Articles about Specialty Equipment Market Association

Customization at its finest

It's that time of year again, folks. Nope, not autumn. But SEMA. Saying that, the annual tuning convention is just as shocking as the cold mornings and clocks going back, but even more colorful than the burnt orange, reds and yellows

Starring the ES, UX, and RC

Toyota's display at SEMA 2018 was impressive, but the carmaker's luxury arm put up a good show as well. This year, Lexus brought some of its best custom cars to the annual Las Vegas aftermarket spectacle.The Lexus display included

The engine goes on sale next year

Anyone call for a 1,000hp Hemi? If so, Mopar has just the right block for you. The equipment manufacturer under Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has just unveiled this monster engine called the 'Hellephant' at SEMA 2018. And alongside it is the

There's a lot to look forward to at this year's show

GAS is no stranger to tuning up Mustangs. This one takes the 5.0-liter V8 base car, adds a Ford Performance/Roush supercharger, a Ford Performance (FP) exhaust, short-throw gearshift for the six-speed manual and an FP driveshaft.There

Most displayed at aftermarket expo

Three Ford vehicles have bagged various awards at this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, after a successful showing by the American car manufacturer during the aftermarket expo. The Mustang, the Focus and the F-Series went home with the Hottest

Less is more fun indeed

The Mazda MX-5 has always been known for its nimble, fun-to-drive characteristics. This is largely thanks to its balanced chassis, lightweight construction and sports-tuned suspension. So how do you make a great sports car like this even more

Displayed at the SEMA Show

Limousines aren't exactly the most interesting vehicles. Sure, they're long and fancy, and they sometimes come with a complimentary bottle of bubbly, but outside of that these rides don't really have much else going for them. Toyota noticed this

Your favorite toy car brought to life

Yesterday, we wrote a story on Kia's Mud Bogger, and called it one of the the crazier vehicles currently on display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Well, you can forget about that particular car because

This car is just begging to get filthy

The SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas can feature some of the most outlandish vehicles on the face of the planet. It really is impressive seeing just how far the human imagination can go when it comes to modding

Including the Ridgeline Desert Race Truck

Hondas have always been known as tuner-friendly cars. Since the 1990s, we've seen more than a few Civics receive a slew of aftermarket parts, from updated wheels to full-on engine mods. So it comes as no surprise to find

With large tires and raised suspension

The Hyundai Tucson isn't exactly considered an off-road vehicle, but aftermarket specialist Rockstar Performance Garage (RPG) thought otherwise and came up with a host of upgrades that made this compact crossover SUV look meaner--with the guts to match.The

3 American brands and 1 Japanese

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is one of the greatest automotive shows on the planet. For those who aren't familiar with it, the SEMA Show is an industry trade exhibit for the best of what's available out there

He definitely has coolest job in the world

Top Gear Philippines technical editor Ferman Lao was at the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently. As it so happened, he bumped into race car driver and Top Gear USA host Tanner Foust at the 10th

Gymkhana goes old school

When it comes to viral motoring videos, few are as good at them as Ken Block and his Gymkhana series. Here in the office, we crowd around a computer when a new Ken Block video is released. Needless to say, we think

All EcoBoost units

To help spice up the image of the 2015 Ford Expedition, the American carmaker is displaying three customized versions of the full-size SUV at the ongoing Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. All three display vehicles are EcoBoost

A wonderland of aftermarket goodies

Every year, around this time, the world\'s best aftermarket tuners gather in Las Vegas--not to gamble but to display their latest creations at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. This year\'s edition of the show was held from

See for yourself

Remember the \"shaker hood scoop\" that was popular among classic pony cars like the Dodge Challenger, the Ford Torino and the Pontiac GTO? It has made a comeback via the 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker, unveiled at the ongoing Specialty Equipment

Terrorizing ongoing SEMA show

Remember the Silverado full-size pickup? What you see here is the Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne concept pickup, which the American carmaker is displaying at the ongoing Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The single-cab hauler is an eye

Packed with features for the swim-bike-run lifestyle

A fitness company called Life Time Fitness worked with Team Toyota triathletes Sarah Haskins, Andy Potts and Hunter Kemper to build a 2013 Toyota RAV4 designed specifically for the swim-bike-run lifestyle. To be displayed at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market

For 2013 SEMA show

Hyundai has enlisted the help of Bisimoto Engineering to create a 1,000hp Genesis Coupe for the 2013 SEMA show in Las Vegas.According to the Korean carmaker, Bisimoto Engineering is \"known for extracting awesome, reliable power out of production-grade, everyday