Kevin J Lee

Prior Design transforms Hyundai i30 N with widebody kit

Prior Design has transformed the Hyundai i30 N into a WRC-lookalike with the tuner’s widebody kit, and we must admit, it looks fantastic! Made of fiberglass-Dura-Flex, the bodykit is consist of a new front apron, front bumper side extensions which connect to the flared front wheel arches, new rear bumper …

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2021 Hyundai i30 Active Hatch Review

The Hyundai i30 is one of the stars of the Korean brand’s extensive line-up. Now into its third-generation, the popular hatch has recently received an update for 2021. Unlike some other brands, Hyundai’s mid-life updates are rather extensive and in the case of the i30, an entirely new front fascia. …

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PaxPower transforms 2021 Ford F-150 into off-road beast

If you’re a fan of monster trucks, then this PaxPower Alpha F-150 will surely stops you in your tracks. Designed to be an extreme off-road ready pickup, the Alpha F-150 features an aggressive exterior consisting of extended wheel arches, a ram air hood, a sports exhaust system and 17-inch wheels …

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Nismo introduces restoration programme for R32 Skyline GT-R

Nismo, Nissan’s in-house performance division, has announced a new Restored Car programme offering full factory restorations for the iconic R32 Skyline GT-R. The new offering will complement the Nismo Heritage Parts programme that was launched in 2017, which offers replacements parts for the R32, R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R. The …

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Manhart adds glitz and power to Toyota GR Supra

The new Toyota GR Supra’s BMW-sourced powertrain might be somewhat contentious for Toyota purists but it’s not without some benefits. In production since 2015, tuning companies are well acquainted with the B58 inline-six. As such, there is no shortage of choices when it comes to tuning the Supra. The latest …

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Mini John Cooper Works teases its EV hot hatch

Mini John Cooper Works has officially announced an all-electric high-performance Mini from the brand is on its way. The revelation was accompanied by a series of official teaser photos of the Mini JCW Electric prototype. While still dressed in camouflage, we can see it’s a cross between the conventionally powered …

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2021 VW Tiguan R unveiled and it’s quicker than 1st-gen Cayenne Turbo S

Earlier this month, Volkswagen announced they will make the ‘R’ brand a range-topping performance brand for the marque with the launch of the eight-generation Golf R. Now, the company has unveiled the second model to join the family with the 2021 Tiguan R. Like the Golf R, it features a …

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Rendering: Subaru BRZ STI is a tantalising proposition

Some might be disappointed that the 2022 Subaru BRZ is still without a turbocharge engine as hoped but like the first-generation model, most will likely turn to an aftermarket tuner for help. However, what if Subaru did come up with a BRZ STI for the new model? Well, X-Tomi thinks …

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2020 Honda Civic RS Hatch Review

It seems that almost everyone has taken a leaf out of the European car manufacturers’ playbook lately, introducing sports lines that bear an uncanny resemblance to their more expensive and potent siblings, but sans the full-fat power and drivetrain. Hyundai has found great success in its i30 N-Line and Honda …

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Lamborghini Huracan STO is a race car for the road

Goodbye Lamborghini Huracan Performante, and Hello Huracan STO! Unveiled officially today, and as the name implies, the Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Omologata (or STO) is essentially a road-going version of the Squadra Corse race cars. Fulfilling that purpose is an entirely new aerodynamic package that is 21mm wider than the …

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Toyota debuts GR Sport badge with 2021 C-HR

Toyota has introduced its first GR Sport model for Australia with the announcement of the C-HR GR Sport, which is due to go on sale in late November. Offering the sporty styling of full GR models such as the GR Supra and GR Yaris without any boost in performance, the …

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Debut: Ferrari SF90 Spider loses its top

The Ferrari has introduced a droptop variant of the SF90 Stradale, making it the company’s first plug-in hybrid spider. Known officially as the SF90 Spider, it features the same heavily electrified powertrain as the Stradale – combining a twin-turbo V8 engine producing 574kW with three electric motors that puts out …

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TRD and Modellista dress up the new 2021 Lexus IS

The 2021 Lexus IS has barely settled in on the showroom floor and TRD and Modellista are already introducing styling upgrades for the model. However, both firms are taking a slightly different direction with their IS bodykit, with TRD giving the already sporty looking F Sport and even more aggressive …

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