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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

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Reviews

2023 Kia Sorento GT-Line hybrid review

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2023 Citroen C5 Aircross update delayed until ‘early 2023’

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Skoda to launch three electric SUVs by 2026

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2023 G87 BMW M2 fixed by Rivian designer

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US study reveals electric cars saved 1.8 billion litres of fuel in 2021

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Ford Mustang Mach-E: Australian launch looking likely as production ramps up

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Kia EV6 GT spec battle: Is it really overpriced?

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2023 Renault Koleos pricing and features

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Reviews

2023 Cupra Leon VZ review

The latest addition to Cupra’s line-up is a slightly less hot hatch – here’s the scoop though; it strikes a great balance

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Toyota Grand Highlander tease 2023
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Toyota Grand Highlander teased: Bigger Kluger to be revealed next year

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Reviews

2023 Nissan X-Trail review: First Australian drive

Nissan’s high-end X-Trail costs more, but the cash has been well spent

News

2023 Nissan X-Trail pricing and features

The all-new X-Trail has arrived with four model grades, a host of safety features, and available hybrid power

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Mazda CX-50: Australia an outside chance, still no timing for right-hand-drive

Rugged CX-50 is on Australia’s wish list if production opens up outside of North America

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2023 Kia EV6 GT: $100,000 price appears confirmed in industry guide

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander pricing and features: New safety features, Black Edition

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Reviews

2022 Isuzu D-Max LS-M review

At mid-$50K, is the 4×4, 3.0-litre turbo-diesel D-Max LS-M the pick of the litter?

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2023 Mercedes-Benz Citan on track for Australian launch

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Monash study finds EV chargers are an “eyesore”, home charging preferred

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV pricing and features

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Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato takes aim at 911 Dakar

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Reviews

2023 Honda Civic Type R review: New hero driven on road and track

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