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    Highlights from the 2010 SEMA Show

    Consumer Reports News: November 08, 2010 11:04 AM

    It seems that everything is bigger in Las Vegas. The hotels, casinos, buffets, and even car shows. We just wrapped up our coverage of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show, an event that attracts about 100,000 attendees from the automotive industry looking to discover and showcase the latest aftermarket parts. More than 1,600 items were featured in the New Products Showcase alone.

    Amidst hundreds of jaw-dropping project vehicles, Associate Editor Jim Travers and the Cars team walked the miles of aisles looking at trends and new products to highlight here in the blog, and also to inform our future reporting and testing.

    Below are the highlights from our coverage this year, featuring a variety of interesting and even fun products.  

  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe showcases performance parts coming to dealerships
  • Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 gets big power boost
  • Even upholstered trunks need organization
  • Automotive X Prize winner Li-Ion reveals electric Inizio sports car
  • E-Rod Corvette Grand Sport replica: Classic looks, modern performance
  • 2011 Toyota Prius Plus Performance Package
  • PC Rides Chevrolet Camaro desktop computer
  • Hands-free texting and email options big at SEMA this year
  • Lock your boat trailer with your car key
  • An aftermarket lithium-ion battery to start your car
  • Honda hot-rods the CR-Z
  • Reflecting on the automotive aftermarket homecoming in Las Vegas
  • Jeff Bartlett


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