Story no.142InternationalOngoingLaunches and reviews +1Low Several countries (3)1 Nov → 3 Nov18 facts · 42 art.
SEMA 2026: Nissan Concepts, Toyo Tires, and Preparations
SEMA 2026, held in Las Vegas, served as the backdrop for a series of automotive concept and preparation presentations. Nissan displayed several vehicles, including a modernized Datsun S30 concept, an SCCA-spec Fairlady Z, Pathfinder concepts, and off-road preparations of the Frontier and Armada. Toyo Tires announced 27 world premieres, including an electric reinterpretation of the Porsche 935 by Bisimoto. Other preparers, such as Ringbrothers, unveiled restomods, including a modified Pontiac GTO. Japanese coverage focused on the Toyo Tires announcement, while American press covered all exhibitions.
In brief
Ongoing story bringing together 18 events involving Nissan, Ford, Porsche and 8 more, in 3 countries (États-Unis, Japon, Corée du Sud), followed from 1 November 2026 to 3 November 2026. 42 articles from 18 sources (launches and reviews, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 21:30. Figures reported: 27 vehicles.
Context and reference points, separate from the story's news. Every item links to its source; updated on 3 Nov
Key terms
- Restomod
- A restomod is a concept car based on an older model where the original body is retained but modernized, notably by replacing the thermal engine with an electric powertrain. Wikipedia
- Concept Car
- A concept car is an experimental vehicle produced in very limited numbers (usually just one) to demonstrate new technology, styling elements, or usage modes; it is not intended for mass production and serves primarily as a communication tool for a manufacturer. Wikipedia
- Car Preparation
- Car preparation is the activity of companies transforming vehicles produced by manufacturers, improving performance (engine, braking, running gear, aerodynamics) and/or modifying interior and exterior design; it differs from tuning in this regard. Wikipedia
Useful resources
IIHSiihs.org
Vehicle safety notes for cars sold in the United States (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety).
Timeline
newest firstDot = severity
- 18h00
LatestUnited StatesFord unveils the 1,200 hp Bronco Frostwarden rescue vehicle at SEMA
Ford presents a unique Bronco Frostwarden at SEMA, combining the new Megazilla 2.0 crate engine with an extreme preparation designed for search and rescue operations.
caranddriver.comFord (salle de presse)autoevolution
- 18h00
United StatesFord presents a Bronco concept powered by a supercharged 7.3 V8
Ford has installed its most powerful crate engine, a supercharged 7.3 V8, in a Bronco concept unveiled in the United States.
Autoblog
- 18h00
United StatesClassic Recreations presents a 1,000 hp restomodded Shelby GT500 at SEMA
For its first appearance at SEMA since being acquired by Velocity Restorations, Classic Recreations is exhibiting a restomodded 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 producing 1,000 hp.
CarScoops
- 16h00
United StatesDeux Porsche 911 swapées avec des V8 Ferrari et Chevrolet au SEMA
Au salon SEMA, deux Porsche 911 préparées abandonnent leur flat-six pour des V8 d'origine Ferrari et Chevrolet.
Autoblog
- 15h09
Nissan présente un Patrol extrême au SEMA 2026
Nissan dévoile au SEMA de Las Vegas une version très modifiée et tout-terrain de son Patrol, destinée à rivaliser avec les préparations Toyota et Mitsubishi.
Diariomotor
- 14h30
United StatesNissan dévoile un concept Frontier GT-R Turbo au SEMA 2026
Nissan présente au SEMA un concept Frontier animé par un moteur GT-R, destiné à concurrencer le Ford Ranger Raptor.
Autoblog
- 11h33
Une Ford Mustang 1966 restomodée avec V8 moderne au SEMA 2026
Une Ford Mustang Fastback de 1966 est transformée en restomod utilisable, avec un V8 de 347 pouces cubes, injection électronique et boîte TREMEC TKX 600, présentée au SEMA.
