SEMA 2025: Forget the Tuners, Carmakers Steal the Show

Factory-backed muscle and electric innovation stole the spotlight from the usual tuner madness.
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Mad Cow: An Insane 475-HP 1998 Acura Integra GS-R

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This Acura Integra GS-R is one crazy beast, boasting 475-horsepower from its 1.8L, 4-cylinder powerplant.
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The Hustle: Tuned 2001 Honda S2000 Worth the Work

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This track-ready, daily-driver tuned-out AP1 is the result of sleepless nights and countless hours of hard work. Yeah, we'd say it was worth the work.

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A modern reimagining of the Defender pickup. Designed, detailed, and built by hand.

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A glimpse into Honda’s wild electric future.

The Porsche That Gets (Almost) Everything Just Right

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In a lineup obsessed with numbers, this is the one that simply feels right behind the wheel.

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The Armada gets wild with a factory-built off-road attitude.

Review: Hyundai’s Best Family SUV Finally Goes Hybrid

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A welcome addition to the limited field of mid-size, three-row hybrid SUVs.

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