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Top Three Trucks to Sell 1.2 Million Units in 2009

Skyjacker Suspensions Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Off-roaders, toy haulers and skilled tradespersons alike have gravitated toward fullsize pickups for years. Even as the pickup segment declines in new-vehicle sales, one fullsize pickup—Ford’s F-Series—still remained the top-selling vehicle in 2008, as...
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No Tangerine Flake, Baby: Hot Rods Go Back to Basic Black

Phil Patton of The New York Times recently examined the hot rod culture and its unique transformation throughout the years. “Like many of those who created it in 1950’s and ’60’s garages, the postwar hot rod culture has grown mature, rich and rather respectable. In place of personalized jalopies...
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Fuel Economy Claims on Retrofit Devices

As the opportunity to sell “fuel economy” looms, there are some guidelines that need to be considered when making fuel-savings claims. Virtually since introduction of the automobile, part of its evolution has included a fascination about both the type and efficiency of fuel used. Even when the price...
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Dealers Strike Gold with Accessories Sales

In the January 29th issue of Automotive News, Laura Clark Geist explored the opportunities for dealers in the accessory market. “Dealerships are using the steady growth of automotive accessories to attract customers and shore up weak margins on new vehicles. U.S. consumers spent $34.2 billion on...
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2009 Membership Directory Undergoes Makeover for Improved Usability

All subscribers of SEMA News will receive a 2009 SEMA Membership Directory. In these tough times, SEMA is continuing to take the extra steps necessary to create new business opportunities for its member companies, recently resulting in an updated version of the SEMA Membership Directory—the staple...
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Politicians Want to Use Tax Dollars to Crush Newer-Model Trucks and SUVs

SEMA is opposing an effort by some Washington lawmakers to include a national car crushing program in the upcoming economic stimulus package. Vehicles targeted for the scrap pile will likely include Chevy Blazers, Silverados, S-10s and Tahoes; Dodge Dakotas and Rams; Ford Explorers and F-Series...