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Top 10 Custom Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ Cars: 2012 SEMA Show
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In a sea of custom Scion FR-S’ and Subaru BRZs at the 2012 SEMA Show, it’s surprisingly hard to compile a list of the top 10 without some criteria. So to compile our list of favorites, we decided to look at all the 86s and judge based on cleanliness, originality, and functionality – and of…
Chris Basselgia Crowned Scion Tuner Challenge Winner: 2012 SEMA Show
Almost a week since the Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge competitors were revealed, the Japanese automaker has picked a winner at the 2012 SEMA Show: Chris Basselgia. Basselgia, builder of the Minty FReSh Scion FR-S took home the top prize of $10,000 while John Toca’s FR-S came in second and Daniel Song’s FR-S GT came in…
Hyundai ‘Walking Dead’ Elantra gets Spooky at SEMA
Not missing a beat, Hyundai brought its “Walking Dead” Elantra to the 2012 SEMA Show complete with gory props and a couple of zombie girls.
Toyota Dream Build Challenge Cars Don’t Disappoint: 2012 SEMA Show
Extensively previewed prior to their 2012 SEMA Show debut, the Toyota Celebrity Dream Build Challenge vehicles did not disappoint on the floor in Las Vegas.
Hyundai Veloster Alpine Concept is Snow-Prepped: 2012 SEMA Show
Among the many performance minded concepts Hyundai brought to SEMA this year, the Veloster Alpine concept is a more practically-minded option meant for snow sports.
Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge Video Preview: 2012 SEMA Show
The Scion booth at this year’s SEMA Show is ground zero for the FR-S revolution that’s taking place and the venue for the Scion Tuner Challenge.
Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ Invade SEMA – Mega Gallery
If a picture is worth a thousand words, we have a lot to say on just how popular the new Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ is at the 2012 SEMA Show.
Bensopra Nissan GT-Rs Take Tuning to the Extreme: 2012 SEMA Show
Last year, Japanese tuner Bensopra released an aero kit for the Nissan GT-R that made the word radical an understatement. Priced at over $50,000 with its massive spoiler, the Bensopra GT-R takes tuning to the extreme.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec Track Edition Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show
The stand-out amongst a group of highly modified Genesis Coupes at this year’s SEMA Show is this ARK Performance R-Spec Track Edition.
Lexus LS F-Sport by Five Axis Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show
How good does the Lexus LS F Sport by Five Axis look? Let’s just say not too many folks were paying a lot of attention to the LFA Nurburgring edition it was parked next to at the SEMA Show today.
FR-S Times Seven in the Scion Booth: 2012 SEMA Show
By now, the only surprise for the Scion FR-S cars in the Japanese automaker’s booth at the 2012 SEMA Show was how each would look when compared side-by-side.
Supercharged Lexus GS F Sport Goes Fast, Looks Good: 2012 SEMA Show
With the Five Axis Lexus LS F Sport undoubtedly stealing the show at the Japanese automaker’s booth – even more so than the Nurburgring Edition LFA – it would be excusable to miss the supercharged GS F Sport located outside.
Supercharged Acura ILX Concept is Built for the Streets: 2012 SEMA Show
Making its debut today at the 2012 SEMA Show is a custom Acura ILX ‘Street Build’ that shows what the ILX is capable of with some aftermarket goods.
Hyundai “Velocity” Veloster is a Skunk Works Project With Cosworth Tuning: 2012 SEMA Show
Comfortably overshadowing Hyundai’s RE:MIX special edition Veloster production car unveiled today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas is another Veloster built by Hyundai staff, though with a little help from Cosworth.
Honda CR-Z Supercharged Concept Video, First Look: 2012 SEMA Show
Enthusiasts have been begging for it and Honda’s sales could certainly use it, yet the Japanese automaker continues to only tease the idea of a higher performance version of its CR-Z sport hybrid.
Five Axis Lexus LS F Sport is a VIP Bruiser: 2012 SEMA Show
Teased ahead of its debut at the 2012 SEMA Show, the Five Axis Lexus LS F Sport takes the Japanese automaker’s all-new flagship sedan to a whole new level.
Mazda MX-5 Super25 Carries on an Endurance Racing Legacy: 2012 SEMA Show
A followup to the MX-5 Super20, Mazda has revealed the Super25 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas today with a focus on endurance racing.
2013 Honda Accord Coupe Gets the HFP Treatment: 2012 SEMA Show
A factory accessory tuner kit for the Honda Accord Coupe might sound like a lot of bolted on cosmetic fluff worth ignoring. And it would be, if it didn’t look this good.
Nissan Altima V8 Supercar Revealed
Last week, Nissan teased its Altima for the Australian V8 Supercars series and now it’s made its public debut at a special event out in Melbourne.
GS 350 F-Sport Supercharged Joins Lexus SEMA Show Lineup
Lexus has announced its full lineup of vehicles heading to the 2012 SEMA Show, and joining the previously announced LF-CC Concept and LFA Nurburgring Edition, is the Five Axis LS 460 F Sport we previewed, a custom GS 350 F Sport by VIP Auto Salon, a standard LFA, and the IS F CCS-R race car.
Scion FR-S SEMA Cars Unveiled Ahead of Show Debut
Ahead of the 2012 SEMA Show, Scion held a private party in Los Angeles where the automaker unveiled its custom vehicles that are heading to Las Vegas this year. The trio of Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge vehicles were present, along with four other customized Scion FR-S models, all sporting a different theme.
Toyota Announces two Wild Concepts for SEMA
Toyota will bring two concepts to the SEMA Show next week that feel more at home on a two-track than the black top.
Toyota Avalon Trio Heads to SEMA
Three customized Toyota Avalons will head to the 2012 SEMA Show next week tuned to very different ends.
Five Axis Lexus LS to be a SEMA Show Stopper
Last year, Lexus tuning partner Five Axis showed off what it could do with the then-all-new 2013 GS. This year, at the 2012 SEMA Show, Five Axis will continue its tradition of building exquisite models with an all-new 2013 Lexus LS.
