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The SEMA Store is running a series of promotions through the end of August on merchandise from the 2007 SEMA Show.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Get some extra company exposure at the 2008 SEMA Show by offering your products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. Included each week in SEMA eNews, the list is accessed by hundreds of builders seeking the pieces that add extra flair to...

Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows and activities have been announced. Details are:>> SEMA Webinar, "Leverage Your Company's Strengths in a Difficult Market," July 17, 2008 10:00 a.m. (PDT)>> SEMA Internet Symposium, July 25, Irvine, California

During the first half of 2008, pickup sales have dropped 23% compared to the same time period last year. The specialty-equipment industry has long revered the pickup segment for its growth and profit opportunities, but hikes in gasoline prices this year have taken a toll on recent sales.

For the first six months of the year, Chevrolet Cobalt sales are up 18.5% compared to last year, selling more than 114,000 units. Based on data from J.D. Power and Associates, new vehicle sales are down 9.5% compared to last year through the end of June. So far this year there have been 7,396,992...

In the United States, aftermarket wheels and tires are the most common form of car and light-truck customization. Research indicates that this is due to the ease of purchase and fitment, as well as the immediate effect on the vehicle's appearance. The market for wheels is big in other areas of the...

Reserve space at the upcoming Automechanika Frankfurt show taking place September 16–21 in Frankfurt, Germany. A few booths are still available in the accessories hall 4.1. For more information, contact Shannon Hebert at Shannon.Hebert@USA.MesseFrankfurt.com. SEMA members interested in displaying a...

The Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200, Toyota Hilux, Fiat Strada and Ford Ranger are among the top-selling pickups in key European markets. More information, including the numbers of pickups sold per country and the top-selling models in eight European countries are available at www.sema.org...