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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

Mercedes-AMG reportedly set to revive V8 for next C63 and E63

Mercedes-Benz sources claim the V8 engine could return to the AMG C63 and E63 with electrical assistance by 2026. Georg Kacher reports…

News

2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Petrol or electric power, near-production concept debuting next month

As the Mercedes-Benz A-Class faces the axe, the next CLA becomes the new entry point. Georg Kacher reports…

Reviews

2023 BYD Atto 3 review: Quick drive

Could this BYD be your entry into the world of electric vehicles?

Reviews

2023 Porsche 718 Spyder RS review: International first drive

The last mid-engined Porsche with pistons goes out on a high

News

2024 Porsche 911 S/T revealed, priced for Australia

The Porsche 911 S/T is a GT3 RS masquerading as a Touring body with retro design cues and a manual ‘box

News

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door pricing and features

AMG has locked in Australian pricing for its four-door plug-in hybrid flagship

Reviews

2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI E PHEV review: Australian first drive

Audi’s hybrid SUV might seem out of place with its EV E-Tron brand growing, but there’s still value in Ingolstadt’s mid-sizer

News

Mazda says Australian EV adoption is headed for a slowdown

Mazda’s local chief expects EVs won’t achieve dominance before the end of this decade – at the earliest

Reviews

2023 BMW M2 review – Australian first drive

Another smash hit? Or a difficult second album? We deliver the verdict on BMW M’s smallest model

News

2023 MG 5 pricing and features: Australia’s cheapest sedan

MG’s petrol sedan has taken its time to reach Australia, but it is now on sale with a headline starting price of $24,990 drive-away

Features

The man behind M: A chat with Frank van Meel

Controversy, challenges, EVs and retaining its identity: the future is fraught for BMW M. We speak to the man tasked with dragging a performance icon into a new era

News

MG could share parts with Audi in expanded EV push

MG’s parent company and Audi will collaborate on developing EVs, as the German luxury brand aims to catch-up with the market – especially in China

News

Carmakers partner for new North American EV charging network, Australia still left out

Seven major automakers have teamed up to establish a North American EV charging network similar to Europe’s Ionity, but Australia is still left behind

News

2024 MG 4 electric hatch receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

The budget-friendly Chinese electric hatch has been awarded the full 2022 ANCAP safety rating, despite some weaknesses

News

2024 Skoda Scala and Kamiq update: You’ll need a second look

Skoda’s small car siblings have been given a facelift, with bolder grilles, eco-friendly interior materials, and fan speed buttons

News

2023 BMW X3 Sport Collection pricing: Limited-run variant added

A limited-edition variant has been added to the BMW X3 line-up, based on the mid-spec xDrive30i

News

Volkswagen trademarks electric GT⚡ logo: What could it be for?

Volkswagen has submitted a new GTI logo trademark in Germany – and it’s electrifying

Reviews

2023 Isuzu MU-X LS-U Quick Review

The 2023 Isuzu MU-X LS-U: convenience matched with off-roading capability

Reviews

2023 Mazda CX-5 G35 GT SP review

The CX-5 is ageing gracefully, with regular updates keeping this fan-favourite mid-sizer fresh

News

Recall roundup: Mazda 3 & CX-3, Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz & McLaren

More than 175,000 Mazda 3 and CX-3 vehicles recalled due to a potential rear-view camera fault, and new notices have been issued for certain Nissan, Range Rover, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren models

Advice

What is the towing capacity of the new Prado?

Everything we know about the 2024 Toyota Prado’s towing capability so far

News

VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory

New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger

News

2024 Hyundai Palisade details revealed in dealer bulletin

A leaked dealer bulletin has revealed the Hyundai Palisade large SUV will receive a blacked-out flagship, a new Calligraphy variant, and more features – but price rises are likely

Reviews

2023 MG ZS EV Long Range review

MG’s gawky ZS EV gets a range boost along with its inside and out facelift