Automoto Network

The list of automakers skipping SEMA has become longer. First reported by Muscle Cars and Trucks, and confirmed to us by a company representative, General Motors will not have an official presence at the aftermarket show. It joins Ford and Honda in leaving the show. It will be a large hole in the show, with […] May 22, 2022 at 01:10AM

Considering the extensive range of updates and use of aftermarket products, customization cost of just Rs 80k is a real steal deal Maruti Alto 800 Modified In yet another example that showcases the immense creativity and prowess of car modifiers, a brand new Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 VXi variant has been transformed into a Mini […] April 29, 2022 at 10:33AM

Florida-based builder Apocalypse specializes in making six-wheel-drive off-roaders, and it was only a matter of time before a Ford Bronco rolled out of its workshop with an extra axle. Called Dark Horse, the first example will be auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson in April 2022. “Substantially modified” doesn’t begin to describe this truck. The biggest and […] March 12, 2022 at 07:01AM

Audi is making it easier for its customers to personalize a new car without turning to aftermarket solutions. It expanded its color palette with two matte shades called Python Yellow and Dew Silver, respectively. Both are available on several variants of the TT and the Q3. The move reflects a growing trend in the car […] January 18, 2022 at 08:06PM

Not long ago, I wrote a story about a pony car tuned with a supercharger. The blower install had been done properly. Then the car’s owner bolted on a set of great looking wheels wrapped in good looking but inexpensive rubber. On my first test drive, I couldn’t get any of that supercharged sweetness to […] January 18, 2022 at 07:01AM

Love your new Tesla Model S but hate the stupid yoke? That’s OK, we get it. In fact, everybody who actually drives their cars gets it. But now there’s a more viable solution for your buyer’s remorse: an aftermarket steering wheel replacement from Tesla tuning shop T Sportline.  As shown above, the replacement is virtually […] January 14, 2022 at 07:40AM

One of the best manual transmissions ever put on the market was the gated six-speed in the first-generation Audi R8. That silken, row-your-own warrior departed to the afterlife with the introduction of the second-gen car in 2015, replaced by a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. But if money can resurrect whole and long-dead car brands, it shouldn’t […] January 13, 2022 at 10:24PM

In March 1902, Henry Ford walked away from his Henry Ford Company investors, leaving his former financial backers to dissolve the concern. The engineer brought in to appraise the old equipment, Henry Leland, convinced the investors to form a new car company and back him instead. Hence, six years before Ford gave the world the […] January 01, 2022 at 06:48AM

First reported by Ford Authority and Motor Trend, and then confirmed to us by a Ford PR representative, the Eluminator electric crate motor has sold out. The representative told us the same thing conveyed to Motor Trend: “Demand has exceeded expectations. We’re currently out of stock and interested customers can sign up to be notified when they […] November 09, 2021 at 07:02AM

Dodge has announced sweeping plans to whet the gearhead appetite in a program called, cheekily, “Never Lift.” It promises a new product or enthusiast-related announcement every three months or less for the next two years, plus a road map that’s alternatively titled “24 Months of Muscle.” Kicking it off are several programs, the most significant […] November 09, 2021 at 06:57AM

In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Consumer Editor Jeremy Korzeniewski and News Editor Joel Stocksdale. It’s a truck-heavy podcast as it starts with Korzeniewski and Stocksdale talking about the ’90s GMC Suburbans they both bought this year. After that, the editors shift to discussing the compact trucks of […] November 06, 2021 at 07:03AM

Lexus just announced a new F brand strategy at SEMA, and while the products themselves are not getting a massive overhaul yet, it’s vital to understand the new terms if you plan on being in the market for a sporty Lexus soon. Prior to today, we had F Sport, F Sport Performance and F. The […] November 04, 2021 at 06:13AM

The electric aftermarket is quickly heating up as legacy automakers are starting to offer its own parts to builders. GM has announced it will offer a complete crate motor and battery powertrain under the name eCrate Connect and Cruise, and Ford has started selling a crate motor called the Eluminator that’s shared with the Mustang […] November 03, 2021 at 07:03AM

The Stellantis SEMA news spout isn’t closed yet, and this time it’s all about Mopar. Today, we present to you the 2022 Dodge Durango Mopar Edition. It’s essentially a regular Durango R/T that’s been worked over from head to toe with Mopar parts. Instead of just being a concept like the other Stellantis reveals for […] November 03, 2021 at 06:58AM

Like Ford and Mopar, Chevrolet is bringing an array of custom vehicles to SEMA this year. The most noteworthy have been the Chevy Beast off-road truck and the electrified “Project X” hot rod. But the bow-tie brand is also showing some more lightly customized versions of its full-size trucks and SUVs at the show that […] November 03, 2021 at 06:48AM

Giving a car a name like “Beast” typically means it’s going to be outrageous, or at least it should be. And that’s exactly what the Chevy Beast concept truck is. It started as a Silverado pickup truck, and then Chevy engineers were let loose to build the monster desert buggy you see above. Yes, you […] November 03, 2021 at 06:48AM

Joining in with the big American automakers with some wild SEMA concepts is Toyota. Its custom rides this year are all trucks, including the new 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size truck. The two most impressive were built in-house at Toyota Motorsports Garage, including the showstopping Tacoma “Tacozilla” camper you see above. Let’s dig into them, shall […] November 03, 2021 at 06:18AM

For the third year in a row, Chevrolet has put together an electric-converted classic car to show off what will be possible with its upcoming eCrate Connect and Cruise system. This year’s project was a 1957 Chevy done in collaboration with Cagnazzi Racing and Hot Rod magazine, and the specs are interesting. Besides what’s under […] November 02, 2021 at 06:45AM

Ford’s 2021 SEMA spotlight is undoubtedly on its trucks, but the Mustang and Mustang Mach-E got some love too. In fact, the latter is the real headliner here, with three Mach-E builds making the cut alongside an EcoBoost and GT coupe. Ford sent around some preview images and build details for all five on Friday, […] October 30, 2021 at 07:03AM

Ford’s cavalcade of custom cars continues at SEMA with a bunch of modified trucks. It’s a wide variety this year, since Ford now has roughly four sizes of trucks from small to large, Maverick to Super Duty. We’ve gathered the ones that will be present at Ford’s booth at the upcoming custom car show, starting […] October 30, 2021 at 07:03AM