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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

VW rules out new Beetle, working on $30k ID.1

The iconic Beetle won’t be coming back, but the German automaker is committed to launching other affordable EVs.

Reviews

Maserati Grecale review: First Australian drive

Maserati is going Macan hunting with its first medium-sized luxury SUV. But is the Grecale better than the underwhelming Levante?

News

2023 Toyota C-HR sold out, order holders pointed to all-new model

Toyota has halted orders of its current C-HR small SUV, with the next-gen version more than six months away from local showrooms

News

BMW confirms 2024 M5 Touring with hybrid power

BMW’s M Division has teased a G99 version of the seventh-gen M5 – and it’s packing a hybrid punch

News

Aston Martin and Lucid team up for future EVs

A strategic plan between Aston Martin and Lucid has been announced

News

2024 Toyota C-HR revealed: Hybrid-only small SUV here next year

Euro-built second-gen C-HR small SUV here next year with two hybrids – including an all-wheel-drive GR Sport flagship

News

2024 Hyundai Kona pricing and features: Petrol, hybrid, N Line

Hyundai has locked in pricing and features for the second-gen Kona, including the hybrid!

News

ANCAP: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC, Land Rover Discovery Sport score 5-star safety rating

The two luxury medium SUVs have received full five-star safety ratings, but both showed weaknesses in some areas

Reviews

2023 Kia Carnival review: Full range detailed

The Kia Carnival can carry eight people in comfort and style, with a clever cabin that can swallow stacks of luggage. Learn more about the Carnival range, including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

News

Cupra Born EV drives demand for Spanish brand

Swell in Australian orders driven largely by BEV and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Reviews

2023 Mitsubishi Triton GSR: Quick review

The Triton GSR range-topper blends robustness with enhanced on-road performance

Comparisons

2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 comparison review

Korea’s new kid takes a swing at the all-conquering Model 3

Opinion

Snap up the performance cars while you can

Why it’s time to make ‘the silliest financial decision of your life’ and buy a new performance car.

Features

The Greatest Supercars Ever: 70 Years of Wheels

To make this list, a car needs to be the result of visionary thinking, outlandish design, and be worthy of a magazine poster

Advice

Safe driving these holidays: How to prepare for a road trip

Heading away over the Christmas and school holidays? Check this list and guide first, to make sure your trip is safe and enjoyable!

Reviews

2023 Kia Sportage review: Full range detailed

The Kia Sportage medium SUV is the brand’s biggest seller in Australia. Review the Sportage range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

News

2023 BYD Dolphin pricing and features: Full details

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, with pricing and equipment on par with similarly priced petrol hatchbacks

Comparisons

Mazda 3 vs Hyundai i30 – Side-by-side snapshot

Compare the Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 side-by-side to work out which popular small car best suits your needs.

News

Australia’s cheapest electric car: 2023 BYD Dolphin pricing announced

China’s electric vehicle price war has moved to the $30,000 field, with the BYD Dolphin stealing the MG 4’s thunder – but only by $100

Features

The Greatest Hot Hatches Ever: 70 Years of Wheels

France aced the formula and created a legend

Features

Interview: Nissan’s Alfonso Albaisa on the Ariya and the future of EV

At the recent Australian preview of Nissan’s ambitious Ariya EV, we sat down with Nissan’s Senior Vice president for Global Design, Alfonso Albaisa

2023 Nissan Ariya
Reviews

2023 Nissan Ariya review: Pre-production

A lot rides on the electrified shoulders on the Leaf’s big brother

News

Hyundai EVs under the spotlight for brake regen safety, Ioniq 5 power loss

Consumer Reports has found most Hyundai group EVs don’t turn on the brake lights when using stronger regen braking modes.

News

2024 Mercedes-AMG E63: 520kW plug-in hybrid spied!

We’ve spied the plug-in hybrid AMG E63 S head of its 2024 release