SEMA Spy Photos
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:25

SEMA News—August 2013

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SEMA SPY PHOTOS

Photos copyright KGP Photography. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.

 

Ford F-150 Prototype Ford F-150 Prototype

Ford F-150 Prototype

 

Latest Details: According to the latest info provided by KGP Photography, the ’15 F-150 is expected to follow the design lead foreshadowed by Ford’s Atlas Concept, which was displayed during January’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Elements of the Atlas concept can be seen peeking through bits of the camouflage. Most rumors indicate that the F-150 will utilize Ford’s new range of V6 engines (code named “Nano”), likely displacing 2.9L in the F-150 range. Direct injection and dual-stage turbocharging are rumored to be part of the Nano’s defining technologies.

 

 

Lamborghini Aventador Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini Aventador

 

Latest Details: Lamborghini engineers are testing a higher-octane prototype of the Aventador, which appears to foreshadow an upcoming Aventador SV model due next year. The Aventador prototype caught here lapping the Nürburgring has some more aggressive modifications to the front air dam, along with a makeshift Gurney Flap attached to the rear wing. The temporary nature of the aerodynamic mods seen here are likely simulations; the SV will probably sport a new rear wing and front fascia designed to increase down force.

 

 

BMW F15 X5 BMW F15 X5

BMW F15 X5

 

Latest Details: This nearly undisguised prototype for BMW’s all-new F15 X5 SUV was snapped as it returned to the assembly plant after a run of an early-build X5. The new front-end treatment gets a variation of the headlight-meets-grille look pioneered on the latest BMW 3 Series. The profile of the X5 shows a tweaked version of the Hofmeister kink and an up-kick around the A pillar. KGP shooters also spotted a new, subtly integrated air slit just aft of the front wheel.

 

 

Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule

Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule

 

Latest Details: Caught in Europe, this Lexus-based mule appears to be a future crossover to slot beneath the RX. The mule—based on a modified Lexus CT200h body with a higher-riding suspension setup—was among an assembly of crossover/SUV offerings outside of a Toyota workshop in Europe. Analysts assumed the crossover would spring forth from the recently updated RAV4; however, this prototype throws the RAV4-based assumptions into question. What’s clear: Lexus is taking concrete steps toward a smaller crossover, and early indications show the first mule taking a different approach than originally predicted.

SEMA Spy Photos
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:25

SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

SEMA SPY PHOTOS

Photos copyright KGP Photography. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.

 

Ford F-150 Prototype Ford F-150 Prototype

Ford F-150 Prototype

 

Latest Details: According to the latest info provided by KGP Photography, the ’15 F-150 is expected to follow the design lead foreshadowed by Ford’s Atlas Concept, which was displayed during January’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Elements of the Atlas concept can be seen peeking through bits of the camouflage. Most rumors indicate that the F-150 will utilize Ford’s new range of V6 engines (code named “Nano”), likely displacing 2.9L in the F-150 range. Direct injection and dual-stage turbocharging are rumored to be part of the Nano’s defining technologies.

 

 

Lamborghini Aventador Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini Aventador

 

Latest Details: Lamborghini engineers are testing a higher-octane prototype of the Aventador, which appears to foreshadow an upcoming Aventador SV model due next year. The Aventador prototype caught here lapping the Nürburgring has some more aggressive modifications to the front air dam, along with a makeshift Gurney Flap attached to the rear wing. The temporary nature of the aerodynamic mods seen here are likely simulations; the SV will probably sport a new rear wing and front fascia designed to increase down force.

 

 

BMW F15 X5 BMW F15 X5

BMW F15 X5

 

Latest Details: This nearly undisguised prototype for BMW’s all-new F15 X5 SUV was snapped as it returned to the assembly plant after a run of an early-build X5. The new front-end treatment gets a variation of the headlight-meets-grille look pioneered on the latest BMW 3 Series. The profile of the X5 shows a tweaked version of the Hofmeister kink and an up-kick around the A pillar. KGP shooters also spotted a new, subtly integrated air slit just aft of the front wheel.

 

 

Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule

Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule

 

Latest Details: Caught in Europe, this Lexus-based mule appears to be a future crossover to slot beneath the RX. The mule—based on a modified Lexus CT200h body with a higher-riding suspension setup—was among an assembly of crossover/SUV offerings outside of a Toyota workshop in Europe. Analysts assumed the crossover would spring forth from the recently updated RAV4; however, this prototype throws the RAV4-based assumptions into question. What’s clear: Lexus is taking concrete steps toward a smaller crossover, and early indications show the first mule taking a different approach than originally predicted.

