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Mansory McLaren MP4-12C Widebody: Geneva Motor Show Preview

By Colum Wood Mar 01 2012

If Ron Dennis were dead, he’d probably be rolling over in his grave. But he’s not, so we imagine he just had a rough sleep last night. Why you ask? Well, it’s because the wacky tuners at Mansory have gotten a hold of his latest pride and joy, the McLaren MP4-12C. Set to be unveiled… Continue Reading...

Bosnian Tuner Adds Bugatti Style to Retro Benz, With Terrible Results

By Jason Siu Nov 20 2011

Boy oh boy. We’ve seen some pretty bad project cars in our time, some of which can’t be unseen. This, however, might be the most atrocious yet. The victimized vehicle comes from Bosnia, where its owner decided to transform the Mercedes sedan with some Bugatti styling. Unfortunately it just didn’t work out very well and… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Family Sedans Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Mercedes-Benz Sedans
Tags: Bugatti, bugatti 16c galibier, german car, mbz, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Modified Euro, modified mercedes

RAUH-Welt Porsches Mark the Start of a New Trend: 2011 SEMA Show

By Colum Wood Nov 02 2011

For those who are paying close attention to the aftermarket industry, this years SEMA Show might always be remembered as the year RAUH-Welt became a household name. Well, maybe just among car nuts. RAUH-Welt Begriff or RWB for short, is a small Japanese tuner known for its wildly customized air cooled Porsches, with big fender… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Auto Show News Coupes Featured Articles German Modified Euro Porsche SEMA Sports Cars
Tags: german cars, Modified Euro, modified porsches, rauh welt, RAUH-Welt Begriff, rwb, Sports Cars

LS3-Powered BMW E30 M3 is Sacrilegious and Stunning: 2011 SEMA Show

By Colum Wood Nov 01 2011

Is it a crime or just a really good idea? One thing is for sure, this SEMA Show car is an excellently executed project. On display at the Heatshield Products booth and built by Kevin Byrd, this E30 BMW M3 has its hood off for a reason. Rather than the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder that it came… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Auto Show News Coupes Featured Articles Modified Euro
Tags: BMW, e30 m3, german cars, ls3 powered e30 m3, ls3 swapped e30 m3, modified bmw, Modified Euro, Sports Cars

Dinan BMW V10 Makes 720 Glowing Purple Horsepower [Video]

By Danny Choy Oct 10 2011

Recently, California based BMW tuning company, Dinan Cars, revealed a video of its latest engine project. Beginning with the V10 BMW S85 engine found in the E60 BMW M5, which remains one of the most sophisticated power plants engineered to date, Dinan bored and stroked the displacement from 5-liters to 5.8-liters, and then installed performance… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Aftermarket BMW Exotics Featured Articles German Modified American Modified Euro
Tags: BMW, engine, Exotics, M5, Modified Euro, Motorsports, Sports Cars, Technology, v-10

Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale Gets 646-HP Courtesy Novitec

By Danny Choy Oct 09 2011

Novitec, famous for tuning Italian gems from Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Ferrari, recently added a new offshoot called Novitec Tridente to expand its portfolio to include Maserati as well. After having worked on the Gran Turismo, Gran Cabrio, and Quattroporte, it’s now time for something more hardcore. Enter Novitec Tridente’s latest project, the focused Maserati… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Coupes Exotics Featured Articles Italian Luxury Cars Maserati Modified Euro Sports Cars
Tags: Exotics, gran turismo, italian cars, Luxury Cars, Maserati, MC Stradale, Modified Euro, novitec, Sports Cars, tridente

BMW 528 With LS1 V8 Power Found On eBay

By Danny Choy Oct 05 2011

An owner from Campbell, California is getting rid of his old BMW 528i on eBay. Nothing special right? Wrong! That’s because this immaculate E28 has undergone a heart transplant that removed its wheezing 2.8-liter inline-6 for GM’s LS1 V8 engine plucked from a Chevrolet Camaro and mated to a 6-speed transmission. After the project’s completion,… Continue Reading...

Filed under: American BMW Chevrolet Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Modified Euro Sedans
Tags: american cars, BMW, Chevrolet, chevy, german cars, ls1, Luxury Cars, Modified Euro, sedan, Sedans, Sports Cars, V-8

Mansory SLS “Cormeum” Gets Carbon Fiber Body, SLR Style

By Colum Wood Oct 02 2011

Displayed for the first time at the Frankfurt Auto Show earlier last month Mansory’s SLS “Cormeum” is a wild take on the Mercedes-Benz flagship sports car. With an entire body that has been refitted with Mansory’s now famous ultra-wide carbon fiber weave, the German exotic car tuner claims a total weight reduction of 200 lbs…. Continue Reading...

