Fans of DUB’s distinctive stylings will appreciate the transformation of the luxurious K900

 

Custom vehicles run wild at the 2018 SEMA tuning auto show in Las Vegas.

Hundreds of customized vehicles are on display at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2018 SEMA Auto Show. Kia Motors car company debuts one-of-a-kind Stinger and K900 at 2018 SEMA (Oct 30, 2018 – Nov 2, 2018, Las Vegas) built by DUB. Kia x DUB partnering on K900 and custom-built DUB KIa Stinger GT.

dub-modified kia stinger k900

dub-modified kia stinger k900; photos: facebook.com/kia/ Kia Motors America

Kia has teamed up with DUB to develop an aggressively styled K9001 and a fierce Stinger GT built to the exacting standards of today’s hottest athletes and musicians.

DUB took the already aggressive Stinger GT fastback sedan and made a series of menacing modifications that take it to a whole new level, inside, outside and under the hood. Modifications include 22-inch wheels, stunning red and black leather interior, a custom exhaust and air intake as well as an air ride suspension.

“Outside, the Stinger gets a menacing new widebody kit which comes wrapped in brushed steel with carbon details,” commented topgear.com. It looks little short of outrageous. Who could have imagined wheel arches like this on a Kia ten years ago? And that they’d look so right with 22in Dropstars alloys squeezed into their every last nook and cranny?” added topgear.

“Kia showed a couple highly modified Forte sedans,” wrote USA today. “To set the lime-green Forte Federation apart, it was given a rear deck spoiler, rear diffuser, side skirts, front lip spoiler and front air curtains. Kia also brought a drift car that borrows the 375-horsepower engine from its Stinger sport sedan.”

Custom Kia 2020 Custom GT

Custom Kia 2020 Forte GT prototype; photos: facebook.com/kia/ Kia Motors America

KIA Drift Car prototype

KIA Drift Car prototype; Not for sale; photos: facebook.com/kia/ Kia Motors America

2018 SEMA Award Winners Announced

The top trending vehicle models in five categories were announced on October, 29, one day prior to the official opening of the 2018 SEMA Tuning Show.

The SEMA Award winners represent the cars, trucks and SUVs that aftermarket manufacturers are investing in and developing products and accessories for. Consumers can be confident knowing that these vehicles have an array of options for customization.

With three SEMA-Award-winning vehicles this year, Ford continues a long history of collaboration with the aftermarket community. The automaker was among the first to participate in the Tech Transfer Program and provide advance details to aftermarket manufacturers for product development.

Voted on by SEMA Show exhibitors, the SEMA Vehicle of the Year award winners are:

  • SEMA Car of the Year: Ford Mustang;
    SEMA Truck of the Year: Ford F-Series;
    SEMA 4×4/SUV of the Year: Jeep Wrangler;
    SEMA Sport Compact of the Year: Ford Focus;
    SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year: Polaris RZR Turbo S.

The SEMA Award winners represent the cars, trucks and SUVs that aftermarket manufacturers are investing in and developing products and accessories for. Consumers can be confident knowing that these vehicles have an array of options for customization.

The Jeep Wrangler, which remains the reigning SEMA 4×4/SUV of the Year winner, has also been a favorite of the aftermarket community. The vehicle provides outstanding options for everyday driving or for off-roading.

New this year is the Powersports Vehicle of the Year, presented to Polaris for the RZR XP Turbo S.

Custom Kia 2019 Custom EX

Custom Kia 2019 Custom EX; photo: kia motors america