SEMA Spy Photos
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:25

SEMA News—August 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

SEMA SPY PHOTOS

Photos copyright KGP Photography. Reuse or reproduction without the copyright holder’s consent is prohibited.

 

Ford F-150 Prototype Ford F-150 Prototype

Ford F-150 Prototype

 

Latest Details: According to the latest info provided by KGP Photography, the ’15 F-150 is expected to follow the design lead foreshadowed by Ford’s Atlas Concept, which was displayed during January’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Elements of the Atlas concept can be seen peeking through bits of the camouflage. Most rumors indicate that the F-150 will utilize Ford’s new range of V6 engines (code named “Nano”), likely displacing 2.9L in the F-150 range. Direct injection and dual-stage turbocharging are rumored to be part of the Nano’s defining technologies.

 

 

Lamborghini Aventador Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini Aventador

 

Latest Details: Lamborghini engineers are testing a higher-octane prototype of the Aventador, which appears to foreshadow an upcoming Aventador SV model due next year. The Aventador prototype caught here lapping the Nürburgring has some more aggressive modifications to the front air dam, along with a makeshift Gurney Flap attached to the rear wing. The temporary nature of the aerodynamic mods seen here are likely simulations; the SV will probably sport a new rear wing and front fascia designed to increase down force.

 

 

BMW F15 X5 BMW F15 X5

BMW F15 X5

 

Latest Details: This nearly undisguised prototype for BMW’s all-new F15 X5 SUV was snapped as it returned to the assembly plant after a run of an early-build X5. The new front-end treatment gets a variation of the headlight-meets-grille look pioneered on the latest BMW 3 Series. The profile of the X5 shows a tweaked version of the Hofmeister kink and an up-kick around the A pillar. KGP shooters also spotted a new, subtly integrated air slit just aft of the front wheel.

 

 

Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule

Lexus Sub-RX Crossover Mule

 

Latest Details: Caught in Europe, this Lexus-based mule appears to be a future crossover to slot beneath the RX. The mule—based on a modified Lexus CT200h body with a higher-riding suspension setup—was among an assembly of crossover/SUV offerings outside of a Toyota workshop in Europe. Analysts assumed the crossover would spring forth from the recently updated RAV4; however, this prototype throws the RAV4-based assumptions into question. What’s clear: Lexus is taking concrete steps toward a smaller crossover, and early indications show the first mule taking a different approach than originally predicted.

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:13

SEMA News—August 2013

 

The Annual SEMA Market Report for 2013—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.
The Annual 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.

  

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales

Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $31 billion in 2012, according to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report.

The figure represents a 4% increase over the previous year and marks the third consecutive year of growth.

The automotive specialty-equipment market began to see an upswing in 2010, when sales totaled $28.60 billion—a 2% increase over the previous year’s total. Sales reached $29.99 billion the following year, representing 5% growth over 2010.

The increase in 2012 is largely attributed to growth in the street-performance niche. Accounting for $7.47 billion in sales, the street-performance niche represents the largest niche in the industry.

The light-truck market is also noteworthy in the study. While the segment had been declining in recent years, the niche saw a slight increase and is expected to rebound as leading automakers prepare to release major redesigns for popular truck models in the coming years.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand industry trends and make informed business decisions.

SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. The annual report, as well as all SEMA research reports, can be accessed at www.sema.org/research.

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:13

SEMA News—August 2013

 

The Annual SEMA Market Report for 2013—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.
The Annual 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.

  

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales

Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $31 billion in 2012, according to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report.

The figure represents a 4% increase over the previous year and marks the third consecutive year of growth.

The automotive specialty-equipment market began to see an upswing in 2010, when sales totaled $28.60 billion—a 2% increase over the previous year’s total. Sales reached $29.99 billion the following year, representing 5% growth over 2010.

The increase in 2012 is largely attributed to growth in the street-performance niche. Accounting for $7.47 billion in sales, the street-performance niche represents the largest niche in the industry.

The light-truck market is also noteworthy in the study. While the segment had been declining in recent years, the niche saw a slight increase and is expected to rebound as leading automakers prepare to release major redesigns for popular truck models in the coming years.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand industry trends and make informed business decisions.

SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. The annual report, as well as all SEMA research reports, can be accessed at www.sema.org/research.

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:13

SEMA News—August 2013

 

The Annual SEMA Market Report for 2013—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.
The Annual 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.

  

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales

Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $31 billion in 2012, according to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report.

The figure represents a 4% increase over the previous year and marks the third consecutive year of growth.

The automotive specialty-equipment market began to see an upswing in 2010, when sales totaled $28.60 billion—a 2% increase over the previous year’s total. Sales reached $29.99 billion the following year, representing 5% growth over 2010.

