Month: November 2018

SEMA 2018 Domestic Cars

This year SEMA 2018 domestic cars killed it again!  SEMA draws hundreds of domestic cars from all around the world but they also bring in over 60,000 domestic and international buyers! Walking around the show this year, it was not hard to see that the Domestic Cars had raised the bar to a whole new level this year.  Each ride was able to shine in its own spotlight, every attendee had a vehicle that caught their own eye.

Kyle Tucker’s 1969 Chevy Camaro, Winner Continue reading “SEMA 2018 Domestic Cars”

SEMA 2018 Bikes

SEMA 2018 Bikes brought it up to a whole new level! SEMA has always been known for showing large amounts of vehicles that range from 4×4 to custom cars, but SEMA makes sure that every year that dedicate a special spot to those who are given the opportunity to show Continue reading “SEMA 2018 Bikes”

SEMA 2018 2WD Trucks

This year the SEMA 2018 2WD trucks brought their best game this year! It seems that the owners of the rides took them home and either redid their ride all over or decided to bring a new one into the show. These 2WD trucks are not like any other, these trucks have been lifted, lowered, painted, wrapped, and so much more.  There was no way that we could go through SEMA without stopping at each 2WD truck and being in awe!

Last year we had written about Ken Blocks Continue reading “SEMA 2018 2WD Trucks”

Freaks of Nature SEMA Pre-Party 2018

Freaks of Nature SEMA Pre-Party 2018 has become a tradition for anyone who has attended SEMA.  The pre-party is held over on 3rd street at the Hogs and Heifers Saloon and we have had the joy of sponsoring this event for the part 11 years!  This is one of our favorite parts of SEMA and the pre-party never seems to disappoint!

One of our photographers, Chromey, goes to the show and each year picks out his favorite vehicle to award a very special Continue reading “Freaks of Nature SEMA Pre-Party 2018”

SEMA 2018 4×4

SEMA 2018 4×4 has always been one of our favorite categories to photograph.  The 4×4 continue making their rides higher and higher and always better than the year before. Between the lifts, graphics, new products, and much more, the 4x4s may have stolen the show this year!  You can expect for this years coverage to be one of the best for the 4x4s.

Jeep Wrangler, winner of the Hottest 4×4/SUV

For the ninth year in a row, a Jeep Wrangler was named the Continue reading “SEMA 2018 4×4”

A car is a prized possession not only because how much it costs–which, by the way, can be quite a lot– but also because of its utility. Some people, especially those who are always on the road for their jobs, literally live in their cars.

Because of that, we really cannot blame them if they want to customize their cars to fit their personalities and tastes more. If you happen to be among such people, and you are looking at having your car repainted, it is important for you to realize Continue reading “Repainting Your Car? 3 Types of Car Paint That You Should Be Acquainted With”

There is no feeling more empowering for a car lover than being able to build or restore a vintage car. Growing up in Utah, cars have been my passion since I was a child. My father taught me everything I knew about car restoration, and by the time I was 19 I was able to completely restore my dad’s 1968 Firebird. One problem many car enthusiasts face is trouble finding parts when restoring a vintage car. It’s important to realize that most of the parts you’re looking for are no Continue reading “Advantages of Shopping for Parts at a Salvage Yard”

November 30, 2018 10:13 CET

TOKYO — Tokyo authorities on Friday extended for another 10 days the detention of ousted Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, Japanese media said.

Ghosn was arrested Nov. 19 after landing at a Tokyo airport. Nissan, the automaker he helped resurrect, accuses him of financial crimes, including understating income and using company money for personal use. Japanese authorities will now have to file charges by Dec. 10 or let him go.

Ghosn denies wrongdoing and has Continue reading “Japan authorities to extend Ghosn’s detention by 10 days, reports say”

November 30, 2018 14:34 CET

PARIS — PSA Group’s Free2Move mobility service has operated short-term rental fleets in dozens of cities on three continents — but not in Paris, where the automaker is based. That will change on Monday, when 550 Peugeot and Citroen electric vehicles will be available through a smartphone app.

The collapse this spring of of the Autolib service, a partnership between Bollore and the City of Paris, paved the way for PSA to enter the car-sharing market in the Continue reading “PSA enters Paris car-sharing market”

November 30, 2018 10:42 CET

PARIS — PSA Group and Toyota confirmed that Toyota will take full ownership of the companies’ joint venture factory in Kolin, Czech Republic, which makes the Citroen C1, the Peugeot 108 and the Toyota Aygo minicars.

PSA and Toyota will also expand their partnership in light commercial vehicles. Starting at the end of 2019, PSA will supply Toyota with a small van from its plant in Vigo, Spain, which this year has started producing the newest generation of the Continue reading “Toyota will take ownership of Czech joint venture with PSA”