Detroit Auto Show 2009 Opens Amidst Industry Gloom

The North American International Auto Show 2009 that is better known as Detroit Auto Show opened on 11th January, 2009 on Sunday. The show is aimed at generating higher business to automobile fraternity. This show that opens on 11th of Jan will run till the 25th of January, 2009. Annual auto trade show, it is considered a major trade event.

The journey of this auto show dates back to year 1907 when the first Detroit auto show was organized. The venue for the show was a beer garden in Detroit and there were only 17 exhibitors showcasing a total of 33 vehicles.

It is expected that this year the North American International Auto Show 2009 will witness more than 700, 000 visitors from across the globe. The money gained through this auto show will be given to children's charities. In the year 2008, the show made $6 million that was also forwarded for the same noble cause. With latest technologies, amazing concepts and interesting news, the auto event is ready to rock the automotive sector. The show at present is open for Press Preview till 13th January, 2009.

Here are some important information about Detroit Auto Show 2009 that would be of your help :

• Show Date - 11th Jan - 25th Jan, 2009
• Press Preview - January 11-13, 2009
• Industry Preview - January 14-15, 2009
• Charity Preview - January 16, 2009
• Public Show - January 17-25, 2009
• Dates and Time -Saturday, January 17 - Saturday, January 24, 2009
 - 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Venue - COBO Convention Center, One Washington Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan, USA
• Organizer - North American International Auto Show, LLC, 1900, West Big, Troy, Seychelles.
• Telephone - +(248)-(248)-6430250
• Fax - +(1)-(248)-6370784
• Ticket Pricing -- Adult - $12 ; Senior Citizen - $6 ; Children (7-12) - $6
  

While the worldwide auto industry economic condition has come to a halt, the Detroit Auto Show is expected to bring back the lost consumers and clients to the automakers.

Detroit Auto Show : Cadillac SRX To Be Launched

Detroit Auto Show is already in talks for some exclusive launches that are to happen this year. The auto show that begins after one week will witness some spectacular models of cars. One of them is Cadillac SRX from General Motors. With chiseled look of luxury crossover, this car is sure to set your heart racing. Cadillac SRX is a five seater and comes with a number of stupendous features. Great technology and more - efficient, this car will surely attract a huge crowd at the 2009 North American International Detroit Auto Show. North America Vice President of Cadillac, Mark McNabb has described the vehicle as it,"focuses on both the emotional and pragmatic sides of the luxury customer,".

Some of the features that have been disclosed by General Motors include:

• More chiseled-looking interpretation of the luxury crossover
• Five-seat car
• More-efficient
• High-technology engine choices
• Two engine options - new 3.0-liter direct-injected V6 Or 2.8-liter turbocharged V6
• Focuses on lesser fuel consumption
• Optional all-wheel drive system to help in wet or icy conditions
• 25% reduction in hydrocarbon emissions

Year 2008 and Automotive Industry

Its festive season and the countdown has begun for the new year. Another seven days to go for year 2009. How was this year for automotive components and parts industry? Find out the latest innovations in the auto industry, new cars, interesting facts about the auto trade shows, all the latest happenings this year. From industry news to new launches, you can find various interesting information here.

Year 2008 had in its disguise a number of incidents. On one hand this year the US Big Three automakers suffered from major loss and on the other it was a year for hybrid cars. The upcoming posts will cover different interesting automotive industry news. Keep tuned in to find out the hot n happenings of automotive industry.

LA Auto Show 2008 : Jetta TDI is 'Green Car of the Year '

Now this is news, as this is the first time a diesel powered car is honored as 'Green car of the year'. Volkswagen Jetta TDI has been given this award at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2008. A jury that comprises of automotive and environmental experts chose Jetta TDI as the best 'Green car'. The other cars that were also in the race in this automotive trade event for this award included - BMW 335d, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid and Smart fortwo.

