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2008 SEMA: Volkswagen Performance Tiguan

For the 2008 SEMA Show,Volkswagen has brought performance, styling and audio upgrades to their popular new Tiguan, the GTI of compact SUV’s. The upgrades start on the outside of the Tiguan Performance with a complete body styling and fender flare kit, spoiler, side steps and a custom two-tone paint job. Not to be shown up by the new interior the performance level has been raised in this already hot compact SUV. The 2.0L TSI four-cylinder engine is now breathing through an APR Stage 3 Turbo Kit, and is rated at

Carlsson at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas

On the occasion of the largest trade fair for tuning and car accessories world-wide, the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Carlsson will present its new Smart refining programme for the first time in North America. At the exhibition booth 48194 in the Southern Fair Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center you will also be able to see the Carlsson S-Class with the new RS-Kit, the Carlsson CK60 based on the SL and the Carlsson CK50RS based on XX. Moreover, the new light alloy wheel 1/5 EVO in 21” will celebr

Nissan Celebrates Performance Heritage With A Dozen Specialty Vehicles At 2008 SEMA Show

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) celebrates its 50th year of selling cars and trucks in North America in 2008 and its 10th year as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) participant in the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with 12 highly modified Nissan vehicles built by aftermarket vehicle suppliers/customizers, as well as by Nissan’s own engineering staff. The dozen vehicles, ranging from the exotic Nissan GT-R supercar t

KIA Motors America Shows Off Stylized Concept Vehicles During 2008 SEMA Show

Ready to rave at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Kia Motors America (KMA) goes extreme in Sin City with its in-booth activities and tricked-out concept vehicles for the 2008 SEMA Show. Appealing to aftermarket fanatics and concept car enthusiasts alike, KMA dials in the DJ-spun tunes for a sweet showing of the following concepts: * Soul Burner, designed with a hardcore attitude meant for those who live freely and enjoy life – one of three Sou

building the rhys millen racing hyundai genesis coupe

Building The Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe

In February, Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) approached Hyundai Motor America with a unique concept to introduce the all-new 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to the aftermarket and racing enthusiasts prior to its spring 2009 on-sale date. The RMR-designed “Art of Speed” Genesis Coupe called for a vehicle with the visual impact to w

honda reveals accessory concepts for civic and ridgeline at 2008 sema show

Honda Reveals Accessory Concepts for Civic and Ridgeline at 2008 SEMA Show

More than 16 Honda project, concept, and accessorized production vehicles are on display at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. Specially featured in the display are a 2009 Fit equipped with MUGEN accessories, the Civic Honda Factory Performance™ (HFP™) Concept and the 2009 Ridgeline Powersports Concept. "From cars to light trucks, Honda products have alwa

Mopar Unveils 2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger at SEMA

Mopar®, Chrysler LLC’s global service and parts division, is bringing the all-new Dodge Challenger to the next generation of motorsports enthusiasts. Mopar will unveil the much-anticipated 2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger today at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Team Mopar

cobra jet returns to drag racing; latest mustang in fr500 series of race cars

2008 Cobra Jet Returns To Drag Racing; Latest Mustang In FR500 Series Of Race Cars

Forty years after its debut, a legend of drag racing is back. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of the first Ford Cobra Jet Mustang in 1968, Ford Racing is introducing the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang, now available for customers to race in NHRA sportsmen classes during the 2009 season. The new Mustang FR500CJ is officially being launched at the Ford press conference Nov. 4, as part of the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. For decades,

NELLY's Flex Unveiled At SEMA Show

Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly will see his brand new customized 2009 Ford Flex for the first time today when the vehicle is unveiled on the Ford stand at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The 34-year-old rapper, singer and actor says Ford’s newest crossover caught his eye for the first time in July when it was on display at a Ford-sponsored event in Atlanta. “When I saw it, I said ‘Yo, that’s hot!  How can I get one of those?’” he recalled.  “I though

ford takes truck leadership off-road with new f-150 svt raptor performance pickup truck

Ford Takes Truck Leadership Off-Road With New F-150 SVT Raptor Performance Pickup Truck

Ford, the definitive leader in tough trucks, is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver the all-new 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, a purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures as well as the everyday commute. “Ford trucks have been a mainstay on the off-road racing scene for more that 20 years because of our long history of capability and durability,” s

Ford Flex Leads Personalization Line-Up at SEMA

The already daring design of the all-new 2009 Ford Flex lends itself to a wide range of opportunities for customers who want to add personality to their vehicle. More than a dozen aftermarket designers will display their unique, “tricked-out” interpretations of Ford’s newest crossover at next week’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. “Flex is a vehicle that speaks to people with its polarizing style,” said Kate Pearce, Flex marketing manager. “That really is the magic of the car an

lincoln mks, ford focus stand out at sema

Lincoln MKS, Ford Focus Stand Out At SEMA

With its sleek design and strong wheel base, the all-new 2009 Lincoln MKS is opening doors in the aftermarket for customization enthusiasts looking for a full-size sedan to make their own. To demonstrate the personalization potential of Lincoln’s new flagship sedan, Ford will shine the spotlight on three MKS project vehicles at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which will be held Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas. “The MKS has many different facets,” said Ford designer Melvin Betancourt. “You can ho