Renowned BMW specialist Alpina is expected to unveil the new Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo high performance diesel at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model will be based on the BMW 330d. Following in the footsteps of the Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo, which features a 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol inline six with […]
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Carlsson Mercedes-Benz B-Class upgrade package announced
German tuner Carlsson has come up with a comprehensive upgrade package for the somewhat unconventional – for aftermarket accessories – Mercedes-Benz B-Class. The package enhances style and performance. Starting with the under bonnet stuff, the Carlsson B-Class can be tweaked via a C-tronic CB adapter and plug for the factory […]
Anderson Germany Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG with 492kW
The Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG is one of the most powerful four-seat cars money can buy. Anderson Germany has taken the ingredients and amplified them with a new stealthy tuning program. Featuring a mega 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 engine producing 463kW and 1000Nm in factory form, Anderson has developed a tune […]
Project Valiant Mercedes-Benz G-Class – bombproof? (video)
If you’re the kind of high caliber individual that needs a high caliber vehicle that can protect you from a high caliber weapon, you need to check out this; the Project Valiant Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It’s ballistic (-proof). Built by Alpha Armouring in Germany, the G-Class wagon is transformed into a […]
Oettinger previews Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 tune; 257kW
Even though the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 has only just gone on sale in some markets, Oettinger has announced some preliminary details of an upcoming upgrade program it has planned for the popular hot hatch. Starting with the styling, the Golf GTI has always held a modest character, with discreet […]
Superchips announces Astra OPC ‘plug and go’ ECU tune
British engine computer tuning company Superchips has announced a tune for the cracking Opel Astra OPC, called the Vauxhall Astra VXR in the UK. Two states of tune are on offer, depending on how quick you’d like to drive. When we tested the Astra OPC earlier this year, we found […]
Video: Volvo C30 Polestar concept hits the Nurburgring
Volvo and Polestar have released a video showcasing the epic C30 Polestar concept pounding around the notoriously punishing Nurburgring in Germany. Although the C30 is no longer in production, the concept reminds us that Volvo has plenty of performance heritage to produce a future hot hatch. Featuring a custom powertrain, […]
2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport slammed on Vossen CV5 wheels
The 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport may have only been in showrooms a very short time, however, that isn’t enough to stop tuners from dressing things up a little. The five-spoke 20-inch Vossen CV5 wheels fitted to this white IS 350 F Sport give the car a whole new […]