The Toyota GT 86, the Scion FR-S, and the Subaru BRZ may all be intertwined, but ever since they were all introduced late last year, each of the Japanese sports coupes have branched out into different fields of motor racing.

The BRZ, for one, has joined the ranks of the Japan’s Super GT300 series, while the Scion FR-S will soon be making its debut in the 2012 Formula Drift season. As for the Toyota GT 86, it appears to be heading over to Germany to compete in one of the world’s toughest endurance races, the 24 Hours of Nurburgring.

Toyota, together with its racing amigos over at Gazoo Racing, recently announced that they were bringing a specially modified GT 86 coupe to the 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Full details behind the race-spec GT 86 have yet to be announced, but the Japanese automaker did divulge the list of drivers that will be driving the car in the day-long endurance race, including Masahiko Kageyama, Hisami Sato, Yoshinobu Katsumata, Hiroaki Ishiura, Kazuya Oshima, Takuto Iguchi, and Minoru Takaki.[...]

Every year, the Tuning World Bodensee plays hosts to a tuning-club-scene exhibition. But more than just the aftermarket programs in attendance in Germany, the event is also notable for staging the annual Miss Tuning competition.

This year, 20 drop-dead gorgeous contestants vying for the title of Miss Tuning 2012 have been named finalists where they will move on to the official pageant event. Last year, 23-year old Mandy Lange beat out 17 other finalists to take home the crown as Miss Tuning 2011.

So without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, although we think its mostly the latter that will enjoy this, we’ve compiled a photo gallery of some of the finalists that are in the running to succeed Mandy Lange as the 2012 winner of Tuning World Bodensee’s Miss Tuning pageant.[...]

German tuner ABT has recently released a modification package for the VW Transporter T5 facelift, with the package targeting the tech side and exterior of the vehicle. It all starts under the hood, where all the engines have received power upgrades.

The entry level diesel unit was bumped from 84 to 110 hp, the 101 hp version now delivers 130 hp, while the 140 hp 2.0-liter TDI now offers 170 hp instead of 140 hp. As for the 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged petrol four-cylinder unit, this has been c... [...]

Most German tuning firms have a soft spot for Volkswagen's T5 series of vans and ABT is no exception. The VW Group specialist has presented a new package that treats the passenger version of the T5 with more power and upgraded looks.

ABT offers an engine kit for all diesel versions of the T5 starting with the 83hp (84PS) engine that's bumped to 109hp (110PS) and continues with the 101hp (102PS) unit that gets a nudge to 129hp (130PS), and the 2.0-liter TDI with 138hp (140PS) that's boosted to 168hp (170PS).[...]

The 2013 Mustang has recently received a full-range treatment from Roush, with customers being able to choose between three levels of customisation. Stage 1 brings an aerodynamic package that includes a new grille, a front splitter, an air scoop, side skirts, a rear diffuser, as well as a rear spoiler.

Those who opt for Stage 2 will receive a new suspension that uses a beefier front stabilizer bar, twin-tube shocks and revised springs, as well as a set of 18-inch aluminum wheels that use Coo... [...]

The Subaru BRZ (along with its Toyota GT 86 and Scion FR-S) sister cars, is a vehicle that handles great doesn't quite offer a complete performance package due to the fact that it only comes with 200 hp.

Taken in isolation, this level of power is enough for an enthusiastic driver, but in the current era when even hot hatches top that, a sportscar really needs more and here is where the aftermarket developers enter the stage.

The Subaru BRZ has recently received a tuning kit (preview) from ... [...]

Many years ago, okay maybe less than two years ago, if you were cruising down the road in your hopped up Mustang GT and came across a Mustang bearing the "Saleen' name on the side, you knew your poor GT had no chance. In 2007, this all started to change, as Steve Saleen left the company. Then in 2011, the performance vehicle side of Saleen shut down altogether. This rendered the once feared custom car builder just a high-performance parts supplier.

Shortly after leaving Saleen, Steve Saleen started SMS Supercars, basically a new version of Saleen. A long legal battle ensued after Saleen’s new ownership group refused to honor warranties for the performance vehicles it manufactured prior to taking ownership and SMS Supercars stepped in to try to help. The legal battle circled around whether or not SMS Supercars had the right to use the "Saleen' name.

After what seems like ages, there is finally a decision. Steve Saleen has been awarded the rights to use the "Saleen" name on all of his vehicles. In addition, all previously manufactured SMS Supercar vehicles will be added to Saleen?s master registry, making them official Saleen vehicles. Plus, Saleen will start producing badges for all of the old SMS Supercar vehicles, which SMS Supercar owners can buy and put in place of the old "SMS" badges.[...]

Back in January, German tuning company Speedart previewed a modification package for the new 991 generation of the 911 and now they're back with more images and details.

The rear-engined coupe was gifted with an aerodynamic package consisting of add-on elements for the front and rear aprons, side skirts, as well as a rear wing. Climbing aboard, we find an alacantra and leather finish that uses black and green to create a strong image.

The vehicle rides on 21-inch forged alloy wheels and co... [...]

Three brand new 2012 Camaro ZL1 coupes parked together in the same place isn't a usual sight, even more so if they let their 580-horsepower supercharged V8 engines play a muscular tune.

The pony car?concerto took place at the Rodgers Chevrolet dealership in Woodhaven, Michigan. You can hear them in action in the video that follows right past the jump.[...]

German tuning Speedart has shared some new photos of a 2012 Porsche 911 fitted with accessories and performance parts from its comprehensive SP91-R program that we first told you about back in January.

The exterior bodykit consists of a rear wing designed to be mounted on top of the original spoiler, a rear diffusor, side skirts and a front apron.[...]