’22 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: This Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo was caught testing near Weissach, Germany, and is scheduled for a production reveal in the coming 10 months. 75th Anniversary ’21 Ram Power Wagon: Ram is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its iconic Power Wagon nameplate with a new special-edition model that was caught recently on the roads of Metro Detroit. Ford F-150 Tremor: The Tremor off-road package for the new Ford F-150, which will slot between the entry-level FX4 rugged package and range-topping Raptor.
Last November, the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) announced that its annual trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana, would not be taking place as scheduled in December. The announcement came after months of working closely with event staff and government officials to develop a plan for a safe and productive Show. Unfortunately, mounting uncertainty related to COVID-19 led the PRI staff to conclude that a productive in-person show was not feasible at the time.
2020 was anything but a typical year, defined by the COVID-19 health crisis that disrupted almost every facet of life in the United States. It should be no surprise that the results of the November election were equally unique. As the political world tries to make sense of the mixed messages that voters sent to Washington, D.C., on Election Day, the balance of power in Congress was still uncertain as this issue of SEMA News went to press. Two U.S. Senate races in Georgia, which carried over into a January 5 runoff election, would determine which political party controlled the Senate. Let’s take a look at the results of the elections and how they will impact the issues on the legislative horizon in the 117th session of Congress (2021 and 2022).
General Motors announced that Factory Zero, the company’s all-electric vehicle assembly plant at the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center, is the first automotive plant in the United States to install dedicated 5G fixed mobile network technology.
As automotive specialty-equipment businesses draw up their business plans for 2021, many undoubtedly face some degree of uncertainty. Will the pandemic fade into the rearview mirror? What was the economic impact on the industry? Will this year’s gains extend into 2021? To help answer those questions and more, SEMA Market Research has released an extensive and timely Fall 2020 “State of the Industry Report.”
Wheels and tires are more than essential vehicle components—they’re performance and style enhancers. Whether for street, track or trail, they’re among the easiest and most purposeful modifications an automotive enthusiast can undertake. With the right wheel-and-tire combo able to make all the difference for handling, confidence and ride enjoyment, it’s no wonder they have remained stalwart sellers for the aftermarket.
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