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November 18, 2008

SEMA 2008 Wrap up

Semashowfloor Consumer Reports Autos staff were in Las Vegas all of last week at SEMA, wearing out our shoe leather. What happens in Vegas, may stay in Vegas, but in this case, our Autos team is talking: they've been blogging away all week at a furious pace. Here's a breakdown of their posts by category of interest:

Cool cars
From new green machines to go-go revving monsters, SEMA is known for breaking out the wild, wacky and weird. This year was no exception:
Rolls-Royce - Pass the mustard and step on it
Tjin Pontiac G8 - SEMA-worthy family sedan
Sleepers and creepers
Grilling the Ford Transit Connect
Kia Soul primed for customizing
Ford still making vehicles
Dodge Challenger – Belle of the hall
Supercharged Hyundai Genesis boasts more horsepower
GM – Subdued at SEMA show?

Gear and gadgets
From the very latest in GPS to coolers you can drive, check out these innovative items:
Navigon 8100T GPS with 3D maps
New GPS - Motorola Motonav TN20, TN30
Nextar K4, I4-BC, Q4-MD - Budget navigation
AT&T CruiseCast - TV to go
Car mounts for gadgets
Azentek SmartMirror SM-450 with GPS navigation
GPS Buddy adds two-way interactivity
Cargo Sock protects SUV cargo area
Cruzin Cooler

Going green
Would you use animal fat for your engine? For the hottest in green, read on:
Aftermarket fuel economy gauges to help mind your mileage
Smart meets John Deere?
Green motor oil, or is it moo-ter oil?

Favorites
Consumer Reports staff picks their favorites:
Personal Picks

--Desiree Calamari

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