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The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association, or more commonly known as SEMA, is widely regarded as the one of the world’s largest automotive trade show that attracts more than 2400 car manufacturers and aftermarket parts suppliers from around the world.

Held over four days in the first week of November at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, SEMA is a confluence of nearly every facet of the automotive world, showcasing wild hotrod projects, customised 4×4 big rigs, highly-tuned performance cars, and the latest in electronic gadgets.

With such a wide variety of specialties and genres, the number of aftermarket products featured at SEMA usually number in the thousands with just about any aftermarket automotive product imaginable.

Being a trade-show, SEMA is not open to the public. Instead attendees are required to register themselves as a buyer, exhibitor or media before the show. Official site: https://www.semashow.com

News

Australia’s Premcar develops Coyote-powered V8 Bronco for American brand

Australian engineering outfit tames American icon.

News

2023 Lamborghini Lanzador revealed!

Lambo’s first ever EV is a 1000kW 2+2 gran tourer that’s inspired by spaceships. And it has a special Aussie connection…

Reviews

2023 Hyundai Venue: Quick Review

The 2023 Hyundai Venue is compact, stylish, and a value-packed urban adventurer.

News

2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro mid-size SUV: Initial Australian details

Chinese brand Chery’s local line-up will expand soon with the Tiggo 7 Pro mid-size SUV, as initial details are confirmed

News

2025 Ford Mustang GTD: $460K street legal GT3 car revealed!

Ford’s revealed its most mental Mustang yet. The best bit? The price is almost reasonable…

Opinion

Are we headed for a car supply bullwhip?

As factories catch up and order banks finally abate, car importers might find themselves awash with new stock in 2024 as the supply pendulum swings back the other way

Advice

Are electric cars more expensive to insure?

Electric cars are cheaper to own, yet comprehensive insurance premiums are typically higher. We explain why and break down the differences

News

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N coming to WTAC with Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya

Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya will pilot the Ioniq 5 N at its first Aussie appearance

News

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 pricing and features: 600km+ range limo arrives

About a year after initially promised, the EQS 450 has joined AMG’s EQS 53

News

Ford’s leased a whole damn ship to cut Ranger and Everest wait times

Ford has signed a three-year exclusive lease deal to smooth new vehicle deliveries

News

Move over microchips: A lack of ships is the new supply-chain crunch

The car industry can’t catch a break! As semiconductor pressure eases, it’s now a shipping shortage that’s crimping new-car supply.

News

2024 Lexus LM pricing and features

Lexus is bringing its ultimate people mover to Australia

News

2024 Kia Stonic pricing and features

Steady prices and new colours for the Kia Stonic, but the light SUV has lost its two-tone roof option

Reviews

2023 Mercedes-AMG SL63 4Matic+ review

In recognition of its niche appeal and ‘Sports Light’ name, the superb seventh-generation SL becomes a completely new AMG-developed model, with all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering for the first time

News

Kia EV9: Is this the giant, electric, seven-seat SUV Aussies want?

So who’s buying a massive, seven-seat, electric SUV that weighs in at almost 3000kg? Arms are wide open, it seems

News

2024 Kia EV9 walk-around review: Electric SUV due in October

Local ride and handling development for Kia’s largest and heaviest vehicle yet, the all-electric EV9, has been completed ahead of its October arrival

News

Dud Google Maps directions leave woman stranded in the desert

Police urge drivers to use caution when using navigation directions in remote locations

Reviews

2023 Mazda CX-5: Quick Review

Let’s see what this market leader is offering in one of Australia’s busiest segments

The 2021 SsangYong Korando ELX Cherry Red Australia EDewar
Reviews

2023 SsangYong Korando ELX review

The mid-spec model in Korean brand’s compact-SUV range ticks a lot of boxes, though there are also a few key crosses

News

2024 Kia EV5 mid-size electric SUV revealed in leaked images

The Chinese-built Kia EV5 electric SUV has made an early debut in leaked regulatory images. A full reveal is expected this month

News

2023 Kia EV6 wait times fall to around 3 months, backlog to soon clear

Kia has severely trimmed EV6 wait times, with new buyers promised a (relatively) short three month turnaround

News

The Aston Martin DB12 Volante looks even better without a roof

Aston’s latest drop-top is a grand tourer with looks good enough to drop jaws

Comparisons

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe comparison: Old v New

Considering a 2023 Santa Fe? Maybe you’re thinking about the new 2024 model but not sure it’s worth the wait? Let’s take a quick look at the main differences

Features

2023 Gran Turismo movie review

Based on a true story, the Gran Turismo can be frustrating; it’s best to feast your eyes and ears on the cars