October 9, 2010 | CATEGORIES: Ford
If you want your car to look different and not get much praise, then turn to this Australian tuner who shows us how NOT to customize your car with a Ford Taurus. Not like the third generation Ford Taurus was an appealing car in the first place, but a good laugh comes from them every now and then. This enterprising owner decided to install an ill fitting body kit, hood and roof scoops, and a disgusting black and gold paint. Underneath we believe is still the stock 3.0-liter V6 with the automatic transmission. The car currently has 102,104 miles and is being sold on ebay for around $1,000. It would be a funny joke to mess with your HOA by leaving this at the end of your driveway.
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October 8, 2010 | CATEGORIES: Toyota
At the upcoming SEMA Show, Toyota will release a unique Tacoma X-Runner pick-up truck called the RTR. Ready to Race is what it stands for, and the tuned Tacoma comes powered by a modified Toyota Tundra 5.7-liter V8 engine. With the addition of a new supercharger and intake kit, the custom truck now delivers an impressive 504 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. It will come with a fabricated steel driveshaft, relocated exhaust behind the passenger rear wheel, and livery inspired tuning by the unique 1968 Dan Gurnery Mercury Cougar XR7-G pony car.
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October 6, 2010 | CATEGORIES: Maybach
The German tuners from Xenatec have released this latest masterpiece based on the Maybach 57 S Coupe and it does look amazing. Based off the Maybach 57S, the build will be limited to 30 units, each priced at €675,000 without taxes. In Germany the car will have the price of €800,000 with all tax included. When comparing to a stock Maybach 57S limousine, the major changes seen here are on the B and C pillars, doors, side panels, and front and rear fenders. An example is the B-pillar moved 20 cm back, resulting in the new door panels leading to the taillights to allow 20 mm more width at the rear wheel wells. Xenatec finished the exterior styling with a set of 21-inch wheels, rear diffuser, and installed new front and rear bumpers with a more sporty look for the customers.
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After the showing of the Audi E-tron Spyder, the Germans revealed even more with the new Audi Quattro Concept car. It was one of the highlights of the Paris Motor Show, based on the Audi RS5 platform, it has a shorter wheelbase and a 2.5-liter five cylinder engine from the TT-RS. They were able to increase the horsepower to 408, which is a quite a bit more than the factory Audi TT-RS model. Stay tuned for more important Audi updates, as they aim to redefine the high performance car with these new releases of the Quattro and E-tron.
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October 4, 2010 | CATEGORIES: Honda
The new Honda Jazz Hybrid, also known as the Honda Fit in the U.S. has been the main attraction at Honda’s Paris Motor Show booth. However, the Japanese automaker has premiered a new line of aftermarket accessories for the European-spec Honda CR-Z 2+2 hybrid car. It is split into four package, with individual themes for both the exterior and interior. First is the carbon theme that includes new floor carpets, door-step garnishes, interior panels, body skirts, and better looking 17-inch alloy wheels. For customers wanting to trick out their hybrid Honda even more, the Metallic, Illumination, and Coloured themes come next.
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