Caractere has released a new styling kit for the sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf. The new kit boasts a new front bumper with a characteristic grille surround, chunky side skirts, a large roof spoiler and a new rear apron with an integrated diffuser. The exhaust will be a two-pipe unit and this will be followed by a set of 18 or 19-inch wheels. ...

Wimmer RS has revealed their brand new Ferrari F430 Scuderia, which is a slightly modified F430 Spider. The new performance modifications include a new power pack which features a new ECU and a hand-built sport exhaust system with remote-controlled valves for stock and racing notes from the quad tail pipes. The new modifications will bump power from 490-horsepower to 528-horsepower...

Mazda has said that they will modify a few Mazda2’s into Electric Vehicles in an attempt to take part in an electric test. The electric-test will occur in Japan where the joint project will test car viability and also performance. The project will include the Itochu Corporation, Norway’s Th!nk, Seiko and Nippon Car Solutions. The Tsukuba Environmental Style...

The new 2011 Ford Mustang V6 will drop the current 210-horsepower 4.0-litre V6 engine for a new 3.7-litre V6 which uses Ford’s Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing system. The new engine will offer a whopping 305-horsepower with 280lb-ft of torque. The power from this engine is only just 10-horsepower less than the Mustang GT V8 unit. GT V8 customers —...

The AMG division at Mercedes-Benz has said that they are currently considering a number of different fuel sources for future cars. A Whatcar report concerning Oliver Wiech, the AMG product manager, said that the future models should not exclude the possibility of diesel powertrains. “We are taking an open view and looking at lots of options,” Wiech said, “but...

Superchips has modified the Golf VI GTI in an attempt to rival the Golf R. The new Superchips package concerns the MkVI GTi’s 2.0-litre 16-valve turbocharged TSI engine. The tuner added a new Bluefin ECU map which improves the Golf’s reponse time for a more sharper and enjoyable ride. The company said that the point was to create a more responsive ride, opposed...

VDAT, the Association of German Car Tuners has unveiled their brand new BMW 123d Coupe which was created by AC Schnitzer. The ACS1 2.3d will feature an upgraded 2.3-litre diesel engine with 177kW and 480Nm of torque. There will be a six-speed automatic transmission along with a 0-100km/h time of 6.7 seconds. The concept is called the TUNE IT! SAFE!, and it will wear the...

BRABUS has said that they will exhibit their brand new Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG called the B63 S at the 2009 Essen Motor Show. The Brabus modified B63 S has no new turbochargers or superchargers, so expect to see the 6.3-litre V8 engine with natural aspiration. The engine was however improved as the tuner found a way to bump power to 408kW with 650Nm of torque. This is a...

Kicherer has released their first take on the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG modification kit. The German tuner has added a few touches in an attempt to create a new Pan-Am version of the supercar. There are a limited amount of changes to the AMG’s shape as designers felt that it did not need to change much. The changes do however include a new front lip spoiler, a new...

Volkswagen’s fifth-generation Polo has won the European Car of the Year award for 2010. The VW Polo scored 347 points compared to the 337 for the Toyota iQ mini-car. The Opel Astra was considered a favourite to many, however it only finished in third place with 221 points. Other finalists included cars like the Skoda Yeti, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Peugeot 3008 and...

Chevrolet, the brand under General Motors, has revealed new information on the American specification 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The new Cruze has been described to include “exceptional levels of quietness, quality and attention to detail,” There will be three trim levels available, and they all boast electronic stability control, 16-inch wheels, soft-touch interior...

Volkswagen has announced that they are looking to boost Brazilian operations by investing 2.3 billion euros into the market. The expansion will help the company reach a new delivery target of 1 million vehicles per year for 2014. “The Volkswagen Group will strengthen its leading competitive position in Brazil over the long term with these investments,” Prof....

Volkswagen are thinking about entering the Formula One as an engine supplier for the 2012 season. The group’s motorsport chief, Hans-Joachim Stuck spoke to Autosport that the new engine regulations are indeed looking attractive for the firm. VW was linked to a Red Bull deal a few years back, but now it seems like the company will simply join as an engine supplier. “If...

ENCO Exclusive has unveiled their brand new styling package for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4. The tuning kit offers a new carbon fibre front bumper, a boot cover, a front splitter and aggressive side skirts. There will be new things like a laminate for the rear diffuser, mirrors and boot lid vents. The inside will house carbon fibre trim along with a new steering...

BMW has announced that the X5 M and X6 M models will indeed hit the South African market. The new high-performance SUV’s will feature all-wheel-drive with new driving dynamics as well as an athletic design. The power will come from a 4.4-litre TwinPower Turbo V8 engine which pumps out 408kW with 680Nm of torque. There will be a 0-100km/h of 4.7 seconds for both of...