The Westgate features more 2014 SEMA Show attractions, including a First Time & Featured Exhibitors section, general registration and the OPTIMA Street Car Alley.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show attendees can enjoy new attractions this year by visiting the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, including a large section of first-time exhibitors. This area provides buyers more opportunities to discover new products, learn about new companies and connect with well-known featured exhibitors.

The First-Time and Featured Exhibitor section is not the only reason attendees are encouraged to head over to the Westgate.

Additional attractions include:

General Registration - The general registration area is located in the Westgate, making the area a great place to start your Show route after picking up your badge.

Cars & Coffee - Every morning of the Show starting at 8:00 a.m., buyers are invited to attend Cars & Coffee—SEMA Edition for a free cup of coffee. Located on the patio of the hotel, attendees will be able to grab a complimentary cup of coffee before the start of a busy day.

OPTIMA Street Car Alley - Located between the Westgate and North Hall, an all-new display area, OPTIMA Street Car Alley” will showcase the invited competitors of the 2014 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational. Interactive entertainment will also take place in the area.

First Time & Featured Exhibitors - There will be tons of business opportunities for buyers to connect with new manufacturers and suppliers and discover new products and innovations when checking out first-time exhibitors.

The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is just one of four areas to visit first-time and featured exhibitors. The other areas will be located in the east end of upper South Hall, on the bridge between South and Central Halls and in the Gold Pavilion across Paradise Road near the LVCC North Hall.

	The Westgate features more 2014 SEMA Show attractions, including a First Time & Featured Exhibitors section, general registration and the OPTIMA Street Car Alley.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show attendees can enjoy new attractions this year by visiting the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, including a large section of first-time exhibitors. This area provides buyers more opportunities to discover new products, learn about new companies and connect with well-known featured exhibitors.

The First-Time and Featured Exhibitor section is not the only reason attendees are encouraged to head over to the Westgate.

Additional attractions include:

General Registration - The general registration area is located in the Westgate, making the area a great place to start your Show route after picking up your badge.

Cars & Coffee - Every morning of the Show starting at 8:00 a.m., buyers are invited to attend Cars & Coffee—SEMA Edition for a free cup of coffee. Located on the patio of the hotel, attendees will be able to grab a complimentary cup of coffee before the start of a busy day.

OPTIMA Street Car Alley - Located between the Westgate and North Hall, an all-new display area, OPTIMA Street Car Alley” will showcase the invited competitors of the 2014 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational. Interactive entertainment will also take place in the area.

First Time & Featured Exhibitors - There will be tons of business opportunities for buyers to connect with new manufacturers and suppliers and discover new products and innovations when checking out first-time exhibitors.

The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is just one of four areas to visit first-time and featured exhibitors. The other areas will be located in the east end of upper South Hall, on the bridge between South and Central Halls and in the Gold Pavilion across Paradise Road near the LVCC North Hall.

	Extang Vice President Steve Kelly revealed a customized ’15 Ford F-150 Lariat.

By SEMA Editors

In a press conference on the opening day ofthe 2014 SEMA Show, Extang Vice President Steve Kelly revealed a customized ’15 Ford F-150 Lariat. The truck is set up with a 4-in. BDS Suspension kit, American Force wheels sized 2-x10-in., and an Extang next-generation Solid Fold tonneau cover. Headache rack and toolbox are by DeeZee. Bushwhacker, Ford Racing, BASF, Airaid, Rhino, and Power Tank are among the other suppliers.

The aftermarket is already producing a wide variety of parts for Ford’s revolutionary aluminum body truck, one of the most popular vehicles on the SEMA Show floor.

	Extang Vice President Steve Kelly revealed a customized ’15 Ford F-150 Lariat.

By SEMA Editors

In a press conference on the opening day ofthe 2014 SEMA Show, Extang Vice President Steve Kelly revealed a customized ’15 Ford F-150 Lariat. The truck is set up with a 4-in. BDS Suspension kit, American Force wheels sized 2-x10-in., and an Extang next-generation Solid Fold tonneau cover. Headache rack and toolbox are by DeeZee. Bushwhacker, Ford Racing, BASF, Airaid, Rhino, and Power Tank are among the other suppliers.

The aftermarket is already producing a wide variety of parts for Ford’s revolutionary aluminum body truck, one of the most popular vehicles on the SEMA Show floor.

By SEMA Editors

An extensively customized ’15 Dodge Challenger made its debut on Tuesday, November 4, at the 2014 SEMA Show and can be seen in Amsoil booth #24661.

The car is designed to illustrate what could be done to up-fit a new Challenger and includes modifications to the powertrain, chassis, interior and exterior. Powertrain mods include a McLeod Racing twin-disc clutch; Barton Industries short-throw shifter; Kooks long-tube headers; and MagnaFlow exhaust. Amsoil synthetic fluids are used throughout. The air suspension is made possible by Air Lift Performance. The car rides on Forgeline 20-in. wheels and Nitto tires.

The exterior sports a Vintage Race Rentals body kit and RM Motorsports hood extractors. Inside is custom leather trim and Oracle lighting.

By SEMA Editors

An extensively customized ’15 Dodge Challenger made its debut on Tuesday, November 4, at the 2014 SEMA Show and can be seen in Amsoil booth #24661.

The car is designed to illustrate what could be done to up-fit a new Challenger and includes modifications to the powertrain, chassis, interior and exterior. Powertrain mods include a McLeod Racing twin-disc clutch; Barton Industries short-throw shifter; Kooks long-tube headers; and MagnaFlow exhaust. Amsoil synthetic fluids are used throughout. The air suspension is made possible by Air Lift Performance. The car rides on Forgeline 20-in. wheels and Nitto tires.