The increase in 2012 is largely attributed to growth in the street-performance niche. Accounting for $7.47 billion in sales, the street-performance niche represents the largest niche in the industry.

The light-truck market is also noteworthy in the study. While the segment had been declining in recent years, the niche saw a slight increase and is expected to rebound as leading automakers prepare to release major redesigns for popular truck models in the coming years.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand industry trends and make informed business decisions.

SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. The annual report, as well as all SEMA research reports, can be accessed at www.sema.org/research.

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:13

SEMA News—August 2013

 

The Annual SEMA Market Report for 2013—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.
The Annual 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.

  

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales

Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $31 billion in 2012, according to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report.

The figure represents a 4% increase over the previous year and marks the third consecutive year of growth.

The automotive specialty-equipment market began to see an upswing in 2010, when sales totaled $28.60 billion—a 2% increase over the previous year’s total. Sales reached $29.99 billion the following year, representing 5% growth over 2010.

The increase in 2012 is largely attributed to growth in the street-performance niche. Accounting for $7.47 billion in sales, the street-performance niche represents the largest niche in the industry.

The light-truck market is also noteworthy in the study. While the segment had been declining in recent years, the niche saw a slight increase and is expected to rebound as leading automakers prepare to release major redesigns for popular truck models in the coming years.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand industry trends and make informed business decisions.

SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. The annual report, as well as all SEMA research reports, can be accessed at www.sema.org/research.

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:13

SEMA News—August 2013

 

The Annual SEMA Market Report for 2013—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.
The Annual 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.

  

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales

Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $31 billion in 2012, according to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report.

The figure represents a 4% increase over the previous year and marks the third consecutive year of growth.

The automotive specialty-equipment market began to see an upswing in 2010, when sales totaled $28.60 billion—a 2% increase over the previous year’s total. Sales reached $29.99 billion the following year, representing 5% growth over 2010.

The increase in 2012 is largely attributed to growth in the street-performance niche. Accounting for $7.47 billion in sales, the street-performance niche represents the largest niche in the industry.

The light-truck market is also noteworthy in the study. While the segment had been declining in recent years, the niche saw a slight increase and is expected to rebound as leading automakers prepare to release major redesigns for popular truck models in the coming years.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand industry trends and make informed business decisions.

SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. The annual report, as well as all SEMA research reports, can be accessed at www.sema.org/research.

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:13

SEMA News—August 2013

 

The Annual SEMA Market Report for 2013—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.
The Annual 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.

  

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales

Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $31 billion in 2012, according to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report.

The figure represents a 4% increase over the previous year and marks the third consecutive year of growth.

The automotive specialty-equipment market began to see an upswing in 2010, when sales totaled $28.60 billion—a 2% increase over the previous year’s total. Sales reached $29.99 billion the following year, representing 5% growth over 2010.

The increase in 2012 is largely attributed to growth in the street-performance niche. Accounting for $7.47 billion in sales, the street-performance niche represents the largest niche in the industry.

The light-truck market is also noteworthy in the study. While the segment had been declining in recent years, the niche saw a slight increase and is expected to rebound as leading automakers prepare to release major redesigns for popular truck models in the coming years.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand industry trends and make informed business decisions.

SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. The annual report, as well as all SEMA research reports, can be accessed at www.sema.org/research.

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 11:13

SEMA News—August 2013

 

The Annual SEMA Market Report for 2013—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.
The Annual 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report—available free of charge to association members and at a nominal fee to nonmembers—provides an overview of the specialty-equipment market and examines key factors that shape the current landscape, such as sales within segments, consumer purchase patterns, vehicle sales and economic trends.

  

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Research Shows $31 Billion in Automotive Parts, Accessory Sales

Sales of automotive specialty-equipment products continue to climb, reaching $31 billion in 2012, according to the 2013 SEMA Annual Market Report.

The figure represents a 4% increase over the previous year and marks the third consecutive year of growth.

The automotive specialty-equipment market began to see an upswing in 2010, when sales totaled $28.60 billion—a 2% increase over the previous year’s total. Sales reached $29.99 billion the following year, representing 5% growth over 2010.

The increase in 2012 is largely attributed to growth in the street-performance niche. Accounting for $7.47 billion in sales, the street-performance niche represents the largest niche in the industry.

The light-truck market is also noteworthy in the study. While the segment had been declining in recent years, the niche saw a slight increase and is expected to rebound as leading automakers prepare to release major redesigns for popular truck models in the coming years.

The SEMA Annual Market Report is conducted yearly to help SEMA-member companies understand industry trends and make informed business decisions.

SEMA research reports are available to SEMA members at no cost and to nonmembers at a nominal fee. The annual report, as well as all SEMA research reports, can be accessed at www.sema.org/research.