The Dacia Duster has made the news around the world with its attractive price tag. Now the Romanian-built crossover has been tuned by the German specialists at Eibach and Giacuzzo Design, who teamed up to create a package that promisses to draw everyone's attention.

The two companies opted for light modifications in order to stick to the basic shape of the Romanian crossover and to make sure the price of the tuning package would remain affordable for the car's target group, which is key for [...]

BMW Group decided to launch a new luxury version of their compact sub-brand's most successful model called the MINI Inspired by Goodwood. But the bid for exclusivity from a major carmaker always results in ripples being created in the tuning word. As a result, the guys at Bulgarian design studio Vilner asked themselves the following question: What would happen if we had a go at that kind of project?

They did, and the result is a bit different, but still stylish. However, while the Goodwood [...]

The new Ford Focus is probably the most important car right now for the Blue Oval, but as its shape is also new, the vehicle deserves just as much attention from the tuning world. Just think about it for a second: customize a new Focus, and everyone will turn their heads just because it's a new vehicle.

Thankfully, the German aftermarket specialists at Loder1899 have done a good job with it considering there should be no specialist parts available for it. Basically, the company dripped the [...]

We shall start this piece of news in a depressive manner: it seems that the R35 Nissan GT-R is approaching the moment when it will be put to sleep, with the 2012 JDM model expected to be the last one.

However, we only begun in a sad way - it seems that Nissan wants the car to go just the way it's been living - in full glory. According to 7tune.com, the aforementioned model will gain an extra 30 hp, which means that it's smart four-wheel-drive system will send 560 hp to the road.

Actually, the [...]

Volkswagen has been offering those who seek a Passat with more soul the alternative to buy the Comfort Coupe (CC), with the automaker being present at the entry-level of the four-door coupe segment.

However, aftermarket developers have been rather shy in offering modification packages for the vehicle. The Passat CC has received a number of tuning goodies since it was introduced, but the offer isn't exactly generous. Fortunately, a new modification program for the CC is now available, with [...]

The vehicle you see in the adjacent images started life as a 2004 Honda Accord Sedan. As you can see from the gallery, it was a pretty humble ride. However, as we found out on Stancenation, it's owner decided to bring an explosion of modifications to it, transforming it into a monster of the tuning world.

Of course, the project ate a hefty amounts of money and time and required an infinity of efforts, but the result seems to be worth it, as we are dealing with an automotive definition of the [...]

There are many cars that frequently go under the spotlights of the aftermarket scene, receiving all the attention in the world. However, the Opel/Vauxhall Meriva isn't one of them. Thus, we were happy when we found out that one example of the vehicle (we must thank stancenation), a first generation one coming from Belgium.

The vehicle in question has received a lot of tuning care from its owner, being turned into a tempting small MPV.

The vehicle was fitted with a KW variant 1 suspension [...]

Want to have your BMW M3 modified beyond technical recognition? No problem, you have multiple options, with one very attractive proposal coming from US tuner Vorsteiner.

The aftermarket developer has fitted the E92 M3 coupe with a Candy Cane body kit that includes carbon fiber elements. The war suit consists of a reworked bonnet with more generous air vents, a new front fascia and... hey, wait a minute - this isn't your average body modification, we're talking about an extra beefy widebodykit [...]

Downsizing is THE word in the automotive industry these days and tuners are, of course, as up to date as possible. The latest modification goodie for an engine that follows the aforementioned concept has been released by Oettinger, which is targeting the 1.6-liter TDI unit of the VW Group, which can be found on models belonging to the Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Volkswagen brands.

In factory stock form, the unit offers 90 hp or 105 hp, with Oettinger introducing ECU remaps that increse the [...]

Ask European aftermarket developers about Infinitis and they won't have too much to say. This is actually a pity, as Nissan's luxury brand comes with sporting ambitions, which could be raised by tuners, so we are happy whenever such a development comes to life.

Getting to the point, we'll tell you that the AHG Sports tuner of Infiniti Centre in Hamburg has decided to take a shot at making the Infiniti FX30d S a better car.

We shall start with the engine modifications. We've recently tested [...]