Subaru is considering an expansion of its STI model range, according to Tomohiro Ishitobi, Subaru vice president of product planning. According to AutoWeek, Subaru is considering STI versions of both its Forester and Legacy models.
“We are discussing it internally,” confirmed Ishitobi, during an interview at the SEMA show. “We feel the market is ready.”
At last […]

Despite Volkswagen’s “unpimp mein auto” marketing for the new GTI, the automaker revealed two “pimped” concepts at least week’s SEMA show in Vegas, including the Thunder Bunny and the R GTI. Following last year’s response to its Passat R GT Concept, Volkswagen came back to SEMA to gauge market’s reaction to offering factory-backed performance accessories, […]

Last week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Shelby Automobiles unveiled a convertible version of its popular GT-H Mustang. While Shelby says the Shelby GT-H Convertible Concept highlights components for late model Mustangs including special parts and packages for the Shelby GT-H and upcoming Shelby GT models, it’s not clear if Shelby will produce […]

As part of this year’s SEMA theme celebrating “American Muscle,” Ford Motor brought a collection of concept trucks to show off what is possible. Including:
The Ford F-150 FX2 Sport Extreme: Ford’s new F-150 FX2 Sport became a real street performance machine after Ford Vehicle Personalization got their hands on it. The truck now develops 450-hp […]

Michelin’s booth at the 2006 SEMA raised the bar for star-studded stage appeal. Instead of using booth babes to draw the crowds, Michelin used a simple concept — cars. And not just any cars, with Michelin tires are found on more supercars than all other tire manufacturers combined, the lineup included some of the most […]

One more part of the General Motors fleet of SEMA concepts, the automaker unveiled the Silverado 427, harking back to the heyday of the muscle car. The Silverado 427 is powered by GM Powertrain’s 7.0L LS7, the same engine as in the Corvette Z06, which is also available as a ‘crate engine’ package from GM […]

General Motors and Gravana Tuning unveiled its highly customized Saturn Sky concept at this week’s SEMA show. The Gravana Tuning Turbo Saturn Sky delivers more of what roadster buyers are looking for, including all-around performance and ’stop-dead-in-your-tracks’ design.
On the engine front, Gravana added a Hahn Racecraft 16G intercooled stage 3 turbocharger to the Saturn Sky’s […]

Mazda unveiled a custom concept of its hot-selling CX-7 crossover at the 2006 SEMA show. Called the Adrenaline, the concept was designed and built by the automaker’s U.S. design team in Irvine, California. The Adrenaline is a fully running prototype that was designed to showcase Mazda’s performance nature.
“Adrenaline is athletically inspired for people who demand […]

As part of the General Motors fleet of SEMA concepts, the automaker unveiled the 2007 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab Z71 Plus. An off-road enthusiast’s dream interpretation, the 2007 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab Z71 Plus starts with the models rugged Z71, and adds a suspension fitted with HUMMER H3-derived components, front and rear. Custom-milled 20 x […]

Honda unveiled several concept vehicles at the 2006 SEMA show, including the prototype of its 2007 Civic MUGEN Si Sedan — the first factory-prepared MUGEN Civic to be sold in the U.S. — and the Element-D drift car. As part of its display, Honda also unveiled a sport concept of its all-new CR-V compact crossover […]