Sometimes, dictionaries are useless. How come? It's simple. Let's take the word opulence for example. Give us a few seconds to look it up please. This is what we found: ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish. But why do all that when you can just go to the United Arab Emirates and see what the aforementioned word means. You'll probably get multiple definitions per second.

Want an example? The Ford SVT Raptor. Not any SVT Raptor, but the one in the video bellow, which is said to come from... [...]

The contemporary automotive industry is a complex environment in which new connections are established every day, with more and more companies deciding to join forces in order to be able to cater to the customers' needs. The aftermarket world is no exception to this rule and we are here now to talk about a new partnership that is aimed at bringing horsepower to the people.

Getting to the point, we'll tell you that Akrapovic has reached an agreement with Alpina that will see the exhaust specia... [...]

West Coast Customs is one of the most popular names when talking about customized cars. The company amazed the audience every time with its out of the ordinary customizations. The latest project from West Coast Customs revealed a one-of-a-kind crossbreed between a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and a…Zippo lighter.

The one-of-a-kind creation could be easily called the smoker's dream car.The Zippo Car was unveiled on at the 2011 Zippo 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race held at Watkins Glen...[...]

The latest upgrade program coming from the aftermarket specialists at Superchips is an ECU remap for the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport, which boosts the power already available under the hood by 26 bhp and 28 Nm of torque. This means it is now developing 146 bhp as compared to the standard version.

Thoroughly tested in both real world driving conditions and on Superchips' own in-house chassis dynomometer, the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport ECU remap produces impressive gains. Power is boosted by a maximum [...]

ABT Sportline, the world's biggest customizer of Audi models, recently unveiled their program for the brand new A6 Avant. From the looks of things, this is now the coolest big boat of a car out there, especially given its new, more masculine chin and headlights that look like squinting eyes.

ABT calls their kit the AS6 Avant and offers a number of cosmetic changes that start with a custom rear spoiler and a rear apron that integrates the four exhaust pipes. Their design is somewhat rectangula... [...]

When talking about Datsun, most would be tempted to think about an old beat up car which drags itself on the asphalt, especially when the car is a 1972 model. But the car we are referring to demands respect. Despite the fact that it has a venerable age, the Datsun 1200 had become the world's fastest accelerating electric car, being able to go from 0-60 in just 1.8 seconds. Meanwhile, other super cars like the Bugatti Veyron are eating their hearts out when seeing the old nimble car getting aroun... [...]

As always, Roush is determined to keep a fast pace regarding design in order to be one step ahead with its creations. Thus, Roush announced that D. Mark Trostle will lead their automotive design team at their state of art Michigan design studio. Furthermore, Trostle will apply his 40 years of experience in the automotive industry.

He will be involved in Roush's OEM studio projects, their Speciality vehicle Group's restoration, and future performance vehicles and components. Trostle's experien... [...]

Some would claim that the Bangle-era Z4 is one of the most unlikable cars out there, but we rather like its strange appearance and think the coupe version is one of the hottest things with four wheels made at the time.

We were of course happy to find out that JM Cardesign from Bergheim, Germany, have turned their attention to the old Z4. Basically, they fitted the old car with bits of the new one at the front to create a sort of cross-generations hybrid model from hell. The front bumper and [...]

It should come as no surprise that Xplore is keen to show the outdoor wonders of America to whomever is willing to beef up their off-roader vehicle. To this end, a four-wheel-drive 2011 Toyota 4Runner has been taken from stock to shock.

"The new Toyota 4Runner is an absolutely amazing vehicle," states Jeff Wyatt, CEO of Venchurs. "On a recent trip to Ouray, Colorado, I witnessed firsthand how impressive it's capabilities are as it scrambled up a rocky shale trail I didn't even ... [...]

Nothing shows you care like building an awesome ride with monumental performance and more horses than two Marlboro and aftershave commercial combined (see how we introduced masculinity into the picture?).

That's why Galpin Auto Sports, with a bit of help from SPX Corporation, will be building a 700-horsepower, wide-body Mustang to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale event in January. The money will go to a really good cause - St. Jude Children's Hospital - and Barrett-Jackson plans ... [...]