The Santa Fe, Elantra, and Veloster as you’ve never seen them before Every year, automakers parade their newest wares at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. But this isn’t your run-of-the-mill auto show; these vehicles on display have been custom-tuned by expert after-market garages to become one-of-a-kind performance machines with unfathomable capacity. Hyundai always offers some…
Chevrolet will be bringing a number of unique and exciting concepts to the 2013 SEMA Show, including unique spins on models such as the Malibu, Cruze, and Spark. However, one that really caught our eye is the Chevrolet Performance Sonic RS Concept, thanks in large part to its unique yellow and blue exterior. The Chevrolet…
2018 F-150 XLT Sport 4×4 SuperCab by Full-Race Motorsports At this point, the headline “Ford Wins Multiple Vehicle of the Year Awards at SEMA” is one of those things you can just about expect to see every year. And, hey, 2018 as it turns out isn’t any different: Ford took home three top prizes at…
Ever since the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback was introduced, fans have been clamoring for a more track-focused variant, something you could call a true hot hatch. Well, thanks to Super Street magazine, we’ve already got it: a custom Corolla Hatchback with a meaner face and even meaner, track-ready parts. Appearing at the 2018 SEMA…
“The Block” is the name of Chevrolet Performance’s restoration team, which has the enviable job of creating jaw-dropping builds for bowtie brand enthusiasts. Their latest project is restoring a classic car which they’ve dubbed “Bela”—not because the vintage vehicle bears a striking resemblance to Hungarian horror movie star Bela Lugosi, we suspect, but because it’s…
California Pony Cars Ford Mustang GT Fastback Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford maintained its spot as one of the hottest brands to show its stuff at the SEMA show with yet another win at this month’s event. The Ford Mustang earned the title of 2019 SEMA Car of the Year, further cementing the pony car…
One of the five 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks fixing to light up SEMA 2019 Photo: Ford Motor Company SEMA is upon us once again, and Ford is looking to offer up one of the most impressive lineups at the show. Not only will Ford be showing off its Transit, Ranger, Escape, Explorer, and…
While a captivating coat of neon paint may have stolen the show among the Camaros at SEMA, Chevrolet also unveiled a whole body-shop quartet of customized cars that each hit their own notes. In addition to the glowing green Camaro Krypton, Chevrolet had three other unique sixth-gen Camaro concepts on display at this year’s SEMA…
2017 Chevy Camaro SS featuring Chevrolet Performance Parts In advance of this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Chevy has just unveiled its latest batch of performance parts and accessories, showing off additions to the 2017 Camaro, 2017 Cruze hatchback, and 2017 Silverado. Camaro performance parts include a performance air intake and exhaust systems for…
It seems like it’s been a long time coming, but the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is finally upon us, and we can begin to reveal the delights being rolled out to us by automakers like Toyota. Last week, we previewed some souped-up models that would be on display at the annual show…
SpeedHunters won the 10th annual Scion Tuner Challenge at SEMA Speedhunters reigned victorious in the 10th annual Scion Tuner Challenge at SEMA this week with their Maximum Attack FR-S. The Speedhunters team consisted of Andy Blackmore, Rod Chong, and Keith Charvonia, all of whom had previous experience tuning cars and utilized it to walk away…
The 2015 COPO Camaro ©GM Las Vegas is always a city on fire, but perhaps no time each year is it hotter than when the SEMA Show is in town. And, as racing fans have come to expect at SEMA, Chevy is showing off the latest COPO Camaro—the 2015 COPO Camaro—and is not holding anything…
Last year, Mazda came to SEMA with two new MX-5 Miata concepts: the Speedster and Spyder concepts, both designed for swift operation. So, this year, Mazda decided that you can’t get too much of a good thing, and is again bringing two MX-5 Miata concepts, both taking style and speed pointers from the MX-5 Global…
Mustang Sparco For a second year in a row, Ford walked out of Sin City with a trio of trophies from the SEMA Show. The Ford Mustang was named the Hottest Coupe, Focus was named Hottest Hatch, and Ford F-Series was named the Hottest Truck for the 2016 SEMA Show, meaning that not only did…
Ah, the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show—when automakers gather to show off some of the best modifications for their cars available. We have already seen special versions of the Nissan TITAN XD, Scion iA, Kia Forte Koup, a Toyota Utility Vehicle, a crazy off-road Sorento, a couple Camaros, and many, many more. However, one automaker…
It is just about time for the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show to return once more to Las Vegas, and Nissan isn’t going to show up empty-handed. Instead, Nissan will be showing up with arms full of goodies for its booth, first among them being three new TITAN XD trucks. Of course, these won’t be…