The exterior sports a Vintage Race Rentals body kit and RM Motorsports hood extractors. Inside is custom leather trim and Oracle lighting.

	Hyundai revealed a 708hp Sonata during its opening-day 2014 SEMA Show press conference.

By SEMA Editors

Hyundai revealed a 708hp Sonata—said to be the most powerful Sonata ever—Tuesday morning, November 4, at a press conference at the 2014 SEMA Show.

The car was built by Bisimoto, a company that specializes in extracting huge output from Hyundai’s engines, such as the 1,000hp Bisimoto Genesis Coupe that was built for last year’s SEMA Show.

For this year’s Show, the team used Hyundai’s 2.4L Theta-II four-cylinder engine as the starting point for their build. Through a combination of strengthened internal components—forged pistons, connecting rods, a high-revving valvetrain and camshafts—a high-boost turbocharger, and a fast-burning, flex-fuel diet, Bisimoto was able to extract 708 hp from the engine.

Power gets to the road through a six-speed manual transmission. As a total package, the ’15 Bisimoto Engineering Sonata boasts supercar-beating power, with room for three friends to come along for the ride of a lifetime.

Complementing the extensive overhaul under the hood, Bisimoto wrapped its ’15 Sonata in custom-laminated body wrap and graphics. The interior has been given a sporty feel with the addition of racing harnesses, AEM wideband gauges and EK Autoworx interior paint. Rounding out the exterior look is a Bisimoto front splitter and aero package, Fifteen52 18-in. aluminum wheels and Burns stainless exhaust system.

For more information, go to www.hyundaiusa.com or visit www.bisimoto.com. Visit the Hyundai exhibit in Booth #24387 and the Bisimoto exhibit in Booth #21721.

	Hyundai revealed a 708hp Sonata during its opening-day 2014 SEMA Show press conference.

By SEMA Editors

Hyundai revealed a 708hp Sonata—said to be the most powerful Sonata ever—Tuesday morning, November 4, at a press conference at the 2014 SEMA Show.

The car was built by Bisimoto, a company that specializes in extracting huge output from Hyundai’s engines, such as the 1,000hp Bisimoto Genesis Coupe that was built for last year’s SEMA Show.

For this year’s Show, the team used Hyundai’s 2.4L Theta-II four-cylinder engine as the starting point for their build. Through a combination of strengthened internal components—forged pistons, connecting rods, a high-revving valvetrain and camshafts—a high-boost turbocharger, and a fast-burning, flex-fuel diet, Bisimoto was able to extract 708 hp from the engine.

Power gets to the road through a six-speed manual transmission. As a total package, the ’15 Bisimoto Engineering Sonata boasts supercar-beating power, with room for three friends to come along for the ride of a lifetime.

Complementing the extensive overhaul under the hood, Bisimoto wrapped its ’15 Sonata in custom-laminated body wrap and graphics. The interior has been given a sporty feel with the addition of racing harnesses, AEM wideband gauges and EK Autoworx interior paint. Rounding out the exterior look is a Bisimoto front splitter and aero package, Fifteen52 18-in. aluminum wheels and Burns stainless exhaust system.

For more information, go to www.hyundaiusa.com or visit www.bisimoto.com. Visit the Hyundai exhibit in Booth #24387 and the Bisimoto exhibit in Booth #21721.

The Official SEMA Show After Party, and Everyone's Invited.

The world’s most unique and celebrated customized vehicles from the 2014 SEMA Show gathered and was accessible to the public on Friday, November 7, 4:00–10:00 p.m., as the SEMA Cruise found its way to a new event taking place immediately after the SEMA Show at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. After four days behind closed doors in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), visible only to industry professionals, hundreds of cars and trucks from the SEMA Show rolled out of the building in the SEMA Cruise and, for the first time ever, assembled at “SEMA Ignited,” an extravaganza that included food, music, celebrities, iconic builders and displays.

The event gave the public, media, SEMA Show exhibitors, attendees and guests a rare opportunity to collect and share images of hundreds of customized vehicles featuring the newest and most innovative products from the 2014 SEMA Show. The Friday night event also served as the backdrop for nationwide media coverage--including on-site taping for a nationally televised broadcast special--“best of show” awards and included food trucks, music, entertainment, automotive celebrities, builders and more.

For more information visit semaignited.com.

The Official SEMA Show After Party, and Everyone's Invited.

The world’s most unique and celebrated customized vehicles from the 2014 SEMA Show gathered and was accessible to the public on Friday, November 7, 4:00–10:00 p.m., as the SEMA Cruise found its way to a new event taking place immediately after the SEMA Show at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. After four days behind closed doors in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), visible only to industry professionals, hundreds of cars and trucks from the SEMA Show rolled out of the building in the SEMA Cruise and, for the first time ever, assembled at “SEMA Ignited,” an extravaganza that included food, music, celebrities, iconic builders and displays.

The event gave the public, media, SEMA Show exhibitors, attendees and guests a rare opportunity to collect and share images of hundreds of customized vehicles featuring the newest and most innovative products from the 2014 SEMA Show. The Friday night event also served as the backdrop for nationwide media coverage--including on-site taping for a nationally televised broadcast special--“best of show” awards and included food trucks, music, entertainment, automotive celebrities, builders and more.

For more information visit semaignited.com.