Events

BangShiftin’ and RoadTrippin’: Chrysler Carlisle Nationals

The weather’s getting colder in many parts of the country, and the amount of car shows left are dwindling. With less shows to look forward to this year, we’re glad to look back at cars from earlier shows. The Chrysler Carlisle Nationals is one of them. The Chrysler Carlisle Nationals is a huge gathering of—you guessed

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SEMA Show ‘n’ Tell: Auto Meter Introduces DashControl

LAS VEGAS, NV. — Auto Meter unveiled DashControl at the 2015 SEMA show—a device that organizes your vehicle’s factory display to provide performance information without modifying your dash panel. DashControl is a USB gauge controller device that plugs directly into your vehicle’s OBDII port. It takes information already being monitored by the vehicle’s computer and

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Worsham, Hines Claim 2015 Crowns, Joining Enders, Brown as NHRA Champs

Del Worsham claimed his second NHRA world championship title and first in Funny Car, and then raced to the event victory Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in California. Southern California native Worsham defeated Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoff rival Jack Beckman in the semifinals to secure the Funny Car season title

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700 Horses in a Box! Edelbrock’s E-Force Supercharger for 2015-16 Mustang 5.0L

[portfolio_slideshow id=48410] Edelbrock introduced its new E-Force Supercharger for 2015-16 Mustang 5.0L at the SEMA Show last week, but the most exciting news is yet to come! Company officials are expecting to release final dyno numbers, which will reportedly show well over 200 additional horsepower for Coyote-equipped sixth-generation Mustangs. According to Edelbrock National Sales Manager Cary

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SEMA Show ‘n’ Tell: Edelbrock’s New Cross-Ram Intake Manifold for LS3

After three years of product development, Edelbrock unveiled its new Cross-Ram Intake Manifold for GM LS3 engines at the 2015 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV. It’s a dual-plenum design optimized for forced-induction applications which features 13-inch-long, cross-ram-style intake runners. The lengthy runners help boost power and torque in the 6.2L, 376-cubic-inch, 430-horsepower LS3 engine.

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Follow-Up: Bobby Alloway Wins SEMA Battle of the Builders with This ’33 Ford!

Everything old is new again. Bobby Alloway’s old-school 1933 Ford Roadster earned him a win in SEMA’s Battle of the Builders competition. The traditional hot rod earned the praise of Alloway’s peers, who named the Ford the top ride over vehicles from Ringbrothers, Chip Foose, and other top builders. The flamed ’33 Roadster features a 241-cubic-inch

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SEMA Show ‘n’ Tell: Nitrous Express C7 Nitrous Switch Panel

LAS VEGAS, NV — Here’s yet another reason to give up smoking. Nitrous Express has figured out a way to convert your cigarette lighter into a switch panel for nitrous. It even retains the factory cigarette lighter door, so you can just flip it open when you’re ready to hit your nitrous. Best of all, NX

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Covercraft Cameos Camo Carhartt Seat Covers at SEMA

LAS VEGAS, NV — Can Carhartt protect your seats as well as it protects your skin? Covercraft thinks so, and has introduced a new Carhartt seat cover in a popular new color. Covercraft teamed up with Carhartt and Realtree to develop the Carhartt Realtree Xtra Seatsavers—announced this week at the 2015 SEMA Show. From the product box:

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Photo Gallery: SEMA 2015 Rides, Part II

LAS VEGAS, NV — Muscle cars, hot rods, and lots and lots of customization. The SEMA Show is famous for bringing together what may be the largest collection of customized hot rods in the world. And the 2015 edition of the SEMA Show did not disappoint. Take a look at 21 amazing rides that caught our

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