It has been said that many car enthusiasts get hooked on their automotive passion when they are very young and only one dollar at a time. That is because many auto enthusiasts start collecting Hot Wheels when they are young. Hot Wheels only cost about a dollar each, and they can be faithful representations of …
SEMA is the Specialty Equipment Market Association. They hold an annual show in Las Vegas that is huge. Most companies in the automotive aftermarket segment have either been there, or want to be there for each event, or have at least heard about it. The SEMA show is a big deal. There are thousands of …
Ringbrothers is an automotive custom shop based out of Wisconsin. In recent years the company has received a lot of praise for the builds that they bring to the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. In fact, last year, they were the champions of the Battle of the Builders competition, which is awarded during SEMA. …
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show is a big deal. The SEMA show, as it is commonly called, brings representatives from thousands of automotive aftermarket companies across the nation, and even across the globe. New automotive products and entire product lines are launched at this event. To show some of these new products best, …
While some SEMA builds, like the electric Chevy E-10 and Dodge D200 Lowliner, are high-end one-offs, quite a few are built with more attainable parts. For this year’s show, Ford brought in an armada of F-150s, Super-Duties, and Rangers to show off just how customizable the automaker’s trucks were. And the most common build theme …
Although hard-core off-road racers like the Ford F-150 Raptor and PaxPower Ranger Raptor have a passionate following, not everyone wants or needs a Baja Trophy Truck. At the same time, potential overlanders may want to haul their Rangers to haul campers with a bit more speed. For those in that middle ground, Ford may have …
SEMA isn’t only about aftermarket companies and crazy modifications. Sometimes, displays at the show turn into vehicles people can buy straight from the factory. A few years ago, Chevrolet teamed up with work-apparel company (and also Michigan-based) Carhartt to create a concept based on the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. Now, at this year’s SEMA, a new …
The current Nissan Frontier may be old enough to have played the original Final Fantasy VII, but it’s a surprisingly popular, dependable mid-size pickup. It’s also one of the few trucks that still offer a manual transmission. Nissan recently announced that the next year would bring an updated Frontier. But for this year’s SEMA, Nissan …
Although the Nissan Titan has received a few changes for 2020—both in features and sales strategy—what hasn’t changed is the pickup’s factory support. Nissan has a dedicated Titan fanbase, and like other pickup fans, they like to personalize their trucks. At this year’s SEMA show, Nissan unveiled a range of factory accessories for the updated …
For those who customize their cars or trucks, the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is their mecca. It’s not just the aftermarket suppliers that show off their goods—manufacturers have their own displays. This year, Ford is planning on bringing over 50 vehicles to the show. The company has already shown off the customized Rangers …
One of the biggest joys of truck ownership is modifying it. If ever you’re in need of inspiration, SEMA is a great place to gawk and window shop. Although Ford’s F-150 dominates North American sales, the more world-wide mid-size Ranger is also a great platform for customization. As part of what Ford claims will be …
