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Every Jeep that rolls out of one of the company’s factories is ready for off-roading, but Jeep has more than just the trail to consider when the American automaker designs its SUVs. Some buyers want just the looks and need good on-road performance, there are safety and other vehicle standards Jeep needs to follow, and if it makes its vehicles too tall, then drivers and passengers won’t be able to get in. If you’re a hard-core off-roader though, you need more than the factory can offer. More height to let your axles and differentials pass overtop of rocks and logs instead of striking them. More wheel well clearance to fit taller tires.

Each year, the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas attracts all manner of custom-built vehicles meant to showcase the latest and greatest the automotive aftermarket has to offer. At this year’s show, one vehicle in particular stood out: Atturo Tires’ Jeep Gladiator build, looking imposing as all get-out in black with vibrant green decals, big matte bronze wheels, a blacked-out grille, and — of course — the company’s new Trail Blade MTS tires.

Everyone who has joined the ranks of the “Busted Knuckles Club” has probably used WD-40 Brand products at one time or another: the WD-40 Brand’s ubiquitous rust-penetrating lubricant is a mainstay of the home mechanic, invaluable for its ability to help free stuck parts and fasteners.

Want to spin some wrenches, get a little grease under those fingernails? If so, here are 10 of the best new vehicles to modify.

Just when you thought the 840-horsepower Dodge Demon was crazy enough, Mopar is going to the next level with this 1,000-horsepower SEMA concept.

The Mopar division of FCA will have one of the biggest displays at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and have previewed two the Mopar-modified machines that will be on display.

Twenty-five lucky owners (but only that many) with deep pockets will be able to get their hands on a special stroked and supercharged Corvette from Specialty Vehicle Engineering.

Will we see a new top 10 run at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed?

For the Ford Mustang enthusiast that wants the best, there’s the Shelby Super Snake.

What happens when you let some Italian coachbuilders loose on a Ram 1500? Well, you end up with a ridiculously luxurious truck/SUV combo that costs nearly $300,000 USD. 

The Hennessey Performance Dodge Demon has turned in a 9.14 @ 152 mph quarter-mile time.

Hennessey Performance has created the world’s fastest Gen6 Chevrolet Camaro.

It didn’t take very long for Bruiser Conversions to swap an LS3 engine into the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL.

Apparently people weren’t joking when “Rocket Bunny all the things,” became a thing.

Based on the Ford Raptor, Hennessey’s VelociRaptor 6×6 is now being built for a limited production run of 50 units.

General Motors has never offered its modern-day full-size SUVs with a diesel powertrain, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done.

For a brief period in the early 2000s, the Saleen S7 was the supercar to have.

Shelby American reminded everyone why Caroll was King of the Mustang at SEMA this year.

This is possibly the most visually arresting Mustang on display at SEMA this year.

Ford always has a huge presence at the SEMA show and this year was no different.

Ken Block and Pennzoil kicked off the 2017 SEMA Show by unveiling his new-to-him 1991 Ford Escort Cosworth Group A Rally Car.

After revealing the new Silverado Performance Concept, Chevy has rolled out two new versions of its smaller Colorado.

Ford Performance and Roush Performance have added a new chapter to their storied history.

The annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas isn’t just about all the latest toys for current-generation vehicles.

Starting from $295,000 including the base Ford Raptor truck, the Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6 is a fine example of being excessive.

Ford will have over 50 vehicles on display at the 2017 SEMA Show, and 11 of them are being previewed here.

Professional drifter and Ford Mustang enthusiast Vaughn Gittin Jr. will present the 2018 RTR Mustang at the 2017 SEMA Show.

Each year at the SEMA Show, you can always expect something amazing from the folks at Ringbrothers.

Chevrolet and Hot Wheels are celebrating 50 years together with a new special edition Camaro just in time for SEMA.

Someone at Chevrolet has recently become a paddleboarding enthusiast.

Ford will have over 50 vehicles on display in Las Vegas at the 2017 SEMA Show, and seven of them will be 2018 Ford Mustang sports cars.

Texan tuning company Hennessey Performance Engineering has announced its new Venom F5 hypercar will debut at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas on November 1st.

At least four Ford Focus hot hatches will be showing up at the company’s display at the 2017 SEMA Show.

Roush has begun teasing its 2018 Ford Mustang project.

Ken Block’s Hoonigan Racing Division recently procured a 1991 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Group A-spec rally car that Block plans to campaign in various stage rallies during 2018.

You won’t see Ken Block on the starting grid of World Rallycross next season.

For about the price of an Audi R8 V10 Plus you can now take home a purpose-built GT4 race car.

Following a few weeks of mild teasing, Liberty Walk has officially unveiled its widebody take on the Ford Mustang ahead of its public debut at J Nation next month.

The Pratt & Miller built Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R is now on sale for delivery in 2018.

At one time, the F-150 Lightning would roast an SVT Mustang Cobra.

Widebody all the things.

Ford wants to compete for the overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – depending on the rules. 

The new Shelby Raptor may only be a tuned a Ford Raptor – but it has a LOT more power on tap. 

Ken Block’s Ford Fiesta has found the ultimate dirt playground.

A modified 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will compete in the upcoming “Vegas to Reno” off-road race.

The guys responsible for cranking out the original batch of competition-spec 1965 Shelby GT350Rs will begin producing a new round of the legendary race car, albeit with a few improvements.

The sale price all goes to the Experimental Aircraft Association Gathering of Eagles.

A one-of-a-kind Ford F-150 Raptor will be auctioned at the annual EAA Gathering of Eagles on Thursday, July 27.

Now that the Ford Mustang is sold around the world, tuning shops across the globe now get to play with America’s most beloved Pony Car.

Super Snake is a name synonymous with only the most superlatively speedy Ford Mustangs and this one is no exception with Shelby American treating us to the first official take on a widebody S550 Mustang.

One of the first Chevrolet Colorado ZR2s to roll off the assembly line will live its life as a development vehicle to be raced by GM royalty.