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Tuesday, Nov 18
SEMA 2008 Wrap up
Tjin Pontiac G8 - SEMA-worthy family sedan Sleepers and creepers Grilling the Ford Transit Connect Ford still making vehicles Dodge Challenger – Belle of the hall Supercharged Hyundai Genesis boasts more horsepower GM – Subdued at SEMA show?
Monday, Nov 17
2008 SEMA – Personal Picks
As we wind down our coverage of the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show car and component extravaganza in Las Vegas, CR’s attendees have been reflecting on the vehicles that made the greatest impression. It truly takes something special to stand out among the hund...
Saturday, Nov 15
2008 SEMA - Walking the miles of aisles
Anyone who has attended the massive SEMA show in Las Vegas can attest that spending a fair bit of time as a pedestrian is necessary when taking in the giant car accessory and equipment event. The question is, how much? Being both a reporter and a glutton for punishment, I decided to find out th...
Friday, Nov 14
2008 SEMA – GPS Buddy adds two-way interactivity
As the portable GPS navigation market continues to grow, we are beginning to see creative aftermarket applications being developed. A notable new product seen at the SEMA show is the GPS-Buddy Connect. This product can be used as a standalone unit, but more interestingly, it can be paired...
Sunday, Nov 9
10 Questions for . . . Guy Fieri, Food Network Host
In this installment of 10 Questions for . . . , Michael DiLauro, a product-information specialist for Consumer Reports, speaks with Guy Fieri, the tattooed, indefatigable restaurateur and the host of the Food Network's Guy's Big Bite, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives (a.k.a. "Triple-D"), and G...
Friday, Nov 7
2008 SEMA - Aftermarket fuel economy gauges to help mind your mileage
The Ecometer from Auto Meter (shown here) features a 2-1/16-inch color gauge and reports on a variety of engine and vehicle parameters including engine RPM and vehicle speed, in addition to fuel mileage. Priced at $69.95, it goes on sale in January.
2008 SEMA - New GPS - Motorola Motonav TN20, TN30
Motorola is the latest manufacturer to enter the portable GPS navigation market, with two new devices sold only through RadioShack stores. Both feature spoken street names and lane guidance to help drivers choose the correct lane in major intersections. At a SEMA show in-car demo, we lik...
2008 SEMA – Nextar K4, I4-BC, Q4-MD - Budget navigation
A relative newcomer to the portable GPS navigation market, Nextar has only been in the business for about three years. But they’ve found a niche by marketing their units more as commodity pieces rather than specialty electronic devices. Their prices are low, and you’re more likely to find...
Thursday, Nov 6
Opinion: SEMA - Sleepers and creepers
As for creepers: a lot of the four-wheel-drive trucks here seem to be emulating Bigfoot. (Not the hairy one.) They’re jacked way up in the air, have lots of chrome, and big power mods. There was even an aftermarket lifted 2009 Forester that almost looked almost menacing.
Wednesday, Nov 5
SEMA - Grilling the Ford Transit Connect
Flipping through the brochure for Ford’s Transit Connect last night, I noticed something interesting. Most of the pictures of this "vanlet" show a TDCi badge on the front grille. That signifies Ford’s turbodiesel engine, a given for sales in Europe where the Connect was designed. Our Tran...
SEMA – Kia Soul primed for customizing
Sure, hatchbacks as a whole haven’t been too successful in the States. But compelling hatchbacks like the xB, Honda Fit, and Toyota Prius have sold well. And with Kia’s most distinctive styling to date, and the possible combination of lots of content at the right price, the Soul may just joi...
SEMA - Azentek SmartMirror SM-450 with GPS navigation
Making our way through the two million square feet of exhibits at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, we’re finding many new products that catch our eye. One such shiny object is Azentek’s SmartMirror. —Jim Travers
SEMA - Ford still making vehicles
The rapper/car customizer was showing off another customized, ah, Flex. He introduced the car this way: Ford will still be making vehicles in 2009-2010. Those other companies – GM, Chrysler – they may be making washing machines, but we’ll be making vehicles."
Tuesday, Nov 4
SEMA - Dodge Challenger – Belle of the hall
Every year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show there seems to be one car that you just can’t avoid. While the official car may be the Chevrolet Camaro, the car that is around every corner in the main halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center is the all-new Dodge Challeng...
SEMA - Supercharged Hyundai Genesis boasts more horsepower
I’m not sure how many buyers will be intending to supercharge their Hyundai Genesis V8. The V6 model that we’re testing is plenty enough. But that didn’t stop Hyundai from showing a concept supercharged Genesis. After all, this is SEMA, where more is better and even more is more betterer. Thei...
GM – Subdued at SEMA?
Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org for expert Ratings, buying advice and reliability on hundreds of products. Update your feed preferences GM has a huge area on the floor here at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. What I found notable in this year's fleet o...
Monday, Nov 3
2008 SEMA Aftermarket Car Show – Start your engines!
Just as the SEMA show is sensory overload in a truly Las Vegas way, the city has its own twist on car culture. Take, for example, that Vegas plays host to the Liberace Museum, home of the piano showman’s collection of truly unique customs. Notables include a vintage Rolls Royce covered entire...
