Chevrolet at SEMA Chevrolet showed about 20 vehicles at the 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association show, an annual industry event that showcases all kinds of aftermarket automotive products. In Las Vegas GM’s bowtie brand displayed improved performance options for the street, track and...
Honda Civic Type R Siebon was one of the few companies to show a new Civic Type R. We were surprised there were not more of the 306-horsepower turbo-infused bruisers at SEMA. Siebon looks to be ahead of the tuning curve — it’s Type R is fully dressed in carbon fiber with a hood, grille...
Truck Candy Trucks are an American institution. Originally built as motorized farm hands, trucks have become more comfortable, accommodating and versatile as they have transitioned from fields at harvest to the daily commute at rush hour. They are also a great way to blow off steam on the...
Truck Candy Trucks are an American institution. Originally built as motorized farm hands, trucks have become more comfortable, accommodating and versatile as they have transitioned from fields at harvest to the daily commute at rush hour. They are also a great way to blow off steam on the...
One Dozen Tips Driving can get sketchy when winter weather hits, but a prepared vehicle is better equipped to meet foul-weather challenges, instill confidence and composure in a driver, and last through long months of bitter elements. We’ve compiled a dozen simple yet impactful maintenance...
A Show on the Wild Side The Specialty Equipment Market Association show is unlike any other auto event. An annual trade show held in glitzy Las Vegas, SEMA fittingly attracts the most extreme custom vehicles imaginable; some are based on production models, others are complete fabrications from the...
Rugged Under $20,000 As the seasons change, demand for weather-worthy transportation goes on the upswing. Autumn months are a prime time for buying vehicles that have the brute power, determined traction and rugged reliance needed to tackle the rain, mud, sleet and snow of winter. According to...
Toyota at SEMA Toyota asked four of its Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers to put their own spin on the all-new 2018 Toyota Camry by creating custom cars for the 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show in Las Vegas. And in a direct challenge to the NASCAR drivers, TV host and...
Best-Sellers . . . So Far With 10 months of 2017 complete, U.S. vehicle sales are still trending below last year’s record numbers, but strong sales in the last few months have helped slow the decline. Current sales stand at 13,957,767 units — about 1.6 percent below the previous year....
Making Speed The Hennessey name has long been associated with making cars — and trucks — go faster. Throughout its history, the American tuner has upped the performance on an array of vehicles ranging from sports cars to SUVs. A few years ago, Hennessey decided to build a new vehicle...
SEMA Concepts Hyundai is well known for building high-quality, high-value passenger cars and crossovers, so it’s always fun to attend the Specialty Equipment Market Association show and see these vehicles after they’ve undergone an extreme makeover. The Korean automaker brought four...
Picture Highlights Auto shows are great venues for automakers to show off cutting-edge technologies. Although the latest fuel-efficient powertrains, autonomous driving systems and advanced safety features are extremely important, of course it’s the cars that grab the lion’s share of...
Picture Highlights Auto shows are great venues for automakers to show off cutting-edge technologies. Although the latest fuel-efficient powertrains, autonomous driving systems and advanced safety features are extremely important, of course it’s the cars that grab the lion’s share of...