After a year in development and nearly five months after its public debut at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford?s Focus ST-R will make its racing debut this Friday at the Grand-Am 200 that takes place at the Daytona Motor Speedway.

Competing in the Continental Tire Sport Car Challenge ST class, the racing version of the production Focus ST is a fully prepared competition car. It sports a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, a new suspension specially tuned for track use, updated brakes and an FIA-approved roll cage.[...]

When a super car like the Lamborghini Aventador gets launched onto the market, tuning companies are just foaming at the mouth to get an opportunity to transform into something even better. Not many have had the opportunity, but one more is joining that short list with the beginning of an extensive package. British tuner, Prindiville Design, have opted to change the appearance of the Aventador, but have mostly focused on reducing the super car’s total weight.

The tuner started the package by improving the car’s aerodynamics with new front and rear bumpers, new front and rear bumper grilles, new side skirts, and mirror covers. All of these additions are made of carbon fiber, but, according to the tuner, they are about 65% lighter than the ones found in the standard model. However, opting to change them can get pretty expensive as the front and bumper alone will cost a customer £11,000 (about $17,000 at the current exchange rates). The next step that was taken was to add a new set of alloy wheels in any desired color or design.[...]

It’s been ages since we last heard from Prindiville Design, but they sure did pick an opportune time to return to the tuning scene with a bang.

The London-based bespoke coach builder has released tuning programs for the Lamborghini Aventador, Range Rover Evoque, and Ferrari 458 Italia, the last of which comes in three different forms.

Called the S1, S2, and S3 packages, these three tuning programs for the Italian supercar comes with styling characteristics unique to its own. The S1 program, which features a red 458 Italia, comes with a carbon fiber body kit that includes a front bumper with stainless steel mesh grills, side skirts, a new rear bumper, mirror covers, rear tailgate vents, a rear spoiler, a roof air duct, and a new set of Prindiville alloy wheels. The S1 program will be limited to only 25 units, making it a true must-grab for 458 Italia owners everywhere.

Next up is the S2 program that’s displayed in the silver 458 Italia. Carrying all the aerodynamic components of the S1, the S2 differentiates itself with the addition of a top carbon fiber wing and air vent grills. Likewise, the S3 program - that’s the orange 458 Italia if you’re keeping score - also has its own distinct styling flavor. On top of the aero body kit, the S3 program carries a carbon fiber lower front lip spoiler, top air vent grills, and carbon fiber rear grills. Just like their S1 counterpart, both the S2 and the S3 programs are only limited to 25 units a piece. We’d tell you that they’re also equal must-haves, but we think you know that already.[...]

Tuning the newest Lamborghini model isn't an easy task but it's one tha London-based coachbuilder Prindiville will gladly take on.

The British company, which specializes on high-end sports cars and luxury models, has introduced a new tailor-made styling package for the V12-powered Aventador LP700-4.[...]

US tuning company Vorsteiner is preparing to release its 2012 wheel collection, with the aftermarket developer introducing a set of rims for the Ferrari 458 Italia as a starting point. We are talking about the VS-130 wheels, which feature a lightweight construction, a simple five-spoke design and bring a concave profile.

The wheels you see here come in a 21x9J size at the front and in a 21x11J size at the rear. Customers can choose whatever tires they like, but Vorsteiner suggests that you sh... [...]

ABT is probably the biggest tuner of VW Group cars, and so the improved version of Audi's best-seller is an obvious target. Yes, we're talking about the 2013 Audi A4, which has been enhanced in every way and has been renamed the AS4.

The A4 is an important car for us, too. It always re-defines the premium standard for medium-sized cars. Our AS4 is definitely state-of-the-art. It combines sportiness and assertiveness, says Hans-Jurgen Abt.

One the performance side, the tuner has targeted th... [...]

The Land Rover Defender has recently received an aftermarket present from British tuner Kahn and the company is now back to complete the initiative, offering us the full image gallery for the development.

The off-roader has received its own line of rims, which can be ordered in a 16- or an 18-inch size, using a complex multi-spoke design that was created to suit the rugged lines of the vehicle. We have to mention that these feature OEM bolts.

Here's what Kahn had to say about the developme... [...]

Japanese tuners have a passion for abducting vehicles and fitting them with styling kits that take things far, very far. We are now here to bring you a new example of this. Aftermarket developer Office K has recently played with a Bentley Continental GTC, which has been turned into an extra-flashy four-wheeled creation.

The topless British ride was fitted with a body kit that uses extremely bold lines and comes from Mansory, a custom bonnet that uses carbon fiber, as well as a set of five-sp... [...]

London-based bespoke coachbuilder, Prindiville has recently relaunched, with the company developing a set of visual and technical modification packages for some of the hottest car on the market: Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 458 and Range Rover Evoque.

The tech side of the story brings titanium high performance exhaust systems for each of these cars, which not only bring extra power, but are 80 percent lighter than the stock ones. In addition to that, the tuner offers high-flow induction ki... [...]

The art of car wrapping is getting increasingly sophisticated, with customers being able to specify crazy combinations or subtle finishes with a hint of exclusivity.

One of the US companies in this new and growing industry is Diamond Black Exteriors also know as DBX, as they seem to have gotten the satin and metallic finishes down.

This time, they've wrapped something really big and impressive, the monster of all crossover coupes! Yes, the BMW X6 M is sporting a new look. And while we're n... [...]