A new study commissioned by SEMA indicates that aftermarket products
influence about 1,180,000 new-vehicle sales each year. The automotive
marketing research and consultancy firm AutoPacific
collected and analyzed consumer data to quantify the effect that
accessorization has on the sale of new vehicles. The resulting report,
“Influence of Accessories on New-Vehicle Sales,” details the findings.
News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.
March 7, 2011
March 3, 2011
Have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See
a change in the market that needs to be made? Have an idea, but need
some industry muscle to make it happen? Then it may be time for you to
volunteer to be a leader and nominate yourself for a select committee
seat on one of SEMA's councils or committees.
Officials with the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology
(ESMA) have signed a memo of understanding with SEMA that recognizes
the growing importance of the specialty-equipment market in the United
Arab Emirates.
Law and Order is an update of some of the most recent federal and state legislative and regulatory issues that could potentially impact the automotive specialty-equipment industry. These include issues affecting small-business owners and their employees.
March 1, 2011
News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.
Nominations are being accepted until March 16, 2011, for the SEMA Hall of Fame. Created
in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented
to an individual by the association. It is designed to honor
outstanding persons in the industry who have enhanced the stature of,
or significantly contributed to, the industry and/or association's
growth.
Nominations can be submitted online by following this link.