We call them JDM, but in the United States, they call them imports. The term can mean any car make that isn’t American, but when you say the term “import” to a gearhead (the American term for “petrolhead”), they usually think Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Subaru or Mazda. The Japanese makes still dominate the import scene, […]
Life As A Car Guy, SEMA 2013 Part 3: Top 5 Exotic Cars
The SEMA Show is 100,000 square meters of petrolhead heaven. I saw every single display, every car, and took thousands of photos. I normally write a lot, but this time, I’ll let the pics do the talking. First up: my top 5 exotic cars of SEMA 2013. Honorable Mention: Number 5: De Tomaso Pantera Racer […]
Life As A Car Guy, SEMA 2013 Part 2: More Than Just A Car Show
Preparing for SEMA is a huge part of getting the most out of the show. For most of us Filipinos, a trip to SEMA could very well be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so squeezing every last ounce of this incredible experience is incredibly important. The show lasts four days, so you might be tempted into thinking […]
Life As A Car Guy, SEMA 2013 Part 1: The Road to Las Vegas
The world-famous Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas, better known as the SEMA Show, is a bucket list event for any petrolhead. It’s a giant celebration of all things automotive, as well as a showcase for auto manufacturers, tuners, and parts makers of all sorts. There is a catch: SEMA is not open […]
Bisimoto Engineering bringing 1000hp Hyundai Genesis Coupe to SEMA 2013
Hyundai and Bisimoto Engineering are preparing a 1,000 horsepower (1,014 PS) Genesis Coupe for the SEMA 2013 in Las Vegas.
Ready to Rock
Hyundai recently showcased modified versions new Equus sedan, the Sonata Turbo and the Genesis Coupe at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show last Nov. 2-5, 2010.
Toyota to strut its stuff on the Vegas Strip for SEMA 2010
It may be Las Vegas, but all bets are off when America’s top custom car design teams are commissioned to create stand-out show machines for SEMA, the USA’s number one trade show for the specialist auto parts industry. Toyota seized the opportunity to parade beefed-up race and rally versions of Yaris and Urban Cruiser and […]
The Wilder Side of Lexus at SEMA 2010
Lexus has let some of America’s top custom car specialists loose on its hybrid models to mark its return this week to the 2010 SEMA auto trade show in Las Vegas. The result is a jaw-dropping display of giant rims, flared wheelarches, dazzling paintwork and outrageous body kits, plus high-performance axles, suspension systems and brakes. […]