The SLK is one sexy looking Mercedes in a while, but it's no driver's car. The AMG sound good on paper - more economical and powerful than the old generation - but we're not convinced you'd have something to do with that power, and cylinder deactivation isn't really the answer when for the fuel-saving question.

So the best SLK of the current bunch would have to be the 350, powered by a 306 hp 3.5-liter V6. This is quite impressive when you consider that unlike the six-cylider Audis and BMWs, ... [...]

Yesterday, we found out that BMW plans to launch the X1 as a facelift at the New York Auto Show, which starts next month. This is earlier than we expected, and likely means that the X-model offensive is about to begin. The hot SUV we are really waiting for is the X4, but any hot model will do.

Have you got an X3 xDrive35d in your driveway and are wondering how to make it hotter? If you do it means you have speeding issues, because the 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six diesel delivers 313 PS... [...]

The 2012 SEMA Auto Show is still months away, but we already have the first details on the models set to be displayed at the show. Bo Zolland is famous for his tuning kits for models like the Porsche Carrera S, but for SEMA, Bo Zolland has prepared a very cool tuning kit based on a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.

The first details offered by Bo Zolland suggest that he will try to keep the original Camaro’s look, but it will still feature extensive body modifications. Most of the work will be done under the hood and in the vehicle’s mechanical parts. The new Camaro will be powered by a supercharged LS3 V8 engine and will feature a series of other parts borrowed from the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. These parts will include a braking system and suspension bits, among other things.[...]

US aftermarket developer PUR Wheels recently made one of its own dreams become a reality, launching the Rose Gold Concept rims, with the development becoming an attention magnet. The creation was inspired by a glorious rose gold timepiece that the team had seen, with the result being the one in the adjacent images.

The wheels use a five double-spoke layout that brings an elegant image, just as they should with this kind of finish. The fact that they reflect light in an extremely complex way a... [...]

The Lexus IS-F has a high-revving naturally aspirated V8, so it doesn't need to use any color than stands out in order to be a special color. Of course, the vehicle's factory body kit isn't that aggressive, so certain people might mistake if for an average sedan. However, it seems that this works just fine for certain owners, such as the one of the car in the adjacent images.

The vehicle, which was black when it left the factory, was taken to VIP Auto Saloon, with the specialists receiving a ... [...]

It's only been ten days since the world premiere of the third-generation Audi A3 at the Geneva Motor Show, yet amazingly, we already have an announcement on the first tuning project, courtesy of ABT.

The German tuning brand said it is preparing a comprehensive package for the new Audi hatchback marketed under the name AS3 and which will be available for order later this year.[...]

The new Audi A3 made its debut at the Geneva Auto Show and aftermarket developers are now starting to introduce goodies for the compact. We are here to show you what German tuner ABT has to offer to the fresh A3.

ABT is known for developing complete kits that also target the tech side and come with gentle visual mods and this pack, which uses the AS3 designation, is no exception. The vehicle received a front bumper with a lip, a revised front grille, new side skirts, as well as a fresh rear f... [...]

Rolls-Royce offered the Phantom range a facelift at the Geneva Motor Show and while everybody enjoyed this, there were some who were concerned that the Ghost, the entry-level model of the company, feel bad for being kept out of the spotlights. British tuner Kahn is now here to change all that by introducing a tuning project based on the latter.

The company chose a series of subtle changes, with the only exception being a set of 22-inch Silver Mist wheels that use a diamond polish and keep the... [...]

We’ve seen some fancy tuning programs from Wald International, particularly their Black Bison line-up. Now it looks like they’ve added another ace into the family with the unveiling of their new Black Bison program for the Mercedes CLS-Class.

The aggressive body kit on the CLS-Class includes a new front bumper, new front wings, side vents, a trunk lid spoiler, and large diffusers. Similarly, the grilles on the Merc have also been revised while the side skirts and the lowered suspension making for a more aggressive stance. For all of these modifications, the most significant inclusion into the car are the blacked out head- and tail-lights, which increases the overall bad-ass look of the car.[...]

There's nothing really wrong with the design of Rolls Royce's base model, the shape of which is aided by its smaller footprint compared to the ginormous Phantom. Which is probably why British tuner Project Kahn didn't try to mess around with the Ghost.

The only visible upgrade on the exterior is a set of massive 22-inch Kahn Silver Mist Rolls Royce alloy rims with a diamond polish to each spoke, which fill in the Ghost's wheel arches.[...]