SEEN @ SEMA: 2014 Kia DJ Booth Soul

The lineup of Kia Souls that rolled into the 2013 SEMA Auto Show are all musically inclined, including this DJ Booth Soul, which was transformed into what Kia describes as the “ultimate DJ booth on wheel…s.” With all five Soul models offering something totally unique, the DJ Booth Soul is the only that doesn’t have a roof. In place of the actual roof, Kia and RIDES magazine decided that it would be a good idea to install a pro-grade Pioneer CDJs and mixer.
Source: Top Speed
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50 Most Influential People in the Auto Industry

Thousands of people leave their marks on the automotive industry, from the executives who get $50 million bonuses, to the entry-level workers ensuring quality at $15 an hour. Some, however, leave a much bigger mark and truly shape what is to come. These are the 50 people–from rapper/designers to car collectors to executives–who influence the automotive industry more than anybody else.

See if your motoring icon made it to the list: http://www.complex.com/rides/2013/06/most-influential-people-in-the-auto-industry/

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WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR AT THE 2013 LA AUTO SHOW: 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe

The yin to this year’s Jaguar F-Type convertible’s yang is coming next spring in the form of the new F-Type Coupe. Debuting in production form with few deviations fro…m the stunning C-X16 Concept, first shown at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, the Jaguar F-Type Coupe looks to benefit from a glass roof and what appears to be an active rear spoiler. Having already driven the convertible, we can safely say that the new F-Type Coupe’s fixed roof should make an already impressive car even better.
Source: Motor Authority
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DIG OR DISS: 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Black Concept

Seen at the 2013 SEMA was this black, bad-ass beauty. While there aren’t a lot of noticeable upgrades done on the Tahoe Black Concept, the overall package is definitely production worthy, especially when you see the all-black profile come with a blacked-out exterior trim to go with an aerodynamic body kit package, tinted headlamp lenses, tinted windows and a set of 22-inch, custom-painted wheels from Chevrolet Accessories. Even the interior joined in on the black treatment, thanks to the fine leather Chevy dressed it up with to match the Carbon Flash Metallic trim accents.

 

Source: TopSpeed

 

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ECO-FRIENDLY BEAST

Nissan officials have confirmed that the next-generation GT-R, an R36 to all the fans, will feature a hybrid powertrain. Executive vice president Andy Palmer said hybrid technology was beneficial for sports cars and he expected some of hybridization on the next generation of the GT-R. Don’t hold your breath just yet – the car is expected to be introduced as in 2016 and will see its development handled by NISMO for the first time.

Source: Motor Authority