Hyundai has unveiled a 600 horsepower version of its Genesis sedan at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Tuned by Toca Marketing Group and referred to as the ‘Steel Phoenix,’ the latest build relies on a twin Garrett turbocharger setup and ARK catback exhaust to squeeze 600 horsepower from the Genesis’ 5.0-liter V8 engine.

Naturally, the SEMA car is dropped with an AirRex air suspension system and features 21-inch three-piece wheels. Upgraded brakes can be seen behind the gunmetal rims, with eight-piston calipers up front and six-piston components in the rear.

“The main focus of this build was to zone in on the luxury aspect, while improving performance in parallel,” said Toca founder John Toca. “Although I wasn’t overly concerned about pushing crazy horsepower numbers, the custom-fabricated twin turbo setup adds 180 horsepower over the stock motor.”

The exterior is differentiated by wide-body fenders and quarter panels, new front and rear bumpers and a carbon-fiber diffuser, while the interior features a long list of ‘executive’ treatments with custom Alea stitched leather throughout.

The Steel Phoenix is joined at the SEMA show by a 1,000-horsepower Genesis Coupe, a 550-pony Genesis Sedan, and a Hellcat-killing Sonata.

The 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show is heating up in Las Vegas. Check below for highlights and links to all of our live, show-floor coverage. Check back for more coverage later in the week.

Highlights:

• 2015 Honda Fit personalized showcases – Honda’s 2015 Fit took home the “Hottest Sport Compact” award. With nine different cars on display (six of which were products of the Fit Performance Project), Honda had something for everybody.
• 2015 Ford Focus ST – Ford took the opportunity to introduce the refreshed 2015 Focus ST to the U.S. market. Featuring a revised interior and exterior, the updated ST presents a cleaner, more aggressive package.

Full coverage:

Acura TLX
Chevrolet unveils five concepts
Chrysler’s Mopar-tuned lineup
Honda’s factory-built supercharged CR-Z
Scion’s tC and xB builds, targa-top FR-S
Toyota unveils Dub Edition Yaris, Sienna and Sienna:Remix

Chrysler has reserved more than 15,000 square feet of floor space in the Las Vegas Convention Center to show off its full Mopar collection at this year’s SEMA show.
The company is mostly focusing on available production add-ons, but a handful of models feature prototype modifications that have yet to arrive on the market.

Several Jeep models are making a second appearance after their initial unveiling at the annual enthusiast gathering in Moab. Prototypes include the Wrangler MOJO, outfitted with 37-inch mudding tires, and a similarly modified Cherokee Dakar.

Attendees can catch a glimpse of a Fiat 500L Custom outfitted with prototype wheels and a front splitter, alongside a 500 Abarth Scorpion.

Chrysler will also be highlighting its latest 2015 Dodge offerings, namely the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and its four-door cousin, the Charger SRT Hellcat, which is claimed to be the most powerful production sedan in the world. A new Dodge Viper ACR also makes an appearance, stripped for club racing.

The production 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack will also make its public debut at the show. The build features a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque, delivered to 20-inch rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Chevrolet has introduced five performance concepts based on their existing lineup ahead at the SEMA show that is currently taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two are based on the Sonic subcompact, one on the compact Cruze, one on the full-sized Impala and one on the SS Sport Sedan.
The Sonic Performance concept, shown here in Synergy Green, is exactly what it sounds like–a hopped-up, sport-oriented package designed to extract the most possible power and handling potential from Chevy’s subcompact. Power upgrades include a Chevrolet Performance Stage kit, a cold-air intake and a high-flow exhaust, though no final horsepower figure has been given. The suspension has been beefed up and the ride height lowered for improved response and 17-inch Chevrolet Accessory wheels have been fitted. The concept also shows off some cosmetic enhancements both inside and out.

The Sonic Accessories concept focuses more on aesthetic enhancements. The Summit White exterior with a matte black stripe anchors this personalization showcase. Equipped with some of the same accessories as the Performance concept, but adds a custom grille surround and skips the full, track-tuned suspension in favor of a less complicated lowering kit.

Based on Chevy’s flagship sport sedan, the SS Sport concept is shown here in Some Like it Red Hot featuring body-color door handles and mirrors. The Sport shows off several interior and exterior accessory options, including a grille kit, hood and deck lid stripes, high-gloss wheels, Holden-branded wheel caps, sport pedals and other trim pieces from the Chevrolet Accessories catalog.

