SEMA
-
A new generation of the Chevrolet Camaro is just around the corner but that doesn’t mean the current model should be overlooked, as it’s still one of the best performance bargains available today, especially in SS trim. For this year’s SEMA, which takes place early next month, Chevy will be presenting this special edition 2015 Camaro SS, which the automaker is yet to name. MUST SEE: The Average Bugatti Owner Has 84 Cars, 3 Jets, And A Yacht As part of ‘National Name Your Car Day’ on October 2, Chevy announced that it will let fans name its latest special edition...
-
ARK Performance Turns 2015 Hyundai Genesis Into Super SEMA Sedan
Hyundai has done one hell of a job transforming the Genesis. The first generation machine was a novel take on a segment on which Germany has held a tight grip. There were hints of luxury, but the car was overall a B- effort. Now though, Hyundai offers up the second-generation Genesis and it's a...
Jeff Glucker -
Hyundai Teams Up With Bisimoto To Build 708-HP Sonata For SEMA
At last year’s SEMA show, we saw Hyundai and Californian tuner Bisimoto unveil a Genesis Coupe with, wait for it, 1,000 horsepower! Well, the two have partnered up again and this time the basis for their modding is a humble 2015 Hyundai Sonata. Bisimoto specializes in extracting huge output...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Honda Launches Fit Modification Program For SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas—more commonly known as SEMA—is one of the year's biggest modified car shows, attracting thousands of industry personnel from across the globe. As such it can be an important springboard for companies to show their wares, and...
Antony Ingram -
Special Linda Vaughn-Inspired Camaros Go Up For Auction
Two special custom Chevrolet Camaros will do their bit for charity in January following an appearance at the recent SEMA show in Las Vegas. Designed by Jack 'Doc' Watson and inspired by Linda Vaughn, proceeds from each LV-1 Camaro sold at auction will go towards The International Kids Alliance...
Antony Ingram -
Quanta Reveals 770-Horsepower Corvette Z06 High-Performance Hybrid
Automakers have recently discovered a very good way of helping gearheads over their natural mistrust of hybrid vehicles: Making them incredibly powerful. Next year will see the debuts of McLaren's P1, Ferrari's LaFerrari and Porsche's 918 Spyder--hybrids one and all. While not an official factory...
Antony Ingram -
The SEMA show floor experienced some extra sights and sound. No, it wasn't from the notes of an aggressive exhaust pipe or from the glow caused by oversized wheels. Instead, it was due to Kia trotting out a variety of customized 2014 Soul machines, which have been transformed into platforms that can create great music. All in all it's five Souls that have been crafted into rolling works of art with a musical focus. The Amped Soul is a joint effort between Popular Mechanics and the automaker. It has suicide doors that open to reveal a massive audio JBL audio stack. A portable platform connects...
-
Transformers 4 Camaro Concept And Corvette Stingray Make SEMA Showing
One of the big surprises at this week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas was a pair of Chevrolet concept cars many readers will recognize as being from the upcoming Transformers movie, Transformers 4: Age Of Extinction. One is a unique Camaro concept car that’s almost certain to be the vehicle...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ring Brothers Pantera Gets Adrenaline Pumping At SEMA 2013
A modified De Tomaso Pantera will bring some Italian flare to the 2013 SEMA show.
Stephen Edelstein -
Mazda Shows Racy 3s, 6s At SEMA
Mazda's newest range of vehicles is attracting praise far and wide, but styling aside there's little to excite performance fans in the new 3 and 6 ranges, at least for now. The Japanese automaker's lineup for the SEMA show in Las Vegas this week could go some way to rectifying that, though. Mazda...
Antony Ingram -
Chevrolet Performance Camaro V6 Concept: SEMA Live Gallery
Chevrolet presented an onslaught of performance cars at the 2013 SEMA show this week, with the highlights being a trio of tasty Corvette Stingray concepts, a Silverado performance pickup, an SS personalized by Jeff Gordon and a handful of custom Camaros. It is one of these custom Camaros that is...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Hyundai Launches New Crate Engines At SEMA
Hyundai will sell four- and six-cylinder crate engines beginning in December.