The different features/ advantages of Jetta TDI are:

• This car is in compliance with emission regulations in all 50 states.
• The fuel efficient car has plush interiors and elegant design.
• It has a turbocharged direct injection (TDI) engine with a capacity of s 2.0-liter.
• The engine of Volkswagen Jetta TDI car gives an output 140 horsepower.
• The torque production is of 236 lb-ft.
• This car is also value-priced, with a base MSRP of $21,990.
• The added utility that is given with this car is this car is also available as a SportWagen.

Addressing the press, Stefan Jacoby, CEO, Volkswagen Group of America said, “It is a tremendous honor to have our Jetta TDI awarded Green Car of the Year. We believe our Jetta TDI’s truly offer a no compromise alternative fuel driving experience that provides our customer the best of both worlds—excellent fuel efficiency combined with a dynamic driving experience. With more than 8,000 units already sold since its mid-August market introduction, it’s clear that a Volkswagen clean diesel is what the people want.”

Los Angeles Auto Show 2008 – What's Hot, What's Not?

After five days of the show, have you been wondering as what is attracting the limelight at LA Auto Show 2008 – the most talked about trade show across the globe in the month of November. The event unveils different vehicles but which are the most attractive one. Here's a short post that tells you what is stealing the limelight at Los Angeles Auto Show 2008.

Volkswagen Jetta TDI
The winner of the 'Green car of the year' title, Jetta TDI is definitely a must visit for everyone visiting the LA Auto Show being held at Los Angeles Convention Center, California. It's the first time that a clean diesel model is awarded the title by Green Car Journal. Ron Cogan who is the editor and publisher of Green Car Journal & editor of GreenCar.com said, "The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI epitomizes what the Green Car of the Year(R) honor is all about. It raises the bar significantly in environmental performance with its EPA estimated 41 mpg highway fuel economy, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and extremely low tailpipe emissions. This is all the more impressive when you consider the Jetta TDI is a clean diesel, achieving the kind of fuel efficiency offered by gasoline-electric hybrids but in a more affordable way."

2009 Ferrari California
Ravishing and definitely eye catching, this model has varied features like a dual-clutch transaxle in back, 460-hp V8 mounted up front. This car comes with folding hardtop of 20 seconds. A two-seater car from Ferrari, this new model car will set your heart racing.



2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
These black series cars have created their own space without any aid. Their supreme design and advanced features have helped them create their own space in the automotive trade event. The different features include 661-horsepower twin-turbo V12, hardtop coupe with unique carbon-fiber bodywork and speed of 198 mph. If reports are to be believed, only 175 such Black Series cars will be sold in the United States.

There are a number of cars that are making news in this LA auto show 2008. These were some of the top cars and there are many more to come in the next post. So just stay tuned for more from this on going trade show.

Automotive Trade Show 'SEMA 2008' – Cool Cars Attract Attention

If you had been thinking about the different hot and cool cars at SEMA 2008, the most happening automotive trade event, you don't need to go searching the webpages now. SEMA 2008 that was held between Nov 04 to Nov 07 was organized at Las Vegas Convention Center, las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

There were a number of vehicles on show at this auto trade show. This post gives a glimpse of different cars with unique features and attractive looks that were exhibited at SEMA.

Chrysler "Hollywood"
Chrysler came up with this eye catching car at SEMA. This Chrysler's "Hollywood" has 300 rides and a 136-inch wheelbase & 18-inches over the stock dimensions. With the look of 1920's cars, this Chrysler display had suicide-style rear doors.

Rice Fink
Aren't You awe struck with this amazing design. This one from Ed "Big Daddy" Roth definitely turned the heads on because of the cartoons and wild cars design. Completely original in look, this car had cartoon created by Roth's signature character CRat Fink".

Superlift Jeep
Now that is something 'Super'. This Jeep displayed at SEMA has the unusual look. With huge wheels & tires and attractive olive drab green color, this jeep did manage to steal limelight at the auto trade show. One of the best looking and toughest jeep at SEMA 2008, this Superlift Jeep has a diesel engine swap. The other features of this Superlift Jeep are beefier drivetrain components and AEV Brute pickup conversion body. Don't you get the feel to try a hands on the steering of this Superlift Jeep?

