This page covers vehicle recalls, manufacturing, safety regulation, consumer trends and the local motor vehicle industry. Reporting tracks the business of selling cars and trucks in Las Vegas and the surrounding area.
California-based Aptera Motors displayed its three-wheeled solar electric vehicle at the SEMA Show as gas prices in Las Vegas topped $5 per gallon.
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Would you consider buying a solar-powered electric car to cut fuel costs?
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Do you prefer factory-built vehicles or those customized with aftermarket performance parts?
Toyota Motorsports Garage showcased a modified, lowered Crown Signia concept vehicle at the 2026 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
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Do you think the economy is getting better or worse for households like yours?
The gathering marked 20 years of Bugatti hypercars on American roads, with 20 of the 21 cars owned privately.
Elevation Off Grid displayed a Lamborghini Huracan STO perched 11 feet above the floor at SEMA in Las Vegas.
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Do you expect your car repair and accessory costs to rise over the next few years?
Taiwan Excellence returns to SEMA 2026 with 75 Taiwanese exhibitors, including 15 award winners, at Booth #10170 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Wind conditions led riders Richard Gadson and Gaige Herrera to refuse racing the Pro Stock Motorcycle final in Las Vegas.
This section follows federal safety standards, regional market trends, vehicle recalls and shifts in manufacturing production. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it where residents rely on daily commutes. New emissions requirements often create a distinct contrast between the types of vehicles marketed here and those gaining popularity in other climates. Inventory levels and fluctuating prices for both new and used models are the two factors that change the landscape most frequently.
