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Mercedes-Benz G-Class INFERNO by TopCar Design

February 12, 2019February 11, 2019 by Tom Burkart

We were famously unimpressed by the new G-wagen’s lack of visual impact when it was first released. The new panels all around barely made a dent in updating the machine! Time was warmed our impression of the redesign — which was more focused on interior and performance upgrades, while deliberately keeping the exterior style almost frozen in 1979. TopCar Design to the rescue! The new aftermarket options for the latest G-Class generation are quite comprehensive, functional and visually exciting on such a big beast of a truck. There are dozens of aero tweaks and detail modifications in carbon-fiber throughout the exterior – -as detailed below in the technical drawings. As ever, the upgrade is available for the G550 as well as the G63 nd G65 AMG. These pieces are available installed as a complete package or a la carte — check out all the details below the gallery!~ Mercedes-Benz …

2019 Honda CR-V Visualizer – All 10 Colors + Animated GIFs

February 12, 2019February 10, 2019 by Tom Burkart

The CR-V has held onto its spot in the top six selling vehicles in the USA for years now. This latest generation brings a huge leap forward in design and style — to the point we’ve started to really admire them on the road! Pricing is from about $25k and up with four trim levels and all CR-Vs come with these gorgeous LED daytime running lights up front. To get the sexy full-LED headlights takes the Touring trim or an option package. To help out on your CR-V shopping, we’ve put together a full visualizer of the new CR-V in every color, from every angle. Animated GIFs will spin each car around (albeit a bit choppily) in each of the ten colors. There are five colors in the silver/grey family so you should definitely try for a look in the flesh before deciding online. Enjoy! 2019 Honda CR-V Colors …

Subtlest RUF Ever? 1990 Porsche RUF BTR Carrera 4 Turbo – RM Amelia 2019 Preview

February 12, 2019February 5, 2019 by Tom Burkart

Who says RUF can’t make some refined and restrained posh models along with their wild bodykits and slantnoses of the same era. This 1990 model was a classy AF upgrade in its day. So much so that the inhouse name for the 425HP stunner was The Ultimate. This beauty’s condition today more than two decades later is nearly as good — and surely a drive feel that is a lot more rare. 1990 Porsche RUF BTR Carrera 4 Turbo RM | Sotheby’s – AMELIA ISLAND 2019 Full RUF BTR conversion with 425 hp; dubbed the “Ultimate” Built at the request of Frank, Marylyn, and Steve Beddor Noted hill-climb and track competition history Features EKS RUF electronic clutch system Extensive recent servicing By the late 1980s, Alois Ruf’s eponymous German firm was no longer a mere Porsche tuner. Granted full manufacturer status by the German government, the tides had …

ECD Auto Design Shows New Defender 110 Azure Custom w/ Lux Upgrades + 430HP V8

February 12, 2019January 31, 2019 by Tom Burkart

This latest custom Defender 110 from ECD Automotive Design pushes alot of my buttons. First off, it is already completely finished, is in the USA, and has a huge list of mods and design tweaks. Most exciting is the engine swap to a GM crate LS3 making more than 400 ponies and sent to the wheels via a six-speed automatic. No word on pricing for this one-off but links below for more info! ECD Auto Design Defender 110 Azure ECD Automotive Design – Project Azure Specifications Model – Custom Defender 110 Engine – 6.2L LS3 V8 with 430 hp Transmission – 6-speed automatic Exhaust – Borla Performance Exterior Paint – Crystal Covelline Blue metallic gloss Wheels – 18” black Kahn Defend 1983 wheels Tires – BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A Tires Side steps – Full-length with black checkers Grille – Black mesh grille Bumper – Classic bumper Lights – Front light bar; two rear work lights; automatic headlights Roll cage – Safety Devices full external roll cage Additional Accessories – KBX wing-tops; steering …