These cars with unique looks kept attracting a huge number of visitors. Obviously the reason remained their cool designs, unique features, amusing colors or color combination. And, if you are a big car or auto fan, I will bring some more car snaps and their features that are sure to set your pulse racing. Till then, take care.

INTERMOT Cologne – Fair, Freestyle Motocross Spectacle and more

Amidst the pomp and show of the ongoing Paris Motor Show 2008, there comes another trade fair related to the automobile industry. INTERMOT Cologne, a trade show for the two wheelers that include scooters and motorcycles, opens today on 08th October, 2008.

Besides the fact that more than 1,100 exhibitors are expected to participate in the fair and it would surely unveil some spectacular motorcycles, there is more to this show. The visitors who would include motorcyclists, bike lovers, manufacturers and any one interested in such trades would be attracted to different types of racing motorcycles and personalities riding them. Apart from the bikes and scooters, other related parts, accessories and motorcycle apparel and helmets would be worth a watch.

This event is also in talks for world’s biggest freestyle motocross spectacle - 'The Night of the Jumps' where the top 12 riders of International Freestyle Motocross Federation (IFMXF) will be performing their daredevil manoeuvres. Well I have heard, they will be do backwards somersaults but not on ground rather all 11 metres up in the air. Now that sounds exciting and attracting!

INTERMOT, Cologne – the 6th International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair will be open from October 8 to October 12, 2008.

For those who would be visiting the fair, here are some key details:


Visitors :
Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (8, 9, 11, 12/10)
Timing: 09.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m.

Days : Friday (10/10)
Timing: 09.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Exhibitors :
Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday (8, 9, 11, 12/10)
Timing: 08.00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.

Days: Friday (10/10)
Timing: 08.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m.

Paris Motor Show: Greenery Through Cars!

Well, as I said in the previous post that 'Go small & green' is the most in thing in the Paris Motor Show, 2008 or rather I should say this is the latest concept of the automakers, this motor show is unveiling a number of cars that advertises this concept. To me it seems to be that these green concept cars are mere promotion gimmicks or just ways to pacify the demand for lower emission vehicles (not to forget, obviously with lower fuel consumption levels.)

Popularizing the word 'greenery' that forms a part of almost every news from automotive industry, these cars are replies to issues on increasing global warming. In order to compete in the market and build up their image of being environment- conscious, almost all major automobile players are unveiling 'their eco- friendly cars'.

While Renault comes up with Zero Emission i.e. ZE cars, Fiat is introducing this year its Pur 02 – that's a car which would run only on thin air. Besides these, there are dozens of such cars being launched this season. Some of the top promises or special features of these green cars are : stylish models with neon glass, acid-green windows for better insulation thereby saving energy, minimum carbon dioxide emission, fuel efficiency, modified gearboxes, enhanced aerodynamics, 1.2-litre petrol engine and more.

Looks like the auto industry is soon to be packed with these cars that are ready to make the world green. Will it make some difference to the environment? The question arises - 'Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence?'

Paris Motor Show 2008 - A Must Visit For Auto Lovers!

Stealing the limelight at the 2008 Paris Motor Expo are the 'Concept Cars' from different auto makers. These are most talked about cars that will attract the maximum visitors especially the common public for whom the expo will open from 04th October.

One of the largest motor show of Auto Industry opened in Paris on 2nd of October, 2008. Covering 360 marquees from 25 countries, this auto expo unveils 90 new models of cars from Honda, General motors, Toyota, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroen and other major industry players.

From hybrids, fuel savers, eco friendly to electro-cars, there is a lot to be displayed. 'Go small & green' is the latest trend that is showcased in the range of cars to be exhibited by the automobile manufacturers.

Organized by COMEXPO Paris that is a subsidiary of the Comite des Expositions de Paris, this show is believed to pull in more than 1 million visitors. The stats reveal that it had attracted around 1.43 million people in the last motor show held in 2006.

