German tuners HAMANN has modified the latest 3-Series Convertible. An aerodynamic kit, power boost, new wheels, suspension components, and a stylish interior complete the package. Read more… »

AC Schnitzer has released a number of visual mods for the latest Mini Cooper S. Read more… »

European outfit Cobra Technology & Lifestyle has developed, among other items, a stainless-steel tubular front guard for the facelifted Volkswagen Touareg. These guards meet European Parliament guidelines for pedestrian protection, which we are not sure is a good or bad thing. To save pedestrians, will it crumple more easily at the slightest bump? Read more… »

Japanese consumers now have access to the hottest Honda Civic Type R yet. The standard R sedan gets modified by Honda-owned Mugen, resulting in the Honda Civic Mugen RR. The Mugen RR sheds an additional 10 kg off the standard Civic Type R’s weight, coming in at 1242 kg. In addition to the weight loss, the free-breathing Mugen RR picks up 15 horsepower over the regular Type R. Read more… »

German tuners Startech has unveiled appearance packages for the Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The kits include body add-ons, larger alloy wheels, exhaust systems and other minor bits. Read more… »

DaimlerChrysler might now be CerberusChrysler, but that hasn’t stopped Jeep from playing around with ideas. The JT Concept, essentially a pickup version of the Wrangler, is quietly creating a buzz in USA. Read more… »

Ford tuner Roush is releasing a 100-truck limited run of the Nitemare, a supercharged F-150 4×2 Styleside that pumps out 450 hp from a modified 5.4-litre V8. Read more… »

Brabus has built what it touts as the fastest and most powerful coupe in the world. Naming it the Brabus SV12 S Biturbo Coupe, it is actually a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz CL 600. Read more… »

Hamann has been busy this week, creating and unveiling tuning kits for the Lamborghini Murcielago, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and the all-new BMW X5. Read more… »

Barely a day after Honda announced the Civic Type-R sedan for the Japanese market, their tuning arm, Mugen, has announced their own variation to the Type-R.  Read more… »