If you’re after an extremely quick and very agile driver’s machine, with air conditioning, LEIB Engineering has come up with a package that might be of interest to you. Based on the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the car stands out both visually and mechanically. We’ll get the obvious stuff […]
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Video: Mobility scooter vs R33 Nissan Skyline GTS-T
Have you ever seen a mobility scooter race a car? A video has appeared on YouTube showing a mobility scooter racing an R33 Nissan Skyline GTS-T along a quarter mile drag race. As you have probably guessed, the scooter isn’t your average transportation device. It was built by John McNeil, […]
HG Motorsport tunes the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 has only just gone on sale in some international markets, but it hasn’t stopped HG Motorsport getting hold of one and developing a tuning package. In factory form the new GTI comes with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 162kW and 350Nm of torque […]
DMC Ferrari 458 Spider ‘Elegante’ kit revealed
German tuner DMC has waved its wand over the Ferrari 458 Spider to create a stunning outfit that’s sure to turn heads. Called the DMC Elegante package, the kit enhances style and performance. Under the guards sits a set of DMC 21-inch front and 22-inch rear alloy wheels, all wearing […]
Video: 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 passing like a boss
A video showing Formula Drift ace Fredric Aasbo steering a 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 has hit the web, giving us all a lesson in how to overtake when out on the track. When it comes to picking out a car to modify for drifting, the Toyota 86 is probably at the […]
Walkinshaw W310 SS VF Commodore kit announced
Even though the new VF Commodore has only just hit the showrooms, Walkinshaw Performance has already come up with an extensive upgrade package for the SS, called the Walkinshaw ‘W310 SS’. Walkinshaw Performance needs no introduction. The company has produced endless high performance vehicles in the past, including many upgrade […]
ABT tunes the new Audi RS 6 Avant, extracts 490kW
Renowned Audi tuner ABT has announced a tuning package for the cracking new Audi RS 6 Avant. Styling and power upgrades help transform the already ferocious family wagon into a supercar-beating beast. Starting with the engine. In its standard form, the latest model – yet to arrive in Australia – […]
Toyota 86 race-ready package (?) to debut at Goodwood
Toyota is planning to unveil a very special Toyota 86 at the upcoming weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, potentially a highly tuned version showcasing a range of new parts. Judging by the look of this teaser image, the 86 special edition – or whatever it ends up […]