Those Who Would Visit The Show Or Might Be Interested In It Are -

• Major Automobile Players
• Automobile Professionals
• High-net-worth families & individuals
• Executives & Businessmen
• Overseas Buyers
• Corporate Buyers – CEOs
• Automobile Engineers/ Technicians
• Media & Press
  

So, if your are fond of automobiles then get ready to visit the expo. The Paris Motor Show's key details will surely be of some help to you.

AutoEvent: Paris Motor Show 2008

Initiated by the industry pioneer, Albert de Dion in 1898, the Paris Motor Show or the “Mondial de l'Automobile,” is one of the biggest automotive trade events in the world. A biennial event, with the last being held in 2006, 72 world premieres were launched by car manufacturers during the event.

This year's show is to be held from October 4 to 19. And not to mention that this time too, expectations are high and a number of innovative products are expected to greet the visitors.

Popularity & Reach

The auto event's popularity is unparalleled, in 2006 over 11,000 journalists flocked over to the venue from about 100 countries. It's a one stop destination for professionals from the whole industry and around the world to visit the show, meet automotive manufacturers and service providers. Not only businesses, but the general public too is attracted in large numbers. Hence the show caters whole-heartedly to the automotive industry in several ways, such as for product launches, services marketing, image building exercises, marketing experiments and PR. All of which makes it a truly happening automotive marketplace.

Exhibitors' Profile

Traditionally the exhibitors have included manufacturers of private vehicles, “niche” automakers, the main automotive equipment manufacturers around the world, topnotch designers and some of the best service providers. See below for the profile of exhibitors:
Some automobile premieres to show up at the event have have already created a lot of buzz. Honda Insight Concept Hybrid, a five-passenger hybrid going on sale in the U.S. next spring is proposed to be marketed at a price much below than today's hybrids. An All-new Ford Ka will also debut at the Motor Show. Similarly, Subaru would unveil the boxer turbo diesel engine.

The Show's Key Details

Name: 2008 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Automobile)

Days & Dates:

Press Days: Thursday 2 and Friday 3 October ... 9am - 7pm

VIP preview evening: Thursday 2 October ... 8pm - Midnight

Networks preview evening: Friday 3 October ... 7pm - Midnight

Public Days: From Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 October: Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays 10 am - 8 pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10 am - 10 pm

Contact: Mondial Automobile

For reviews of other Auto Trade Events, See Trade Shows

AutoEvent: LA Auto Show 2008

Being held since the year 1907, the LA Auto show has been the center of attraction for the whole of auto industry including auto part suppliers. With the show being only the second International Auto Show in the US to be officially recognized by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, there's the anticipation that it would feature some truly pulsating exhibits.

The international automobile exhibition is an annual event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Back in 1907, the first show was held at the at Morley's Skating Rink in downtown Los Angeles, just a few blocks away from the present venue. Historically held during early January, it now takes place in November, after it celebrated its 100 years of success in 2006.

The LA Auto Show usually conjures up images of scintillating concept cars and world debuts of many autos. However, there's a lot more for the aftermarket part suppliers and buyers as well. The show is just the right place for you to find and buy most automotive parts which are associated with trucks, vans and SUVs.

Here's a glimpse of what to expect, for those interested in aftermarket supplies.

Wheels, Tires & Suspension: Wheels are an important automotive part that not only enhance the look of the vehicles but ensure a good fuel economy too. A lot of wheel components such as Automotive Wheels, Automotive Tubes, Linkage Parts, Radial Tires, Tires and Wheels Accessories, Tubeless Tires, etc. make it possible. In 2007, a couple of wheel manufacturers and suppliers who exhibited included Lorinser, Diablo, Center Line Wheels, and many more.

Automobile Accessories: Most Trucks, Vans & SUV owners can expect a wide array of automotive accessories to customize and style their autos as the wish. Accessories such as Automotive Body Polishes, Automobile Maintenance Supplies, Automotive Seats, Car Care Products and Tools, Audio Devices, Video Devices, Security Devices, etc. don't power an automobile but the surely enhance our comfort and safety in addition to making the vehicle appealing.

