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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

Denza’s 850kW Z9GT grand tourer clears major hurdle to entering Aussie market as new specs are revealed

The BYD-backed Denza Z9GT should be making European luxury brands nervous ahead of its imminent Aussie launch.

Blue Ford racing car with white graphics and a large rear wing, viewed from the front-right on a white studio background.
News

Aussies give factory Ford Mustang GT3 its first start in one of the world’s most revered races

Two very successful racing outfits from down under will make a slice of history for Ford at the Suzuka 1000km enduro.

Front three-quarter view of a glossy black Ford Mustang with bronze/gold wheels in a dim showroom light.
Features

Australia’s Mustang magician: Melbourne’s Herrod Performance follows a simple recipe

The supercharged Ford Mustang with supercar-like performance is a throwback to more carefree times. And it’s built right here in Australia.

Hydrogen-powered race jet car on a salt flat, tail fin shows Union Jack and U.S. flag with branding.
News

A new hydrogen-powered land speed record has been set by the most unlikely company

JCB is known for building tractors and earthmoving equipment, but that didn’t stop it creating history with a speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

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Testing shows you can waste almost a quarter of the power you pay for when you charge your EV at home

The German study of EV charging has some important lessons for Aussie electric car owners who want to get the most bang for their buck.

White electric sedan connected to a teal charging station by the water; a couple walks toward it, enjoying a sunny day.
News

BYD reveals new 2027 Seal 06 EV – and a PHEV option that’s a huge change from the current car

BYD has introduced a new Seal 06 in China, despite only launching the current Seal 6 in Australia this year.

Open front view of a BMW engine bay with M logo on the intake cover, showing hoses and air boxes surrounding the engine core.
News

The V10-powered X5 M that BMW never built is about to become a reality

BMW didn’t officially bestow an M badge on the X5 until the second-generation model, but now a retro rebuild aims to correct that with V10 power, a manual transmission and all-wheel drive.

News

Revealed: All the new exotic metal being debuted at Monterey Car Week 

The automotive nirvana that is Monterey Car Week will feature some of the most rare and desirable new cars on the planet.

News

BYD drops prices on popular models by up to $4600 – but you’ll need to be quick

The BYD Shark 6 and Atto 2 are among the vehicles customers can save thousands on, with cashback offers also enticing buyers.

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Jaguar courts more controversy with interior design reveal for divisive Type 01 four-door coupe

The minimalist look inside the first new-generation model from Jaguar could reignite arguments about the brand’s slow-burn rebirth.

Blue convertible sports car parked on an elevated road above a sea of clouds under a clear blue sky.
News

Eccentrica unleashes a Lamborghini Diablo from the future with the V12 Roadster

Italian restomod master Eccentrica made more than 3500 new components to totally transform one of Lamborghini’s hero cars.

News

Oversized US-style utes linked to greater pedestrian death risk in Australia

University of Melbourne research has found pedestrians struck by light commercial vehicles are substantially more likely to die than those hit by passenger cars, adding to concerns about Australia’s growing appetite for large pick-ups.

Close-up of a blue Ford car showing the Ford logo in a chrome oval badge on the front grille/hood area
News

Sorry, Ford fans: The Falcon 500 badge is returning – but the Blue Oval has nothing to do with it

Say Falcon 500 and Aussies conjure up images of Ford’s beloved family sedan. Now it’s been given new meaning by Chery.

Gold SUV crosses a shallow, rocky river in a forested valley with mountains in the background.
News

BYD reveals flagship Ti9 luxury three-row SUV

A new range-topping plug-in hybrid SUV from BYD’s Fangchengbao brand could become BYD or Denza’s Australian flagship.

Three-quarter front view of a silver BYD Atto 3 EV SUV on a light background, showing its grille and LED headlights.
News

BYD Atto 3 Evo arrives: Pricing revealed for compact SUV as order book opens

The updated electric SUV retains two variants but brings substantial changes, including rear-wheel drive and a 510km range for the flagship Premium.

Yellow sports car with black hood and roof parked on a racing track, front three-quarter view with black wheels and accent stripes
News

No V8 for new Charger Super Bee as Dodge extracts record amount of grunt from twin-turbo six

Dodge is betting outright performance will win over muscle car fans who are pining for a bent-eight.

Storefront of Bunnings Warehouse with large white and red logo on a dark blue wall, and a parking lot with trucks and cars under a blue sky.
News

Bizarre Bunnings car park photo goes viral as owner comes up with a unique way to lug his shopping back home

Aussies have been left shocked and puzzled by an image of a Mitsubishi that was packed to the rafters with turf at an Adelaide Bunnings outlet.

Silver four-door sedan shown from a front-right angle, highlighting its sleek, aerodynamic design, large black alloy wheels, and tinted windows
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The BYD Seal 07 launched just five months ago – but its replacement has already surfaced with more size, power options

BYD wastes no time updating its line-up with a bigger version of its all-electric sedan.

Ford Ranger XLT Fully Loaded
News

Revealed: What’s behind the Aussie used car market’s strong rebound in July

Australian Automotive Dealer Association figures show private sales led the way as more than 240,000 used vehicles were shifted

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News

Geely model onslaught to boost the brand in Australia

Chinese newcomer Geely promises Australian model onslaught and expanded dealer network over the next 18 months.

Mint-green crossover SUV driving quickly along a city street with blurred beige buildings in the background at sunset.
Reviews

Geely EX2 review: Small car, big energy

Meet the Geely EX2, the newest entrant into the affordable electric car battle which arrives in Australia with a big reputation.

Black Ferrari convertible with red seats in the foreground, with police vans and a tow truck in the background at an emergency scene.
News

Why London cops seized more than $15million worth of supercars last weekend

A rare Ferrari Monza SP2 and Lamborghini Revuelto were among 90 vehicles impounded by police across some of London’s wealthiest districts.

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News

GAC makes one of Australia’s most affordable electric hatches even cheaper

The upcoming GAC AION UT model ups the brand’s efforts to take sales from rivals like the BYD Dolphin.

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Ford reportedly confirms plan for four-door Mustang at dealers conference

Prototype images of the first Ford Mustang sedan ever have been kept tightly under wraps after being revealed in Las Vegas.