It’s not very often we come across insane yet interesting performance modifications for commercial vehicles. Here’s one that deserves some recognition called the Stinger 200HIACE, built by a Japanese company called S.A.D Custom. The Toyota HiAce is one of the most popular vans on sale in Australia. And we’re sure […]
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DMC announces stage 3 upgrades for Lamborghini Huracan
If, for some reason, you aren’t happy about the styling or performance of your new Lamborghini Huracan, German tuner DMC has come up with what could be the perfect solution. Starting with the engine enhancements, the company has devised a computer-based tweak that lifts output from 448kW to 463kW. It’s […]
G-Power announces performance tune for 2015 BMW X6 M
Renowned BMW tuner G-Power has come up with a neat tuning package for the recently-updated BMW X6 M performance SUV. In standard form the new X6 M comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 423kW and 750Nm. G-Power has devised an engine computer-based tune that sees these figures lifted to […]
Old-school RA24 Toyota Celica gets Honda S2000 engine conversion
The RA24 Toyota Celica might not be the first car you think of for a sweet Honda S2000 F22C engine conversion, but this example has certainly pulled it off with very convincing character. Nestled under the bonnet is the high-revving delight that is the 2.2-litre Honda VTEC naturally aspirated four-cylinder […]
RAUH-Welt makes special pink Porsche 911 for Australian debut
Those who known their Porsche tuners will instantly recognise RWB (Rauh-Welt Begriff) and its work. An example is being built in Australia, inspired by the Porsche 917K Pink Pig from Le Mans racing. RWB has landed in Australia, in Melbourne, and to mark the occasion this 964-based 911 is being […]
BMW X4 xDrive35d tuning kit announced by Lightweight
We haven’t see many aftermarket tuning kits for the BMW X4. But now, German company Lightweight has come up with a solution. Interestingly, Lightweight has selected the xDrive35d diesel as the vehicle to tune. It features a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline six producing 230kW and 630Nm – hardly considered a slouch […]
ABT develops new tuning kit for 2015 Audi S3 sedan
Renowned Audi tuner ABT Sportsline is showing off its latest upgrade package for the 2015 Audi S3 sedan, giving it more power and some visual tweaks. Starting with 221kW channeled through a quattro all-wheel drive system, the cooking S3 is already a rather potent little unit for most. Not so, […]
Uni students in Germany break 0-100km/h record: 1.779 seconds (video)
German university students have decimated the world 0-100km/h record, using a customer electric-powered formula racer. University of Stuttgart’s ‘Green Team’ students blitzed the sprint in just 1.779 seconds, bettering the previous record by a scant 0.006 seconds. Unbelievably, they achieved this feat with only 100kW; about one-seventh of what the […]