By SEMA Editors

	The 2014 SEMA Award winners from each category will be announced at a press conference Tuesday morning at the 2014 SEMA Show.

The SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and to showcase the year's newest products. The winners each year are determined by counting the vehicles that SEMA Show exhibitors choose to invest in and display in their booths.

With less than a week before the 2014 SEMA Show opens, pre-Show exhibitor data indicates the most frequently chosen vehicles in each of four categories. That data illustrates which vehicle models SEMA exhibitors believe will resonate with the enthusiast community in the coming year. The list of top vehicles provides a snapshot of platforms that the specialty-parts industry will invest in as a whole.

The top three vehicles in each category are as follows:

Hottest Truck

• Chevrolet Silverado
• Dodge Ram
• Ford F-Series

Hottest Car

• Chevrolet Camaro
• Chevrolet Corvette
• Ford Mustang

Hottest SUV/4x4

• Cadillac Escalade
• Jeep Wrangler
• Toyota 4Runner

Hottest Sport Compact

• BMW 3-Series
• BMW 4-Series
• Honda Fit

From this group of finalists, a single winner in each category will be announced at a press conference Tuesday morning at the 2014 SEMA Show.

The 2014 SEMA Show will feature more than 2,400 exhibiting companies that manufacture thousands of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model, exhibitors invest more in some vehicles than others. By taking note of the SEMA Award winners, consumers can expect to find great specialty products for accessorizing these vehicles. SEMA studies have shown that display of accessorized vehicles significantly influences sales at the retail level.

Quick Facts

• The SEMA Award identifies and spotlights the new models that SEMA Show exhibitors plan to invest the most time, energy and dollars into.

• The Award predicts popularity in the enthusiast community and signals which new vehicle models enthusiasts find most appealing.

• By identifying an emerging trend, the SEMA Award helps drive the direction of an industry that generates $33 billion per year in the United States alone.

• Eligibility: New 2014–2015 model-year cars, trucks, 4x4-SUVs and sport compacts.

• Trophies will be awarded in four categories.

• Exclusive to OEM exhibitors

• Scoring: Based on the number of booth vehicles.

• Press Conference: Media breakfast, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m., Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Ballroom A.

By SEMA Editors

	The Red Bull Global Rallycross season finale will be held at The LINQ Promenade during the 2014 SEMA Show.

The Red Bull Global Rallycross will return to Las Vegas for its season finale for the third consecutive year, November 4–5. Tickets are now on sale, and 30% savings on all tickets are available by using the SEMA discount code “SEMAVEGAS.”

Held in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, which is the host venue, presenting sponsor and event partner, the action will take place at The LINQ Hotel & Casino during the 2014 SEMA Show.

For the first time in series history, four drivers enter the finale with a chance at the championship: Ken Block, winner of the 2013 Las Vegas race; former Formula 1 stars Scott Speed and Nelson Piquet Jr.; and defending GRC Lites champion Joni Wiman. The four championship-eligible drivers have combined for four victories, 16 podiums and eight poles so far in 2014. All four drivers are within 30 points of one another entering the final race, meaning that the best finisher among them in Las Vegas will likely take home the season-long championship.

Other drivers planning to compete include 2012 Las Vegas winner Tanner Foust; multiple X Games gold medalists Brian Deegan and Bucky Lasek; current GRC Lites champion Mitchell DeJong; and Sverre Isachsen, winner of the series’ most recent race at DirtFish Rally School in Snoqualmie, Washington.

Purchase tickets to Red Bull Global Rallycross Las Vegas at The LINQ. The race will be broadcast on NBC, Sunday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m. (EST).

By SEMA Editors

	The Red Bull Global Rallycross season finale will be held at The LINQ Promenade during the 2014 SEMA Show.

The Red Bull Global Rallycross will return to Las Vegas for its season finale for the third consecutive year, November 4–5. Tickets are now on sale, and 30% savings on all tickets are available by using the SEMA discount code “SEMAVEGAS.”

Held in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, which is the host venue, presenting sponsor and event partner, the action will take place at The LINQ Hotel & Casino during the 2014 SEMA Show.

For the first time in series history, four drivers enter the finale with a chance at the championship: Ken Block, winner of the 2013 Las Vegas race; former Formula 1 stars Scott Speed and Nelson Piquet Jr.; and defending GRC Lites champion Joni Wiman. The four championship-eligible drivers have combined for four victories, 16 podiums and eight poles so far in 2014. All four drivers are within 30 points of one another entering the final race, meaning that the best finisher among them in Las Vegas will likely take home the season-long championship.

Other drivers planning to compete include 2012 Las Vegas winner Tanner Foust; multiple X Games gold medalists Brian Deegan and Bucky Lasek; current GRC Lites champion Mitchell DeJong; and Sverre Isachsen, winner of the series’ most recent race at DirtFish Rally School in Snoqualmie, Washington.

Purchase tickets to Red Bull Global Rallycross Las Vegas at The LINQ. The race will be broadcast on NBC, Sunday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m. (EST).

By SEMA Editors

	The Red Bull Global Rallycross season finale will be held at The LINQ Promenade during the 2014 SEMA Show.

The Red Bull Global Rallycross will return to Las Vegas for its season finale for the third consecutive year, November 4–5. Tickets are now on sale, and 30% savings on all tickets are available by using the SEMA discount code “SEMAVEGAS.”

Held in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, which is the host venue, presenting sponsor and event partner, the action will take place at The LINQ Hotel & Casino during the 2014 SEMA Show.

