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If you like Mercedes-Benz cars but find the brand's own AMG line isn't quite fast or eye-catching enough, you've probably heard of Brabus. The Bottrop-based tuner modifies Smarts to S-Classes and everything in between—and now it's turned its attention to the brand-new GLA-Class crossover. DON'T MISS: Google Unveils Its first Self-Driving Car Prototype: Videos As ever, a styling package is central to the modified GLA's appeal. Brabus options include a new front grille proudly displaying the Brabus 'B' logo, with a new front bumper insert below that tapers to the sides like a lower...
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Mansory Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6: No More Wheels, Much More Power
When Mercedes-Benz showed off the G63 AMG 6x6, many declared it the ultimate iteration of the venerable "G-Wagen"--more wheels, more luxury and more power than ever before. We all forgot one thing, though: Companies like Mansory exist. MUST SEE: Pagani Huayra From The Driver's Point Of View: Video...
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Zagato Shows Off Bespoke Lamborghini 5-95 At Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
A partnership between Lamborghini and Zagato that dates back to 1965, when the Italian design house built a pair of special 3500 GTZ models on the bones of Lamborghini’s first model, the 350 GT, has just seen a new chapter written. That chapter is the Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato, which made its...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
BMW Individual Designs M6 For DTM Racer
We're sure there are downsides to being a professional racing driver, but it's fair to say the upsides probably cancel these out somewhat. You get paid to drive cars quickly around race tracks, for a start, but the jet-set lifestyle, adoration from fans around the world and healthy income can't be...
Antony Ingram -
Pro Street Bentley Continental GT Is Straight-Line Class: Video
Here in the States, when we hear the term Pro Street we have visions of nearly cartoonish Camaro and Mustang examples lining up for a trip down the quarter mile. We say cartoonish, and we mean that in the best sense possible. The horsepower numbers are off the charts and the skin of the cars has...
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For Sale: Batmobile Tumbler Golf Cart
This Tumbler golf cart is perfect for stopping crime at the country club.
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Newport Convertible Engineering will chop the doors as well as tops of Tesla Model S electric cars.
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Dartz Drive Hard 6x6 G63 AMG: Die Hard With A Mercedes
While Dartz has moved on from its days peddling whale-penis leather (or at least they haven’t bragged about it in a while), the Latvian tuner company has turned its eye toward the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6. This time, with an eye for re-creating a movie car: The MRAP from Die Hard 5. Called...
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Brabus E63 AMG Packs A Wallop: 838 HP And 848 LB-FT
The latest Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is certainly no slouch, but the version of the car built by German tuner Brabus is an unadulterated speed machine in comparison. Called the 850 6.0 Biturbo, the sledgehammer of a sedan will sprint to 62 mph from rest in just 3.1 seconds and keep going until it maxes...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
SuperVettes Prepping SV7 Version Of C7 Corvette
There's no doubt that many folks are excited about the arrival of the C7 Chevrolet Corvette. It's been a long time coming, and it's a great leap forward over the still-fun-to-drive C6 Vette. It's not just those lining up with cash in hand at dealerships that are pumped though, as it represents a...
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Hold Up, Chevy Will Offer Some Z/28 Parts For Regular Camaro Buyers
If you're spending good money to buy a Chevy Camaro Z/28, you probably wouldn't be keen on those with regular Camaros dressing up their cars to look, and perform, identically. It makes sense then that GM decided to restrict the sale of Z/28-spec parts--guaranteeing the genuine Z/28 some...
Antony Ingram -
2014 Callaway Corvette Makes Debut At National Corvette Museum
The Callaway name is synonymous with special Corvettes, with one only having to look at past creations such as the Callaway C16 Speedster from 2007 for an idea of the types of masterpieces the company can come up with. Callaway has been biding its time ever since the seventh generation of the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Factory Five Racing builds a brilliant kit for track day enthusiasts on a budget in the form of the 818. The kit has been designed to house the mechanicals of a donor Subaru Impreza but the innovative folk over at EV West, a company that specializes in electric car conversions, has developed a package that allows you to make the 818 battery-powered. DON'T MISS: Hennessey Releases Details On Chevy SS Upgrades, Most Powerful Offers 1,000 HP EV West’s kit, which retails for $6,988, includes the majority of what you'll need to make your own zero-emission racer, although a battery system is...
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Hennessey Releases Details On Chevy SS Upgrades, Most Powerful Offers 1,000 HP
For some, the stock 415 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque of the 2014 Chevrolet SS is a little tame, especially with the Dodge Charger SRT bringing 470 horses to the table and possibly even more in its updated 2015 form. Thankfully there are companies like Hennessey Performance that have...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
GM Limiting Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Parts For Exclusivity?
GM will restrict the sale of certain parts to prevent Z/28 cloning.
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How Do You Spell Freedom? J-E-T T-R-I-K-E
In the world of custom cars, it's not out of the ordinary to see two different vehicle types mashed together. An old pickup truck might get the underpinings of a sports car so that it can haul and handle. An economy car can be turned into something far more interesting by swapping in a more...
Jeff Glucker -
Supercharged Lexus LX 570 Launched In The Middle East
Lexus applies forced induction to a special-edition SUV.
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Hennessey Gets Its Hands On 2015 Escalade, First Mod Delivers 557 Horsepower
Cadillac’s all-new 2015 Escalade is one impressive SUV. In addition to its svelte exterior, sumptuous cabin and assortment of tech features, the latest Escalade will tow up to 8,200 pounds and carry you and your friends in limo-like comfort. The only downside is that it’s lacking in the...
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Project Binky is the brainchild of the guys at Bad Obsession Motorsport in the UK. Combining an Austin Mini with a Toyota Celica GT-Four's drivetrain and suspension, while building a race-worthy structure along the way. It's an incredible dive into the world of highly custom engineering and fabrication. Catch up on the backstory of Project Binky if you aren't current--otherwise, Episode 5 brings you a look at the final structural work on the chassis, from the bulkhead to the rear wheel arches. ALSO SEE: Hear The $3.4 Million Lykan Hypersport Start & Drive: Video Progress has moved from...
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Mercedes-Benz 300TD Pickup Truck Is Pure Awesome
I'm a bit of a Mercedes-Benz fanboy. The proverbial "they" say the first step is to admit you have a problem, and only then can you move on to a fulfilling and rewarding life. Well, I've just admitted I have a problem, but now I think there's no coming back because I have a new lust object poised...
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World's Quickest Nissan GT-R Runs 7.81-Second Quarter Mile: Video
Extreme Turbo Systems has built the new world's quickest GT-R.
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Saleen Teases Its First Electric Car, A Custom Tesla Model S
So far, electric vehicles haven't really caught the imagination of tuners in the way their combustion counterparts have. Aside from the occasional NISMO-tweaked Nissan Leaf or Brabus-fettled Smart Electric Drive, electric cars have been left well alone. Ever since Saleen announced it was developing...
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DAT Amphicruiser Is A Land And Water Cruiser: Video
The Toyota Land Cruiser has been around since 1951 and is easily one of the most capable off-road vehicles ever made, but it does have its limitations. After all, it is just a Land Cruiser. Inspired by the iconic FJ40 Land Cruiser, Dutch Amfibious Transport created the Amphicruiser to tackle both...
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800-HP 1967 Shelby GT500 'Tribute' Built To Celebrate Mustang's 50th
A North Carolina restoration shop celebrates the Mustang's 50th anniversary with a special Shelby.
Stephen Edelstein