Earlier this week, Honda unveiled several concept vehicles at the 2006 SEMA show. We already reported on the prototype Civic MUGEN Si Sedan and the Element-D drift car. As part of its display, Honda also unveiled a performance concept of its Fit subcompact.
Envisioned as an entry-level performance car, the Scorched Orange Metallic and matte […]

Thirty years ago Volkswagen’s GTI revolutionized the concept of affordable and accessible high-performance motoring. This year Volkswagen unveiled the R GTI at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Last year, Volkswagen debuted several R Concepts at SEMA, but since the GTI was not available in the U.S. we had to wait until this year.
Developed […]

Ahead of the C30’s U.S. debut next year, Volvo unveiled three customized C30 hatchbacks — the Evolve C30, Heico Sportiv/Burton Snowboard C30, and the ipd C30 — at this year’s SEMA show.
Volvo joined with three aftermarket tuning companies to unleash the highly modified iterations of the production Volvo C30 as a sign of what can […]

Back in 1981, Bill Neumann, founder of Neuspeed, was frustrated that Volkswagen’s hot GTI still hadn’t come to the U.S., so he built the original Thunder Bunny. The original Thunder Bunny was extremely well received for its punch and practicality, leading Motor Trend to say: “The little white wonder packs its own kind of lightning-quick […]

Saab yesterday unveiled a customized version of the 9-7X, called Saab 9-7X Aero Concept, at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. In a collaboration with DUB, Saab takes its first ever SUV, and decks it out with inspiration from the automaker’s Aero X Concept shown at the Geneva Motor Show.
“DUB was really inspired by the […]

Earlier today, Honda revealed a prototype Civic MUGEN Si Sedan, which was prepared by legendary Honda tuner MUGEN, at the SEMA show. The 2007 Civic MUGEN Si Sedan is equipped with a high performance suspension, forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body styling and a sport exhaust system.
The 2007 Civic MUGEN Si Sedan features a track tuned […]

Honda today unveiled the Element-D drifting racecar atthe SEMA show in Las Vegas. Honda says the Element-D shows what happens when enthusiastic Honda associates raid the company parts bin.
Built for the sport of drifting, the Element-D racecar replaces the stock 4-cylinder/Real Time(TM) 4WD drivetrain with a custom-designed and longitudinally-mounted 3.2L Honda V6 and rear-wheel-drive. Producing […]

Honda today announced pricing for its all-new 2007 Civic Si Sedan at the SEMA show. Going on sale tomorrow November 1st, the 197-horsepower Civic Si Sedan will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $21,290 (not including $595 for destination and handling).
The 2007 Civic Si Sedan is available with optional high-performance summer tires, which bump […]

Not only did Subaru today unveil its 2007 Forester Sports models at the SEMA show, but the automaker got into the true customizing spirt of the show when it announced its new SPT Power Packs. Designed for the Subaru Impreza WRX and STI and the Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT, the Power Packs consist of the […]

Subaru unveiled two new Forester models at the SEMA shot today. Both new Forester Sport models combine new, more powerful styling with exclusive interior features and enhanced standard equipment, while the Forester Sports 2.5 XT adds the 224-hp turbocharged Boxer engine from the 2.5 XT Limited model.
The Sports models are distinguished from their siblings by […]