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Ford to Debut Rear-Drive EcoBoost Setup at SEMA with Unlikely ‘34 Hot Rod

October 28th, 2009 · No Comments

At SEMA, anything is possible. Manufacturers have been known to get pretty wacky at the aftermarket parts show where over-the-top tends to be just another day in the life, so in reality we probably should have seen this coming. But still…
We wouldn’t call it a proper debut in the sense that this isn’t a production [...]

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Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Modding? SEMA 2008, Day 3

November 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Ok, so the Bentley Continental GT pictured above might be taking things a bit too far. It’s called the ASI Tetsu GTR, and it’s got 800 (!) horsepower. And that’s the essence of SEMA right there – blatant, excessive, over-the-top customization. Probably why the Vegas is the chosen venue.
We’d be lying if we told you [...]

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Tags: Auto Shows · SEMA Show · Tuning

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Is Coming… Bring On The BRABUS!

November 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Always apt to fettle with a new Mercedes-Benz product, BRABUS brought along a still-off-the-market GLK to the 2008 SEMA Show. They call it the BRABUS Widestar. Aside from the awesome rims, body kit and slick (though rather Audi-esque) LED daytime running lights, the Brabus GLK gets a bump in power too. With an extra 48 [...]

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Lessons in Love: Challenger SRT10 Concept

November 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Suspend all thoughts of Chrysler’s potential demise for a moment to appreciate an awesomeness that will most likely never happen: the 2009 Viper-powered Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept. We saw it earlier last month for the first time, but here’s a reminder of the only information you really need to know:
8.4-liter V10 engine
600 horsepower
560 lb-ft of [...]

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Smart ForTwo Dark Knight Edition – Now With Extra Fugly

November 5th, 2008 · No Comments

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but this is more like a thousand slaps in the face. We’re all for individuality, but seriously, why?

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Tags: Humor · SEMA Show · Tuning