German Court Upholds Consumer Right to Customize
In a closely watched case, a German court has for the second time in two
years sided with a consumer who sued for the right to install
aftermarket carbon-fiber wheels on his motorcycle.
International
June 15 Deadline to Register for Priority Booth Space at SEMA China Business Development Conference
The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15.
Chinese Car Dealers Selling Aftermarket Accessories?
Scott Wood couldn’t have imagined that being named the Time magazine 2010 Dealer of the Year would be his ticket to China, but it was. Wood, who owns Chevrolet and Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealerships in the small town of Batesville, Arkansas, was invited to China to give a presentation to Chinese car dealers on selling accessories in dealerships. Wood sells quite a few Jeep accessories, so he naturally illustrated his presentation with examples of Mopar and aftermarket-branded Jeep accessories.
Two Weeks Left to Participate in Low-Cost Program to Explore Large Emerging Market
U.S. specialty-parts manufacturers have until June 15 to register online at www.sema.org/china
to participate in three days of one-on-one meetings with Chinese buyers
and networking events, as well as tour the China International Auto
parts Expo (CIAPE). Hotels, meals and an interpreter are included.
For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.
Camaro Considered Luxury Sports Car in China; Competitor to Audi A5, BMW 5 Series
As incomes rise in China, so does interest in owning cars that show off
financial status. In China, a “musclecar” can do that. There
currently isn’t much of a musclecar segment in China. But foreign
automakers are betting that they can create one with thorough
marketing. And the buyers will be considerably wealthier than your
average musclecar customer in the United States
10 Facts About the Russian Car Market You Need to Know
The specialty market in Russia is quite new. According to Fedor Svinin of the Saint Petersburg-based Tuning Inomarka Magazine,
the market is only a little more than a decade old, noting that, “we may
say that the tuning business started in our country in the late ‘90s.”
But as the market comes back from a near standstill due to the drying
up of credit and an economic crisis, sales are once again growing rapidly
and luxury SUV sales are one of the fastest-growing segments.
More Companies Successfully Selling Overseas—How You Can Fast-Track Export Sales
An often-overlooked resource for SEMA members seeking new overseas
markets for their products are export management companies (EMCs). A
growing number of SEMA members are already selling their products
directly overseas, many with great success. But even a larger number
are not fully tapping their export potential.
Secure Your Place in Booming Chinese Auto Market—Here's How
SEMA has created a unique program to assist members in exploring their
products’ sales potential in China at the upcoming SEMA China CIAPE China Business Development Conference, September 7–10, in Beijing.
China Now the World’s Largest Auto Market—How You Can Tap in
Vehicle sales in China are growing across the board, but the luxury and
SUV segments are increasing at the fastest rate, propelled by rising
incomes and a wave of second-car buyers with a desire for something
more upscale. That’s just one trend that bodes well for SEMA members
eyeing the China market for future sales.
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