Tuning

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is already one of the most potent SUVs on the market with its 522kW/873Nm 6.2-litre supercharged V8 but that hasn’t stopped Hennessey from tinkering with it. Described as the “quickest accelerating SUV in the world”, the Hennessey Trackhawk churns out a mighty 894kW of power …

A group of university students from the U.S. have turned the humble Honda Civic into a 448kW Hybrid RallyCross monster. The 19 students from Clemson University in South Carolina started the project two years ago with two main objectives: to build a vehicle offering exceptional performance while also reducing the …

Carlex Design is no stranger when it comes to pimping up rides and the latest project from the tuner is arguably one of its more ambitious, as the team jumps on the six-wheeler bandwagon with its Mercedes-Benz X-Class Exy 6×6 Concept. This is not just an X-Class with an extra …

While most Tesla Model S owners would unlikely to fiddle with the elegant styling of their new ride, for those wanting a bit more personality from their electric chariot, Strasse Wheels has given the car an all-black treatment. Based on the range-topping P100D, Strasse Wheels has blacked-out most of the …

Brabus has given the first tuning job to the brand new 2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63. Unlike some of its previous efforts, Brabus has kept the SUV’s exterior styling relatively tame, focusing on its performance instead. Under the bonnet, the Brabus 700 Widestar uses the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 from the …

If you’ve ever felt that the massive Chevrolet Silverado was just a bit too small and a bit too subtle, we come bearing good news, as Texas-based tuners Hennessey Performance have provided the solution with this – the mammoth Goliath 6×6. Starting out with a 2019 Chevy Silverado with the …

The updated 2018 Ford Mustang sees a number of modifications, most noticeably the adoption of direct injection for its 5.0-litre atmospheric V8 engine, resulting in an increase of power output from 306kw to 339kw over the pre-facelift model. Torque figure has also jump 26Nm to 556Nm. Those are potent figures but …

Wald International has dialed up the new Lexus LS’ aggression with two sets of new exterior body kit called the Executive and F Sport respectively. The Lexus flagship is already a stunner from the factory but that doesn’t stop the Japanese tuning house from waving their magic wand over the …

With pickup trucks or utes, as we call them here in Australia, getting more popular by the day, tuners are also starting to pay them ever more attention. Meet the “Amy”, Carlex Design’s latest project based on the Volkswagen Amarok. Limited to just 500 units to keep the model exclusive …

McLaren Special Operations (MSO) has unveiled a unique 600LT created for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event where it will make its public debut on August 26.  This particular example of the already exclusive 570S-based extended-wheelbase weapon, which is officially referred to as the McLaren 600LT in Stealth Grey by MSO, features …

Shelby America has unwrapped its new 2019 Shelby GT which will make its debut in conjunction with the Woodward Dream Cruise. Based on the Ford Mustang GT, the car will feature a number of modifications and offered in both fastback and convertible variants. On the styling front, the Shelby GT …

Sometimes tuners can do wonders to a car and this Darwin Pro Mercedes-AMG GT S – yes, that’s its official name – from Creative Bespoke and ADV.1 Wheels is a good example. Based on the Mercedes-AMG GT S, the car features an extensive carbon fibre aerodynamic body kit consisting of …

This bumperless Lamborghini Huracan probably takes the gong for one of the most unusual tuning projects we’ve come across. Modified by TR3 Performance, the Huracan’s rear bumper was removed to accommodate a twin-turbo conversion to the supercar’s V10 engine. The tuner has also installed a A liquid intercooler in the …

Despite tidy handling and engaging dynamics, the Peugeot 308 GTi is often overlooked for more mainstream rivals like the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST. However, Italian touring car driver, Massimo Arduini and his team probably see the 308 GTi’s hidden talents and set out to create this race …