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Poland may not be recognized for its bustling auto industry but the country does have its fair share of historic marques. One of these is the Syrena name, used on a series of cars built from the 1950s right up to the early ‘70s. While the majority of Syrena models aren’t worth...

Volvo motorsport partner Polestar has recently dabbled in the world of tuning road cars, originally starting with a C30 concept back in 2010 and then unleashing the 508-horsepower S60 concept on the world just last year. Along the way, Polestar started selling dealer-installed ECU tuning software...

A few years ago, Ford’s Focus came in two different flavors: the lame duck version we received here in the U.S., and the more refined and much more powerful version (in certain trims) sold everywhere else. Thankfully, with the Blue Oval’s ‘One Ford’ policy firmly in place...

At the recent 2013 New York Auto Show, Ford tuner extraordinaire Shelby American took the covers off the latest vehicle in its rapidly expanding lineup, the 575-horsepower Shelby Raptor pickup. Starting with the already formidable Ford F-150 SVT Raptor as its donor vehicle, Shelby applied some of...

BMW’s M Performance bits can help enhance the driving experience for owners of late model BMW vehicles. Previous M Performance offerings have included suspension enhancements, performance exhaust systems, aerodynamic body bits and even an M Performance Electronic Steering Wheel with Efficient...

Latvian tuner and manufacturer of armored vehicles Dartz has come across what’s possibly the only SUV tougher and more extreme than its own line of Prombron monsters, the new Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6. Rather than trying to outmatch the tough-as-nails AMG off-roader, Dartz has imagined its...

Just yesterday we bought you word that Jeep and Mopar would again collaborate on concepts for the 2013 Moab Easter Jeep Safari, complete with teaser images of the Jeep Trailhawk II and Jeep Wrangler Slim concepts. There wasn’t much to go on, but Chrysler did promise more details in the coming...

Every year, the end of March brings with it increasing daylight, the promise of spring, and the annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari. A longstanding tradition in the off-roading community, the yearly event in Moab, Utah is also an excuse for Jeep and Mopar to show off their wares in the form of both...

Do you long for the days of bell-bottomed jeans, 8-track tapes and billowing chest hair? Do you mourn the passing of the Screaming Chicken, emblazoned on a hood with a protruding intake? Take heed, retro muscle car fans: thanks to the team at TransAm Depot, the Pontiac Trans Am lives on. In fact...

The original Nissan Juke-R seemed to answer a question that few people were asking: what if you took an ordinary crossover and grafted the mechanicals of a world-class supercar to it? The end result was an unexpected hit the world over, and enough buyers stepped to the plate with a cost-be-damned...

Looking for a 2014 Ford Mustang that stands out in a crowd? Want to buy one that offers superior performance, without spending the kind of money expected from other tuners? A Roush Mustang may be just what you’ve been shopping for. For 2014 (the last year of the Mustang’s current...

When it comes to compact, affordable all-wheel drive performance sedans, buyers in the United States are stuck with a choice between Subaru and Mitsubishi. Both offer AWD performance cars in varying levels of output, but the real choice comes between the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the Subaru...

While the Lamborghini Aventador is one of the most stunning supercars currently in production, anyone who’s ever had the privilege to sit inside one of these beauties may have felt the cabin didn’t exhibit quite the same level of drama as the exterior. While the sharp angles, fine...

Alpina has a history of making BMW models go faster, with perhaps a bit more focus on luxury and a bit less emphasis on motorsports than BMW’s M Division. Though the only current Alpina model sold on these shores is the BMW 7-Series-based B7, the brand builds and sells a variety of models in...

As head of Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), tuning legend John Hennessey has some impressive cars to choose from as his daily driver. While the world-record-setting Venom GT may be a bit extreme for commuting, we can certainly see the attraction of a 1,000 horsepower Cadillac CTS-V as a...

The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, in stock form, pumps out some 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque from its twin-turbo, 6.0-liter V-12 engine. Before you add a single option, the car prices at nearly $214,500, including destination fee and gas-guzzler tax. If those numbers aren’t...

Fiat, like MINI, knows that that buyers of its 500 Abarth models want to personalize their rides. Unlike MINI, which specializes in primarily cosmetic changes, Abarth has launched a program that gives customers an even broader-scope upgrade and customization path. Introduced at last...

The 2014 Corvette Stingray won’t begin shipping to dealerships until the third quarter of 2013, but those planning a purchase can already put together a holiday wish list, thanks to Hennessey Performance Engineering. While the C7 Corvette Stingray will come to market with 450 horsepower and...

Last October, Hyundai rolled out the production version of its Veloster RE:MIX at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Embracing the RE:MIX ethos of “individual creativity, passion and connectivity,” the limited-edition Veloster was rumored to be hitting dealers before the end of 2012...

In March of 1963, Alfa Romeo brought a company called Auto-Delta, founded by former company engineer Carlo Chiti and Alfa dealer Ludovico Chizzola in 1961, under its corporate wing. The name was eventually changed to Autodelta SpA, but its mission remained: as the official competition department of...