a more powerful Explorer ST. Just as the Edge gained an ST model for ’19, the Explorer should do the same with a 2.7L high-output Ecoboost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L Ecoboost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning.

Expect to see the new Explorer in the coming months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’20 Ford Explorer, caught testing in light camo just outside of Dearborn, Michigan.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade for the ’20 model year. It will ride on the D6 platform that is flexible enough for front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

What is more likely, however, is a more powerful Explorer ST. Just as the Edge gained an ST model for ’19, the Explorer should do the same with a 2.7L high-output Ecoboost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L Ecoboost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning.

Expect to see the new Explorer in the coming months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’20 Ford Explorer, caught testing in light camo just outside of Dearborn, Michigan.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade for the ’20 model year. It will ride on the D6 platform that is flexible enough for front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

What is more likely, however, is a more powerful Explorer ST. Just as the Edge gained an ST model for ’19, the Explorer should do the same with a 2.7L high-output Ecoboost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L Ecoboost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning.

Expect to see the new Explorer in the coming months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’20 Ford Explorer, caught testing in light camo just outside of Dearborn, Michigan.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade for the ’20 model year. It will ride on the D6 platform that is flexible enough for front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

What is more likely, however, is a more powerful Explorer ST. Just as the Edge gained an ST model for ’19, the Explorer should do the same with a 2.7L high-output Ecoboost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L Ecoboost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning.

Expect to see the new Explorer in the coming months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’20 Ford Explorer, caught testing in light camo just outside of Dearborn, Michigan.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade for the ’20 model year. It will ride on the D6 platform that is flexible enough for front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

What is more likely, however, is a more powerful Explorer ST. Just as the Edge gained an ST model for ’19, the Explorer should do the same with a 2.7L high-output Ecoboost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L Ecoboost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning.

Expect to see the new Explorer in the coming months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the ’20 Ford Explorer, caught testing in light camo just outside of Dearborn, Michigan.

The Explorer will get its first comprehensive redesign in nearly a decade for the ’20 model year. It will ride on the D6 platform that is flexible enough for front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is the possibility the Explorer could even go rear-wheel drive.

What is more likely, however, is a more powerful Explorer ST. Just as the Edge gained an ST model for ’19, the Explorer should do the same with a 2.7L high-output Ecoboost V6, putting out at least as much power as the 335hp variant in the Edge—although a more powerful 3.5L Ecoboost may be likely. The Explorer ST will also add more aggressive styling and tuning.

Expect to see the new Explorer in the coming months.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA Cares Cars & Coffee Inaugural Fundraiser, December 1, 2018, SEMA Headquarters, Diamond Bar, California
• Advanced Engineering Technology Conference, December 4, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• MPMC General Membership Meeting, December 5, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• 2018 MPMC Manufacturers Forum, December 5, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• YEN Meetup at PRI, December 6, 2018, Shula's Restaurant and Bar, Westin Hotel, Indianapolis
• Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Performance Industry Reception, December 7, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• 2019 SEMA Middle East and Australia Overview Conference Call, December 12, 2018
• MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 22–24, 2019, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 26–31, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• SEMA Australia Business Development Conference, May 9–13, 2019, Melbourne, Australia
• Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 12, 2019
• 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

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