This badass Bronco stars in the Ford Auto Nights SEMA Show Special Photo: Ford Oh, you thought a pandemic was going to stop Ford from tricking out a bunch of stuff? Nuh-uh. Ford’s still aiming to be the hottest brand at SEMA even if the 2020 show has been canceled. How? On Thursday and Friday,…
2019 Jeep Wrangler Photo: Jeep It’s not the first time the Jeep Wrangler was singled out as the “4×4/SUV of the Year” by exhibitors at the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show. It’s not the second, third, or even fourth time — it’s the 10th year in a row that this well-equipped vehicle has earned top…
Photo: © Toyota Speed seemed to be the theme for Toyota at the annual 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Though the automaker showed off a number of interesting vehicles, including a first-generation 1961 Land Cruiser and various modified models, there were two in particular that caught our eye: the Toyota Prius G and…
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The School of Rock Sedona at SEMA If there’s one thing Kia is currently obsessed with, it’s the autonomous lifestyle. The Korean automaker presented a total of four self-driving concepts at SEMA this year, allowing attendees to catch a glimpse of what life in the future could be like. One of these aforementioned vehicles was…
The Kia Forte Koup Mud Bogger is representing the American South in Kia’s SEMA lineup Kia has a list of six special edition models set for the SEMA Show later list year, each showcasing one of the six geographical regions in the United States. One of our favorites of the six, though, happens to be…
At least year’s SEMA Show, the Hyundai Genesis was a major player, arriving as a 1,000-horsepower BTR-tuned Coupe and a supercharged AR550 Genesis from ARK Performance. For the 2015 SEMA tuning exhibition in California, ARK Performance is teaming up with Hyundai again to deliver a new Genesis Coupe. The race-inspired Solus Genesis Coupe uses ARK’s…
The 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Black Accent concept Chevrolet has announced that it will be bringing two customized 2016 Camaro SS concepts to this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. Dubbed Red Accent and Black Accent (above), the two concept cars are designed to show off the myriad accessories and performance parts available for the…
Wanna buy one of these beauties in Missouri? Not so fast there, folks. Changes to the wording of Missouri HB 1124 could lead to another Tesla ban. (Image: Mariordo) It appears that the next volley in the ongoing war against Tesla will come from The Show-Me State, who consequently is not particularly interested in letting…
Kia at SEMA: The Niro Triathlon concept As previously mentioned here at The News Wheel, Kia has continuously made a name for itself at the SEMA auto show by bringing out-of-this-world concepts to life each year. At this year’s show, the South Korean automaker maintained this tradition by introducing attendees to four new lifestyle concept…
Kia Stinger GT Federation Photo: Kia Media Kia Motors is making quite an interactive impression at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Not only is the automaker debuting two custom builds—the Special Kia Stinger GT Wide Body and the Special Kia Cadenza Obsidian—it is also offering show guests a chance to experience the…
Granted: it’s pretty hard to get super excited about vans. They lack the flash and appeal of sports cars, instead favoring…well, practicality. We, the car-consuming public, love our flash, our flare, and our delicious excess! Ford is looking to build a bridge between our needs for all that glitters and the usefulness of its 2014…
This year, SEMA will be held from November 4th – 7th in Las Vegas, Nevada, but General Motors has given us a sneak peek ahead of the show, outlining what we can expect from Chevy’s 2014 SEMA lineup. Among the models on display will be a Cruze RS Plus Concept, an Impala Blackout Concept, a…
Ludacris’ 1993 Acura Legend, much like his record sales, has seen better days Rapper, actor, and Fast & Furious mainstay Ludacris has talked at length about his beloved 1993 Acura Legend, which was even featured on the cover of his 2015 hip hop album, Ludaversal. During an appearance on Conan back in April, Ludacris said…
The Kia SEMA teaser video goes a bit crazy with the sparklers, but would be awesome if it was a commercial Carmakers tend to release some pretty baffling teaser images and videos before various car shows. Whether its severely cropped pictures of headlights or entirely pitch black photos with a mere silhouette line, teasers are…
When you think of Kia, you probably think of unique premium vehicles at an affordable price. But Kia is looking to shake things up a bit, and it’s doing so in a big way. During the 2015 SEMA Show next month, the Korean carmaker plans on debuting an extreme version of the 2016 Kia Sorento…
Kia at SEMA: the 2014 SEMA Show Ballast Point Sedona SX Limited (AKA, the 2014 Kia Beermobile) Last month, we shared with you a short teaser video from Kia that showed a 2015 Kia Sedona being modified with the addition of foldable wood panels to the vehicle’s rear. The clip was released with the promise,…
