What Would You Call a Cross Between a Honda City and a Chevrolet Camaro?

Adding to the many bizarre replicas found in the jungle that is the online web is this picture of a car, the front end of which apes that of the fifth generation Camaro with a big "H" badge for Honda, instead of a golden Chevrolet-bow-tie emblem. Read more »

Porsche 911 Turbo with Gulf Oil Wrap Looks Neat, And with 650HP is Pretty Fast as Well

It’s not only Porsche itself that is celebrating the 911's 50th anniversary this year, as a number of tuners have also jumped in on the festive bandwagon. Germany's Cam-Shaft says it's honoring the nameplate's golden anniversary with the release of a special package for the 997-generation (built from 2005 through 2011) 911 Turbo. Read more »

Topcar's Stinger Is a Porsche 911 on a Carbon Fiber Diet

Russian aftermarket company Topcar has revealed its latest take on the Porsche 911. The Russians performed extensive surgery on the iconic sports car, while also giving it a new surname in the process – the Stinger. Read more »

Weistec's Smoking Hot 850HP Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Featured on Tuned

Jeremy Clarkson, in his infinite wisdom, did make one crucial discovery for mankind. He found the easy way for smokers to quench their craving for nicotine – it was called smoking…a rear-driven car’s back wheels for amusement.

Furthermore, since Mr. Clarkson likes fast Mercedes-Benz cars, we thought it was only natural that we bring him up when talking about the Weistech E63 AMG, a car he would most definitely get.

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A Light Aero and Wheel Package for Ferrari 458 from Vorsteiner [w/Video]

Here's a tuning kit from Vorsteiner aimed at those Ferrari 458 Italia owners who would like a more individual look for their coupe without going haywire or messing around with the engine bay and/or interior.

Named the 458-V, the main package comes with three carbon fiber aero parts, including an add-on front lip spoiler, and add-on decklid spoiler and a replacement rear diffuser complete with taller fins and new rear fog lamp housing to accommodate the new bridge element.

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Jaguar F-Type Roadster Shows Off its New Vossen Wheels

It's almost a given that F-Type will eventually become the most loved Jaguar child in the tuning industry, and while excessive aero packages and hardcore engine upgrades might not be everyone's cup of tea, alloy wheel options is a different story, as it's an easy and relatively (or comparably, if you must) affordable way to customize the looks of your car. Read more »

How Fuzzy-Wuzzy: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano in a Velvet Wrap

By definition, all Ferrari models easily stand out in a sea of conventional, mundane-looking cars on the road, but some exotics proudly featuring the Prancing Horse badge on their hood are more eye-catching than others are - albeit not always for the right reasons. Read more »

Gulf Oil-Livered 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Prepared for SEMA

Just because we're a very long way (news-wise) from this November's 2013 edition of the SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas, doesn't mean that there aren't any related stories to report on.

Today, the folks from Morgan's & Phillip's Speed Apparel (M&P) sent us an email informing us about a project car they're working on for the upcoming SEMA event. Whereas last year, they went with a classic Mini Cooper, for the 2013 show, they've chose a 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Coupe.

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NCE Decapitates Acura TL Sedan, Proposes to do the Same to AM Rapide and Hyundai Equus

To be frank, I never understood the allure or the reasoning, for that matter, behind the aftermarket conversion of four-door sedans to convertibles, but I guess each to his own taste.

While we're on the subject of taste (or the lack thereof…), the drop-top specialists over at Newport Convertible Engineering (NEC) from Placentia, California, have sharpened their scalpels on the roof of an Acura TL sedan turning it into a four-door cabriolet with a center roll-bar to keep things in place. The gold stripes running down the middle are the cherry icing to this strangely flavored cake.

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Prior Design's New Porsche Cayenne Widebody Kit for €8,900

Adding to the many existing styling packages that are widely available for the second generation of the Porsche Cayenne, is a new widebody aerodynamic kit from German tuning brand Prior Design.

