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Lamborghini Huracán RWD Spyder

Lamborghini Huracán RWD Spyder

The latest Lambo not only drops its top, but sends 100% of its power to the rear wheels, allowing for drifting fun and making up for any weight gained by the convertible structure. Its V10 makes 580 hp, launching this bad boy to 62mph in 3.6s, with a top speed of 198 mph.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

The new performance variant of Chevy’s mid-size pickup gains 2″ of suspension lift, steel rocker protectors, Multimatic shocks, 17×8 wheels with 31-inch off-road tires, and front and rear locking diffs. Comes with either a 308 hp V6, or a 181 hp diesel with 369 lb-ft. of torque.

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Jaguar I-PACE Concept

Jaguar I-PACE Concept

Jaguar comes out swinging with its first EV. This sport crossover looks fantastic, has a spacious cabin that seats five, a 220 mi driving range, and can go 0-to-60 in about 4 sec thanks to two motors that produce 400hp and 516 lb-ft. of torque. Goes into production in 2018.

JetPack Aviation LA Flight Raffle

JetPack Aviation LA Flight Raffle

JetPack Aviation is offering the general public a chance to experience its latest jetpack, the JB-10. The winner will be given $1,000 worth of travel vouchers, fly the JB-10 in Los Angeles and have dinner with the company’s founders.

Yamaha T7 Concept

Yamaha T7 Concept

Inspired by the Tenere XT600Z enduro motorcycle, the T7 concept is a long-range off-roader with a lightweight midsize chassis, an aluminum tank, carbon fiber fairing and skidplate and 4-projector LED headlights.

Vespa Elettrica Concept

Vespa Elettrica Concept

Inspired by the classic Vespa scooter, this 21st century revamp gets a fully-electric drivetrain, eliminating the nasty smog and CO2 emissions that scooter engines are infamous for. It’s expected to hit the market in late 2017.

Slow to Show

Slow to Show

Once a year, a crowd of hard-working and dedicated fans gather at the Tejano Super Show in Odessa, Texas to show off their low-riders with their crazy jacked up suspension systems. Director Ben Steinbauer’s slice of life documentary is basically the exact opposite of Petrolicious.

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Ever Tires Airless Bike Tires

Ever Tires Airless Bike Tires

Ever Tires’ new airless bicycle tires are rated for 5,000mi. They’re available for variable- or single speed bikes and in many sizes. They weigh about 1lb more than ordinary tires and have a slightly stiffer ride, but these should be good enough for casual riders.

Range Rover Downhill Challenge

Range Rover Downhill Challenge

“That’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done.” Stunt driver Ben Collins (formerly The Stig) successfully drove a Range Rover Sport down Mürren, Switzerland’s Inferno ski course, with a 7100+ft. descent, slopes up to 75%, over ice and loose terrain, at speeds up to 96 mph.

1952 Ferrari 340 America Vignale Spider

1952 Ferrari 340 America Vignale Spider

Going under the hammer on 1/19/17, this particular Ferrari 340 competed at the 1952 Mille Miglia, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Targa Florio. Petrolicious spoke with current owner Michael Stehle about what it’s like to possess a car with such a rich heritage.

2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription

2017 Volvo S90 T6 Inscription

Volvo’s premiere sedan is a stunner, with dramatic, yet clean styling inside and out. Available with a 316hp turbo and supercharged engine, soft Nappa leather, aluminum and walnut trim, a cutting-edge tech, and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Full review on 95octane.

Dodge Shakedown Challenger

Dodge Shakedown Challenger

One of the cooler builds at SEMA 2016, this 1971 Challenger combines classic style with modern performance. It rocks a brand new 392 Hemi V8 crate engine packing 485hp, a lowered suspension, and Hellcat brakes. We love the “Bitchin Black” paint and minimal red accents.

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Cristini AWD Fat Tire Bike

Cristini AWD Fat Tire Bike

This spectacular mountain bike uses a clutching mechanism to send power from the rear wheel via a set of interlocking driveshafts. If you can’t afford one, pledge just a little bit and support adventurer Kate Leeming, and her mission to bike to cross Antarctica and the South Pole.

Toyota XTREME Corolla

Toyota XTREME Corolla

One of Toyota’s slick rides for SEMA 2016, Cartel Customs and Star Side Design turned the 4-door daily driver into a 2-door sportscar, turbo-boosted to 250 whp, stripped it down to just 2000 lb. with the driver, then coated the whole thing in a vibrant two-tone paint.

Bandit9 Eden

Bandit9 Eden
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Bandit9’s Honda Supersport mods all project an air of luxury, but the shop’s latest masterpiece screams it. The Eden has a beautiful handmade steel unibody with either gold or chrome plating, a sculpted exhaust, and a marble gas cap.

Toyota Land Speed Cruiser

Toyota Land Speed Cruiser

This low-riding, custom-built beast started life as a 2016 Land Cruiser, but now is capable of pushing out more than 2000 hp, and hitting a top speed of 220 mph, courtesy of Motorsports Technical Center, and a pair of volleyball-sized Garrett turbochargers. Debuts at SEMA 2016.

Aerovelo ETA Bicycle

Aerovelo ETA Bicycle

It might look like a giant egg on wheels, but Aerovelo’s highly aerodynamic, high tech, lightweight recumbent bicycle allows its rider to achieve insane speeds as high as 89.59 mph, the fastest speed ever recorded by a human-powered vehicle.

2018 Mercedes-AMG E63/E63 S

2018 Mercedes-AMG E63/E63 S

These bad boy luxury sedans have a new 4.0L twin-scroll turbo V8, with 563 hp or 603 hp in the “S” edition, launching this beast from 0-to-60 in 3.3 to 3.4s. A wet-clutch 9-speed gearbox cuts weight and improves response times, and cylinder deactivation improves fuel economy.

LYNK & CO

LYNK & CO

A high tech new car brand from Geely, owners of Volvo. LYNK & CO aims to shake up the auto business by offering vehicles on a subscription model, with service and upgrades included, as well as the ability to share the cost with other drivers. Learn more over on 95octane.

Jay Leno’s 1918 Stutz Bearcat

Jay Leno’s 1918 Stutz Bearcat

Jay Leno brings out one of his treasures to please his fellow hardcore gearheads. This 98-year-old Bearcat is a mechanical memoir of Harry Stutz, its previous owners and now of Jay as well. Test drive at 16:30. It also possesses the greatest car name ever.

Mercedes-Benz Concept X-CLASS

Mercedes-Benz Concept X-CLASS

Here’s something we never thought we’d see. Luxury and sports car maker Mercedes-Benz is showing off two concept variants of a mid-size pickup. While we’re not sure we’d want to take these trucks off-road and get them really dirty, they sure look pretty. Launching late 2017.

BMW: The Escape

BMW: The Escape

Neill Blomkamp directed this action-packed adventure for BMW Films, starring Jon Bernthal as a mercenary, and Clive Owen as a skilled driver who must help a mysterious girl (Dakota Fanning) escape from a genetic lab. Naturally, their ride is the shiny new 2017 BMW 540i.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Toyota’s most rugged mid-size pickup yet, the new Tacoma TRD Pro rides on 2.5″ FOX Shocks, is wider, taller, has a 35º approach angle, and a 1/4″ skid plate to protect components. We dig the blacked out grille, hood scoop, and overfenders. Read our full review on 95octane.

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