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Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:38

SEMA News—March 2012

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Land Rover Scoop When It Hits: Release dates for the Scoop have not been officially announced. What Priddy Says: Land Rover has been open about plans to tweak and modify the Scoop for its U.S. debut. Additions to the hardtop include a combination roof rack, light bar and snorkel as well as new wheels and tires, while a surfboard rack and roof box were saved for the open- air version.				Nissan Pathfinder When It Hits: Nissan has reported that the 2013 Pathfinder is set to go on sale this fall. What Priddy Says: The new Pathfinder will ride on a uni-body platform, replacing the current body-on-frame version that is slated for production for the ’13 model year. Other additions include third-row seats, engine offerings similar to the Infiniti JX and a new hybrid version.



BMW i8 When It Hits: The i8 is expected to go on sale in 2014. What Priddy Says: The pre-production i8 spotted here is based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that appeared at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW may forgo the diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder to work in coordination with a hybrid system.				Nissan Altima When It Hits: Production is slated to start in the third quarter of 2012, with the coupe and hybrid to follow for the 2014 model year. What Priddy Says: A new grille and sleeker headlights are easy to see through the light camouflage, and more aggressive fog lights are also visible. The Altima will continue on the Nissan D platform, and a new 2.0L turbo-charged four-cylinder engine is expected. It’s not clear if Nissan will keep the older 2.5L I4 motor around, however, an updated version of the 3.5L V6 should continue as the up-market motor.

SEMA Spy Photos

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:38

SEMA News—March 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos Copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.




Land Rover Scoop When It Hits: Release dates for the Scoop have not been officially announced. What Priddy Says: Land Rover has been open about plans to tweak and modify the Scoop for its U.S. debut. Additions to the hardtop include a combination roof rack, light bar and snorkel as well as new wheels and tires, while a surfboard rack and roof box were saved for the open- air version.				Nissan Pathfinder When It Hits: Nissan has reported that the 2013 Pathfinder is set to go on sale this fall. What Priddy Says: The new Pathfinder will ride on a uni-body platform, replacing the current body-on-frame version that is slated for production for the ’13 model year. Other additions include third-row seats, engine offerings similar to the Infiniti JX and a new hybrid version.



BMW i8 When It Hits: The i8 is expected to go on sale in 2014. What Priddy Says: The pre-production i8 spotted here is based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that appeared at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW may forgo the diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder to work in coordination with a hybrid system.				Nissan Altima When It Hits: Production is slated to start in the third quarter of 2012, with the coupe and hybrid to follow for the 2014 model year. What Priddy Says: A new grille and sleeker headlights are easy to see through the light camouflage, and more aggressive fog lights are also visible. The Altima will continue on the Nissan D platform, and a new 2.0L turbo-charged four-cylinder engine is expected. It’s not clear if Nissan will keep the older 2.5L I4 motor around, however, an updated version of the 3.5L V6 should continue as the up-market motor.

SEMA Spy Photos

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:38

SEMA News—March 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos Copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.




Land Rover Scoop When It Hits: Release dates for the Scoop have not been officially announced. What Priddy Says: Land Rover has been open about plans to tweak and modify the Scoop for its U.S. debut. Additions to the hardtop include a combination roof rack, light bar and snorkel as well as new wheels and tires, while a surfboard rack and roof box were saved for the open- air version.				Nissan Pathfinder When It Hits: Nissan has reported that the 2013 Pathfinder is set to go on sale this fall. What Priddy Says: The new Pathfinder will ride on a uni-body platform, replacing the current body-on-frame version that is slated for production for the ’13 model year. Other additions include third-row seats, engine offerings similar to the Infiniti JX and a new hybrid version.



