Car Customization

Audi tuning specialist ABT has released its latest offering – a new performance upgrade package available the whole range of Audi A5 Sportback. Called the ABT AS5, the kit includes an improved intake system, new custom exhaust system with controllable valve flap and a remapped ECU. The result is a …

The Nissan 370z was launched back in 2009 and since then has not seen any major updates. For 2013 however, Nissan has summoned the help of the company’s in-house tuning arm Nismo and announced a “badder” version of the 2-seater rear wheel drive sports coupe called Nissan 370z Nismo. Under …

G-Power has released a new aero package for the E92 BMW M3 sports coupe which main focus is weight reduction while providing extra downforce. The G-Power BMW M3 has been thrown on a diet with a host of aerodynamic panels made from carbon fibre including a new front lip spoiler, boot …

Can’t wait for the Opel Astra OPC hot hatch (due to arrive in April 2013)? Then Opel’s “warm hatch”, the Astra GTC Sport would have to do it for now, albeit with a bit of help from German tuning house JMS. JMS’ latest performance package for the Astra GTC Sport …

The sixth instalment in the Fast and Furious franchise isn’t due until May 2013, but one of its stars has already been revealed – this heavily modified blue Nissan GT-R. The project is a collaboration between three tuning houses. First up, the aerodynamic body kit was the work of BenSopra, …

Just how many different styles of body kit can the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S) have? The 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon had the answer – too many! From subtle add-on kit to widebody transformation and even a LF-A replica, the Toyota 86 is really a tuner’s playground. Let’s meet the candidates …

The crowd puller at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon (January 11-13) is none other than this GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum by Japanese tuning house Gazoo Racing. Based on the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S), the GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum features a whole new look thanks to redesigned from and …

Toyota’s default tuning house TRD (Toyota Racing Development) is set to bring out a track version of the hugely successful Toyota 86 sports car (Scion FR-S) at the upcoming 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon. Called the Toyota 86 TRD Griffon, Toyota recently tested the concept at the Tsukuba Circuit in Japan …

Got a Nissan GT-R and all wrapped with the performance but want a bit more for the interior? Interior customisation specialist Vilner is here to help. Shown here is a 2012 Nissan GT-R with a completely updated interior. The Vilner interior treatment includes small LED lights in the ceiling for …

Aero kit specialist Chargespeed is the latest aftermarket manufacturer to join the rest in offering a full body kit for the hugely successful Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 sports coupe. The Chargespeed package consists of a new front bumper with extra large centre air intake good for cooling the intercooler …

German tuner, ABT Sportline, is giving the Mk VI Volkswagen Golf GTI a final upgrade before bidding it farewell last next year. Shown at the 2012 Essen Motor Show, the first stage kit for the ABT Volkswagen Golf GTI Last Edition consists of an ECU flash that releases an extra …

Volsteiner has released a custom body kit for the 991 Porsche 911 called the Volsteiner V-GT Tuning Programme. The tastefully designed aero kit adds the following elements to the 911 Carrera: Front add-on spoiler with integrated brake duct collectors Carbon Fibre Pre-Preg Autoclave Front GT replaceable Centre Splitter for additional …

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) has taken the wraps off their Sports 650 Concept. Based on the pre-facelift Lexus LS, the Sports 650 is an LS on steroids. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-litre V8 engine that puts out 478kW (650hp) of power and 710Nm (524lb-ft) of torque. 0 – …

In 2010, Hennessey rolled out the Venom GT to take on the Bugatti Veyron with half the number of cylinders, 670kg lighter and 243 more horsepower. The twin-turbo 6.9-litre Chevy V8 in the Venom GT is capable of 1244hp, which equates to 1 horsepower for every kilogram of mass. A …