Sep 02
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Gurnade Renders Up 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Looking to make your mundane Jetta exciting?

Gurnade Renders Up 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Gurnade would like to introduce their rendering of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.  The car looked great from the factory, but they agreed it could use a bit more spice.  The car has been outfitted with a custom Vibrant Copper Metallic paint (currently offered in Volvo's new S60 lineup), molded custom lip kit and sideskirts, sport graphics package, Forgestar F14 wheels, and sport S4 Recaro seats. The vehicle has been lowered thanks to a set of coilovers as it almost kisses the ground. In our opinion, the perfect blend of comfort, style, and performance.

We hope you enjoy their design, and feel free to spice up your desktop with our wallpaper. You can see more work by Gurnade by following them on facebook or visiting their soon-to-be-released site at www.gurnade.com.

Source: Gurnade

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Tags: gurnade, volkswagen jetta, jetta rendering, forgestar f14, recaro
Sep 02
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How to Ruin A Lamborghini Gallardo In Five Easy Steps

Take notes kids, it's class time!

How to Ruin A Lamborghini Gallardo In Five Easy Steps

Most people simply dream of owning a Lamborghini.  Others think of what they'd do to it if they ever got their hands on one.  Well, simply put we just had to post this splendid Lamborghini Gallardo we spotted over at Teamspeed.  And to sum it all up, we figured we'd break it down to five easy steps on how to ruin a perfectly nice exotic.

1) Add a real tacky Lamborghini chrome stick-on to the front bumper
2) Add some really tacky fender trim accents in chrome that look oh way out of place
3) Bolt on some really awful chrome wheels that simply do not fit the Lamborghini's exotic style at all
4) Add some more of said fender trim to the lower rear quarter panel by the otherwise iconic Lamborghini vent
5) Tell the world you have a Gallardo by using the same tacky chrome stick-on lettering on the rear bumper

We bet the employees at Pep Boys got a kick out of it when the owner went shopping there!

Source: Teamspeed

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Tags: lamborghini, lambo, gallardo, ugly, rice, fail
Sep 02
0

Wraptivo Building Honda CR-Z For SEMA 2010

RJ De Vera teams up with Wraptivo for an awesome CR-Z build

Wraptivo Building Honda CR-Z For SEMA 2010

September 1st 2010 Irvine, CA – Wraptivo™ will produce our very first in house SEMA car in the form of a 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid concept build dubbed “Type-F”.The goal for the Wraptivo™ Honda CR-Z Type-F Concept is to evoke the notion of fun, which lies at the core of the CR-Z DNA while also giving a nod to the spirit and Honda heritage of the CR-Z. The Type-F concept will feature a sportier aesthetic over stock with the use of a combination of Honda Accessories Aero pieces and along with other aero components from Japan. The aero package will be complemented with a design package created to give this concept a special uniqueness yet with a familiarity that is still unmistakably Honda. The vehicle will be wrapped with Wraptivo™ Matte Black and Carbon Black Film while small accents will be left in gloss black. The CR-Z will act as a canvas for Wraptivo to showcase its vehicle wrap options and give customizers a preview of how they can take advantage of this technology as a new way to protect their factory paint while also having the ability to easily change the look of their vehicle.

Rest of the press release available after the break.


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Tags: wraptivo, honda, cr-z, tein, hks, brembo, rj de vera, type-f, cr-z type-f, volk racing, te-37, hondata, bfgoodrich
Sep 01
0

Top Gear's Stig, Ben Collins, Gets Court Approval For Autobiography

He may not be the reigning Stig anymore, but we're sure plenty will be grabbing copies of his book

Top Gear's Stig, Ben Collins, Gets Court Approval For Autobiography

The drama has been unfolding involving Top Gear's infamous The Stig.  Now that it's been revealed it was famed racecar driver Ben Collins, BBC (producers of Top Gear) has been chasing after Collins and his publishing company, HarperCollins to do their best in halting the actual publishing of Ben's autobiography.  Now it looks like the court has ruled in HarperCollins' favor, stating that BBC cannot stop the publishing of the book.

We personally don't see what the big deal is now that the identity of The Stig has been ousted.  Top Gear already has a new man in mystery behind the wheel, and we strongly doubt much of their viewership has dropped off.  If anything, this press has probably turned some new viewers to Top Gear to see what all the hype is about behind The Stig.

