Video shows modified 2011 Corvette ZR1 on a test run with tuner John Hennessey who also explains the upgrade kit.[...]

A factory Jeep pickup? Surely you've been reading our diary. Looks like Chrysler's parts division's making the Jeep pickup real, at least for those who can use tools. It's the Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence, which is similar to the Sarge. [...]

 

 

The Range Rover Sport has been subjected to countless tuning upgrades and aftermarket companies seem to have taken great joy in continuing this plight. The latest tuning company to take a stab at upgrading the luxury British SUV is Unichip, which recently released their latest ECU upgrade for the 3.0-liter TDV6 version of the Range Rover Sport.

As part of their program, Unichip?s new ?U-connect? and Uni-Q piggy back ECU remapping allows the Range Rover Sport?s engine to have a substantial turbo boost, resulting in the spike in engine output. After running a series of dyno tests with Range Rover Sport?s newly remapped ECU, it was determined that the SUV saw an increase in overall power, from the standard 260 horsepower all the way up to 281 horsepower at 3,031 RPM and 525 lb/ft of torque at 2,241 RPM. Despite the added power on the SUV, its combined 30 mpg fuel economy rating remains largely unaffected, thanks to the increased low speed torque and the refined ECU remapping.[...]

Shelby has announced plans to introduce the 2012 GT500 Super Snake at the New York Auto Show.[...]

Suzuki has unveiled a new range of X-ITE styling accessories for the Swift hatchback.[...]

 

 

Whether you watch the string of Transformers movies for the sultry Megan Fox, the action-packed scenes, or the nostalgia of it all, there shouldn’t be one person out there that can say anything bad about Bumblebee, the beautiful yellow Camaro nipping at the heels of Sam Witwicky (played by Shia Labeouf). One man took his love for the muscle car so far that he transformed his Chevrolet Camaro into a Bumblebee Badass, all by himself.

Okay, so it may not scream professional tuner, but this fan took his build very seriously with a matte yellow paint job combined with a matte black hood, rear wing, strips, and a new set of wheels. He even built some of the parts with his own two hands, including the new hood with added air vents, front bumper, and front splitter. New side skirts and a rear diffuser were also added to convert the overall look into that of the famed Camaro.[...]

Challenging the notion that a true Ferrari has to be red, Anderson Germany has whipped up a murdered out 458 Italia with both styling and mechanical upgrades. Starting with the visible modifications, Anderson Germany's Ferrari 458 is finished in a black color and features a carbon fiber package that includes a pair of vents on the front hood, spoiler lips, rear diffuser and exterior mirrors. The German tuner also tinted the Italian supercar?s windows, headlamps and taillights.[...]

 

 

Axell Auto isn’t exactly what we call a sports car tuner. In fact, the tuning firm is actually more accustomed to providing packages for SUVs and vans more so than any other type of car. So why are we featuring their new tuning program for the sporty Nissan GT-R? Because as their maiden voyage to the world of sports cars, it is a great discovery of tuning greatness. It’s called the Widebody GT-Rs and Axell says it is a package for customers who want something new.

The Nissan Widebody GT-Rs is the word sexy translated into a vehicle. It features a cool black exterior fitted with wide front and rear fenders, completely new front and rear bumper designs with a carbon fiber rear diffuser, a rear wing, and side skirts with functional brake ducting. The finishing touch is the new set of wheels, size 10.5J in the front and 13J in the rear. Sultry red leather can be found covering the inside of the Nissan.[...]

Shelby's just announced they will unveil the new Super Snake post title package for the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 at this month's New York Auto Show. The highlight of the new Super-slithery 'stang is it's whopping 800 horsepower optional tuning package. Wow... just... wow. [...]

 

 

With popularity comes a certain level of expectation reserved only for those that have established a fan base all their own. British tuning firm, Project Kahn, has become one of the most popular aftermarket companies in the world with the man behind the outfit, Afzal Kahn, leading the way.

Fans of Project Kahn are a very discerning group so it?s not easy to just throw a package around and hope it goes over well with its fans. For a Project Kahn program, it has to be well thought out and extensively worked on. Sort of what the British tuning firm did with this Porsche Panamera. Now this is something fans of Project Kahn will love.

Just like most of their recent projects, the British tuning firm focused all their attention exclusively on giving the Panamera one of the best and stealthiest exterior and interior upgrades we’ve seen in the luxury Porsche sports car.[...]