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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

2024.5 Ford Tourneo people mover: Price and features for new eight-seater

Ford joins the people-mover fight in Australia, confirming the Tourneo (Tourneo Custom in Europe) will reach Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024.

News

Toyota stops production of LandCruiser 300, 70 Series amid engine misconduct

Toyota has paused production of popular diesel-powered models in Japan amid investigations into an engine scandal

Reviews

2024 Isuzu D-MAX LS-U+ review: The road trip

How does Isuzu’s top-spec ute cope with the demands of our long-serving master of photography?

News

Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes for Ferrari: Everything you need to know

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has left Mercedes for redder pastures, but what does that mean for the grid?

News

2024 Honda Accord hybrid: Toyota Camry rival confirmed for Australia

After being told we’re not getting the new hybrid-only Accord several times, Honda’s flipped and the midsize sedan is coming to Australia after all

News

British-built Lotus Type 135 electric sports car will replace Emira in 2027

Completing the Chinese-owned British marque’s reinvention, the last vehicle with previous-incarnation Lotus parts will be replaced by an all-new EV

News

Mazda CX-60 & CX-90: No immediate fix for suspension, transmission concerns

Future product updates are likely to resolve firm ride quality and low-speed transmission concerns for the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 SUVs

News

Mazda admits “some overlap” in selling four premium SUVs

Mazda Australia will soon have four premium SUVs – the CX-60, 70, 80 and 90 – in local showrooms and admits there will be “some overlap”

News

Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 recalled for steering fault in Australia

Mazda will contact owners in writing when the parts to rectify the issue become available

News

F1 rejects Andretti/Cadillac’s bid to become 11th team

New F1 team is denied over concerns it wouldn’t be competitive, although the door is still open for 2028…

News

2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries resume in Australia, recall issued for child-seat compliance issue

Deliveries of the latest Tesla Model 3 electric sedan have resumed and a recall has been issued to enable access to the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules

Comparisons

2024 Polestar 4 vs Tesla Model Y spec comparison!

How does Polestar’s new electric midsize SUV stack up against the incumbent Model Y? We take a look at the specs to find out.

Reviews

2024 Hyundai Staria Load: Quick review

The future of commercial transport looks exactly that, futuristic

Advice

The Best-Selling Cars by Brand – Australia

Revealed: Every major car brand’s most popular vehicle in Australia

Reviews

2024 Hyundai Staria Highlander: Quick review

The Staria Highlander combines sleek design, spacious interiors, and top safety features, setting a new standard for family or commercial use.

Comparisons

2024 BMW M2 manual vs Toyota GR Supra manual comparison

Straight-sixes, six-speed manuals and rear-wheel drive – it doesn’t get much better than this, especially when one costs quite a bit less than the other

Reviews

2024 Mazda CX-90 G50e Azami review

Is Mazda’s top SUV worth your hard-earned?

News

2024 Mazda CX-70 five-seat SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia

No, it’s not a CX-60 or a CX-90. This is the new Mazda CX-70 expected in Australia at the end of this year

Reviews

2024 Porsche Cayenne review

Base model a solid all-rounder but missing that Porsche panache

News

2024 Audi Q7 & SQ7 update revealed, Australian timing confirmed

Late-stage second update for Audi Q7 introduces a revised look, new lighting technology, and a more advanced infotainment system

News

Electric vehicles “underperformed the market significantly” in 2023 second hand values

Great news if you’re looking to nab a high-spec EV for cheap, not so good if you’re looking to trade up to the latest and greatest

Reviews

2024 Cupra Born EV: Quick review

The Spanish brands first EV has hit the ground running

News

Used car sales results for 2023 show falling prices, strong demand and more options

You might’ve taken a bath if you’d bought a used car just a couple of years ago, but improved supply in the new-car market is seeing prices and availability getting better in the used market

News

Half million dollar ‘Stang? Mustang Dark Horse 001 fetches A$560K at auction

Would you splash half a million Aussie dollars on a Mustang? A buyer in the USA has just scooped the first example for US$375,000