Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> SEMA Webinar, "Listen to Your Customers, Their Opinions Really Do Matter," September 18, 2008 10:00 a.m. (PDT)>> Honda Fit Measuring Session at American Honda, Torrance, California...
Daimler’s much anticipated U.S. introduction of the Smart brand has been a homerun. Early waiting lists, buyer deposits, a bicoastal tour and social gestures have helped the small car wedge itself into the consciousness of mainstream consumers. Touted as a fuel-sipping urban vehicle, the Smart...
The past few months have been especially troublesome for the automotive industry. With only a few exceptions, vehicle manufacturers were facing steep declines in sales. August sales, on the other hand, have provided some good news. Midsize and large-pickup sales have rebounded from a dip, posting...
According to responses from SEMA’s Automotive Lifestyles Survey—an annual poll of enthusiasts and their automotive hobby—vehicle-buying habits have changed from the previous year. Not only has the number of new-car purchases decreased, but the length of ownership has increased. Consumers have kept...
August sales reports have brought favorable news to the automotive industry, and the effects could translate to rebounding sales for SEMA members. Immediately following a turbulent period of slumping unit sales, August unfolded in a positive direction across the board.