2011 SEMA show: Day one highlights

-- Lexus revealed the 306-hp GS 350 F Sport, which will go on sale in February. It uses a direct-injection 3.5-liter V6, paired with the same paddle-shifting six-speed automatic transmission used in the IS-F. It has four driving modes, an upgraded suspension and four-wheel steering. Check out the full rundown.

-- Word came in that NHRA Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will return from his one-year hiatus to compete for Team Mopar in the Pro Stock category for 2012. Mopar will directly sponsor him, along with Allen Johnson. Read the full story.

-- Hyundai let loose an array of Veloster customs and Genesis coupes. The carmaker showed the performance-packed Genesis RMR500 with a 450-hp Tau V8--and a custom exhaust--but it won't be on sale anytime soon. Check out the full story.

-- Honda revealed available performance upgrades for the recently launched 2012 Civic lineup and unveiled a prototype Accord with a supercharger. Check out the details.

-- Toyota unveiled the Oakley Surf Tacoma, customized with a barbecue grill, a cooler and a shower. Yes, a shower. It has ample space for surfboards and comes with GPS. Read more about it.

-- Kia rolled out four tuner cars, one race car and a pace car. Our editors liked the Rio B-Spec racer, fitted to compete in the new entry-level motorsports class. Read the full story.

-- Mazda showed off some new creations, including a sportier interpretation of its MX-5 Miata roadster and a more powerful Mazda 2 subcompact. Read the full story.

-- Subaru brought some of its home-spun performance tuning parts for the aftermarket crowd, with seven customized vehicles including Mark Higgins's record-breaking Isle of Man rally car. Read more about it.

-- Chrysler won both the hottest 4x4 SUV category with the Jeep Wrangler, and the hottest sport compact category with the Fiat 500 at the SEMA Awards Breakfast. Hottest car went to the Chevrolet Camaro, and the truck award went to the Ford F-Series pickup. Read the full story.

-- A resurrected SoCal Streamliner was on display at the Ford stand, the original having been destroyed in a 1951 Daytona crash. Read the full story.

By Michelle Koueiter