Street Life Auto Club

There's a reason why the originator of the import car show and a certain drift-obsessed tire company goes to Hawaii. And no, it isn't for the island-ubiquitous macaroni salad or saimin. It's for the cars. Correction: Pristine show cars.

Photo Gallery: Streetcar Showoff Car Show Honolulu HI - Import Tuner

I know what you're thinking: lord knows we need another show series like we need another herpes outbreak. Whoa, put your Valtrex away. The SpoCom show was as standard a car show as Jessica Biel's body is run-of-the-mill female anatomy.

Photo Gallery: Spocom Show - Los Angeles, CA - Import Tuner Magazine

Pssst. Hey. Hey, you. Yeah, you. Come over here. I'm going to let you in on a little industry secret. When it comes to feeling the pulse on the hottest new tuning trends, there's only one show that insiders go to. And that's the Nisei Showoff presented by Falken Tires.

Photo Gallery: Nisei Showoff - Los Angeles, CA - Import Tuner Magazine

HKS Unveils Their Latest WeaponsIn August of 2007, HKS USA held their very first ride and drive seminar located within the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, 8 miles east of Santa Ana, Calif., showcasing their highly anticipated GT Supercharger kit and Hypermax III suspension lineup to a handful of curious magazine editors. Recognized as the first company to develop a turbocharger kit for commercial vehicles in 1974, HKS has continued to revolutionize the performance market, fortifying its name and reputation as the leaders in true innovation. This year marks their 35th anniversary as HKS spins a new web in their quest to push new and technological advancements within the supercharger and suspension world. "Our customers can now choose HKS turbo or supercharger technology to maximize their driving performance," states Rick Lafferty, president of HKS USA.

Photo Gallery: New HKS Performance Products - Import Tuner Magazine