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Corvette specialist Callaway is set to unveil its latest C16 Speedster flagship at next month’s Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the third model in the C16 lineup joining the coupe and cabrio. The unique roadster features a 700hp supercharged 6.2L V8 engine, and a chopped roof with only a...

Switzerland’s Sportec has released its latest package for the Porsche 911 Turbo, which includes a range of power mods, aerodynamic enhancements, plus chassis and suspension tuning. As if the 997 Turbo wasn’t powerful enough, the "Swiss made" performance pack lifts output to 580hp...

Hamann has released its latest performance and styling kit for the BMW 3-series convertible, which includes power mods for the entire range and individual styling accessories for both the body and interior. To achieve its power upgrades, engineers have recalibrated the standard ECU, which leads to...

We’re used to seeing the German tuners upgrade cars for the likes of BMW, Audi and Porsche, but it’s not often that you come across a Mini Cooper modified by one of Germany’s top customizers. This time it’s AC Schnitzer, whose engineers have created the new R56 Mini Cooper...

JE Design has just released its latest widebody styling kit for the Audi Q7, as well as a range of new performance upgrades to match the aggressive looks. It’s no easy task enhancing the dynamics and looks of a 2.3 ton road behemoth but engineers at JE Design have managed to achieve some...

Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] will be attempting to make a new world record for the fastest hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle when it takes its Fusion Hydrogen 999 fuel cell car to the Bonneville Salt Flats next month. The car – a collaboratively engineered racer with Ballard, Roush and Ohio State...

Not that the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 needed more aggression, but for the crazy guys at Germany’s Hamann a car can never be too hardcore. That’s why they’ve released yet another performance aero pack for the Italian thoroughbred. Described as resembling a Stealth-Bomber on...

Audi tuning company has released pictures of its tuning kit for the new A5 coupe, combining bodykit, power upgrades, improved handling, and new wheels. Apart from the typical front and rear spoilers, the AS5 gains gill-shaped air inlets above the front wheels to help cool the brakes. The A5’s...

Volvo tuning specialist Erst based in Osaka, Japan, has released a subtle performance pack for the Volvo XC90 SUV. Japan’s enthusiast market is so fond of Volvo that in fact, several tuning companies in the country specifically work on Volvo cars. Erst is one such company, a specialist in the...

Germany’s Kelleners Sport has launched a new tuning kit for the BMW 3-series sedan, with most of the upgrades designed specifically for the 330i. A specialist in tuning BMW’s since 1983, Kelleners engineers with the help of racing driver Ralf Kelleners have created a series of...

To celebrate 25 years of being an authorized manufacturer, Germany’s RUF has released special edition versions of its 3400K Coupe and Roadster. Based on the regular Porsche Boxster and Cayman, engineers boost the power of the 3.4L flat six with the aid of a supercharger to improve performance...

The Audi TT is a favorite at Abt Sportsline, so it’s not surprising that engineers have left no model in the TT family untouched. The tuner is also heavily involved with the German Touring Car Championship and it has used the knowledge gained from racing to develop its latest line of...

Honda is currently prepping a new performance version of the Civic sedan that’s set for release in the Japan this September. Based on the already sporty Type R, the new Honda Civic Mugen RR was transformed after undergoing a power upgrade and weight reduction program in collaboration with the...

Volvo has released a range of performance and styling enhancements for its C30, S40 and V50 wagon, which are due to go on sale by the end of the year. Labeled R-Design, the new kits replace Volvo’s current Sport trim levels and is similar to the S-line packs offered by Audi. Additions to the...

Audi tuning specialist Nothelle, a performance house with a forty-year history of vehicle customization, has released a new package for the Audi TT. Nothelle’s new kit is designed for either the Coupé or Roadster, and includes enhancements for both the 2.0L TFSI or 3.2L V6 variants. The...

After establishing his company Fisker Coachbuild in sunny California back in 2005, former Aston Martin designer Henrik Fisker has delivered his first car at a ceremony at the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance in Beverly Hills. The car in question is a 2007 Fisker Latigo CS V10 coupe, number one...

German tuning house Edo Competition has taken a look under the hood of the Lamborghini Murcièlago LP640 supercar and worked its magic to the tune of 663hp, 23 horses up on the factory model. Torque from the 6.5L V12 is increased from 660Nm to 675Nm at 5,600rpm, which results in final acceleration...

Porsche specialist 9ff has dropped its potent 4.0L biturbo flat-six into the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabrio, and in doing so has created the world’s fastest convertible. Developing 780hp in the Cabrio, the modded 911 drop-top can reach a top speed of 381km/h. Reserved for the coupe is a more...

Engineers at 9ff have the Bugatti Veyron clearly in their sights with the new Porsche GT9 set to take on the world’s fastest with a top speed target in excess of 400km/h. Production of the GT9 will be limited to just 20 copies at €476,000 a piece, but one car has already been reserved...

America’s top selling convertible is about to get another variation with the announcement that Ford and Carroll Shelby will be launching a new GT Mustang drop-top for the 2008 model year. Though the first cars aren’t expected to hit showrooms until August, Mustang fans will be able to...