Filed under: AMG Coupes Exotics Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Mercedes-Benz Modified Euro
Tags: Exotics, Luxury Cars, mansory, mansory cormeum, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Modified Euro, Sports Cars

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Revealed; Custom Exotic to Compete at Nurburgring 24 Hr Race

By Colum Wood May 20 2011

To celebrate 50 year since the first partnership between Aston Martin and Italian coachbuilder Zagato, the duo have now revealed the V12 Zagato which will go on display at the upcoming Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza. Based on the V12 Vantage the the car uses the same 5.9-liter engine and makes 510-hp. The body has been… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Aston Martin British Coupes Exotics Featured Articles Luxury Cars Modified Euro
Tags: Aston Martin, british cars, Dr. Ulrich Bez, Exotics, Luxury Cars, modified aston martin, Modified Euro

Mansory Stallone: Hideous Custom Gold Ferrari 599 For Sale In Dubai

By Nauman Farooq Apr 27 2011

If you want a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano but think it suffers from being too elegant, then the Mansory Stallone might just be up your alley. Mansory has made quite a name for itself by customizing exotic machinery to its clients individual needs, and it is clear, money doesn’t necessarily buy you good taste. Hence… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Aftermarket Exotics Featured Articles Ferrari Modified Euro Sports Cars
Tags: Exotics, ferrari 599, mansory, mansory stallone, Modified Euro, modified exotics, modified ferrari, tuner

Geneva 2011: Mansory Cormeum is Like Bad Opera for the Eyes

By Colum Wood Mar 02 2011

Never one to disappoint, Mansory has revealed a host of new models at the Geneva Auto Show, including this rendition of the Mercedes-Benz SLS. With an all-new carbon fiber shell, Mansory claims the car is almost 200 lbs lighter than the stock vehicle. Rather than just replace parts, Mansory got creative with the body, adding… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Auto Show News Coupes Exotics Featured Articles Modified Euro
Tags: 2011 geneva auto show, mansory, mansory cormeum, Modified Euro, modified mercedes

MINI Gets a Louis Vuitton Makeover from CoverEFX

By Amy Tokic Feb 10 2011

Have you ever said to yourself: “Gee, I wish my MINI matched my super cute Louis Vuitton hand bag”? And because too much of a good thing is never a bad idea, there’s a MINI that looks like the designer brand just puked all over it. CoverEFX, a German tuning company, has put subtly aside… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles MINI
Tags: british cars, CoverEFX, custom detailing, Louis Vuitton, MINI, Modified Euro, modified mini

Mansory-Tuned Evora to Debut on Lotus Stand at Geneva Auto Show

By Colum Wood Feb 10 2011

Lotus has just announced it will debut a Mansory-tuned version of its Evora sports car at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show. In a brief statement, the British sports car company makes it very clear that this is in now way a new version of the car, not is it a facelift, but simply a look… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Auto Show News British Coupes Exotics Featured Articles Lotus Modified Euro Sports Cars
Tags: 2011 geneva auto show, 2011 geneva motor show, british cars, Exotics, Lotus, mansory, mansory lotus evora, Modified Euro, modified evora, modified lotus, Sports Cars

Mansory ‘Bright Yellow’ Porsche Panamera is Like Applying Highlighter to Your Eyes

By Jason Siu Jan 26 2011

Everytime we feel that Mansory can’t top its previous creation, it looks like the out-of-the-box vehicle builders have no end of out-of-the-box thoughts. Most recently, they’ve taken their already modified Porsche Panamera creation and have decided to splash a highlighter-bright yellow to its exterior. Prestige Cars in in the United Arab Emirates will be offering... Continue Reading...