BMW i8 When It Hits: The i8 is expected to go on sale in 2014. What Priddy Says: The pre-production i8 spotted here is based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that appeared at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW may forgo the diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder to work in coordination with a hybrid system.				Nissan Altima When It Hits: Production is slated to start in the third quarter of 2012, with the coupe and hybrid to follow for the 2014 model year. What Priddy Says: A new grille and sleeker headlights are easy to see through the light camouflage, and more aggressive fog lights are also visible. The Altima will continue on the Nissan D platform, and a new 2.0L turbo-charged four-cylinder engine is expected. It’s not clear if Nissan will keep the older 2.5L I4 motor around, however, an updated version of the 3.5L V6 should continue as the up-market motor.

SEMA Spy Photos

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:38

SEMA News—March 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos Copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.




Land Rover Scoop When It Hits: Release dates for the Scoop have not been officially announced. What Priddy Says: Land Rover has been open about plans to tweak and modify the Scoop for its U.S. debut. Additions to the hardtop include a combination roof rack, light bar and snorkel as well as new wheels and tires, while a surfboard rack and roof box were saved for the open- air version.				Nissan Pathfinder When It Hits: Nissan has reported that the 2013 Pathfinder is set to go on sale this fall. What Priddy Says: The new Pathfinder will ride on a uni-body platform, replacing the current body-on-frame version that is slated for production for the ’13 model year. Other additions include third-row seats, engine offerings similar to the Infiniti JX and a new hybrid version.



BMW i8 When It Hits: The i8 is expected to go on sale in 2014. What Priddy Says: The pre-production i8 spotted here is based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that appeared at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW may forgo the diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder to work in coordination with a hybrid system.				Nissan Altima When It Hits: Production is slated to start in the third quarter of 2012, with the coupe and hybrid to follow for the 2014 model year. What Priddy Says: A new grille and sleeker headlights are easy to see through the light camouflage, and more aggressive fog lights are also visible. The Altima will continue on the Nissan D platform, and a new 2.0L turbo-charged four-cylinder engine is expected. It’s not clear if Nissan will keep the older 2.5L I4 motor around, however, an updated version of the 3.5L V6 should continue as the up-market motor.

SEMA Spy Photos

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:38

SEMA News—March 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos Copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.




Land Rover Scoop When It Hits: Release dates for the Scoop have not been officially announced. What Priddy Says: Land Rover has been open about plans to tweak and modify the Scoop for its U.S. debut. Additions to the hardtop include a combination roof rack, light bar and snorkel as well as new wheels and tires, while a surfboard rack and roof box were saved for the open- air version.				Nissan Pathfinder When It Hits: Nissan has reported that the 2013 Pathfinder is set to go on sale this fall. What Priddy Says: The new Pathfinder will ride on a uni-body platform, replacing the current body-on-frame version that is slated for production for the ’13 model year. Other additions include third-row seats, engine offerings similar to the Infiniti JX and a new hybrid version.



BMW i8 When It Hits: The i8 is expected to go on sale in 2014. What Priddy Says: The pre-production i8 spotted here is based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that appeared at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW may forgo the diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder to work in coordination with a hybrid system.				Nissan Altima When It Hits: Production is slated to start in the third quarter of 2012, with the coupe and hybrid to follow for the 2014 model year. What Priddy Says: A new grille and sleeker headlights are easy to see through the light camouflage, and more aggressive fog lights are also visible. The Altima will continue on the Nissan D platform, and a new 2.0L turbo-charged four-cylinder engine is expected. It’s not clear if Nissan will keep the older 2.5L I4 motor around, however, an updated version of the 3.5L V6 should continue as the up-market motor.

SEMA Spy Photos

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:38

SEMA News—March 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos Copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.




Land Rover Scoop When It Hits: Release dates for the Scoop have not been officially announced. What Priddy Says: Land Rover has been open about plans to tweak and modify the Scoop for its U.S. debut. Additions to the hardtop include a combination roof rack, light bar and snorkel as well as new wheels and tires, while a surfboard rack and roof box were saved for the open- air version.				Nissan Pathfinder When It Hits: Nissan has reported that the 2013 Pathfinder is set to go on sale this fall. What Priddy Says: The new Pathfinder will ride on a uni-body platform, replacing the current body-on-frame version that is slated for production for the ’13 model year. Other additions include third-row seats, engine offerings similar to the Infiniti JX and a new hybrid version.