On the tamer side of things is the Impala Blackout. The black-on-black concept calls on just a few Chevrolet Accessories items mixed with production paint and interior options. Only the black grille surround, rear spoiler, painted mirror caps and 19-inch aluminum wheels set the Impala apart from its showroom siblings.

The final concept is the Cruze RS Plus. Shown here in custom Wildfire Metallic (orange), the RS Plus enjoys many of the same performance and cosmetic enhancements featured on the Sonic concepts. The lower body moldings and rear spoiler are unique, while the twin matte stripes are Chevrolet Accessories options. The interior features ambient lighting upgrades and illuminated door sills. Under the hood is a Chevrolet Performance Stage kit and a prototype cold-air intake system, similar to those found on the Sonic Performance concept.

A collaboration between Volkswagen rallycross driver Tanner Foust and famed Porsche tuners RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB) will be shown at SEMA this week.
According to press materials, Foust and RWB’s Akira Nakai have been in discussions to partner on a project for nearly ten years. Foust’s partnership with Volkswagen created an opportunity for collaboration because of the Beetle’s close historical ties to Porsche–the make most frequently associated with RWB.

“Many Porsche owners like the Beetle. The Beetle is a very good car and it looks like a Porsche a little bit,” said Nakai. “It is similar, but a Beetle is not a Porsche, so we made a completely new design for this Beetle.”

The 2014 Beetle R on which the Tanner Foust Racing ENEOS RWB Beetle is based has been comprehensively overhauled. It is eight inches wider than the standard car thanks to a custom WAUH-Welt Begriff wide body kit. The wheels are Motegi Racing Traklites with a custom lip. Inside, Volkswagen R-Line accessories set the custom Beetle apart from its showroom cousins.

No engine or suspension details have been revealed, however the announcement does state that “further performance upgrades are in development for the future.”

Ford has released a teaser video hinting at a new high-performance track car to be unveiled next month.
The segment is short on specific details, instead focusing on executive comments related to Ford’s performance and racing heritage.

“It’s very important for us to have the street cred to be able to back up what you see in our vehicles, in terms of performance, with actual results in how we do in racing around the world,” says CEO Mark Fields. “We can compete with anybody … and win.”

A few brief teaser angles show a “Powered by Ford” engine, aluminum pedals, alloy wheels and black grille. The segment ends with the low rumble of an idling engine, with a reference to November 17 — just in time for the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The teaser meshes with recent rumors surrounding an upcoming high-performance Mustang, likely the GT350, that is due for a formal introduction. It is expected to be powered by a 5.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine.

Separate reports suggest Ford is also working on a hardcore track-focused GT350 package, which is expected to omit rear seats in favor of additional bracing. A pair of racing seats up front, a wider stance and gigantic brake rotors are named among the anticipated tweaks.

The latest video appears to be the first in a series of five, suggesting additional hints are likely to surface soon.

General Motors’ victim fund has received nearly 200 applications seeking compensation for deaths in vehicles with defective ignition switches.
The program has received a total of 1772 applications, mostly related to injuries, according to an update released on Monday. Only 61 have been approved so far, guaranteeing compensation for 30 deaths and 31 injuries.

The latest numbers show an increasing gap between GM’s own death count, which stands at 13, and the tally of fatalities that have been deemed eligible for compensation under the program. A data analysis of anomalous deaths in affected vehicles suggested the company may have underestimated by a factor of five or more.

The automaker has allocated $400 million to pay victims and families, however it will likely face a much higher penalty if the Department of Justice pursues a settlement to resolve any potential criminal charges.

In the meantime, safety watchdogs have shifted their attention to Honda, Takata and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The companies and the agency are all facing criticism over their roles in the exploding airbag recall, though current estimates suggest the problem is responsible for far fewer deaths than GM’s defective ignition switches.

Acura has previewed a trio of modified TLX sedans that will be headed to Las Vegas for SEMA.
The company has teamed with Galpin Auto Sports to build a lightly modified TLX, complete with a custom body kit. The aero package gives the sedan a unique appearance with new front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a deck-lid spoiler.

The Galpin package also features 19-inch gunmetal alloy wheels, an adjustable suspension kit and Wilwood Superlite calipers on 14-inch rotors for the front and rear axles.

SEMA attendees will get a chance to check out a twin-turbo TLX GT race car, jointly developed for the Pirelli World Challenge by Honda Performance Development and RealTime Racing.

Showcasing the available options for a production TLX, the company will also bring a sedan outfitted with an Acura Genuine Accessories package. It features an aero kit, deck-lid spoiler, diamond-cut alloy wheels and chrome door trim, among other upgrades.