Tuning

Autoproject-D and DMC have collaborated to trick up a Lamborghini Aventador. The supercar is being fitted with DMC’s “Molto Veloce” styling package. The body kit consists of a front lip spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser and a rear wing spoiler. All panels are made from carbon fibre. DMC has also …

Ever wondered how much sizzle a simple set of aftermarket wheels can add to a standard car? Here is a fine example. A 2009 black Nissan GT-R rolling on a set of ADV.1 wheels. Measuring 21×11 for the front and 21×13 for the rear, the ADV5 R-Series lightweight forged wheels …

Saudi Arabia’s Team Galag has entered this Nissan GT-R based supercar in this year’s Gumball 3000 rally. Called the Team Galag TG1, it made its debut at the start of the Gumball 3000 rally in Copenhagen, Denmark last Saturday. Built in collaboration by a British and American team, the US’ …

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 …

Following last week’s report that Volkswagen will be showcasing a faster version Golf GTi at the 2013 Wörthersee Show later this month, the company has released new sketches along with full details of the car, to be called Design Vision GTI Concept. The concept boasts supercar-like performance figures, thanks to …

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, …

New details of the 2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo have emerged as the company gears up for the car’s launch in selected markets starting from June this year. The 370Z Nismo is the second car after the GT-R Nismo to get Nissan’s in-house performance treatment at the newly opened Nismo global headquarters …

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 …