2026 SEMA Show: 7 Hot new aftermarket products for car fans

The 2026 SEMA Show has brought together thousands of automotive builds created by tens of thousands of enthusiasts, according to Car and Driver. Publications including Car and Driver, Hypebeast, Autoguide.com, and Driving have highlighted standout vehicles and products from the massive aftermarket exhibition. Among the featured builds, Car and Driver highlighted a pair of Suzuki Twins built into R32 and R34 GT-Rs using Rocket Bunny's Pandem Pocket Bunny kit. Jack Fitzgerald reported for Car and Driver that the R32 makes around 120 horsepower from its turbocharged 1.0-liter engine, while the R34's Twin was left more stock. Carter Fry of Car and Driver also spotted a chopped-up Tesla Cybertruck parked in the back corner of the Central Hall, featuring Grand Theft Auto VI and Rockstar Games branding alongside a sports car figure and a giant APR spoiler. Additionally, Car and Driver highlighted a track-spec first-gen Toyota Tacoma with its engine mounted out back in the bed below a massive rear wing, as well as the Meso Customs TX1, a Lexus pickup based on the Toyota Tacoma built by Meso Customs with a Lexus GX front end and an overhauled interior. Builder Raymond Canales created a tag-axle VW hauler based on a Type 2 to transport his VW Beetle race car, while Mark Denlinger's Mad Customs showcased a 210 four-dollar wagon restomod featuring an LT4 GM V-8 and Forgeline EO1 wheels painted black. Steve Strope brought a 1969 Z/28 Camaro featuring a carbureted Chevy big-block, Ice Gray Metallic paint, and Graphite Blue interior. Meanwhile, the NHRA is streaming live from the 2026 SEMA Show with interviews from the NHRA on FOX Stage. According to the NHRA, the streaming coverage runs from November 3 through November 6, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Located in booth 22331 in Central Hall, the NHRA stage hosts interviews connecting viewers with racers, partners, and industry guests discussing drag racing, new projects, and racing programs. Fans can watch the coverage stream on NHRA.com and the NHRA YouTube channel, with David Kennedy coordinating stage interview opportunities for those interested in joining.