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April 2, 2025
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THE AUTO BUILDER
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CANADIAN R’EVOLUTION
If you don’t know the name J.F. Launier, you soon will, as this young craftsman has made a big impression on the hot rodding world in recent years, and from the looks of this, his latest project, he’ll be well represented in the decades to come.
The Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Hits New Heights
The 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion stormed into Pigeon Forge with record-breaking energy. What began a few years ago in Townsend, Tennessee, with only 165 Jeeps has transformed into a jaw-dropping three-day spectacle at the LeConte Center. This year’s Invasion, held August 21–23, 2025, drew an unbelievable 50,000+ attendees, filling the town with the rumble of engines, the shine of custom builds, and the unmistakable buzz of Jeep® culture at its peak.
Locked Up
Now that the typical Chevy buildup cars (Novas, Camaros, El Caminos, Chevelles and so forth) are well over 30 years old, most have had several owners and lots of abuse. One important yet often overlooked area during a car’s lifetime is its locks, and by now, most early Chevys have mismatched or missing keys. Some don’t even have any keys or locks when you buy them. If you do find a car that still has its original keys, it is very unusual.
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SEMA 2023 Product Showcase
Video Highlights from Some of our Favorite Manufacturers
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The Auto Builder Staff
Photography by Wendy Miles
SEMA Show 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center was an epic blast, packed with the latest and greatest from the automotive performance world. Over 2,100 exhibitors brought their A-game, and the crowd—about 150,000 strong—was buzzing with excitement. It was the ultimate playground for gearheads and industry insiders, showcasing cutting-edge performance products, jaw-dropping vehicle trends, and killer educational sessions from the top minds in the biz.
Check out some of the coolest stuff we saw at SEMA 2023, right here in our exclusive coverage.
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