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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

Updated Mazda CX-9 due to arrive in Australia mid 2016

New Mazda CX-9 to be most economical in its class; bursting with new equipment.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S adds seven-speed manual
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Aston Martin V12 Vantage S adds seven-speed manual

Stick-shift designed to clobber auto-only opponents

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Royal ride: Queen Elizabeth’s Bentley for sale

Fancy a car with some serious royal pedigree? Step this way, Sir.

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Jeep Wrangler Ute heading to Australia

Jeep Australia confirmed ute version of the Jeep Wrangler is in the works.

Ford Mustang 2017 model year update announced
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Ford Mustang 2017 model year update announced

Ford updates Mustang, orders extra 2000 for Oz

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Adult size Little Tikes Cozy Coupe fails to sell

An English mechanic has built a life-sized version of the classic ‘Cozy Coupe’ kids toy. The road-going replica was for sale on eBay for around $65,000.

2016 Jaguar F-Pace review
Reviews

2016 Jaguar F-Pace review

The birthplace of the posh SUV spawns a surprisingly roomy and entertaining nemesis for the Porsche Macan and Audi Q5 – the Jaguar F-Pace

Porsche 718 Boxster S review
Reviews

Porsche 718 Boxster S review

First drive of Porsche’s new turbocharged mid-engined roadster

Opinion

Mazda RX-Vision concept: The story of Mazda designer Ikuo Maeda

The relationship between a father and son can sometimes be complex, especially when they work in the same business. The warm and tender upbringing many of us take for granted was not always evident to the likes of JFK, Edsel Ford and Kerry Packer.

World rally champ Ogier’s Aussie mechanic comes home to V8 Supercars
Motorsport

Sebastien Ogier’s Aussie mechanic moves to V8 Supercars

Last year Callum Colquhoun was fettling Sebastien Ogier’s Polo. This year he’s building Jamie Whincup’s V8 Holden

Reviews

2015-2016 Kia Rio Review

The Kia Rio is an attractive light hatch that is quite fun to drive. Even the least expensive Rio is well equipped, and Kia backs it with a seven-year warranty.

2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible review
Reviews

2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible review

If your garage has room for an ultra-luxury, four-seat convertible, the Rolls-Royce Dawn is the new must-have

News

Tesla Model 3 – what’s the big deal?

“Who killed the electric car?” asks Samantha Stevens.

MOTOR May 2016 issue preview
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MOTOR May 2016 issue preview

All the latest and greatest performance car news and reviews

2017 Audi S3 facelift revealed
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2017 Audi S3 facelift revealed

Extra 20Nm for S tronic-only S3 Sportback, sedan and cabriolet

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New cars on sale in Australia: April and May

Wheels magazine talk us through the latest cars hitting the showroom floors this Autumn. In this edition, we preview the upcoming Suzuki Vitara Turbo.

Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years price revealed
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Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years price revealed

Fastest Golf GTI ever to land at $49K

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Audi A3 range updated with new tech and engines

The third-generation Audi A3 has been given a midlife update that introduces mild styling revisions, a raft of technology options, and new engines that include a tiny 1.0-litre three-cylinder.

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Porsche not guilty for Paul Walker death

Judge says Porsche Carrera GT is not at fault for death of Fast and Furious star Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas.

VFACTS new vehicles sales report March 2016
Industry

VFACTS new vehicles sales report March 2016

New-car sales pace slows slightly in March as we cross the quarter-million mark

Opinion: Formula E? Not for me
Features

Opinion: Formula E? Not for me

The problem with Formula E is that it sounds rubbish and the cars are painfully slow

Holden Trailblazer to replace Colorado 7
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Holden Trailblazer to replace Colorado 7

American nameplate to replace heavily revised Colorado 7.

Dual-cab 4x4 ute comparison review Mitsubishi Triton
Comparisons

Dual-cab 4×4 ute comparison review: Mitsubishi Triton

There’s never been a better time to review the dual-cab 4×4 class of 2016 than right now. Wheels pitches eight of the biggest sellers in the segment for the title of King of the Heap. Here’s number six, the Mitsubishi Triton

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition revealed
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Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition revealed

Fastest production Bentley ever does 4.1sec 0-100km/h