In a surprise move, Peugeot has announced it will run at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event in a specially made Peugeot 208 T16 rally car. Even more surprising, nine-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb has been selected as the driver. Fans of old-school rally videos may remember […]
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Kahn Land Rover Defender ‘XS90’ complete kit announced
Land Rover tuning specialist Afzal Kahn has come up with a complete design upgrade and widebody kit for the cool little Land Rover Defender 90. Called the Kahn XS90, the package gives the off-roader a darker and sinister character. Throughout the XS90 SUV Kahn has implemented lots of satin black […]
DMC Ferrari F12 ‘Spia’ kit boosts power and presence
If you’ve just bought the most powerful production Ferrari current on sale, chances are, you’ll be pretty content with the horsepower and the visual impact it represents. In case you’re not, Germany tuning company DMC has come up with an enhancement package. Introducing the DMC Ferrari F12 ‘Spia’ kit. It […]
Video: RamSpeed Audi R8 V8 with Heffner twin-turbo kit
RamSpeed in Sydney has just finished building what is believed to be the second-ever Audi R8 in the country fitted with a Heffner twin-turbo kit. The package is installed on the V8 version of the all-wheel drive Audi supercar. Starting with a very neat grey Audi R8 4.2-litre V8, the […]
Renown Auto Style Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG with 515kW
When it comes to making an impression, or leaving an impression, a widebody kit is also going to command a decent amount of attention. As is the case with the Renown Auto Style Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG kit which has just surfaced. Based on the fire-breathing previous generation ‘R230’ SL […]
Red Bull dominates 2013 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix, 1-2 finish
Red Bull Racing has had its first one-two finish for the 2013 Formula One season, with Sebastian Vettel passing Australian teammate Mark Webber late in the race to steal the win at the Malaysian Grand Prix. After a dismal start from the front row the previous week at the Australian […]
GSC Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG kit looks insane
If you’re looking at modifying your Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG but you’re not sure where it can take you, German Special Customs (GSC) has come up with a complete package that completely enhances everything about the sleek four-door coupe. Including its attitude. Starting with the engine, the factory 5.5-litre twin-turbo […]
Manhart Racing BMW M6 tuning program unleashes 515kW
Manhart Racing in Germany has devised an extensive tuning program for the BMW M6 Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe, providing four different stages of power increase. In its standard form the M6 comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 412kW of power and 680Nm of torque. Manhart Racing is offering […]