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•  Essen Motorshow
  The Essen Motor Show focuses on motorsports, tuners, and aftermarket products much like the United States SEMA show. Many tuners and manufacturers were on display showcasing their masterpieces such as Brabus, Techart, and Hamann.
•  Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance
  The Fourth Annual Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance transpired during the early part of November where it was held at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, SC. The event was the final event of a succession of events that included parades, Gala dinners, cocktail parties, seminars, orchestra concert, racing, auctions, automotive tributes, art displays, and more. The Hilton Head Island Concours is already considered one of the top events of its kind among among auto aficionados.
•  Hilton Head Island Concours Car Club Display
  Over 10 car clubs from the coastal area displayed their cars on the day prior to the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance. The event was held at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Property. The day celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Thunderbird, including stage performances and a Parade of Cars. There was a 'Quest for Speed & Style Exhibit' featuring over 50 performance cars, concept vehicles and museum displays. An art tent was set-up, displaying invited automotive artists and business expo tents featuring local and regional businesses.
  
  John Samsen, Co Designer of the 1955 Thunderbird and noted automotive artist presented his collection of Thunderbird photos, design concepts and memorabilia.
•  Potts Auction
  The Potts Auction made its inaugural appearance at the 2005 Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance where it added to the existing spectator offerings and encouraged participation from a nationwide audience of serious buyers, sellers and collectors of world-class vehicles.
  
  Please enjoy the coverage of this event.
•  SEMA
  The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, marine and RV markets. SEMA Show 2004 drew over 50,000 domestic and international buyers through two million square feet of exhibits. The displays are segmented into 11 sections, and a New Products Showcase features more than 1,100 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.
•  Ford GTX1 Concept
  With the 1966 Sebring-winning Ford GTX1 roadster as inspiration, Ford SVT engineering supervisor Kip Ewing unveiled his take on that legendary racer during the opening day of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. Ewing conceived the idea for a roadster while working on the Ford GT launch, and after completing initial design sketches and engineering studies on his own time, he won the privilege of utilizing the Ford's SEMA Technology Initiative to bring the Ford GTX1 roadster to life.