NOVITEC Ferrari 812 SuperFast Gets Racy, Liveable Mods

February 12, 2019January 22, 2019 by Tom Burkart

This stage one mod for the incredible Ferrari SuperFast is a nice balance of personalization and practicality. The big V12 gets a remote-adjustable exhaust note that sounds like it’s right off a racetrack. Giant new grip package goes wider and larger for the wheel/tire package all around — now up to 12.5-inches wide in the back! Factory stock (for comparison) Detail pieces of aero package in the lower bodywork up the factory aggression a tasteful amount – especially in the new dark nose. The new chin is kept safe by the addition of a power noselift system. This will pop the front axle a few inches up from normal for going over speedbumps or for steep driveways. The adjustability continues with new settings available to keep the machine extra low on command. Read all the official details below the gallery. NOVITEC Ferrari 812 SuperFast New from NOVITEC for the Ferrari …

Porsche 911 Wide Track Speedster by DP Motorsport

February 12, 2019January 10, 2019 by Tom Burkart

These German tunes are endlessly interesting, aren’t they? The cars usually have a long provenance before this latest transformation … and this Porsche is definitely no exception. And with its menacing, machine-grey finishes it is no angel. This beast actually started life as a Targa but new bodywork and a sawzall to the roofline make it a unique basis for a Speedster mod. The Targa platform would at least be a bit more rigid than most Carrera hardtops. This Speedster captures the ethos of a stealthy throwback supercar that has timeless appeal. Monochrome paint for the bumpers over flat black for the details help keep this Speedster looking young as ever. Photos beside what appears to be an old Dassault Mirage F-4 Phantom jet fighter are a nice touch too! Porsche 911 Wide Track Speedster by DP Motorsport PORSCHE 911 SPEEDSTER BY DP MOTORSPORT Photos: Jordi Miranda THE Porsche tuner per …

BRABUS 800 Mercedes-AMG E63-S and Widebody AMG GTS in Emerald Green by Fostla.de

February 12, 2019December 21, 2018 by Tom Burkart

Had to post this beaut because the E63 is one of my all-time favorite cars. And one cranked up to 800 by Brabus and wrapped in green? It just pushes all my buttons! As a bonus, also including one of Fostla’s other recent greenies: a widebody AMG GTS! BRABUS 800 Mercedes-AMG E63-S by Fostla.de A BRABUS 800 IN EMERALD-GREEN-MATTE by FOSTLA.DE Photos: fostla.de concepts Vehicles from the noble tuner BRABUS – by the way, a neologism from the two founders’ names Klaus Brackmann and Bodo Buschmann – in Bottrop one usually sees in black, and mainly Mercedes-Benz models. Fostla.de is, in turn, official Gold-Partner of BRABUS. Means, the tempted customers can have their premium vehicles converted in Hanover or purchase already completely rebuilt vehicles there. But that’s not enough for the fostla.de boss Darius WALLAT. Therefore, a new BRABUS showroom will soon be completed in the capital of Lower …

Insider: Choosing the Best Type of Wheels for your Car

February 12, 2019December 20, 2018 by Auto Industry Insider

If you’re thinking about upgrading your wheels you will need to consider the trade-offs that come hand in hand with altering the tyre and wheel size of your car. Your wheels are the only link your vehicle has to the road, and this means they are intrinsic to the handling and performance of the rest of the car. It doesn’t matter how much new technology your car has, what make or model it is, or how expensive it was; if your wheels aren’t up to scratch you won’t ever be able to get the most out of the vehicle. Size matters All cars are carefully calibrated, and things like the speedometer and gears are set to work with the entire wheel diameter – this means the wheel and tyre together. If you want to increase the size of the alloy, you’ll need to decrease the size of the tyre and …

Insider: What To Get A Car Lover Who Has Everything

February 12, 2019December 4, 2018 by Auto Industry Insider

Christmas is fast approaching which means that now is the time to start thinking about gifts for loved ones. If you are looking to get something for a car lover who seems that have everything that they need then it can be difficult to know what to buy as you will want to get something that they genuinely like and appreciate. Car enthusiasts can often be difficult to buy for particularly when they are fussy or have every gadget under the sun, but there are a few gift ideas which they are sure to enjoy and will be relevant to their hobby. With this in mind, here are a few suggestions for gift ideas for car lovers: Racing Experience Any car enthusiast will certainly love the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a race car as this will deliver a thrilling and blistering driving performance that you cannot get …