Mopar-Equipped Fiat 500 Heading to Detroit Auto Show

By Colum Wood Jan 06 2011

Having already announced almost an entirely new lineup of vehicles in 2010, Chrysler is planning to put the focus on accessories at the Detroit Auto Show next week. Among the list of Moparized vehicles will be the new 2012 Fiat 500. Painted matte-black, the small Italian runabout gets a double blue stripe package, as well… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Auto Show News Featured Articles Fiat Italian Modified Euro
Tags: 2011 detroit auto show, 2011 naias, 2011 north american international auto show, fiat, italian cars, Modified Euro, modified fiat, modified fiat 500

Merdad 902 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Unveiled: First Live Photos

By Nauman Farooq Jan 03 2011

The Porsche Cayenne is a very accomplished vehicle. Not only can it handle the rough stuff better than most SUVs, but it can also handle tarmac in ways that seems impossible for a vehicle of its girth. So a perfect all rounder you could say. However, if you’re looking for something that performed like the… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Auto Show News Exotics Featured Articles German Luxury Cars Modified Euro Porsche SUVs
Tags: merdad, merdad 902 cayenne coupe, modified cayenne, Modified Euro, modified german cars, modified porsche, porsche cayenne coupe

Gemballa Tuned Ferrari Enzo MIG-U1 Could be Yours for $3.8 Million

By Nauman Farooq Jan 03 2011

Before the untimely death of Uwe Gemballa, he had given the world a special gift, a modified Ferrari Enzo. Gemballa is one of the most well-known tuners in the world, but all his work was previously focused on Porsches. So the move to work his magic on a Ferrari, and a very rare one at… Continue Reading...

‘Blanc de Blancs’ Aston Martin V8 Vantage Inspired by Champagne

By Jason Siu Dec 31 2010

In a world where there’s something for everyone, German tuner Graf Weckerle has introduced its extravagant tuning package for Aston Martin‘s V8 Vantage. The end result is definitely not our cup of tea, but we admit the German tuner does have a way of doing something very unique. Blending history and culture with Aston Martin’s… Continue Reading...

Carlsson Mercedes CLS Previewed Ahead of Geneva Auto Show Debut

By Jason Siu Dec 22 2010

Mercedes-Benz‘s latest and greatest isn’t even out on the market yet and famed Benz-tuner Carlsson has already released renderings of what its tuning package for the styling sedan will look like. Promising to debut the CLS at the Geneva Auto Show in March, Carlsson looks to enhance the exterior and performance of the four-door coupe…. Continue Reading...

Hamann Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Victory II Tuning Kit Delivers Wide-Body Style

By Jason Siu Dec 21 2010

Hamann previously released its first Victory iteration with the original Lamborghini Gallardo and now they’ve followed it up with the Victory II on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The tuning package’s main focal point is its widebody conversion along with plenty more additional carbon fiber parts and increased engine performance. Hamann equips the Gallardo LP560-4 with… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Coupes Exotics Featured Articles Italian Lamborghini Luxury Cars Modified Euro Sports Cars
Tags: hamann, hamann lp560-4, hamann victor yii, italian cars, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Gallardo, lp560-4, Modified Euro, modified exotics, modified lamborghini, victory ii

Anderson Germany Introduces Widebody Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 ‘White Edition’

By Jason Siu Dec 18 2010

We’ve never been a huge fan of widebody Lamborghinis or Ferraris, but Anderson Germany has actually executed this one properly. They’ve taken your standard Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 and decided to make what they call a ‘White Edition’ out of it by widening its body, outfitting it with 20-inch wheels and enhancing horsepower by 40 additional… Continue Reading...

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Tags: anderson germany, anderson germany lamborghini, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Gallardo, Modified Euro, modified exotics, modified lamborghini

Fenice Milano and Romeo Ferraris Team Up on Abarth 500 Monza

By Jason Siu Dec 17 2010

With all the flashiness and gaudiness of Fenice Milano’s recent entries to the aftermarket world, it’s refreshing to see that Romeo Ferraris was able to tame the tuner down a built to introduce a nice Abarth 500 to the world. Paying tribute to the legendary race circuit, the Monza edition adds a bit more sport… Continue Reading...

Filed under: Featured Articles Fiat Italian Modified Euro Sports Cars
Tags: abarth, abarth 500, abarth 500 monza, fenice milano, fiat, fiat 500, italian cars, modified abarth, Modified Euro, modified fiat, monza, romeo ferraris

McLaren Offers Limited Edition Upgrade Kit for the SLR

By Colum Wood Dec 07 2010

When Mercedes rolled out the SLR Stirling Moss edition at the Detroit Auto Show a few years back, we thought perhaps the onslaught of special edition versions of the overpriced and over-hyped supercar had finally come to an end. At least that’s what Mercedes would have had us believe, especially with the McLaren/Mercedes partnership coming… Continue Reading...

Filed under: British Coupes Exotics Featured Articles German McLaren Mercedes-Benz Modified Euro
Tags: british cars, Exotics, german cars, McLaren, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Modified Euro, modified slr

Cosworth-Tuned Range Rover Evoque Teased by Project Kahn