The latest contraption to come out of Saleen Performance Vehicles is the 2010 Saleen S281 Mustang currently on display at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas . So far this year, the S281 has been the second Saleen vehicle launched. Last August, the 2010 435S was introduced.

The new S281 is based on the 2010 Ford Mustang, which was given both styling and engine modifications. Mike Shields, CEO of Saleen Performance Vehicles, said that his team did a “terrific job” and that he is proud to offer this car to customers. Continued after the jump!

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0-60 Magazine partnered with Sparco to create the new Scion xD-based rally-inspired car that’s on display at the SEMA Motor Show. This off-road concept is in stark contrast to the Lexus IS F presented at the 2008 show. Sparco provided some of the equipment for the car.

This list includes mud flaps, Pro-ADV race seats, a communications unit, a Safari Race steering wheel, race pedals and a 6-point harness. Other features include an FIA-spec rally cage, front aluminum skid plate, a universal light pod, front bumper pod mounts, Greddy gauges and exhaust system, a carbon bonnet, B&G Custom RS2 coilovers and springs and Volk TE-37 15 x 6.5 wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich rally tires. Continued after the jump!

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Scion has given three of the most innovative and creative visionaries the opportunity to showcase their talents through three project vehicles shown at the SEMA Auto Show. The xB Tuner Challenge was participated in by Peter Colello of Mummbles Marketing, Bowls LA, and Eneri Abillar, who is working with Leigh Guarnieri from BRS Autodesign.

The year 2002 was significant for Peter Colello who established his name that year with his work on the Toyota Celica GT 2002 and a 2001 Ford Focus ZTS. At the xB Tuner Challenge, Colello sought to build a well-rounded show car with pure functionality, building and expanding from past projects. Colello added elements such as a wide-body kit, lots of carbon-fiber in the hood, hatch, wing and custom roof, and a color motif of teal. In addition, the car has a turbo kit, air-ride suspension, and TRD exhaust. Of course, Colello put in one of his signatures – an over-the-top in-car entertainment system. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Chevrolet launched a graphics campaign last month asking Camaro enthusiasts to vote for their favorite design from several accessory graphics packages. The top four designs were produced and brought to the SEMA Show.

A Silver Ice Metallic Camaro will wear those designs on different days. When the convention ends, another round of voting will be conducted and the winner will be considered for future production. Brent Dewar, vice president of Chevrolet, said that Camaro has thousands of fans on the social media sites and that this is one way for the company to stay connected to its customers. Dewar expects voting to be close. He says though that the “real winners” will be the customers who personalize their Camaro with the winning graphics package. Already, the Camaro Graphics display vehicle, which is located prominently in the GM display at the SEMA Convention, has attracted much attention.

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Does the idea of a mobile kitchen interest you? Then you should definitely visit the display from Scion and MV Designs at the SEMA Motor Show. If you’re from Los Angeles then you would find this familiar. The car unerringly pays homage to the roaming Kogi Korean BBQ truck that offers a combination of Korean with Mexican food.

The show car does the deed by fitting all the required equipment for beers and a barbeque into every nook and cranny of a Scion Kogi xD. How Scion and MV Designs got the inspiration to make such a car is anybody’s guess. Instead of rear seats, there is a fridge incorporated into the left rear door and an ice chest and sink fitted to the right rear door. At the rear, there is a griddle that can be used to cook burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, sweetcorn, etc. In front of that is a 10-inch monitor with utensils pinched from the left taillight and finished off by condiments stored in the right. Photo gallery after the jump!

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A series of custom-made cars is representing the Toyota brand, Scion, at the SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas. This lineup includes a low-rider tC that was crafted by the EPIC Cartel crew. The tC concept car is said to be inspired by a variety of builds.

Its most prominent features are the chopped-down roof that loses its center panel and rear window, and its incredibly lowered ride height. Toyota provides it with huge 22-inch alloy wheels shod in 235/30 ZR22 rubber as well as custom fabricated body parts. The car has a tri-color interior with the 2+2 seating layout. The performance upgrades include a TRD supercharger kit and limited slip differential plus side exhausts and new suspension parts. Photo gallery after the jump!

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The Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec is arriving at dealerships across the US, bearing a price of $23,750. The first production R-Spec model to arrive in the US made its world debut at the Hyundai booth at this year’s SEMA Auto Show. The core performance equipment of the R-Spec is taken from the 2.0T Track model.

This includes Track-tuned suspension, 19-inch gunmetal-finish alloy wheels with performance Summer tires, Brembo braking system and Torsen limited-slip differential. In addition, the R-Spec eliminates non-essential convenience equipment to reduce both cost and weight. R-Spec’s installation of front strut camber adjustment bolts to further enhance initial turn-in and handling response is considered a huge nod at tuners. Photo gallery after the jump!

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The 1969 Subaru SPT Parts Delivery Van was unveiled at the ongoing SEMA show in Las Vegas. It is based on a restored 360 model. What powers the car is a 356 cc, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke, air-cooled engine that outputs 25 hp at 5,500 RPM and 25.3 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 RPM. The van measures 117.9 inches in length, 51.0 inches in width and 53.0 inches in height and has a curb weight of around 950 lbs. It is claimed that the 1969 Subaru SPT Parts Delivery Van has a fuel economy of 66 miles per gallon.

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When someone asks what could be the ultimate HUMMER stock-class desert racing machine, many will say that it’s the Rod Hall Racing HUMMER H3 Alpha. The H3 Alpha is deep in preparation to participate in the 2009 SCORE International Baja 1000 in the hyper-competitive full-size stock class.

Chad Hall will be behind the wheel of the H3 Alpha, the first stock class vehicle to finish in the 2007 and 2008 Baja 1000 and 2008 Baja 500. Team founder and namesake Rod Hall will also be entering his mid-size stock H3 in the 2009 Baja 1000. Rod’s eldest son Josh Hall, who happens to be the 2007 Baja 1000 mini-stock class winner, will be his partner. Rod Hall Racing Team HUMMER competes in the stock class, which features production-based vehicles with stock frames, stock suspension designs and production-based engines. HUMMER engineers built the Team HUMMER H3 Alpha and H3 at the Desert Proving Grounds in Arizona. There’s every indication of success since history tells us that engineering participation in racing has led to improvements to production components, including suspension bushings, exhaust systems, and wiring harness routing and configuration.

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No off-road race is too grueling for HUMMER and Robby Gordon Off-road. They have teamed up one more time to take on the 2010 Dakar Rally, which is known for its brutal terrain and extreme environmental conditions. Team HUMMER will have Gordon lead it from behind the wheel of his HUMMER H3 race truck.

Gordon is renowned for being the first American to win a stage at Dakar and has, since then, been a formidable Dakar challenger. Gordon had earlier on been actively participating and had even built his Dakar HUMMER for the 2006 Rally. In 2007, Gordon finished first in the OP class and 8th overall. 2008 was significant since that was when Gordon’s elite off-road team entered two Robby Gordon Off-Road HUMMERS in the Central Europe Rally. Continued after the jump!

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