Other notable exhibits last year were from specialty vehicles and tuners & performance, electronics & technology, appearance, supplies for automobiles.

Most major automobile manufacturers display at the show. At present there seems to be a lot of buzz about Hyundai, which is reported to showcase a hybrid version of the Sonata sedan at the Los Angeles auto show. The featured product is supposed to comprise a rolling chassis, and it would be rolled out with a production version to the United States in 2010. So get ready for some big action in November this year.

The Show's Key Details:

Show Name: LA Auto Show

Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Dates: Press Days: November, 19 – 20, 2008
Sneak Preview Night: November, 2008
Public Days: November, 21 – 30, 2008

Follow the link for: Contact Information

For previous trade show reviews follow the links:

Truck Show 2008 &

The Tokyo Motor Show &

Automotive Trade Show: SEMA 2008.

AutoEvent: Sydney Truck Show 2008

Formally known as the National Expo – Trucks & Commercial Vehicle, the Sydney Truck show or NTCVE, is all set to be Australia's information and business platform for leading companies manufacturing heavy, medium and light vehicles.

Come August 7, 2008 (the show's opening) and it would feature a broad range of state-of-the-art commercial vehicles (light and heavy) and automotive parts, from some of the biggest names in the industry like Hyundai, Volkswagen, and Renault. The show provides an ideal B2B ambiance for business and it claims to have been the largest truck show in Australia's history, with about 23,000 sqm of indoor exhibition space.

Exhibits to Feature

With more than 250 participating companies you will see 1000’s of products, vehicles, services and equipment.

Expect to see heavy, medium and light commercial vehicles, right from panel vans through heavy haulage operations up to B-double and road train specifications.

As for automotive parts and components, there would be side trailers, tires, bodies, IT, fuels, lubrication system supplies, numerous aftermarket supplies & accessories and a host of services.

Some new releases to be showcased there would be new model trucks & a hybrid form the manufacturer "Hino." The new 714 Hybrid is a second hybrid truck release from the company, which is also a reflection of a changing face of commercial automobiles. The company emphasizes that it's committed to sustainable transport solutions.

Another, hybrid project to feature is the "Argosy Hybrid." While its trials would only commence in September 2008, the truck meant to be a shorthaul, linehaul and interstate road freighter is expected to reduce fuel consumption and emissions output by 25 percent when it goes live.

How You Can Benefit From It?

The show is primarily aimed at business buyers and is a B2B event. Since there's a large variety of exhibitors and products, you can pick and choose. More importantly, the show features upcoming and state of the art technologies, which too should help you to make profitable investments for the future.

Typical audience profiles to the show entails, Government Departments, Corporate & Institutions, Fleet Owners, Travel & Tour Operators, Owner Drivers, Dealers & Resellers, Cargo / Parcel Movers, Service & Workshop Owners etc.

The statistics for the last year's event also reveal that it was quite a hit, here are some facts.

Of those who visited the show, 52.7% were decision makers, authorized to purchase. Another 47.3% comprised those who were authorized to recommend purchases.

While, 43.6% visitors placed direct orders, 98.7% of exhibitors reported that new customers had placed orders with them.

Key Details

Show Name: National Expo – Trucks & Commercial Vehicle a.k.a. The Sydney Truck Show

Dates:

Thursday August 7, 2008; 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday August 8, 2008; 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday August 9, 2008; 9:00am – 4:00pm

Venue:

The ‘Dome’ and Halls 2 & 3,
Homebush Exhibition Centre,
Sydney Olympic Park

Contact Details:

Exhibition Management Pty Ltd
179 Park Street (PO Box 1192)
South Melbourne Vic 3205
Telephone +613 9699 4699
Email: info@exhibitionmanagement.com

AutoEvent: The Tokyo Motor Show

Over 50 years old now, the Tokyo motor show has been a center of attraction since 1954, for all those interested in the automobile industry.

The show is popular for featuring state-of-the-art and futuristic technologies in the form of concept automobiles including trucks, buses and cars. You can expect to find huge array of fresh concepts all across the show. There are so many of 'em that you might find it tough to follow each of the exhibits in detail.

