SEMA Show

The SEMA Show in Las Vegas is always an epic babefest and the 2011 shindig was no different. Exhibitors discovered years ago that adding hot models to their booth = more traffic and therefore more potential sales. Let's face it, a piece of circular rubber can only attract so much attention, but having a bevy of promo girls in full effect all of a sudden changes the game. As such, NITTO, Pirelli, Hankook and Falken Tire always seem to have the best talent but other folks outside of the prominent wheel and tire operations definitely stepped up their game this year. With budgets tight, there were definitely less promo models and booth babes than years past but we'll take quality over quantity any day. Without further adieu, check out the lovely ladies from SEMA after the jump...

The ID Agency partnered with designer James Bond co-founder of Undefeated to design the new 2011 Lincoln MKX. This video showcases the design inspiration behind the build with designer James Bond.

 

James has been a staple in the fashion world with designs for companies that include Adidas with the David Beckham collection and more recently with Disney. Undefeated is recognized world-wide as the purveyors of the "sneaker game," and helped start a craze for shoe collectors everywhere. Undefeated has been featured in media outlets from Complex magazine to Hypebeast.com and has been featured on HBO's "Entourage."

 

This is the first video in a series that will document the Project Lincoln MKX.

As far as the automotive aftermarket is concerned, the annual SEMA (Speciality Equipment Marketing Association, for the acronym averse) Show in Las Vegas is bigger than every holy day from every religion mashed together, sprinkled with yeast and baked into a convention center-sized cake. Whether it’s wheels, engines, body kits, electronics…you name it, you can probably find it at the SEMA Show.

But it isn’t just parts and accessories that show up at this industry-only shindig; many automakers show up with customized versions of their wares. Some of these rides are tuned in-house, while some are farmed out to independent shops for their own unique takes on a particular model. And some shops just buy a car and reimagine it on their own without any involvement from the OEM. This year’s SEMA Show has scores of spectacular vehicles from all three categories, so we had to bump our usual top picks list up from 10 to 25. Without further ado, here they are...

The SEMA Show always brings out some wild rides and showcases some of the most creative and innovative builders in the world today. But the cars always have some stiff competition with the lovely ladies who help promote the wares of the various aftermarket tuners and performance part suppliers.

This year's event stuck to the time tested formula of hot cars and hot women and didn't disappoint. Some of the most popular import models and booth babes were in attendance. There were mini skirts, halter tops, skin tight dresses and even a few bikinis thrown in the mix. Check out some of the 2010 SEMA Show girl pictures after the jump...