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Perhaps you've never heard of Bengala. If not, consider the Bentley Bentayga Bengala an introduction. The posh luxury SUV has undergone a makeover with the Spanish design firm, and it looks ready for just about anything thrown at it. Bengala says on its website that it partnered with a former Spanish off-road champion and his team to engineer and design the Bentayga Bengala. That much shows through—clearly. Outside, the rough-and-tough SUV gains a massive bumper bar to protect the fascia, LED light bars in the grille and atop the roof, and two horizontal bars at the front and rear for...
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Lift kit turns Honda Civic Type R into a rally monster
Honda's Civic Type R is one of the fastest front-wheel-drive cars around a racetrack, but the version from Ralph Hosier Engineering will beat almost anything off the track as well.
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Hellcat-powered, two-door Jeep Gladiator is already a thing
Off-roading and axle company Dynatrac turned a Jeep Gladiator into a two-door and swapped its 3.6-liter V-6 for a 707-horsepower Hellcat V-8 in a bid to build the craziest overlanding truck on the planet.
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Bentley Continental GT is luxurious inside, terrifying outside
A Bentley Continental GT is probably the last vehicle we'd imagine for a tank conversion. Yet, here we are. YouTube channel AcademeG, based in Russia, posted video of the luxurious beast of a tank that's nearly complete. It almost totally works and will manage to topple over any terrain. Meanwhile...
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VW caters to the hip crowd with enthusiast-inspired builds
Volkswagen is getting hip. The brand has prepared seven enthusiast-inspired "concepts" for SOWO: The European Experience, and there's something for everyone to take in. The event is a tuner fest for fans of European cars and runs this weekend in Hutchinson Island, Savannah, Georgia. Naturally, VWs...
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2019 Chevy Colorado Bison ZR2 AEV Tray Bed concept is one tough, utilitarian pickup
The off-road brand AEV removed the bed from a 2019 Colorado pickup and replaced it with a tray bed to create the 2019 Chevy Colorado Bison ZR2 Tray Bed concept.
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Honda worked with aftermarket supplier Jsport to create an overlanding concept that shows off the 2019 Passport's potential as an off-roader.
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797-hp Dodge Durango concept runs 11s, smokes Trackhawk in drag race
The Dodge Durango concept with the 797-horsepower Challenger Redeye engine smoked a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk on the dragstrip, and is capable of 11-second times.
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Jon Olsson's 800-hp Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4 now has a safari top
Jon Olsson, keeper of many over-the-top vehicle builds, has once again modified his Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4. This time, the convertible G-Class now sports a roof. For those who haven't followed the G500's modification saga, the professional skier aimed to build a high-power beach cruiser. It also...
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Gruppe5 Motorsport plans an 800-hp V-10-powered BMW 2002
Indiana-based tuner Gruppe5 Motorsport plans an 800-horsepower BMW 2002 race car with the help of some other established tuners. Buyers will have to shell out close to $1M for the right to own one.
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Let's get fast and furious: Toyota's serious about future Supra modifications
Toyota gave aftermarket builders a sneak peek at the car last year to jump-start interest in the new Supra.
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Holy Mole: Coach-built Alfa Romeo 4C by Mole headed to auction
This isn't a typical Alfa Romeo 4C. This is what happens when Italian firm Mole Automobiles decides to build a coach-built variant imagining a next-generation 4C. It's called the Costruzione Artigianale 001, and soon you'll have the chance to buy it. The car has remained with Mole since it was...
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Custom Autos by Tim builds new Ford Excursions from old ones using F-Series Super Duty chassis, and business is good.
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Hennessey VelociRaptor Ford Ranger is quicker than an F-150 Raptor
Ford may not have plans to grace Americans with a Ranger Raptor from the factory, but that hasn't stopped Texas-based Hennessey Performance Engineering from doing it anyway. After announcing plans for the Hennessey VelociRaptor Ranger last month, HPE dished out the final specifications for its...
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This man was born without legs, but still drives his beloved Porsche
Manfred Huber was born without legs, but he didn't let that stop him from his dream. That dream was to work on cars and own a Porsche 911. Porsche highlighted Huber in a new YouTube video that detailed how he overcame an incredibly tough scenario. Huber said his parents weren't exactly happy when...
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Electric Ford Bronco restoration brings the horse into modern era
The Ford Bronco is making a return, but the popularity of classics is growing. You can even get them with electric powertrains now thanks to companies like Zero Labs Automotive.
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The Hellephant in the room: Hemi crate engine delivers 1,000 horsepower for $29,995
Mopar's brought back the 426-cubic inch Hemi V-8 known as the elephant engine, only this time it's supercharged with bits from the Hellcat to the tune of 1,000 horsepower and 950 pound-feet of torque.
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Mil-Spec Hummer H1 Launch Edition #006 focuses on the finer and tougher things
Mil-Spec Automotive is busy cranking out some of its first customer orders as part of a "Launch Edition" series, and the company revealed the latest one this week. Dubbed Launch Edition #006, this Mil-Spec monster doubles down on the company's core principles of adding tougher off-road gear and...
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French tuner Danton Arts Kustoms is not only installing a Hemi V-8 in a Porsche 911, but putting it up front, and renderings show it should be one wild ride.
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2019 Ford Mustang RTR offers 700 horsepower, adjustable suspension
RTR Vehicles is back with more upgrades for the Ford Mustang. This time, the performance company offers a pony car with 700 horsepower. Founded by professional drifter Vaughn Gittin, Jr., the company has announced its 2019 Ford Mustang Spec 3, which includes the lofty 700-hp figure and a host of...
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Gittin Jr.'s skunk works gets into pickup game with 2019 Ford F-150 RTR
RTR Vehicles, the semi-official Ford performance division founded by professional drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr., has launched the F-150 RTR, its first pickup truck.
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Modern GMC Syclone ready to rock like a hurricane, thanks to SVE
Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) is back with its latest take on a past General Motors performance vehicle. The company announced Monday it will tackle the beloved GMC Syclone with a new model based on the GMC Canyon mid-size truck. Keeping with tradition, the reborn Syclone rocks a V-6 engine...
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Icon restomods Joe Rogan's Toyota Land Cruiser
Icon continues to work its magic with numerous vintage SUVs, and the latest to go under the knife is a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. It also happens to be Joe Rogan's personal vehicle, and it's clear the 51-year-old comedian has pretty good taste in modifications. According to a video Icon's Jonathan...
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Roush to show trail-inspired Ford F-150 in New York
Roush has a new modified pickup truck coming to the 2019 New York International Auto Show, and it's a trail-inspired F-150 rig. The company said in a Tuesday release that the new F-150 will be finished in Oxford White and boast an optional trail-inspired splash graphics package. As for its actual...
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