History

During the early history of the show, its focus remained on passenger vehicles viz. truck and buses. However, in the wake of the growing Japanese auto industry and trading of Japanese cars around the world it expanded focus to include passenger cars. Even now when the auto industry in the western hemisphere finds itself under rough weather, the Japanese auto industry hopes for landmark performance.

Organizers of the show, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, changed the format of the show beginning with last year's event (i.e. Tokyo Motor Show 2007). Now the show will be held once every two years, with the commercial vehicle show to be held in year in between. The next episode of the tradition is the forty-first, Tokyo Motor Show to be held in 2009.

The biennial event promises to include a comprehensive range of passenger cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, commercial vehicle bodies, and vehicle parts.

Tokyo Motor Show 2007

Carrying the theme “Catch the News, Touch the Future,” the event was held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba and lasted a good 17 days, from October 26, 2007 (Friday) to November 11, 2007 (Sunday).

Visitors

Close to 1,425,800 people visited the show, however this number was considerably less than numbers who visited the show in 2005. In 2005 about 1,512,100 had come to the show.

Premieres

Considering both the Japan and the world, a good number of premieres surfaced at the event. Numerically, there were 77 World Premieres (5 commercial vehicles, 36 passenger cars, 32 motorcycles, 4 vehicle bodies) and 103 Japanese premieres (2 commercial vehicles, 75 passenger cars, 26 motorcycles).

Technology Featured

The themes and focus of the recent past shows have showcased drivetrains and its components viz. transmission, drivelines, etc, and fuel-cell and hybrid vehicles.

During the 2007 event fuel-cell and the hybrid vehicles stole the limelight. For instance, Toyota featured a concept vehicle "1/X" or "one-Xth."

Similar to a Prius, the vehicle claims to achieve twice as much fuel economy. It features a featherweight automotive frame made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, which also helps to save gas.

The concept further has an additional plug-in hybrid powertrain, which can run on either gasoline or E85 (a mix of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline).

Tokyo Motor Show 2009

The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009 will run for 17 days, from October 23 through November 8, 2009. The public would however be allowed entry from October 24.

The show like the previous years would include passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, commercial vehicle bodies, automobile parts, machinery and automotive tools as exhibits.

Entertainment is supposed to be a key feature of the event, that would encourage audience-participation, hands-on events to make the contact the man and the machine more meaningful.

Following is the key information of the upcoming show:

Show Name: The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009.

Organizer: Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.

Important Dates: Friday, October 23 - Sunday, November 8 (17 days)

• Press Days: October 21 and October 22 (2 days)
  

• Special Guest Day: Friday, October 23 (1 day)

• General Public Days: October 24 - November 8 (16 days)

Venue: Makuhari Messe, Chiba City.

If you'd like more information on automobile trade shows worldwide, here's a great resource replete with information on automotive trade shows. You might also want see the review of auto trade show SEMA 2008 that I did earlier.

Automotive Trade Show: SEMA 2008

The SEMA Show is a leading automotive specialty products trade show in the world. Held annually in the Las Vegas Convention Center, the show attracts more than 120,000 industry experts from over 100 nationalities, thus creating huge business opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV and RV markets.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association or SEMA exhibition throughout its history has been held during the first week of November and on a Tuesday. However, last year's show (SEMA Show 2007) was held from October 30-November 2, 2007. However, the exhibition is NOT open to general public!

Just like the previous years, the 2007 exhibition was a grand success. The SEMA Show 2007 attracted about 60,000 domestic and international buyers for exhibits organized in ten categories. The intriguing part of the show was New Products Showcase where more than 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components were displayed. The exhibits alone occupied two million square feet of exhibits.

