No-holds-barred mods at SEMA

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	This week in Car Tech Wayne Cunningham CNET.com No-holds-barred mods at SEMA Compared with your typical car show, where automakers display cars in factory-perfect condition, SEMA is a no-holds-barred spectacle of car modification. Whatever can be done to a car can be seen at SEMA. And this year we are seeing plenty of automaker participation, with the likes of Ford and Audi bringing their own mods to bear. But look for the real craziness from the independents, where putting Lambo doors on a Scion xB or a big blower on a Dodge Challenger is par for the course. We will be covering SEMA next week, but we found some tasty previews ahead of the big show.  SEMA preview Cult Motorsports' 1000-hp Challenger Most popular products Garmin Nuvi 265WT  Check prices TomTom XL 340 S  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 3790T  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 205W  Check prices Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT  Check prices Latest reviews and features 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Cabin tech is an afterthought in the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, as this car was made for the track, not daily driving or grocery runs. Read more  Check prices 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 The 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 looks good, goes fast, and handles well, while offering useful and modern cabin tech features. Just expect frequent, expensive trips to the gas station. Read more  Check prices 2010 Toyota Avalon Limited Although the 2010 Toyota Avalon offers some usable tech features, much of it is older equipment previously seen in Lexus models. Read more  Check prices Garmin EcoRoute HD The EcoRoute HD module by Garmin is an effective tool for car geeks and green drivers, if they own a compatible vehicle and Nuvi GPS device. Read more  Check prices Car Tech blog Tesla opens its Model S electric car factory Wayne Cunningham On Wednesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and California Senator Diane Feinstein stood before the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) plant, shuttered since April, and announced its new beginning as the base for Tesla Model S production. The press conference was capped by the unveiling of a large Tesla sign over the plant. Read more Most commented story Most, and least, reliable cars for 2011 Posted by Wayne Cunningham Consumer Reports published predictions for reliability of 2011 vehicle models based on what car owners told it of previous model year performance.  Read more  In other news 1. Control car functions with AutoBot 2. Ferrari World opens to public 3. First drive: Nissan Leaf 4. QNX upgrades infotainment 5. Mazda's rotary redo is moving slowly More Car Tech resources  Car Tech forums  Green car buying guide  Car Tech videos  Car Tech podcast  All new car reviews  Past car shows M A R K E T P L A C E Ads By Marchex
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