Car Customization

Toyota in-house tuner TRD has released a new bodykit for the new 2013 Lexus IS. The kit consists of front lip spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler, diffuser with integrated muffler with quad exhaust tips. Exterior enhancement aside, TRD has also developed a new sports suspension, underbody strengthening brace and performance …

Many have accused the McLaren MP4-12C as being too timid and don’t offer the visual impact that other supercars do. However, I am a big fan of the 12C’s design. It has that understated look without being outrageous, like most recent Lamborghinis. This magnificent example from German tuner, Gemballa, takes …

Tuner Heico Sportiv and Pirelli have joined forces to create a special edition Volvo V40 called the Pirelli Edition to commemorate the tyre-maker’s 50th anniversary. Based on the Volvo V40 T3, the standard 1.6-litre turbocharged engine gets a power increase from 111 kW and 240 Nm to 150 kW and …

Aero specialist Prior Design has released a new widebody kit for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. Compatible with all C207 E-Class Coupe models, the package consists of a new front bumper, rear bumper with integrated diffuser, extended front and rear wheel fenders, new side skirts and a new bonnet. Made from …

A Revolution Motorstore tuned Subaru Impreza STI has become the fastest Impreza to lap the Nürburgring. It completed the lap in 7:53.08 – 1 minutes and 52 seconds faster than the lap time established in 2011 by Tommi Makinen in a road going Subaru Impreza STI.   The UK based …

A joint effort of two of the biggest names in aftermarket tuning, Prior Design and ADV.1 Wheels, have resulted in one of the best looking Audi R8‘s around. The R8 is fitted with a full Prior Design PD GT850 Aero Widebody Kit, which includes extended front and rear wheel fenders, …

Caractere, the Belgian based tuner specialising in the customisation of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, has unveiled its latest styling kit for the 2012 Audi A5 Cabrio. The A5 Cabrio is treated to a complete body kit that includes a redesigned front bumper with larger air intakes, chunkier side skirts, a …

Audi has announced that it will be showcasing an ultra-lightweight concept of the current-generation Audi TT at the 2013 Wörthersee Festival. Based on the TT S quattro, the Audi TT ultra quattro concept is powered by a 2.0-litre, turbocharged 4-cylinder TFSI engine that produces 228kW and 400Nm. With a kerb …

Shelby Performance Parts (SPP), the in-house tuning arm of Shelby, has released a new wide body kit for the 2005-2009 model year Mustangs. The wide body package was first fitted to a 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake and unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier in …

Reknowned Porsche tuner, Techart has taken the new 981 Porsche Boxster and took it to the edge, combining a tasteful aero upgrade, and subtle power increase. Techart completely redesigned the Boxter’s front with a two-part front spoiler with integrated splitter that allows the car to sit even closer to the …

This is arguably one of the most radical customisation we have come across, a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Cormeum by Mansory. Spotted by one of Auto Gespot eagle-eyed readers, the supercar was found parked in a car park in China. Every panel on the Cormeum Mercedes SLS AMG has been replaced …

Austrian tuner MS Design has released a new tuning package for the Audi S4, which includes performance upgrades for extra power and an aggressive bodykit. Called the A46, the package’s exterior treatment includes a new front bumper with blackout front grille and red headlight accents, side skirts, new rear bumper …

Canadian tuner SR Auto Group has packaged up some of the best aftermarket parts to create this unique Scion FR-S (Toyota 86). Fitted with one of the most talked about body kits for the FR-S, the Rocket Bunny wide body kit by Trust/GReddy features flared fenders all round, front lip, …

The much sought after Toyota 86 has just become more desirable with the release of a limited “Cup Edition“. With only 86 examples to be made, the exclusive Cup Edition GT86 will cost £2500 dearer than the standard car. It gets a set of 18″ OZ Ultraleggera alloy wheels shod …