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The European tuning group MEC Design recently introduced their latest creation which allows two completely different looks for the Mercedes-Benz CL. Therefore, the aftermarket body kit proposed by the firm features the brand’s 2Face system, which offers ...
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The German tuner works on the Spaniard again. JE Design have just released their aftermarket package for the Cupra, which now features a whole new aerodynamics kit, increased performance and redesigned interior.
The Je Design Cupra really catches your attention with ...
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Taking its name from that of a mountain range in England, the frozen matte white Aston Martin V8 Vantage is MW Design’s latest project. The Canadian tuners have worked on the styling, performance and aerodynamics of the car, resulting in what appears to be a ...
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Audi’s R8 model has just received a new sport package from the German tuners at ABT Sportsline, with both visual and performance improvements. The V10 5204cc engine now develops 600 horsepower, boosting the car from a naught to sixty in 3.8 seconds.
This means ...
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New 22-Inch Alloy Rims from AC SchnitzerTUNINGWe all know the visual aspect of a car is the most important when it comes to catch the consumer’s eye and it's the wheels that create the physical and the visual connection to the road. German tuner AC Schnitzer has just introduced their latest alloy rims, with the external diameter of 22 inches, weighing only 14.3 kg each. The new one-piece forged alloys Type V in BiColor finish have been designed to complete the styling of BMW vehicles like the new 7-Series (F01/F02), the X5 (E70) and the X6 (E71). "So the right proportion of wheels to bodywork is extremely important. If the wheels are too small, the car soon starts to look leggy and unstable,“ said the AC Schnitzer Chief Designer Michele Viandante, trying to explain over half a meter size Type V alloys. ... >> Read more |
The next German tuners after Hartge to introduce their package for the BMW Z4 are the guys over at Manhart Racing, who have been working more on improving the convertible’s performances rather than its looks. And we may say they did a pretty good job with ...
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It’s good to see that tuners sometimes turn their attention to older models, just as the German tuners at Inden Design did back in 1991, when they worked on modifying a 1983 Mercedes S-Klasse. They decided to show it to us only 18 years later and, even if ...
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The Swabian tuner Lumma Design has just released its E50 CLR package for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W 212, bringing several visual modifications and a power upgrade as well. The tuners aimed at giving a sportier look to the sedan, therefore it features many ...
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Fiat 500 Abarth is already the sportiest version of the 500 lineup but, as we can all find out today, tuning houses around the world can push the 1.4-liter liter beyond its limits. One example is the latest contraption of tuner Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge who developed ...
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Porsche’s fourth model seems to be getting more and more customization options as its market launch approaches. Therefore, the German manufacturer has just released the latest addition to the range, the new 20-inch forged wheels.
According to Porsche, the new ...
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German tuning firm Cobra Technology and Lifestyle (also known as Cobra N+) has introduced right on the model’s market launch a new accessories program for the new five-door Skoda Yeti.
For the Yeti, which will officially go on sale in September, Cobra ...
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After Gemballa released its version of the Panamera, the tuners at 9ff have revealed details on their own performance packages, right at the market introduction of Porsche’s fourth model. In addition to the performance kit, 9ff’s Porsche Panamera also has a ...
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Volkswagen’s AG aftermarket subsidiary Volkswagen Zubehor teamed up with the German suspension manufacturer and created an aftermarket package designed to sharpen the dynamic character traits of the Scirocco.
Almost all of the components come directly from the ...
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The new Audi TT RS is a really outstanding model, especially when talking about the engine and the performance it is able to generate. To give you an idea on how powerful the new TT RS is, the car is moved by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that releases 340 ...
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The latest addition to the Hurst Performance Series has just been unveiled, finished in the signature silver and black Hurst colors with red accent stripes color scheme. The new Challenger is also the first-ever Series 4 Vortech supercharged unit, but official ...
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The guys over at TECHART have released a new package for Porsche’s Boxster and Cayman models, namely Roadster and GT, that includes two Aerokits, daytime running lights, a set of sport springs, as well as carbon interior packages.
According to the German ...
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Even if the new Opel Astra is yet to be released, tuning houses around the world have started to produce aftermarket upgrades for the car which is expected to be at least as successful as the model it replaces. The first to launch such a kit is the German tuning ...
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Soon after the German tuners launched an aftermarket kit for SEAT’s first limousine, the Exeo, JE DESIGN now come with a facelift tuning package for the estate version. The kit was designed to make the overall exterior appearance of the car a bit sportier ...
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Right at the market introduction of the Porsche Panamera, the renowned German tuners at Gemballa have released details of the Porsche Panamera Mistrale, the first tuned version of Porsche’s fourth model.
What we do know is that the package consists of ...
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Ford Focus RS is already a high-performance model but tuning houses around the world think they can get even more power from the 2.5-liter Turbo engine fitted on the car. Such an example is Graham Goode Racing who recently rolled out a tweaked version of the car ...
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