The show features state of the art products pertaining to the following categories:

1. Business Services: This category entails services with a focus on automotive industry and showcases hardware, software, computers, financial services, store fixtures, warehouse equipment, fleet services, personnel & human resources services and systems, CAD systems and consultants.
2. Hot Rod Alley: The products featured in this category include street rod/hot rod custom and specialty parts, tires and accessories, bodies, alternators, catalytic converters, brake systems including disc brakes, electrical systems and components, chassis parts, gauges, aluminum radiators, exhaust systems,valve covers, sheet metal, shocks, and wiring kits.
3. Mobile Electronics & Technology: This category includes sound systems, LCD video devices & systems, MP3, DVD, CD, satellite radio, telematics, security systems, CB, GPS, on-board technology, antennas, cellular telephones and accessories, computer chips and PROMs and radar detectors.
4. Performance Tires & Wheels (Sponsored by TIA): This special category caters products for racing, performance, street, track and off-road tires and wheels for passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs. Furthermore, you'd also find single and multi-piece wheels, aluminum alloy, steel, forged and cast. Tire and wheel accessories, including lug nuts, hubcaps, wheel studs, and spinners. Additionally on display are tires meant for agricultural, industrial, medium-duty, heavy-duty and OTR vehicles. Lastly featured are, there's alignment equipment, changers balancers, and tire changing tools.
5. Racing & Performance: As the category title suggests, this section includes performance and racing products, including engine parts, fuel injection, carburetors, shifters, gears, nitrous oxide systems, racing fuels, racing safety equipment, sport compact enhancements, superchargers, performance brakes, turbochargers, gears, racing accessories, performance enhancements, racing suits, lighting, car haulers and engine building equipment.
6. Restoration Marketplace: This unique section is the place to look for replacement parts, tires and accessories for muscle cars, classics and restored vehicles 20 years of age and even older.
7. Restyling & Accessories: This category has been customized for customization products that include paints, striping and graphics, lenses, interior enhancements, ground effects, headliners and door panels, louvers, sun visors, shades, power windows and door accessories, light bars, headlight/taillight covers, dashboards and covers, floor mats, seat covers and sheepskins, steering wheels and steering wheel covers, sun-roofs, window film, ground effects, racks and spoilers.
8. Tools & Equipment: Without this category around the automotive industry would come to a standstill, it features lathes, grinders, dynamometers, air conditioning, hand tools, body shop, hoists and lifts, jacks, power tools, paint booths, containers, electrical, testers.
9. Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road: Truck and SUVs are unique by their very nature and hence a distinct section is dedicated to this class of vehicles. The category entails caps, bedliners, camper shells, tonneau covers, carriers, bed rails, grilles, towing accessories, bumpers, tool boxes, nerf bars, roll bars, roof racks, brush guards, off-road lighting and light bars, fender flares, running boards, shocks and struts, suspension components, springs and boosters, tie downs, tow ropes, straps, van accessories, off-road accessories and winches.
10. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM): One of the highlights of the show is that its serves as a catalyst in promoting the benefits of sharing in business-to-business transactions. Consequently it continues to build upon mutually beneficial linkages between its member companies and OEMs.

The show's key details are:

• Show Name: SEMA Show 2008
• Dates: November 4, 2008 till November 7, 2008
• Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

If you're an exhibitor, then the registration will be available in July, 2008. You can visit the official site for registration and other details, it can be found here: SEMA Show

Auto China 2008

Auto China 2008 that lasted from April 20 till April 28 and held in Beijing was an opportune moment for domestic automakers like Geely, Chery, and BYD as well as several international players to showcase their products and technologies. Many international players have already tied up with the Chinese manufacturers to produce medium and high-end models.

The Theme of the event was “Dream, Harmony, New Vision.” There were well over 1000 participants at the event. Many brands such as the Vios from FAW Toyota, the Mazda 2 from Changan Ford Mazda, the new Aveo from Shanghai General Motors, Yaris from Guangzhou Toyota appealed a lot to the Chinese customers.

Estimates put the figures of car ownership in China to grow to 100 per every 1,000 people by 2015 and for 2030 vary between 178 to 269 per 1,000 people.

The following are the key details of the event:

Exhibition Name: 2008 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition
Theme: Dream, Harmony, New Vision
Venue: China International Exhibition Center