Earlier this year, Brenda Priddy & Co. reported that there were photos of a suspected G37 “mule” testing in Europe. Now, the group has these shots of an actual prototype.

Clad with an obnoxious black and white appliqué, there is still no mistaking this for the next G37—however, the team joked that support vehicles clearly marked with "Nissan Technical Center North America" sure helped narrow down the possibilities.

In addition to the sedan, Priddy and her group of shooters are expecting coupe and convertible versions as well. As for fuel, Priddy anticipates diesel and hybrid offerings.

The on-sale date for the updated G37 will be sometime in the third quarter of 2013, and sales will be throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Photo: Brenda Priddy & Co.

Earlier this year, Brenda Priddy & Co. reported that there were photos of a suspected G37 “mule” testing in Europe. Now, the group has these shots of an actual prototype.

Clad with an obnoxious black and white appliqué, there is still no mistaking this for the next G37—however, the team joked that support vehicles clearly marked with "Nissan Technical Center North America" sure helped narrow down the possibilities.

In addition to the sedan, Priddy and her group of shooters are expecting coupe and convertible versions as well. As for fuel, Priddy anticipates diesel and hybrid offerings.

The on-sale date for the updated G37 will be sometime in the third quarter of 2013, and sales will be throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

Photo: Brenda Priddy & Co.

Premium locations are still available at the 2012 SEMA Show.

There is still time to enhance your presence at the upcoming SEMA Show. Select from remaining aisle signs, billboards, banners and carpet ads. Premium locations are still available. More than half of all registered SEMA Show exhibitors utilize sponsorship packages to promote their booths. SEMA has packages starting at only $299.

For more information, contact Joe Sebergandio, at Motor Media Inc., at 818-248-4900 or joe@motormediainc.com. Final deadline for materials is October 19.

Premium locations are still available at the 2012 SEMA Show.

There is still time to enhance your presence at the upcoming SEMA Show. Select from remaining aisle signs, billboards, banners and carpet ads. Premium locations are still available. More than half of all registered SEMA Show exhibitors utilize sponsorship packages to promote their booths. SEMA has packages starting at only $299.

For more information, contact Joe Sebergandio, at Motor Media Inc., at 818-248-4900 or joe@motormediainc.com. Final deadline for materials is October 19.

	Hedges & Co. is posting new trends, facts and statistics about the automotive specialty-parts industry each day in its "66 Trends in 66 Days" blog series.

Hedges & Co.—a SEMA-member market research and database marketing firm—reports consumer confidence and the SEMA Consumer Demand Index (CDI) both rebounded in September. An analysis is posted on the Hedges & Co. website as part of its "66 Trends in 66 Days" series, leading up to the opening of the 2012 SEMA Show, October 30.

The SEMA CDI jumped to 45 for September, the highest level since October 2010 when it hit 57. Consumer confidence also posted a gain with a nine-point jump from August, marking its highest level since February.

The SEMA CDI is a measure of purchase intentions for automotive consumers over the next three months and tracks closely with consumer confidence. Hedges & Co. tracks CDI with consumer confidence because it creates a unique combination of intent to buy and how consumers feel about the economy.

Hedges & Co. is posting new trends, facts and statistics about the automotive specialty-parts industry each day in its "66 Trends in 66 Days" blog series. Visitors will learn about new consumer behavior, the future of the industry and much more. Recent posts have included vehicle owner demographics, mobile shopping trends, social media strategies and brand recognition pulled from Hedges & Co.'s proprietary BuyerZoom and BrandZoom market research reports.

Members of the automotive aftermarket are also invited to join the discussion by posting their own thoughts on the Hedges & Co. site. They can also join the discussion on Twitter by following @HedgesCompany or by searching for the hashtag #66trends.

	Hedges & Co. is posting new trends, facts and statistics about the automotive specialty-parts industry each day in its "66 Trends in 66 Days" blog series.

Hedges & Co.—a SEMA-member market research and database marketing firm—reports consumer confidence and the SEMA Consumer Demand Index (CDI) both rebounded in September. An analysis is posted on the Hedges & Co. website as part of its "66 Trends in 66 Days" series, leading up to the opening of the 2012 SEMA Show, October 30.

The SEMA CDI jumped to 45 for September, the highest level since October 2010 when it hit 57. Consumer confidence also posted a gain with a nine-point jump from August, marking its highest level since February.

The SEMA CDI is a measure of purchase intentions for automotive consumers over the next three months and tracks closely with consumer confidence. Hedges & Co. tracks CDI with consumer confidence because it creates a unique combination of intent to buy and how consumers feel about the economy.

Hedges & Co. is posting new trends, facts and statistics about the automotive specialty-parts industry each day in its "66 Trends in 66 Days" blog series. Visitors will learn about new consumer behavior, the future of the industry and much more. Recent posts have included vehicle owner demographics, mobile shopping trends, social media strategies and brand recognition pulled from Hedges & Co.'s proprietary BuyerZoom and BrandZoom market research reports.

Members of the automotive aftermarket are also invited to join the discussion by posting their own thoughts on the Hedges & Co. site. They can also join the discussion on Twitter by following @HedgesCompany or by searching for the hashtag #66trends.

	The Vehicle Technology Center will showcase SEMA’s latest solutions and leading educational seminars as well as vehicle technology simulations and demonstrations to help present the benefits of SEMA vehicle technology programs and partners.

SEMA continually works to develop vehicle technology solutions and build relationships that foster collaboration between automakers, original-equipment suppliers, dealers, research organizations, industry associations and member companies. The revamped SEMA Vehicle Technology Center (VTC) at the SEMA Show is an important extension of that effort, providing members with in-depth information and hands-on understanding from leading industry experts about advanced vehicle technologies and emerging systems.

