JE Design decided to create a complete tuning package for a family model, the Seat Ibiza ST. Usually, all the important tuning houses develop packages for the latest supercars around but this time a wagon model which is not part of the luxury segment is being revised. The German specialists from JE Design opted to retune the 1.6-liter TDI unit...
The new Mercedes SLK (R172) benefits now from a styling package developed by Piecha Design, the Germans specialized in tuning Mercedes models. Even the new, third-generation SLK has just debuted and will be available following next months, the people from Piecha Design already set up a tuning kit which, however, brings no major improvements and affects just the aesthetics. In...
One of MR Car Design's employees must have had a very boring day on the school run or a picnic in the company of a VW T5 Transporter. As a result of the sort of frustration you get with a miniature bus, the tuners turned it into the opposite concept, an over-sized sports car. Really, the size is the base...
Japan has been giving us quite a few bad news lately but this particular one has a feeling about it that we will let slide. It seems like the Japanese decided to cancel any chance the Mazda 6 and the Subaru Tribeca have at any more facelifts or versions. Both these two cars will be reaching this turn point in...
The specialists from STaSIS released details on the new "Challenge Extreme Edition" package, a complete tuning kit specially designed for the current Audi R8 V8. In terms of aesthetic tweaks, the German model comes with a matte black finish, a set of new 20-inch aluminum wheels with high performance tires and also the tuner's logo in the front. However, the...
The original Volvo XC90 was a great attempt from the Swedish towards making an SUV they way parents wanted it as opposed to how off-road enthusiasts did. In a recent announcement we've been told they plan on making a brand new version of the Volvo XC90 and this time they are going to overcome some of the original hurdles. A...
One of the most powerful and imposing models within the range of the German manufacturer gets a special attribution, Mercedes-Benz revealing a special SLS AMG prototype specially fitted with equipment for emergency medical interventions. Unfortunately, the Germans released no official details about the performance or the special equipment that fits the model, underlining that this is just a study and...
One of the really weird decisions from General Motors' restructuring was the keeping alive of the truck oriented brand that is GMC. Suddenly, part of the thoughts behind that decision came to light as GM's president of North America, Mark Reuss revealed the General's master plan for them. It seems that future plans for GMC involves seeing the brand move...
Are you ready for another disappointment from one of the petrolheads favorite Italian brands? As far as Alfa Romeo is concerned if the company is to have a proper chance at the future, their upcoming SUV has to deliver the goods and sell like hot cakes. Over the last few years, Fiat was turned around financially and part of Chrysler's...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just announced how its employees will have their work cut out for one of the biggest recall inspections ever. After a few complaints and an initial inspection the federal body discovered enough potential risk with the Ford F-150 that the courtesy was extended to more than 2 million units. Precision applied, 2.7 million units...