BMW i8 When It Hits: The i8 is expected to go on sale in 2014. What Priddy Says: The pre-production i8 spotted here is based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that appeared at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW may forgo the diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder to work in coordination with a hybrid system.				Nissan Altima When It Hits: Production is slated to start in the third quarter of 2012, with the coupe and hybrid to follow for the 2014 model year. What Priddy Says: A new grille and sleeker headlights are easy to see through the light camouflage, and more aggressive fog lights are also visible. The Altima will continue on the Nissan D platform, and a new 2.0L turbo-charged four-cylinder engine is expected. It’s not clear if Nissan will keep the older 2.5L I4 motor around, however, an updated version of the 3.5L V6 should continue as the up-market motor.

SEMA Spy Photos

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:38

SEMA News—March 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

SPY PHOTOS

Photos Copyright Brenda Priddy & Company. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.




Land Rover Scoop When It Hits: Release dates for the Scoop have not been officially announced. What Priddy Says: Land Rover has been open about plans to tweak and modify the Scoop for its U.S. debut. Additions to the hardtop include a combination roof rack, light bar and snorkel as well as new wheels and tires, while a surfboard rack and roof box were saved for the open- air version.				Nissan Pathfinder When It Hits: Nissan has reported that the 2013 Pathfinder is set to go on sale this fall. What Priddy Says: The new Pathfinder will ride on a uni-body platform, replacing the current body-on-frame version that is slated for production for the ’13 model year. Other additions include third-row seats, engine offerings similar to the Infiniti JX and a new hybrid version.



BMW i8 When It Hits: The i8 is expected to go on sale in 2014. What Priddy Says: The pre-production i8 spotted here is based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that appeared at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW may forgo the diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder to work in coordination with a hybrid system.				Nissan Altima When It Hits: Production is slated to start in the third quarter of 2012, with the coupe and hybrid to follow for the 2014 model year. What Priddy Says: A new grille and sleeker headlights are easy to see through the light camouflage, and more aggressive fog lights are also visible. The Altima will continue on the Nissan D platform, and a new 2.0L turbo-charged four-cylinder engine is expected. It’s not clear if Nissan will keep the older 2.5L I4 motor around, however, an updated version of the 3.5L V6 should continue as the up-market motor.

Movers & Shakers: Classic Industries Earns Top Dealer Award; Revvolution.com Targets DIY Audience Through Online Community

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 13:28

Classic Industries Earns Top Dealer Award
Classic Industries announced that the company recently won a Top Dealer Award from Detroit Speed. Each year, Detroit Speed sends the award out to its top five dealers in appreciation for their partnership. "We strive to bring to market the very best products the automotive industry has to offer. Detroit Speed and Engineering is a leader in the field of chassis and suspension parts and we are proud to receive the DSE Top Dealer award for 2011,” said Ray Yager, Merchandising Director of Classic Industries.


	The Chysler Group announced the opening of Mopar distribution centers in Argentina and Brazil.

Mopar Distribution Centers Open in Argentina and Brazil
Chrysler Group LLC announced the opening of Mopar distribution centers in Argentina and Brazil. The parts distribution center in Argentina is located in General Rodriguez, Buenos Aires. The 3,000-sq.-meter facility will distribute more than 10,000 part numbers to more than 25 dealer locations. The 4,500-sq.-meter facility in Brazil is located in Louveira, Sao Paulo, and will move more than 20,000 parts to support 30 dealers. “We are opening Mopar operations in Argentina and Brazil in order to further support our network of dealers and customers in these growing markets,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “We will continue to look for strategic opportunities to provide even more support for our customers around the world.”