For the first time in series history, four drivers enter the finale with a chance at the championship: Ken Block, winner of the 2013 Las Vegas race; former Formula 1 stars Scott Speed and Nelson Piquet Jr.; and defending GRC Lites champion Joni Wiman. The four championship-eligible drivers have combined for four victories, 16 podiums and eight poles so far in 2014. All four drivers are within 30 points of one another entering the final race, meaning that the best finisher among them in Las Vegas will likely take home the season-long championship.

Other drivers planning to compete include 2012 Las Vegas winner Tanner Foust; multiple X Games gold medalists Brian Deegan and Bucky Lasek; current GRC Lites champion Mitchell DeJong; and Sverre Isachsen, winner of the series’ most recent race at DirtFish Rally School in Snoqualmie, Washington.

Purchase tickets to Red Bull Global Rallycross Las Vegas at The LINQ. The race will be broadcast on NBC, Sunday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m. (EST).

By Jason Catullo

	The street performance niche comprised $8.72 billion in retail sales in 2013.

The street-performance niche is steeped in the American automotive tradition of increasing vehicle power and performance. Enthusiasts’ desire for the latest in speed and control have propelled this niche to be the strongest and largest in the specialty-equipment market, comprising $8.72 billion in retail sales in 2013. Performance products lead the way in terms of product segment, capturing 37.5% of the market share, followed by wheel, tire and suspension products at 31.8%, and accessory and appearance products with 30.7%.

Products that provide boosted horsepower and handling are most often associated with the niche and are seen as the key components of street-performance builds. A closer examination of the niche and the overall product-segment breakdown reveals that street-performance enthusiasts purchase from each of the three product segments fairly equally. At $8.72 billion in retail sales, the street performance niche increased more than a 16% compared to 2012. The sales of sports and musclecars have been strong for the past several years, helping the niche to sustain strong sales and supports its current upward trend.

“Classic musclecars are bringing record prices at auction and current-generation musclecars like the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger are channeling that styling and passion for performance to new-car buyers, said Gavin Knapp, SEMA senior market research manager. "Performance has become a great selling point for these new cars and the specialty-equipment market fuels that fire, producing and selling more products for this market niche than any other.”

This information and more is available through the recently released “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report.” Members: Download a free copy of the “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report,” which provides detailed insight on the compact-performance, street-performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street-rod and custom, and racing niches.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand the industry and make informed business decisions. SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost, and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. SEMA research reports are listed and can be accessed at www.SEMA.org/research.

By Jason Catullo

	The street performance niche comprised $8.72 billion in retail sales in 2013.

The street-performance niche is steeped in the American automotive tradition of increasing vehicle power and performance. Enthusiasts’ desire for the latest in speed and control have propelled this niche to be the strongest and largest in the specialty-equipment market, comprising $8.72 billion in retail sales in 2013. Performance products lead the way in terms of product segment, capturing 37.5% of the market share, followed by wheel, tire and suspension products at 31.8%, and accessory and appearance products with 30.7%.

Products that provide boosted horsepower and handling are most often associated with the niche and are seen as the key components of street-performance builds. A closer examination of the niche and the overall product-segment breakdown reveals that street-performance enthusiasts purchase from each of the three product segments fairly equally. At $8.72 billion in retail sales, the street performance niche increased more than a 16% compared to 2012. The sales of sports and musclecars have been strong for the past several years, helping the niche to sustain strong sales and supports its current upward trend.

“Classic musclecars are bringing record prices at auction and current-generation musclecars like the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger are channeling that styling and passion for performance to new-car buyers, said Gavin Knapp, SEMA senior market research manager. "Performance has become a great selling point for these new cars and the specialty-equipment market fuels that fire, producing and selling more products for this market niche than any other.”

This information and more is available through the recently released “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report.” Members: Download a free copy of the “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report,” which provides detailed insight on the compact-performance, street-performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street-rod and custom, and racing niches.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand the industry and make informed business decisions. SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost, and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. SEMA research reports are listed and can be accessed at www.SEMA.org/research.

By Jason Catullo

	The street performance niche comprised $8.72 billion in retail sales in 2013.

The street-performance niche is steeped in the American automotive tradition of increasing vehicle power and performance. Enthusiasts’ desire for the latest in speed and control have propelled this niche to be the strongest and largest in the specialty-equipment market, comprising $8.72 billion in retail sales in 2013. Performance products lead the way in terms of product segment, capturing 37.5% of the market share, followed by wheel, tire and suspension products at 31.8%, and accessory and appearance products with 30.7%.

Products that provide boosted horsepower and handling are most often associated with the niche and are seen as the key components of street-performance builds. A closer examination of the niche and the overall product-segment breakdown reveals that street-performance enthusiasts purchase from each of the three product segments fairly equally. At $8.72 billion in retail sales, the street performance niche increased more than a 16% compared to 2012. The sales of sports and musclecars have been strong for the past several years, helping the niche to sustain strong sales and supports its current upward trend.

“Classic musclecars are bringing record prices at auction and current-generation musclecars like the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger are channeling that styling and passion for performance to new-car buyers, said Gavin Knapp, SEMA senior market research manager. "Performance has become a great selling point for these new cars and the specialty-equipment market fuels that fire, producing and selling more products for this market niche than any other.”

This information and more is available through the recently released “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report.” Members: Download a free copy of the “2014 SEMA Annual Market Report,” which provides detailed insight on the compact-performance, street-performance, light-truck, off-road, restyling, restoration, street-rod and custom, and racing niches.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand the industry and make informed business decisions. SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost, and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. SEMA research reports are listed and can be accessed at www.SEMA.org/research.