Source: Autoblog

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Tags: the stig, top gear, autoblog, bbc, harpercollins, ben collins
Sep 01
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Kansai All Star Drifting 2010 Video

Crazy tandem drift action from Japan

Kansai All Star Drifting 2010 Video

The absolute coolest part about drifting is when more than one vehicle hits the track at the same time, executing some sideways action in tandem.  Even better is when it's more than two vehicles at the same time...or three...or more!  Kansai All Star Drift GP is one of those events on a tight track where some of Japan's best drifters go all out, all at once.  Sit back and relax and enjoy 10 minutes of some of the most exciting drifting action you'll ever catch, unless you're there live.

Video is available after the break.

Source: Wrecked Magazine

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Tags: wrecked magazine, kansai all star drifting, insane drifting video, tandem drift video, multiple cars drifting, drift cars, drifting, drift event
Sep 01
0

Anderson Germany Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Black Edition

A menacingly good looking creation from Anderson Germany

Anderson Germany Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Black Edition

A generation in advance: With the CL, ANDERSON GERMANY has created a new category of vehicles which, for the first time, has combined the elegance and dynamic of a Coupé with the performance of a sports car. The high performance Coupé with the powerful V12 motor and exquisite fittings from Düsseldorf is a synonym for exclusive performance and elite style.

The increased performance should be mentioned first: The engine performance has been improved using software optimisation, sports air filters, a sports exhaust system (plasma coated) including racing catalysors and larger pulleys and now boasts a startling 670 HP.

Rest of the press release available after the break.


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Sep 01
0

JMS and Senner Tuning Customize Audi A5 S-Line

A nice and clean body kit offering for the Audi A5

JMS and Senner Tuning Customize Audi A5 S-Line

JMS and Senner Tuning has just announced the release of a styling kit for the current generation Audi A5 S-Line and is available for the coupe, convertible and sportback.  The front lip is pretty subtle, clean and slightly aggressive and is available for $345.  No side skirts are offered, which is pretty good since it doesn't quite flow with the lower profile of the front add-on, but a rear apron is available for also $345.  Senner Tuning also has a quad-tipped exhaust system available for $1,395.

On their demo car, they used a set of KW coilovers ($1,700) and outfitted it with a custom set of 20-inch wheels and tires at a hefty $7,040.

The package is clean and simple, but a little underwhelming.  But it's a pretty nice front lip option for those looking for something simple just to set their A5 S-Line apart from the crowd.

Source: Topspeed

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Tags: topspeed, audi, audi a5, a5 s-line, audi a5 s-line, a5 body kit
Aug 30
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Toyota Celica + Ferrari = Cerrari?

Quite possibly one of the strangest projects we've ever seen

Toyota Celica + Ferrari = Cerrari?

We gotta hand to the tuning industry.  Just when we thought we've seen it all, we run across something entirely new that blows us away.  Signal Auto out in Indonesia took a seventh-gen Toyota Celica, invested 18 months of hard work into it to make an...interesting Ferrari F430 replica.  We won't lie, we're not a fan of the whole idea of taking a Celica and making it look like a Ferrari, but we have to give a ton of credit to the guys at Signal Auto for doing such a great job on the conversion.

According to the source, every panel was handmade rather than sourcing OEM Ferrari parts and the craftsmanship is really impressive.  The end result is definitely something worth taking a look at, even if it's not your cup of tea.

Source: Jon Sibal

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Tags: toyota, celica, ferrari, f430, cerrari
Aug 30
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Senner Tuning Customized Audi A1

We might not getting our hands on one anytime soon, but it's great to see what the aftermarket is already doing

Senner Tuning Customized Audi A1

World Première - Senner Tuning AG tunes Audi A1

Broad headlights with LED daylight (by Xenon headlamps), single-frame radiator grill –
Audi A1 looks very much the same as its older brothers, and it should be so indeed. Finally, it must bring Audi’s premium pretention to drive out the world of small cars.
The world is now looking with great interest at Ingelheim. Senner Tuning AG already has a modernized A1. This time Senner offers with the first ascertained options for new A1 models the possibility to give the A1 a bit more individuality on the road.

Rest of the release available after the break.