Revvolution.com Targets DIY Audience Through Enthusiast Online Community
Revvolution.com has launched a new automotive enthusiast online destination for the do-it-yourself audience. According to the company, Revvolution.com was built for enthusiasts by enthusiasts and is engineered to become the web's largest automotive community, populated with user-generated content that can be modified by fellow members. The site will also feature authoritative submissions from industry experts and influencers. "We launched Revvolution.com because we noticed the absence of a centralized, comprehensive online community that speaks directly to do-it-yourself automotive enthusiasts like us," explains Revvolution.com Founder and President Ryan Randels. "From interior upgrades to engine swaps to basic car care, we love to work on our cars. We also want to share what we know and learn about what we don’t with other members of our community, be it our next-door neighbor, or someone on the other side of the world."


	Petty's Garage will exhibit on the midway at nine Goodguys events this season.

Petty's Garage to Exhibit at Nine Goodguys Events
The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association announced that high-performance speed shop Petty's Garage will exhibit on the midway at nine Goodguys events this season. The exhibit will feature several vehicles from Petty's Garage, racing memorabilia and a complete line of Petty's Garage Signature parts. As part of the new partnership with Petty’s Garage, the Goodguys will donate $5,000.00 to the Victory Junction Camp through Petty Family Foundation.

Royal Purple Redesigns Website Based on Customer Feedback
Synthetic oil manufacturer Royal Purple launched a redesigned website RoyalPurple.com, which the company says features a simpler, easier to navigate interface and a fresh look. The company chose the new website design based on customer feedback the company recently received asking for more interactive content. The home page includes the brand’s “Outperform” messaging and is updated with the company’s newest logos and corporate identity.

New Government Panel Established to Investigate Unfair Trade Practices

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:53

President Obama has created a new Interagency Trade Enforcement Center (ITEC) to enhance the administration's capabilities to aggressively challenge unfair foreign trade practices. The new center will serve as the coordinating body for officials across nearly a dozen agencies and departments. These include the U.S. Trade Representatives Office, Commerce, Agriculture, Homeland Security, Justice, State, and Treasury, as well as the intelligence community, marshaling the forces of trade litigators, language-proficient researchers, subject matter and economic analysts, and foreign-based personnel located within these disparate offices to create a common front in pressing other nations to comply with global trade rules and to maintain open markets on a nondiscriminatory basis.

For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

New Government Panel Established to Investigate Unfair Trade Practices

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:53

President Obama has created a new Interagency Trade Enforcement Center (ITEC) to enhance the administration's capabilities to aggressively challenge unfair foreign trade practices. The new center will serve as the coordinating body for officials across nearly a dozen agencies and departments. These include the U.S. Trade Representatives Office, Commerce, Agriculture, Homeland Security, Justice, State, and Treasury, as well as the intelligence community, marshaling the forces of trade litigators, language-proficient researchers, subject matter and economic analysts, and foreign-based personnel located within these disparate offices to create a common front in pressing other nations to comply with global trade rules and to maintain open markets on a nondiscriminatory basis.

For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

SEMA News—March 2012

SPY PHOTOS

Land Rover Scoop

Nissan Pathfinder

BMW i8

Nissan Altima

SEMA News—March 2012

SPY PHOTOS

Land Rover Scoop

Nissan Pathfinder

BMW i8

Nissan Altima

SEMA News—March 2012

SPY PHOTOS

Land Rover Scoop

Nissan Pathfinder

BMW i8

Nissan Altima

SEMA News—March 2012

SPY PHOTOS

Land Rover Scoop

Nissan Pathfinder

BMW i8

Nissan Altima

SEMA News—March 2012

SPY PHOTOS

Land Rover Scoop

Nissan Pathfinder

BMW i8

Nissan Altima

SEMA News—March 2012

SPY PHOTOS

Land Rover Scoop

Nissan Pathfinder

BMW i8

Nissan Altima

SEMA News—March 2012

SPY PHOTOS

Land Rover Scoop

Nissan Pathfinder

BMW i8

Nissan Altima