Motor1.comMotor1.com FranceAutoblog
- 10h08
Hankook expose ses pneus Dynapro et une rallye-car WRC au SEMA 2026
Hankook Tire participe pour la quatrième année consécutive au SEMA Show de Las Vegas, du 3 au 6 novembre, avec un stand centré sur sa marque de pneus SUV et pick-up Dynapro et l'exposition d'un véhicule de rallye WRC.
autodaily.co.kr
- 09h00
United StatesDirect Connection unveils new performance parts at SEMA 2026
Dodge's performance parts division, Direct Connection, presents a new range of engine, exhaust, suspension, and wheel upgrades for Mopar enthusiasts at SEMA 2026.
Stellantis Amérique du Nord (salle de presse)
- 01h00
Toyo Tires présente 27 premières mondiales au SEMA 2026, dont une Porsche 935 électrique de Bisimoto
Au SEMA 2026, Toyo Tires expose 27 véhicules en première mondiale, dont une réinterprétation électrique de la Porsche 935 signée Bisimoto. L'événement confirme la place du salon de Las Vegas pour les préparations et concepts.
レスポンス（Response.jp）
- 00h10
United StatesNissan présente un Armada Jungle Patrol sans toit au SEMA 2026
Nissan expose au SEMA un Armada transformé en véhicule de safari, avec arceau tubulaire à la place du toit et habitacle redessiné.
Autoblog
- 21h28
Un Ford F-250 de 1985 façon Raptor présenté au SEMA 2026
Une préparation restomod d'un Ford F-250 de 1985 inspirée du Raptor, soutenue par Ford Performance, figure sur le stand Ford au SEMA.
caranddriver.comMotor1.comL'Auto-Journal
- 21h07
Un Lexus GX 550 à ponts portal présenté au SEMA 2026
Une préparation tout-terrain du Lexus GX 550 équipée de ponts portal est exposée au SEMA.
CarScoopsDiariomotor
- 19h47
United StatesRingbrothers presents a 650 hp Pontiac GTO at SEMA
Tuner Ringbrothers is exhibiting a modified 1965 Pontiac GTO at SEMA, featuring a carbon fiber body and a supercharged 650 hp LT4 V8 engine.
caranddriver.comMotor1.comAutoblog+1 outlet
- 17h00
United StatesNissan presents three off-road preparations at SEMA 2026
Nissan is exhibiting a lifted Frontier, a retro Pathfinder, and an open-top Armada fitted with 37-inch tires at SEMA.
Motor1.comcaranddriver.com
- 14h00
United StatesNissan presents two Pathfinder concepts at SEMA 2026
Nismo Nick unveils two Nissan Pathfinder concepts at SEMA, Trailfinder and Trackfinder, based on the R51 generation.
CarScoopscaranddriver.comAutoblog+1 outlet
- 02h00
A Nissan Fairlady Z in SCCA configuration unveiled at SEMA 2026
Volunteer engineers from Nissan North America present a Fairlady Z prepared for SCCA competition at SEMA 2026.
レスポンス（Response.jp）kuruma-news.jp
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Countries concerned
Several countries (3)
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Key figures
- 27
- véhicules
Amounts cited$800 · 800 dollars
Highest number recorded in 9 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.
Sources by country and language
Press country
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 33 | 8 |
| Japan | 3 | 2 |
| Spain | 2 | 1 |
| France | 2 | 2 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 |
Languages
| Articles | Outlets | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 33 | 9 |
| Japanese | 3 | 2 |
| Spanish | 2 | 1 |
| French | 2 | 2 |
| Korean | 1 | 1 |
| Italian | 1 | 1 |
Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.
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Events in the story
- A Nissan Fairlady Z in SCCA configuration unveiled at SEMA 20263 Nov
- Ford unveils the 1,200 hp Bronco Frostwarden rescue vehicle at SEMA3 Nov
- Nissan presents two Pathfinder concepts at SEMA 20263 Nov
- Ringbrothers presents a 650 hp Pontiac GTO at SEMA3 Nov
- Un Ford F-250 de 1985 façon Raptor présenté au SEMA 20263 Nov
- Nissan presents three off-road preparations at SEMA 20263 Nov
- Ford presents a Bronco concept powered by a supercharged 7.3 V83 Nov
- Classic Recreations presents a 1,000 hp restomodded Shelby GT500 at SEMA3 Nov
- Un Lexus GX 550 à ponts portal présenté au SEMA 20263 Nov
- Deux Porsche 911 swapées avec des V8 Ferrari et Chevrolet au SEMA3 Nov
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