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  We had the chance to attend the   2025 SEMA Show , and it did not disappoint. The SEMA Show is a global epicenter for   automotive aftermarket   innovation held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show drew close to 200,000 industry professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.   2025 SEMA Auto Show     Companies all over the world came to showcase their latest aftermarket performance upgrades and cutting-edge vehicle accessories as well as automotive tools and shop supplies. The show highlighted a growing trend toward electrification in the aftermarket, with companies unveiling EV drivetrain swaps that add electric powertrains to classic cars and performance kits, including bolt-on aerodynamics for various   Tesla models .   The event showcased a dazzling array of custom builds, from a 2024   Mercedes Benz S-Class   with a body sourced from a 1971 S-Class model to a Ferrari engine-swapped DMC DeLorean. Some of...

  In one of its largest safety actions this year,   Ford Motor Company   has issued a   recall   affecting approximately 1.4 million vehicles across several popular models due to a potentially dangerous defect that could increase the risk of crashes and injuries. The recall, was announced in coordination with the   National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , highlights a critical safety concern that drivers and owners should not ignore.   ford-safety-recall     Understanding the defect and the risk it poses to the driver.    The recall centers on a flaw in the rearview cameras, as they may fail to display a clear image, creating safety risks that may increase the risk of collision.  The fault originates in a defective camera unit and has been known to fail unexpectedly. When this occurs, drivers have reported everything from minor display issues to a complete display failure.   This defect affects many of the ...

  Toyota   made headlines when they announced they were going to be dropping the purely gasoline version of the world’s best-selling SUV for the 2026 model year. As a leading manufacturer of hybrid vehicles, Toyota has been able to fine-tune and perfect gas-hybrid technology over the years. With the widespread success of the   Toyota Prius   and brought the resulting adaptation of hybrid vehicle technology, Toyota was able to see the writing on the wall. At the current time, the majority of consumers are more likely to buy an electric- gas hybrid than a fully   electric vehicle .  While the hybrid-only drivetrain may be a deal killer for some buyers it is a very strong selling point for the majority of buyers, in the market for a crossover SUV.   2026 Toyota RAV4     Every 2026 Rav4—LE, XLE, Woodland, Adventure, Limited, and the returning TRD Off-Road—ships with the fifth-generation   Toyota Hybrid   System (THS 5). A 2.5-liter Atki...