The Vaccar Co. and noted builder Aaron Vaccar will unveil a customized 2018 Hyundai Kona on Oct. 30 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Kona, equipped with a prototype turbocharger kit for the 2.0l drivetrain, will be parked in Winner International’s booth (No. 12417). “The Vaccar Kona concept is not of the over… Continue reading Vaccar’s Turbocharged Hyundai Kona to Showcase Restyling Market
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