SEMAFiat USA opens unit to build customized 500s 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 5, 2012  Wanting a larger chunk of aftermarket dollars from buyers of Fiat 500 hatchbacks, Fiat USA has opened Fiat Custom Shop to build customized vehicles ordered from a menu at dealerships.... Read More »
Hyundai expands Veloster lineup 2:46 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 30, 2012  Hyundai's Veloster lineup will receive the special-edition treatment late this year with the addition of the Re:Mix trim level. The three-door coupe will offer a body kit, Mobis blacked-out wheels, LED headlamps and taillamps and push-button start. The car was unveiled here today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association convention.... Read More »
Hyundai: Dual-clutch transmissions match us better than CVTs 12:52 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 30, 2012  While many automakers are developing continuously variable transmissions as a means to stretch fuel economy, Hyundai Motor is heading in the opposite direction. Inefficiencies in the CVT's basic design has caused Hyundai to chase dual-clutch transmission technology instead, Mike O'Brien, Hyundai Motor America vice president of product planning, said Monday on the sidelines of the Specialty Equipment Market Association show.... Read More »
Upscale Sonic coming in '14 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 29, 2012  General Motors plans to begin selling an upscale Chevrolet Sonic sometime in 2014. This week, GM will show a close-to-production version of the Sonic Dusk sedan at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas.... Read More »
Chrysler's Mopar targets more accessory sales with SEMA lineup 2:34 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 12, 2012  Chrysler Group's Mopar parts and service brand will take 23½ customized vehicles to the giant Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas at the end of the month to try to capture more of the aftermarket accessory sales now going to independent producers.... Read More »
$30 billion customizing business is up for grabs 12:01 am U.S. ET | July 2, 2012  The business of customizing or personalizing vehicles is up for grabs. Manufacturers from Audi to Subaru want to capture the consumer spirit for personalization. The aftermarket is booming with business for custom wheels, tinted windows, electronics, lighting and interiors. But the natural link between the two -- the new-vehicle dealer -- isn't quite so zealous about it.... Read More »
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