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2010 Dodge Challenger gets body kit package

Dodge has unveiled a new ‘performance appearance’ package for the 2010 Challenger. Continue reading »

2010 BMW 1-Series police car by AC Schnitzer

The fifth concept car of the “TUNE IT! SAFE!” VDAT initiative has been designed mainly by BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer. BMW AG has provided a BMW 123d Coupé for the Association’s “TUNE IT! SAFE!” initiative, which is also supported by the Police and the Federal Ministry for Transport, Building and Road Development. Most of the vehicle accessory equipment has been supplied by Aachen-based BMW tuning specialist AC Schnitzer. Continue reading »

2010 Brabus B63 S derived from Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

Even more power and exclusive accessories for the latest top-of-the-line E-Class model, the E 63 AMG: With BRABUS B63 S engine tuning, power output of both sedan and wagon jumps to 555 hp and their top speed jumps to 200 mph. BRABUS also offers exclusive accessories such as sporty yet elegant aerodynamic-enhancement components, custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations up to 20 inches in diameter and custom interior options. Continue reading »

Porsche 9ff Speed9 356 tribute based on 911 Turbo

German firm 9ff, a Porsche tuning firm that claims to be a full manufacturer, will be presenting the 9ff Speed9 at the 2009 Essen Motor Show next week. Based on the latest 911 Turbo, the 9ff Speed9 is apparently a vague tribute to the 1955 Porsche 356 1500S Speedster. Continue reading »

TechArt Porsche 911 Carrera S upgrade

The recently-updated 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera can be made be faster by slapping on a kit by TechArt of Germany. The components include new engine electronics for an increase of up to 35 hp. Continue reading »

2010 Toyota Prius body kit by Tommy Kaira

Without tuning anything on the powertrain of the 2010 Toyota Prius, Japanese tuning firm Tommi Kaira has unveiled its dressed-up version of the third-generation iconic hybrid. Continue reading »

9ff Porsche Panamera packages ready

Well-known Porsche tuners 9ff has introduced their version of the Porsche Panamera luxury sports sedan. The 9ff version is still in the design stage. Continue reading »

2010 Pontiac Trans Am back as Phoenix T/A based on Camaro

Pontiac may be a dead brand by 2010, and the Firebird is even deader already, but the Trans Am of yesteryear will been born again as the Phoenix T/A. The people are Trans Am Depot are pleased to announce a partnership with designer Kevin Morgan in turning a three-year dream into reality. They lusted over Kevin’s retro interpretation of the ‘77 – ‘78 Trans Am based on the 2010 Camaro platform, and began early last year discussing the idea of how they might work together to bring this vision to life. Continue reading »

2010 Saleen 435S Mustang debuts amid tensions

After selling itself to MJ Acquisitions and while battling Steve Saleen himself over naming rights, Saleen Performance Vehicles has unveiled its first 2010 product, the Saleen 435S, based on the new 2010 Ford Mustang. The introduction took place as part of the Special Vehicle Team Owners Association’s annual “Mustang Week” event. Continue reading »

ABT VW GTI MKVI gives Golf a sinister look

European tuner ABT has unveiled their latest idea of what a Volkswagen Golf should look like, with this body kit for the VW GTI MKVI. Continue reading »

Baldwin builds a tuned Camaro

No, not the Baldwin brothers. Baldwin Motion, a tuning firm, has come up with a performance package for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, although it has not been released yet. Continue reading »

1975 Lorinser Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 up for sale

By 1975 the USA had long mothballed its moon vehicles, as with the Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9, W116 series the Germans unveiled a road rocket, whose thrust felt like it could easily rival a Saturn V rocket. Continue reading »

VW Jetta MK4 reborn with JMS Zender body kit

JMS is offering a new body kit for the previous-generation MK4 Volkswagen Jetta and refreshes the compact Volkswagen Sedan. For the production JMS uses original Zender tools, which JMS bought last year, when Zender closed their street-tuning department. Continue reading »

Honda Stream gets aggressive Mugen kit

The Honda Stream has never been offered in the United States. Offering minivan space in the body of a tall wagon, the latest version of the Stream is going strong in Japan, and Honda is offering a Mugen body kit for it, in true Honda-fanboy fashion. Continue reading »

Mugen kit for Euro Honda Civic Type-R

Mugen, Honda’s in-house tuning arm, already has their own hyper-tuned version of the Japanese-market Honda Civic Type-R sedan. But Europe has its own version of the Civic Type-R, based on the disappointing 3-door Euro-Civic hatchback with non-independent suspension. The European Civic Type-R is imported to Japan in limited numbers, and this was enough reason for Mugen to offer a body kit for it. Continue reading »

Lexus LS 460 gets Lorinser body kit

German tuner Lorinser is best known for modifying Mercedes-Benz cars for the past few decades. So it is a novelty to see them turn their attention to the purely-Japanese Lexus LS 460 luxury sedan. Continue reading »

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wald Black Bison body kit

Tuning firm Wald is known for creating body kits that make people say “Jesus Christ!” out loud, even when they are atheists.
The kit-makers are at it again, with an outrageously-detailed body kits for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and C 63 Estate station wagon models. Continue reading »

Mini Cooper gets AC Schnitzer upgrades

German tuner AC Schnitzer has unveiled their new set of accessories and upgrades for the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible range. Continue reading »

Air Force tunes Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger

American tuner Galpin Auto Sports created two customs, one out of the Ford Mustang and the other using a Dodge Challenger. Both cars were commissioned by the U.S. Air Force. The military plans to show these cars around during their 2009 Super Car Tour, used to attract young men in a recruitment drive. Continue reading »

Toyota Prius Modellista body kits in Japan

If there is one thing that the Japanese love more than their toy cars, it is a body kit, no matter what car they own. Indeed, Toyota is humoring this set by offering up their own kits. Continue reading »

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