The parts that come with the package are pretty much standard and include a reworked front bumper that gains extra LED lights along with a different grille piece and which connects to the swollen front wheel arches.

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First Videos of Heico Sportiv's Volvo V40 T5 HPC with 345-Horses, Should They Build It?

The hot hatch segment has come a very, very long way since Volkswagen wrote the first page in the segment with the original Golf GTI powered by a 108hp (110PS) 1.6-liter engine in the summer of 1976. Nowadays, we're seeing hatches with close to 50 percent more power than a Ferrari 308 GT4 from the mid-1970s…

Volvo has tried to venture in the category with a number of proposals over the years, but it never really hit the mark, something that Heico Sportiv is aiming to achieve with its latest concept that may very well enter production.

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Carisma Says it Has Crafted the Most Luxurious Land Rover Defender Interior Ever

You probably remember the Mercedes-Benz Viano that Carisma Auto transformed into a very luxurious van. Now, for its latest conversion, the company chose a car that normally doesn’t have anything that could be described as luxurious – we’re talking about the rugged Land Rover Defender.

As the UK-based aftermarket specialist usually operates, the exterior of the Defender remained untouched – which is why we don’t get to see it in the gallery (either that, or the owner wanted his or her 4x4 to remain anonymous).

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Mugen's New Package for Honda Civic Sedan is Only for Asian Markets

If you're all set with the performance aspect of your Civic sedan (be that because it’s already tuned or you just don't care about sprint times and how well it corners), but are looking to spice up its appearance, Honda's tuning partner Mugen has released a new assortment of goods for the ninth generation model sold in Asian markets outside of Japan. Read more »

Trans Am Depot Releases Video Teaser for 2014 Pontiac GTO Model

If you’re a fan of the look and style of the 1969 Pontiac GTO, yet you want a modern car based on something fresh and fun, like the current Chevy Camaro, then Trans Am Depot’s 2014 GTO model is definitely worth a look. Now, the company released a video teaser showing it off, though no technical details have been released yet, keeping us all in the dark. Read more »

Loder1899 Cranks Up the Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 S Diesel

Given the popularity of diesel models across most segments in Europe, it's no wonder that many tuners present special packages for oil burners like the Jaguar XF (facelift) Diesel V6 S, which leaves the factory with a 3.0-liter unit rated for 271hp (275PS) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of peak torque, and an 8-speed auto turning the rear wheels. Read more »

Meet David Letterman's Volvo 960 Estate with a Ford V8 Racing Engine

Did you know that Paul Newman once commissioned a Volvo 960 with a racing V8 engine? Well, as a matter of fact, he commissioned two units, one for him and one for his racing partner David Letterman. The talk-show host still owns the car and brought it along when Jerry Seinfeld asked him to be the guest of his show, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Read more »

New Honda Accord Hybrid Lightly Tuned by Mugen

The new Honda Accord Hybrid won't go on sale in the States until October, but it's already available in Japan where the carmaker's official tuning arm Mugen has presented a selection of goods to customize the sedan's appearance and to some extent, improve handling. Read more »

Wald's Vision of What a Darker Audi A7 Sportback Should Look Like

If you're not feeling Audi's "S" trim line and optional accessories and are seeking a more customized and less "I see that around every corner" kind of look for your A7 Sportback, perhaps you should take Wald International's upcoming tune under consideration. Read more »

Schmidt Revolution Shows Off its Wheels on Ferrari 360 and 575M

German wheel maker and tuner Schmidt Revolution might not have detailed the rims themselves in latest newest release, but at least it did provide a whole bunch of photos for your enjoyment. Read more »

Ferrari California Replica with Real Folding Hardtop is Based on Lexus SC430 [w/Video]

From the makers of the admittedly convincing Aston Martin DBS replica based on a Toyota Supra with details inspired from the 2008 James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, which we shared with you last year, comes a new project, this time of a Ferrari California roadster built on the Lexus SC430 convertible and named the Cali. Read more »