Stephen Edelstein -
Continuing its tradition of enhanced Chrysler Group vehicles, Mopar has rolled out a new one for the 2014 model year, the Mopar ’14 Challenger. The car made its debut today at the SEMA show taking place in Las Vegas, and will be available for order in March. Pricing will be announced closer to the sales launch and only 100 examples will be built. This is the fifth special edition created by the Mopar brand, with the first, launched in 2010, also based on the Challenger. It was followed by the ’11 Charger, ’12 300, ’13 Dart and now this latest ’14 Challenger...
-
Retro Fire: Chrysler Revives Shaker Hoods And Scat Packs
At SEMA 2013, Chrysler unveiled two blasts from the past.
Stephen Edelstein -
Trio Of Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concepts: SEMA Live Gallery
Chevrolet is presenting an onslaught of performance cars at the 2013 SEMA show taking place in Las Vegas this week, with the headline act being a trio of Corvette Stingray concepts. Many of the Chevy concepts unveiled at SEMA, including these three Corvette Stingrays, have roots at the race track...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2014 Chevrolet SS Prepped By Jeff Gordon: Live From SEMA
One of the surprises of this week’s SEMA show is this custom 2014 Chevrolet SS muscle sedan. Responsible for the car’s unique attributes is none other than Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Chevy SS race car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Gordon chose a handful of tasteful mods for the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ford Mustang Voted Hottest Car at SEMA, Scion FR-S Gets Hottest Sport Compact Nod
For the second year in a row, the Ford Mustang has been voted the “Hottest Car” at SEMA. It once again edged out its Chevrolet Camaro arch rival, which was deemed the winner in 2011 and 2010. The annual award, dubbed the SEMA Award, recognizes the most accessory-friendly vehicle based...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Honda Reveals 2014 Civic Coupe, Promises Supercharger For CR-Z
Honda introduced a raft of updates to its Civic sedan after just one year of sales due to a spate of negative reviews for the redesigned 2012 model. Now it’s the Civic Coupe’s turn to receive those updates, which are being rolled out on the 2014 model, previewed this week at the 2013...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is already winning accolades—and track comparisons. Soon, it will be aiming straight at the heart of the video game world with a special car that will be featured in the upcoming release of Gran Turismo 6. The gaming world still has a month to wait until the December 6 release date of Gran Turismo 6, but this week at SEMA, Chevy gave us all an early look at one of the hottest cars in the game: the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Gran Turismo Concept. While no modifications have been made to the powertrain, that’s fine by any sports car aficionado...
-
Gene Simmons’ Custom ‘Snakebit’ 1956 Ford F100: SEMA Live Gallery
The Ford truck line has grown in many ways over the past half-century, but legendary KISS bassist Gene Simmons’ custom 1956 F100 brings the best of the past and the present together in one beautiful show truck--with a little added spice. To make it even sweeter, the special one-off will be...
Nelson Ireson -
VW Debuts Tuned Jettas, 2015 Golf At SEMA
Volkswagen should have plenty to please car enthusiasts at this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas, showcasing a tuned example of the new 2015 Golf and an introduction to its new turbocharged engine. That new turbocharged engine can be found in two modified Jettas at the show. Available in 1.8- and...
Antony Ingram -
Vivid Racing SRT Viper Heads To SEMA With Plenty Of Carbon Fiber
Vivid Racing's SRT Viper should make quite an impression at the 2013 SEMA show.
Stephen Edelstein -
2014 COPO Camaro Headlines Chevy’s Fleet Of SEMA Camaros
Chevrolet has brought out the big guns for the SEMA show taking place this week. After showing us a trio of Corvette Stingray concepts and a sinister performance pickup concept based on the Silverado, the bowtie brand has now revealed a fleet of custom Camaros. At the top of the list is the 2014...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Lexus Bringing Custom IS Sedans And LFA To SEMA
Lexus' 2013 SEMA lineup is chock full of sedans, with one supercar thrown in the mix.
Stephen Edelstein