The VTC will showcase SEMA’s latest solutions and leading educational seminars as well as vehicle technology simulations and demonstrations to help present the benefits of SEMA vehicle technology programs and partners. View the educational forums and panel sessions related to the Vehicle Technology Center.

SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak was recently interviewed by Susan Kuchinskas of Telematics Update. Waraniak weighed in on the current state of vehicle apps, the challenges companies face as a result of connected-car technology and the major trends that are currently impacting the automotive aftermarket industry.

Read the complete article, "Q&A: Telematics, Apps and Making Connectivity Cool."

	The Vehicle Technology Center will showcase SEMA’s latest solutions and leading educational seminars as well as vehicle technology simulations and demonstrations to help present the benefits of SEMA vehicle technology programs and partners.

SEMA continually works to develop vehicle technology solutions and build relationships that foster collaboration between automakers, original-equipment suppliers, dealers, research organizations, industry associations and member companies. The revamped SEMA Vehicle Technology Center (VTC) at the SEMA Show is an important extension of that effort, providing members with in-depth information and hands-on understanding from leading industry experts about advanced vehicle technologies and emerging systems.

The VTC will showcase SEMA’s latest solutions and leading educational seminars as well as vehicle technology simulations and demonstrations to help present the benefits of SEMA vehicle technology programs and partners. View the educational forums and panel sessions related to the Vehicle Technology Center.

SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak was recently interviewed by Susan Kuchinskas of Telematics Update. Waraniak weighed in on the current state of vehicle apps, the challenges companies face as a result of connected-car technology and the major trends that are currently impacting the automotive aftermarket industry.

Read the complete article, "Q&A: Telematics, Apps and Making Connectivity Cool."

	This ’63 Citroën 2CV from France will be on display beside the Car Crazy TV stage at the 2012 SEMA Show.

Coming off of the success of last year’s "Car Crazy" International Vehicle Showcase, Meguiar’s will once again advocate pride among car enthusiasts by displaying nine show cars from around the world at the 2012 SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

Meguiar’s, producer of "Car Crazy TV" and Meguiar’s Car Wax, has been actively building and supporting the car hobby all over the world for more than 40 years. Out of thousands of car shows held in more than 90 countries, nine show cars from nine different countries were chosen as winners by the citizens of their respective regions to represent the car hobby from that area. Each owner accepted the invitation by Meguiar’s to bring their vehicle and share their passion with the global car fraternity that gathers every year at the SEMA Show.

These cars will be transported from across the globe by Schumacher Cargo and Logistics, and will be on display outside the convention hall beside the SEMA "Car Crazy TV" stage. Throughout the four days of the Show, the owners will be a major attraction along with their cars, providing insight into the car hobby in their respective countries.  

The cars to be featured and on display include:

• ’56 Chevrolet 3100 pickup (Canada)
• ’12 Changhe Suzuki Landy (China)
• ’65 Chevrolet Corvette (Colombia)
• ’63 Citroën 2CV (France)
• ’08 Opel Corsa D OPC 1.6 Turbo (Germany)
• ’00 Lexus LS 430 (Korea)
• ’64 Ford Coupe Club (Mexico)
• ’55 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe (Sweden)
• ’08 Range Rover Sport HSE (Trinidad and Tobago)

The "Car Crazy" International Showcase helps build bridges between car enthusiasts from vastly different places and cultures. “We are so thankful to SEMA for providing this platform that allows everyone at SEMA to have direct contact with passionate car guys and extraordinary cars from around the world,” said Meguiar’s President Barry Meguiar.

Before making their way to the SEMA Show, the cars will stop at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, California, and be showcased for a limited time to museum visitors during the month of October, including a special open house event Saturday, October 20. Visit www.marconimuseum.org for more information.

	This ’63 Citroën 2CV from France will be on display beside the Car Crazy TV stage at the 2012 SEMA Show.

Coming off of the success of last year’s "Car Crazy" International Vehicle Showcase, Meguiar’s will once again advocate pride among car enthusiasts by displaying nine show cars from around the world at the 2012 SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

Meguiar’s, producer of "Car Crazy TV" and Meguiar’s Car Wax, has been actively building and supporting the car hobby all over the world for more than 40 years. Out of thousands of car shows held in more than 90 countries, nine show cars from nine different countries were chosen as winners by the citizens of their respective regions to represent the car hobby from that area. Each owner accepted the invitation by Meguiar’s to bring their vehicle and share their passion with the global car fraternity that gathers every year at the SEMA Show.

These cars will be transported from across the globe by Schumacher Cargo and Logistics, and will be on display outside the convention hall beside the SEMA "Car Crazy TV" stage. Throughout the four days of the Show, the owners will be a major attraction along with their cars, providing insight into the car hobby in their respective countries.  

The cars to be featured and on display include:

• ’56 Chevrolet 3100 pickup (Canada)
• ’12 Changhe Suzuki Landy (China)
• ’65 Chevrolet Corvette (Colombia)
• ’63 Citroën 2CV (France)
• ’08 Opel Corsa D OPC 1.6 Turbo (Germany)
• ’00 Lexus LS 430 (Korea)
• ’64 Ford Coupe Club (Mexico)
• ’55 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe (Sweden)
• ’08 Range Rover Sport HSE (Trinidad and Tobago)

The "Car Crazy" International Showcase helps build bridges between car enthusiasts from vastly different places and cultures. “We are so thankful to SEMA for providing this platform that allows everyone at SEMA to have direct contact with passionate car guys and extraordinary cars from around the world,” said Meguiar’s President Barry Meguiar.

Before making their way to the SEMA Show, the cars will stop at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, California, and be showcased for a limited time to museum visitors during the month of October, including a special open house event Saturday, October 20. Visit www.marconimuseum.org for more information.