In Las Vegas, automotive news means vehicle recalls, consumer safety, fuel economy standards and industry regulation. Reporting follows the shifting market for new and used cars across the city and the communities around it.
Valley drivers paying about $5.26 a gallon will see whether the projected solar range holds up before any deliveries begin.
Live Poll
Would you consider buying a solar-powered electric car to cut fuel costs?
Live Poll
Do you prefer factory-built vehicles or those customized with aftermarket performance parts?
The modified crossover features a lowered ride height and custom performance parts for this year's convention.
The 11-foot stunt is a show display, with no word yet on whether the build will be offered for sale.
Live Poll
Do you think the economy is getting better or worse for households like yours?
Twenty of the 21 cars belong to private owners, and the event drew more than 7,500 attendees across the full show.
Live Poll
Do you expect your car repair and accessory costs to rise over the next few years?
Find Booth #10170 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during SEMA week.
The postponed Pro Stock Motorcycle final will be contested at Pomona on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Pacific.
Coverage takes in vehicle safety updates, federal fuel economy standards, manufacturing changes and the local business of selling cars. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to track how national policy affects those on the road. High temperatures in the region create a distinct pattern for tire health, cooling systems and battery performance that keeps repair demand constant. Rising vehicle prices and inventory shifts for both new and used models change consumer options more than any other variable.
