Car Customization

Exotic tuner Wheelsandmore has rolled out their latest offering – a full performance and aero package for the Aston Martin DBS. Called the Carbon Edition, the kit consists of a pair of high-flow air filters for the 6.0-litre V12 under the bonnet, a catalytic converter neutralisation kit and a flap …

The Porsche Panamera may not be everyone’s cup of tea but that didn’t stop renown Range Rover tuning specialist Onyx Concept from giving the Panamera a bit of a makeover. Called the Onyx GST Edition, the Panamera gets a full body kit that includes new front and rear bumper, rocker …

The SEMA show in Las Vegas is a Mecca for tuners and customisers, not to mention their numerous admirers.  For the 2012 show, Belgian tuner and Porsche tuning specialist, Caractere Exclusive, has showcased an aero kit for the latest Porsche 911 (991). The kit encompasses a new front bumper with …

Mazda Design, part of the Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) based in Irvine, USA have unveiled this pumped-up Mazda CX-5 at the 2012 SEMA show. Called the Mazda CX-5 Urban, the centrepiece of the compact SUV is a never seen before multi-dimensional matte finish that is made up of various …

The annual Scion Tuner Challenge gives three custom car builders the chance to turn their designs into reality. For 2012, Scion gave each builder a new Scion FR-S (Toyota 86) and a budget of $15,000 to turn the FR-S into a SEMA show car. One of the contestants is Daniel …

Details of a series of customised and tuned Ford Mustangs that are headed for the SEMA show have been released. First up amongst them, the 2013 Ford Mustang GT customised by Ringbrothers. Sporting a carbon fibre body kit, “waterborne” paint and a new set of alloy wheels, the already head …

The Mercedes SLS AMG has been given a performance tweak by German tuner Kicherer. The 6.2-litre V8 in the SLS AMG is strapped with a supercharger and the standard exhaust is replaced with a full stainless steel system with valve control. The upgrades boost power from the standard 571 horsepower …

Tuning firm Fostla and aerokit specialist Prior Design have teamed up to roll out a new performance and aero package for the Mercedes SL55 AMG. The package consists of a widebody kit from Prior Design which includes new bumper, side skirts, extended fenders all-round and a rear diffuser. The SL55 …

Premium wheel manufacturer ADV.1 has released new photos of their latest photo shoot showing a BMW 1-Series M Coupe rolling on a set of staggered 20-inch ADV5.2.1 Monoblock SL. The super lightweight wheels, finished in matte titanium, compliment the white BMW 1M coupe perfectly. With the addition of a subtle …

Exotic tuner Prior Design has revealed a new widebody kit for the Audi R8. Looking almost like something that was designed in-house by Audi, the Prior Design PD GT850 R8 aerokit literally transforms your R8 into a GT3 race car look-alike. The package includes a front bumper with lip spoiler, side …

Still fresh from its debut last month, the 2013 Toyota Corolla Auris has already received a tweak by Toyota’s in-house tuning arm, TRD. Offered as an upgrade package for the new Corolla Auris, TRD’s latest creation is called the Modellista and includes a front lip spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, …

 The Koenigsegg Agera R is already one of the rarest supercars in the world, this custom built BLT – not to be confused with your favourite sandwich – is even more exclusive. Commissioned by a wealthy customer in China, it features a striking blue tinted clear coat carbon fibre …

The Nissan GT-R is one of the most tuned supercars in the world. Its accessible price point coupled with supercar horsepower will put many other more exotic cars to shame, in stock. With a tune, more could be unlocked. However, inside, one cannot help but notice its maker’s humble origin, …

If you are a die-hard Nissan fan, you may want to stop reading right now. That’s because the ISS Forged Nissan 350Z you see here has had a ‘heart’ transplant and features a 2JZ-GTE Toyota engine. The 2JZ is regarded as one of the best engines for conversion, as it …