The Galpin Auto Sports Acura TLX Acura is showing off three custom variations of its all-new TLX luxury sedan at the 2014 SEMA Show, which kicked off today in Las Vegas and runs until Friday, November 7th. Each modified model is designed to highlight the vehicle’s performance capabilities and customization possibilities, which are both best captured…
What the Kia Soul EV Ice Cream Truck will look like when it premieres at SEMA this November While most car companies cook up some high-performance vehicles for the annual SEMA trade show, Kia seems to be less focused on satisfying a need for speed and more intent on fulfilling a need for feed. Not…
Chevrolet K5 Blazer-E Photo: Chevrolet A 1977 K5 Blazer has a new electrified life thanks to the Electric Connect and Cruise package from Chevrolet. The revamped energy-efficient model, which illustrates the automaker’s innovation to be sold in the second half of 2021, will be showcased during virtual SEMA360, set for Nov. 2-6. Available Now: 2021…
Road trips are an iconic American pastime. There’s no feeling better than rolling down your window as you drive down the sunny Californian coast or through the beautiful fall foliage of New England. To celebrate the American road trip, Kia has introduced six new concept cars at the 2015 SEMA Show. Each new model honors…
The Kia Sorento Ski Gondola at SEMA Kia has always been a pioneer of wacky but innovative concepts brought to SEMA shows in Las Vegas. From the YouTube branded Kia Soul in 2014 to the Kia Sedona Beermobile in 2015, there is always something to look forward to from the Korean automaker. This year, they…
We’ve all heard the blaring noise pollution of a car alarm, and once we’ve registered the alarm wasn’t ours or that a break-in wasn’t currently underway, we have all promptly ignored its warning bells. A system that was designed to grab people’s attention often falls flat. That’s why when investing in an alarm to safeguard…
The Tjin Edition Custom Expedition EcoBoost You might think of the SEMA Show almost exclusively as a place where hot hatches and souped-up sedans converge, but don’t discount the presence of some bigger bodies. The Ford Expedition EcoBoost, for example, is over in the corner saying “hey, me too, I like to get fancied up…
Don’t get us wrong; the vehicles displayed at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held in Las Vegas every year are awesome, but there is something slightly depressing about knowing that no matter how much we want to drive any number of customized vehicles displayed, like the refreshed 2014 Honda Civic Coupe, we never…
Mopar highlights the power potential of the Chrysler 200 S with the Chrysler 200 S Mopar concept car Mopar is skilled at showing the potential of Fiat Chrysler’s vehicles—and the Chrysler 200 S is no exception. At the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Mopar took hold of the Chrysler 200 S and gave it…
The Hoonicorn RTR: it’s 865-horsepower strong and it will hoon like no car has ever hooned before Okay, folks. We can just go ahead and shut SEMA down right this instant. No need to go through with the next three days. We already have a winner for the absolute best thing at the show, and…
The 2014 SEMA Show is coming up, and Ford is looking to capitalize on the anticipation swirling around one of the year’s most hotly-anticipated models: the 2015 Ford F-150. Ford will be bringing its A-game to Las Vegas this year in order to win the 2014 Hottest Truck Award for the fifth consecutive year. In…
The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual gathering in Las Vegas, called simply the SEMA show, is a big industry event. Manufacturers and aftermarket parts makers alike come with their latest cars and kits for modifying stock cars into impressive custom rides. This year, Chevrolet will be bringing an extensive line of concept vehicles to show…
Chevrolet’s COPO Camaro program got a grand restart back in 2012, but was originally based on the special-order high-performance Camaros that was designed to dominate the dragstrip back in 1969. COPO stands for Central Office Production Order, which was the process used by fleet managers to order the unusual combinations of options needed to create…
The eCOPO Camaro Concept offers an electrified vision of drag racing, with an electric motor and GM’s first 800-volt battery pack replacing the gas engine, enabling 9-second quarter-mile times. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America…
The eCOPO Camaro Concept offers an electrified vision of drag racing, with an electric motor and GM’s first 800-volt battery pack replacing the gas engine, enabling 9-second quarter-mile times. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America…
The eCOPO Camaro Concept offers an electrified vision of drag racing, with an electric motor and GM’s first 800-volt battery pack replacing the gas engine, enabling 9-second quarter-mile times. The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America…
Scion iM Concept The 2014 SEMA Show is on the horizon, and one of the brands most consistently well-represented at the show in the desert is Scion. From early indications, this year’s SEMA Show will be no different, based on a couple of early sketches for theme-tuned vehicles. Scion is also looking for a solid showing…
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