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Tags: audi a1, senner tuning, a1, audi
Aug 30
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Sportec Tunes Audi S5 To 425bhp, Will Probably Work On Our Audi S4s

Upgrade package now available for Audi's 3.0L V6 Supercharged powerplant

Sportec Tunes Audi S5 To 425bhp, Will Probably Work On Our Audi S4s

APS of Brackley, UK importer for the Swiss Sportec range of exclusive vehicle enhancements, is delighted to announce a new performance upgrade for the 2009 onward models of the Audi S5 quattro coupé and cabriolet using the 3.0-litre supercharged, V6, TFSI powerplant.

Labelled the ‘Stage One’ upgrade, Sportec’s S5 performance enhancement package consists of a free flowing air filter element and a carefully developed ECU remap. In combination this has a dramatic effect on the power characteristics of the supercharged 2995cc Audi engine, with peak power increasing from 328 bhp at 6000 rpm to 425 bhp at 6640 rpm, a significant gain of 97 bhp.

Rest of the release after the break.


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Tags: audi, s5, audi s5, sportec, supercharged, modified s5
Aug 26
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Underground Racing Takes Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV And Makes It Twin Turbo

Gunning for the title of world's fastest Murcielago

Underground Racing Takes Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV And Makes It Twin Turbo

We've seen so many creations from Underground Racing in the past, all of them being twin turbocharged luxury and exotics.  This time they've gotten their hands on Lamborghini's LP670-4 SV and is aiming to put down over 1,100 hp to set some records as the world's fastest Murcielago.  It looks like they just got complete with the project and it probably won't be long until we see some dyno figures and a video of it blasting away.

Source: Luxury 4 Play

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Tags: lamborghini, murcielago, lp670-4 sv, twin turbo murcielago, twin turbo lamborghini, twin turbo lp670-4 sv, underground racing
Aug 26
0

Heico Sportiv Volvo S60 Finally Released

Heico tunes yet another Volvo to become sportier and more mainstream

Heico Sportiv Volvo S60 Finally Released

The new Volvo S60 is dynamic and sporty. The new Volvo S60 is not chivalrous, the new Volvo S60 is sexy. HEICO SPORTIV enhances the Volvo driving experience, adding additional seasoning in the form of meticulously composed ingredients.

Even at a glance, it becomes immediately apparent that HEICO SPORTIV has just the right ingredients to stimulate all the observer's senses! The front view already indulges the onlooker with clear contours thanks to a two-part front spoiler.

Rest of the release after the break.


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Tags: heico, volvo s60, volvo, s60, heico s60
Aug 26
0

Brabus Fills Mercedes-Benz S-Class With Apple Products

Quite possibly the fastest mobile office in the world?

Brabus Fills Mercedes-Benz S-Class With Apple Products

Legendary tuning house BRABUS has taken the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and turned it into an Apple Multimedia-equipped 340 km/h (211 mph) 750 hp monster, making it the fastest office on wheels.

The BRABUS “iBusiness” represents the world debut of an absolutely unique luxury sedan. The four-seater based on the Mercedes S 600 reaches a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). It is powered by a BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 12-cylinder engine with a rated power output of 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft). The designers from BRABUS combine this engine with an innovative multimedia system that features the latest Apple components. Two iPads in the rear compartment not only play movies, music and Internet content, they also control all functions of the S-Class COMAND system.

Rest of the release available after the break.



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Tags: brabus, mercedes-benz, mbz, ibusiness, mbz s-class, s 65, s65 amg, mercedes i business
Aug 25
0

Gurnade Renders Up Porsche 997 GT3

Another fantastic creation from the talented team over at Gurnade

Gurnade Renders Up Porsche 997 GT3

Gurnade Design Firm and Flat 6 Motor Works would like to announce their new partnership.  Gurnade's rendering and design services are now available to Flat 6 customers so they can better visualize their completed vehicle.  To best showcase the talent at Gurnade and the services available at Flat 6, they have decided to design a fresh Porsche 997 GT3.  The vehicle has been modified with bright Laguna Seca blue paint and red accents, matching BBS E-88 wheels, GT3 Cup Lip Kit, Status "Ring" seats, and roll cage.

You can see more work by Gurnade by following them on facebook or visiting their soon-to-be-released site at www.gurnade.com.  To learn more about the vehicles and services provided by Flat 6 Motor Works, follow them on facebook and stop by their site at www.flat6motorworks.com to learn more about their racing and track services. 


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Tags: gurnade, porsche, porsche 997 gt3, 997 gt3 render, flat 6 motor works
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