If you’re into tire smoke, rowdy engines, and unapologetic automotive madness, there’s no place quite like the Hoonigan Burnyard 2025. What started as a wild idea turned into one of the most iconic playgrounds in modern car culture — a spot where drivers come to shred, stunt, and push machinery far past what any engineer ever intended. The Burnyard isn’t just an event space; … [Read more...]
December 2025 Issue
(View Digital Version)The December 2025 issue of Gauge Magazine is your exclusive backstage pass to SEMA 2025—the ultimate celebration of custom automotive culture. We’re closing out the year with a high-octane collection of killer rides, standout builds, and jaw-dropping photography by Chris Gosda, Cheri Degadillo, ERod, and Chromey. This issue dives deep into all the action from SEMA 2025, with full event coverage, behind-the-scenes moments, and the freshest trends in the custom scene. From the Freaks Pre Party and the powerful Hall of Fame tributes to an impressive mix of Domestic Cars, Import Cars, 2WD Trucks, SUVs, and Off-Road builds, there’s something here for every enthusiast. The Hooligan Pit turns up the chaos with burnout madness, while our Models and Bikes inject style, attitude, and raw energy throughout the pages. A true standout this month is Kevin Hoffman's 1969 Pontiac Trans Am, captured in stunning detail by Chris Gosda. We wrap it all up with the always-popular Roll Out and a special spotlight on our Gauge Girl, Cheyenne. Don’t miss this powerhouse issue—Gauge Magazine December 2025 brings the full throttle energy of SEMA 2025 straight to your hands.
Cheyenne Ruether
December 2025 Gauge Girl Model: Cheyenne Ruether Photos by: Chris Gosda For our December 2025 Gauge Magazine Issue, we’re closing out the year with a woman who embodies everything the custom automotive world is built on—skill, passion, grit, style, and a whole lot of personality. Meet Cheyenne Ruether, a 34-year-old auto body restorer, model, mom, builder, and … [Read more...]
1969 Pontiac Trans Am
"Early Bird" Owned by: Kevin Hoffman Photos by: Chris Gosda For the December 2025 Issue, we’re showcasing a build that doesn’t just turn heads—it breaks necks. Owned by Kevin Hoffman and built by the legendary team at The Custom Shop in Flanagan, Illinois, this radical 1969 Pontiac Trans Am—nicknamed “Early Bird”—is the third evolution in a visionary trilogy of Trans … [Read more...]
SEMA 2025 Roll Out
f you’ve ever been to SEMA, you already know that the show technically ends on Friday—but the real finale doesn’t happen until the Roll Out begins. SEMA Roll Out, often called the SEMA Cruise, is where the entire week finally bursts into life outside the Las Vegas Convention Center. It’s the moment when all the wild builds, all the high-budget projects, and all the late-night … [Read more...]
Mini Truck Hall of Fame 2025
Every culture has its icons, and in the custom truck world, the Mini Truck Hall of Fame is where those legends get the recognition they deserve. The 2025 ceremony once again brought the community together to celebrate the builders, creators, photographers, show promoters, and innovators who helped shape the scene into what it is today. This wasn’t just an awards moment — it was … [Read more...]
SEMA 2025 Bikes and Other Rides
SEMA is known for its wild trucks, slammed cars, and over-the-top builds—but the bikes and specialty rides at SEMA 2025 proved once again that two wheels (or sometimes three) can steal just as much attention as any six-figure show car. This year’s motorcycle and custom ride lineup brought serious heat to Las Vegas, turning heads, blowing eardrums, and pushing creativity to … [Read more...]
SEMA 2025 Kick Off Party
The SEMA 2025 Kick Off Party set the tone for what is already shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable SEMA Shows in recent history. Before the convention floors open, before the crowds pack the halls, and before the world’s wildest rides take center stage, the Kick Off Party gives everyone a first taste of the adrenaline that makes SEMA the ultimate destination for … [Read more...]
SEMA 2025 4×4 Trucks
If you walked the halls of SEMA 2025, you already know—the 4x4 trucks were absolutely dominating the landscape. From towering mega-lifts and overland-ready rigs to diesel powerhouses and desert-race-inspired monsters, the off-road scene showed up in full force this year. These weren’t just showpieces; they were built to flex, climb, crawl, and conquer anything in their path, … [Read more...]
SEMA 2025 2WD Trucks
When most people think of SEMA, they picture massive lifted diesels towering over the crowd—but the 2WD trucks at SEMA 2025 proved once again that low, clean, and purpose-built can steal the show just as easily as anything on 40s. This year brought a huge wave of slammed pickups, performance-driven street trucks, bagged classics, and modern builds that showed off fabrication … [Read more...]
SEMA 2025 Models
Every year, the SEMA Show turns Las Vegas into the undisputed capital of custom rides, wild builds, and jaw-dropping automotive creativity. But let’s be real—SEMA isn’t just about horsepower and high-end fabrication. The models of SEMA 2025 brought their own brand of energy, personality, and show-stealing style that made this year’s event even more unforgettable. From booth … [Read more...]
SEMA 2025 Import Cars
SEMA 2025 didn’t disappoint—especially if you’re an import fan. The Las Vegas Convention Center was packed wall-to-wall with turbocharged builds, widebody legends, JDM icons, and European engineering pushed far beyond factory design. If domestic rides brought muscle, the imports brought precision, tech, and all the style points. The import scene this year was bigger, cleaner, … [Read more...]
SEMA 2025 Domestic Cars
The SEMA Show always brings the wildest builds, newest tech, and boldest ideas in the automotive world—and SEMA 2025 in Las Vegas was no different. But this year, something stood out in a big way: domestic cars absolutely dominated the show floor. From high-horsepower muscle machines to ultra-clean restomods and aggressive street trucks, American-built rides came loaded with … [Read more...]
