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Dodge Charger Juiced Gets V10 Viper Power: 2012 SEMA Show Preview
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Yet another vehicle previewed by Mopar ahead of the 2012 SEMA Show is its Dodge Charger Juiced project, a modern-day take on a custom street rod.
Fiat 500 Beach Cruiser is SEMA Bound
We now have a better look at the widebody Fiat 500 that was originally teased by Mopar at the end of last month. Sporting a beach cruiser theme, the Fiat 500 is decked out with surf-friendly modifications in a retro-style build that will be shown off at this year’s SEMA Show.
Urban RAM Concept Gets 6.4L HEMI Power
The existing 5.7-liter HEMI in the RAM 1500 puts out 395 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque, but Mopar has decided to kick it up with the Urban RAM concept that will debut at the 2012 SEMA show, sporting a 6.4-liter HEMI sourced from the Challenger SRT8 that makes 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
‘Revolver Truck’ has Eight Voices: 2012 SEMA Preview
Imagine choosing from eight different exhaust notes without ever leaving your truck – that’s what Magnaflow senior manager Richard Waitas did not too long ago and look what happened.
Meguiar’s Car Crazy Heading to SEMA Again
Continuing a tradition it started last year, Meguiar’s Car Crazy International Vehicle Showcase will return to SEMA in Las Vegas this year.
Cosworth Hyundai Genesis Coupe Previewed: 2012 SEMA Show
Cosworth’s own Hyundai Genesis Coupe boasting 389-hp and 325 lb-ft of torque will join the ARK Performance Genesis Coupe at this year’s 2012 SEMA Show.
Mopar Teases SEMA 2012 Vehicles
Chrysler has kicked off the month of inevitable teasers of customized cars heading to SEMA today, with some Moparized vehicles from Fiat, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, and SRT.
ARK Performance Genesis Coupe R-Spec SEMA-Bound
Tuner ARK Performance and Hyundai will partner to bring a track-focused Genesis Coupe R-Spec to SEMA this year in Las Vegas.
Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge Kicks Off – Videos
Back in late August, Toyota announced its custom vehicle build-off featuring four of its drivers: Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Antron Brown, and Alexis Dejoria. Each driver has now selected their Toyota vehicle and the shop at which it’ll be built, and the customization has begun.
Global Rallycross Championship to Stage Demo at 2012 SEMA Show
For years now, drifting has been a common spectacle at the yearly SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. But this year, it’ll be moving over to make room for Global Rallycross Championship (GRC).
Toyota Avalon Sports Model Rumored
Toyota’s redesigned Avalon has taken the formerly dowdy model to the top of the class in terms of styling. Now, there is a rumor that a sports-tuned model is on the way.
Toyota Racing Launches Celebrity Dream Build Competition
Toyota’s racing division (TRD) is hosting a custom vehicle build-off to raise money for charity.
Royal Purple ‘Show It Off at SEMA’ Contest Announced
Royal Purple wants to showcase one of its fan’s cars at this year’s SEMA Show with the return of its Show It off at SEMA contest.
‘High Gear’ SEMA Mustang Explained in Video
With a winning design selected by its viewers, the “High Gear” SEMA Ford Mustang Build Powered by Women is getting underway, but before we see anything in the flesh, some of the all-female design team in charge are explaining their design.
SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women Winner Chosen
Voting is closed for the SEMA Mustang Powered by Women, which will appear late this October in Las Vegas. The project aims to increase awareness about women working in the automotive field by offering up an example of what they can do.
SEMA Women’s Mustang Voting Begins
Designed by women, for women, three mockups of the Ford Mustang GT donated to the “Mustang Build Powered by Women” appearing at this year’s SEMA are ready to be voted on.
Ford and SEMA Create Mustang Build Powered by Women
Ford is donating a 2013 Mustang GT as part of SEMA‘s “Mustang Build Powered by Women” project, which is designed to shine the light on women working in the automotive aftermarket industry and to hopefully encourage more women to seek the same career path.
Collector Car Appreciation Day on July 13
For the past two years, SEMA has worked with the U.S. Senate to designate a day as “Collector Car Appreciation Day”, and this year it will fall on July 13.
1968 Chevy Camaro by Bo Zolland Heading to 2012 SEMA Show
This year’s SEMA Show is distant on the calendar, but it’s never too early for builders to release sneak previews of what they’re working on. Swedish car designer Bo Zolland will be putting his spin on a classic 1968 Chevrolet Camaro for this year’s show, and judging by the pictures, it’s going to be a…
Creations n’ Chrome Fox Body Ford Mustang Heading to SEMA
SEMA is a long way off, but this could help you curb your anxiety until November. Creations n’ Chrome has teamed up with Gurnade Design Firm to show off this detailed renderingof their upcoming Ford Mustang project to debut at the 2012 SEMA Show. Creations n’ Chrome built numerous Mustangs for SEMA and Ford as…
Nissan Invites Facebook Fans To Participate In Project 370Z [Video]
How would you like to help design Nissan‘s next Z car? You can do just that – using Facebook – as Nissan announces Project 370Z. Putting Z enthusiasts in the driver’s seat of design, Nissan launched this initiative as a chance to showcase how many options are available in this car. Using a 2013 370Z…
Honda CR-Z “Type-R” Confirmed
Honda is moving ahead with plans to deliver a higher performance version of the CR-Z. In fact, according to a report by Temple of Vtec, CR-Z project leader Norio Tomobe-san has confirmed the car is already in development. The first rumors of a CR-Z “Type R” came from Honda itself, with the release of the…
Yakima WHISPBAR Debuts With Portable Wind Tunnel
Yakima debuted their new WHISPBAR roof rack system at the 2011 SEMA Show last week, and AutoGuide got an exclusive look at their new portable wind tunnel, which Yakima brought along to SEMA to showcase the reduction in wind noise that their new WHISPBAR can bring. AutoGuide got a demo of the wind tunnel itself…
Top 10 Best Cars of SEMA: 2011 SEMA Show
Ever since Lexus first began participating at the SEMA Show the team from Five Axis has been around. Showing just what’s possible when you’re not constrained by styling that must appeal to all types or by volume manufacturing, creative boss Troy Sumitomo has been crafting wild one-offs for years. Initially some rather wild tuner-style cars,…
