Wraptivo Honda CR-Z Type-F prepares for SEMA debut

  • September 3, 2010 |
  • Honda Hybrid Tuning |
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  • Tuning company Wraptivo wants to showcase its innovative vinyl wrap technology at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and as such, it has presented the first render of its showpiece, the Honda CR-Z Type-F. As you can see, Honda’s sporty hybrid has received a matte black with carbon fiber accents wrap, as well as Volk TE37 wheels and other impressive... ...read the full post

    2011 Ford Mustang V6 gets DUB tuning package for $3,599

  • August 31, 2010 |
  • Ford Tuning |
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  • 2011 Ford Mustang owners have definitely been on the receiving end of quite a lot of aftermarket tuning options, but most of them were targeted at the top V8 version. Now, Ford dealerships will begin to offer the already announced DUB tuning package, for the Mustang V6. For those who forgot, the DUB package includes a Roush Performance body kit, a... ...read the full post

    Video: Heico Sportiv tunes the 2011 Volvo S60

  • August 30, 2010 |
  • Tuning Volvo |
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  • The 2011 Volvo S60 has definitely made an impression on fans of the Swedish company, combining the already top notch safety of Volvo cars with a very attractive design and pretty potent engine options. There’s always room for improvement though, and traditional Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv has just revealed its new accessories and upgrade package... ...read the full post

    Brabus iBusiness Mercedes-Benz S Class takes Apple love to the extreme

  • August 27, 2010 |
  • Mercedes-Benz |
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  • Brabus not only knows how to tune Mercedes-Benz models like the SLS AMG supercar, but it also takes pride in incorporating the latest technology into their tuning projects. The latest one is the Brabus iBusiness, based on a Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. While you’ll no doubt be amazed by the twin-turbocharged 6.3-liter V12 engine, capable of 750 and... ...read the full post

    Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG revealed

  • August 26, 2010 |
  • Mercedes-Benz Tuning |
  • 1 Comment |
  • Traditional Mercedes-Benz tuning company Brabus has finally decided to reveal a thorough accessories package for the newest supercar from the German automaker, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The Brabus SLS AMG has received a brand new aerodynamic and lightweight body kit, custom engineered by Brabus in its own wind tunnel. Almost all of the add-ons were... ...read the full post

    Ford Racing supercharger for the 2011 Mustang’s 5.0-liter V8 outputs 624 HP

  • August 26, 2010 |
  • Ford Video |
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  • The 2011 Ford Mustang really impressed a lot of people thanks to its new 5.0-liter V8 engine, capable of an impressive 412 HP. But what if you want more power but don’t want to buy the performance versions already revealed up until now, the Ford Shelby GT500 or the Ford Mustang Boss 302? Then you should pay a visit to Ford Racing, which has just... ...read the full post

    Convertible Cadillac CTS finally pictured by Drop Top Customs

  • August 26, 2010 |
  • Cadillac Tuning |
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  • It seems that the rumors were true about a convertible Cadillac CTS Coupe. The experts at Drop Top Customs are in fact working on such a project, and will reveal the topless Caddy at the SEMA Show later this year. We now have the first official sketches, above and below, showcasing the new Cadillac CTS Coupe with a folding cloth top instead of its... ...read the full post

    Gemballa is revived under new leadership

  • August 25, 2010 |
  • Tuning |
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  • German tuning company Gemballa has been revived, after its founder, Uwe Gemballa, went missing at the beginning of the year, leaving the tuner in a lot of financial trouble. The company is under a new ownership, led by CEO Andreas Schwarz and investor Steffen Korbach. Things are already going back to normal, as the former showroom of Gemballa, in Leonberg,... ...read the full post

    Porsche Panamera Personalization Program revealed, includes power upgrades for Turbo

  • August 24, 2010 |
  • Porsche |
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  • Just in case you something a bit more special out of your super sedan, the Porsche Panamera Personalization Program has just been revealed, including new accessories as well as power upgrades, you know, just because we’re talking about Porsche. Let’s start with the simpler things shall we? Customers can now opt for the Sport Design Package... ...read the full post

    Videos: Suzuki Kizashi reaches 203 mph, breaks land speed record at Bonneville

  • August 24, 2010 |
  • Suzuki Video |
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  • You know what car would be perfect for a Bonneville land speed record attempt? The Suzuki Kizashi! That’s what the guys from Road & Track believed, as the magazine went to work, with the help of customizer Richard Holdener, on a tuned Kizashi that would break the speed record on the famous salt flats of Bonneville. As such, with an overhauled... ...read the full post

    Video: Dutch Volkswagen RollGolf proves creativity isn’t dead

  • August 9, 2010 |
  • Video Volkswagen |
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  • If you’ve been looking for something to cheer up your day, then this video is definitely for you. A group of Dutch guys decided to make something a bit more special out of their old Volkswagen Golf mk II. As such, they went to work on drastically reducing the wheelbase, and fitted two steel tubes on top of the customized machine. Afterwards,... ...read the full post

    Team NFS presents 1,100 HP Scion tC AWD time attack racer

  • August 6, 2010 |
  • Motorsport scion |
  • 1 Comment |
  • A few months ago, we said that the Need For Speed racing video game franchise will be organizing its own dedicated, real life racing team, called Team NFS. We revealed some of the cars its members will be racing in various competitions all over the world, but the team has now revealed the newest addition to its racing roster. The monster you see above... ...read the full post

    Mansory Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero d’Oro goes for gold

  • August 6, 2010 |
  • Bugatti Tuning |
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  • Ah yes, Mansory, we meet again. After making us put our guard down with the rather tasteful Rolls Royce White Ghost tuning project, the company that brought us the pink Bentley Continental GT or the electric blue Porsche Panamera strikes once more. This time, Mansory decided that the Bugatti Veyron definitely needs more improvements. And by improvements,... ...read the full post

    Chevrolet Spark Woody Wagon ‘art car’ revealed, will appear in Paris

  • August 6, 2010 |
  • Chevrolet |
  • 1 Comment |
  • Back in the golden ages of the American auto industry, having wood panels on a car guaranteed a certain type of credibility for the model in question. Sadly, as wood got expensive, automakers resorted to vinyls, and the popularity reached extremely low levels. That’s not the case with the people from Chevrolet UK though, as the division has just... ...read the full post

    FireBreather muscle car now available from Classic Design Concepts

  • August 4, 2010 |
  • Chevrolet Tuning |
  • 1 Comment |
  • At the beginning of the year, we revealed to you the awesome FireBreather customization concept, based on the already impressive Chevrolet Camaro SS. Now, the guys at Classic Design Concepts have finally revealed the production version, which will be available to anyone with a a deep passion for the old Firebird model, back when Pontiac was still alive... ...read the full post