Parts Potpourri: A Sampling of New Parts from SEMA ’15
LAS VEGAS, NV — With hundreds, if not thousands, of new products introduced each year at SEMA, it’s hard to know where to begin. In conjunction with Summit Racing, we’ll continue to bring you new product videos, but we also wanted to share a few things that caught our eye in the new product display area.
First Look: JF Launier’s 1967 Pontiac Acadian
LAS VEGAS, NV — JF Launier is probably best known for his Ridler Award-winning 1964 Buick Riviera, “Rivision.” For the 2015 SEMA Show, the custom car builder applied his extensive revisions to a 1967 Pontiac Acadian. Essentially the Canadian version of the Nova—the venerable General Motors model that famously translates into “no go” in Spanish—the Pontiac Acadian incorporates some higher-end
SEMA Battle of the Builders Top 10 Finalists Announced—See All 10 Here!
LAS VEGAS, NV — Over 100 of the industry’s top builders are once again squaring off in SEMA’s Battle of the Builders competition. Three judges—Hot Rod and Roadkill‘s David Freiburger, 4-Wheel and Off-Road‘s Fred Williams, and freelance writer RJ deVera—examine the builders’ latest creations at the SEMA Show and will announce the competition’s winner at Friday’s SEMA Ignited
SEMA Show ‘n’ Tell: BD Diesel Tap Shifter
LAS VEGAS, NV — If you’re a 2003-07 Ford F-250/F-350 diesel owner, you know the factory transmission can’t be shifted from overdrive to drive. BD Diesel has found a way to correct this “shortcoming” and give you more complete control of your shifting with its new Tap Switch. The BD Diesel Tap Switch gives you
Ringbrothers Unveils Latest Creation: All Carbon Fiber 1965 Mustang Fastback
LAS VEGAS, NV — Unveiling a project car can be nerve-racking for a car builder, even under normal circumstances. For Mike and Jim Ring of Ringbrothers, the pressure was even higher as they unveiled their latest project car, Espionage, to its owner—and upwards of 100 other people at the SEMA Show Wednesday. “The car belongs
Photo Gallery: Random Rods Spotted at SEMA 2015
LAS VEGAS, NV — Like customs? Then you’ll love this giant gallery of hot rods and customs we’ve spotted at SEMA. They all have one thing in common: creativity. From rat-rodded BMWs to radical VW mini-buses—and even a worked-over school bus—there’s a little something for everyone below: [portfolio_slideshow id=47810]
Mopar Unveils Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Concept
LAS VEGAS, NV — Over the past couple years, Mopar has spent much of its time touting the Challenger and Charger—and rightly so. This year, however, Mopar decided to give a little extra attention to one of its other iconic vehicles: the Jeep Wrangler. Mopar unveiled its Jeep Wrangler Red Rock concept in Las Vegas, NV on Tuesday,
Chevrolet and Courtney Force Introduce Sixth-Gen. COPO Camaro
LAS VEGAS, NV — The fifth-generation Camaro may be history, but the limited-edition COPO Camaro lives on! With help from NHRA Funny Car driver Courtney Force, Chevrolet introduced the sixth-gen. COPO Camaro today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Once again, Chevrolet will offer just 69 of the limited-edition, race-oriented Camaros, extending the production legacy that began in 2012
SEMA Show ‘n’ Tell: Bestop JK Sunrider for Hardtop
LAS VEGAS, NV — “Soft top flair for a hard top vehicle.” That’s how Bestop describes its latest Jeep top, the Sunrider JK for Hardtop. The idea behind the JK Sunrider is to replace the bulky freedom panels that come from the factory with something more easily removable. Once installed, the Sunrider can simply be unlatched
Ford Unveils Limited-Edition Cobra Jet Mustang at SEMA Show
[portfolio_slideshow id=47565] LAS VEGAS, NV — The Cobra Jet is back. Ford unleashed the limited-edition 2016 Cobra Jet Mustang at the SEMA Show in a Tuesday morning press conference. According to Ford officials, the Cobra Jet is capable of eight-second passes right from the factory. The new Cobra Jet packs a supercharged 5.0L V8 that shares




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