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Wald International takes on Rolls, Porsche, Jaguar, BMW and Infiniti... all at the same time

Tuners typically roll out one package at a time. When a big tuner show like SEMA comes around, maybe a couple at a time. But Japanese tuning firm Wald International is launching five body kits for some of the most desirable top-of-the-line luxury sedans, all at the same time. Included in Wald's plans are aero kits for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Porsche Panamera, Infiniti M, Jaguar XJ and BMW 7 Series. Throw in a Quattroporte, Mercedes CLS, maybe a Bentley and the Aston Martin Rapide in there and they'd have the whole kit and kaboodle ... Read more →

Custom 1957 Chevy is the ultimate 1589 horsepower sleeper Drew Phillips

As we walked among the custom hot rods and muscle cars of the Grand National Roadster Show this past weekend, there was one particular car that caught our eye. It wasn't so much the exterior of ...

America's Most Beautiful Roadster crowned at 61st annual Grand National Roadster Show Drew Phillips

The 61st annual Grand National Roadster Show took place at the Pomona Fairplex this past weekend, playing host to some of the world's premier hot rods and customs. After our inaugural attendance ...

TechArt's take on the Porsche Panamera is almost ready, but not quite Noah Joseph

If you're looking to give your Porsche a custom touch, there's no shortage of companies that will gladly do your bidding. Gemballa and 9ff grab much of the headlines, but TechArt has been in the ...

Report: Toyota 'Gs' performance division in the works Damon Lavrinc

Be still our hearts. A Toyota post that doesn't involve a recall. Instead, we've got an unsurprising report about ToMoCo's plans to start a new, in-house performance division dubbed "Gs" sometime ...

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Artist transforming Hummer into horse cart, i.e. why we love modern art [w/video] 9 days ago on Autoblog

In 1948 American born artist Man Ray wrote, "There is no progress in art, any more than there is progress in making love. There are simply different ways of doing it." This is nearly 30 years after he glued some spikes to the bottom of an iron and called it art. And you know what? We couldn't ...

Brabus GL 63 Biturbo picks up where Mercedes AMG leaves off 10 days ago on Autoblog

The performance boffins over at AMG keep themselves pretty busy, churning out high-output versions of just about every vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. Just about, but not quite. For example, if you want a GL-Class family-hauler with the division's stonking 6.3-liter V8 engine, you're SOL. ...

MV Agusta Perfezionata: Tamburini Corse T1 'perfects what already seems perfect' 10 days ago on Autoblog

Massimo Tamburini may have retired from his post as the head of Centro Ricerche Cagiva (CRC, a subsidiary of Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta) in December of 2008, but that hasn't stopped brand-new and exquisitely designed machines bearing his family name from rolling down the streets ...

Väth Automobiltechnik takes the Mercedes E63 AMG from the epic to the extreme 11 days ago on Autoblog

If you thought the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG was a top performer, well... you were right. It is. But everything's got room for improvement, and Väth Automobiltechnik has made that room for the Benz supersled with a similar V63RS package as it fitted to its C-Class-based offering. Starting ...

Video: Leaping SEMA truck proves the meek and well engineered shall inherit the earth 11 days ago on Autoblog

Oh dear. See that big bad truck up above? It's about to jump over some dirt. The landing is not going to go well. How not well? According to our sources you are looking at $350,000 worth of truck. We're not modified truck experts, but we'd be willing to guess that the truck is worth ...

Shiver Me Timbers: G-Power launches BMW X5 Typhoon "Black Pearl" 11 days ago on Autoblog

Remember when SUVs were actually designed to go off road? Nah, we don't either. Who are we kidding? That was long before BMW got into the game, and where there's a Bimmer, there's a tuner. G-Power is relatively new to the game that the likes of Dinan, AC Schnitzer, et al have been playing for ...

Carlsson to premiere freaky-exclusive 753-horsepower C25 Super-GT in Geneva 12 days ago on Autoblog

Another day, another supercar packing a beefed up Mercedes-Benz twin-turbo V12. Meet the Carlsson C25, the latest in a long line of heavily worked over Mercedes products sporting the Carlsson badge. Though in fairness to Carlsson, the C25 seems to take the revision much further than before. ...

From Thailand with Love: Aston Martin DBS replica based on Opel Calibra 12 days ago on Autoblog

If James Bond were real, we wouldn't recommend trying to impersonate him. We get the feeling that 007 wouldn't take to impostors very well. Fortunately he's a fictional character – or so we're led to believe – so the gloves are off. If you're planning on pulling off the Bond look, ...

Lorinser gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe a new look 12 days ago on Autoblog

Opinion accounts for a lot in this business, and many of us here at Autoblog are of the opinion that the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is one of the most striking new designs on the road today. If everyone were of the same opinion, you'd be seeing them on every road, at every street corner and ...

DDMworks twincharges the Ariel Atom 13 days ago on Autoblog

Because the Ariel Atom simply isn't mental enough and there simply isn't enough crazy in the world, South Carolina-based tuners DDMWorks had to go and twin-charge it: a Borg-Warner turbo mated to a Harrop supercharger. An Atom weighs 1,375 from the factory, and with over 300 horsepower on tap, ...

The vendor cars of Barrett-Jackson's 2010 Scottsdale auction 14 days ago on Autoblog

There's more going on at Barrett-Jackson than the auction in the big tent. There are literally dozens of vendors here in Scottsdale, and they've brought along everything from automotive artwork to pinball machines. Inevitably, we need a break from watching the auction action and wander outside ...

Barrett-Jackson 2010: Ring Brothers Mustangs are a beautiful pair of pony cars 15 days ago on Autoblog

We've been fans of the Ring Brothers since we first laid eyes on their Reactor Mustang at the SEMA Show back in 2006. The quality of the materials used and the bespoke designs made it perhaps the most beautiful classic Mustang we've ever seen. Since then they have followed up with the RAZOR ...

Barrett-Jackson 2010: Petty's Garage Dodge Challenger SRT8 15 days ago on Autoblog

There are several charity cars up for auction this week at Barrett-Jackson, but this custom Dodge Challenger owned by Richard Petty might just be our favorite. Built by Petty's Garage, the Challenger is painted in legendary Petty Blue and features a 426ci Hemi V8 with 585 horsepower and 560 ...

2011 Shelby GT350 live at Barrett-Jackson 17 days ago on Autoblog

The 2011 Shelby GT350 seemed to have a polarizing effect when it debuted at Barrett-Jackson's opening gala event on Monday night. Some of you loved it and others instantly objected to everything from the looks of the car to the $33,995 price tag that doesn't include the base car. With 500 ...

9ff GTurbo mods Porsche GT3 up to 1,000 horsepower 18 days ago on Autoblog

There's a fine line between a sportscar and a supercar. Porsche is one of the few automakers that straddles the line, but an elite cadre of tuners seem to take pleasure in laying down strips of burnt rubber to blur it beyond recognition. Names like Gemballa and Ruf come to mind, but 9ff has ...

eBay Find of the Day: Faux Rolls-Royce Phantom hearse means you can go out as a fraud, too 19 days ago on Autoblog

In this situation you might think we'd be at a loss for words. However, a Lincoln Town Car hearse cut to look like a Rolls-Royce Phantom gets our little fingers fluttering. Sadly, most of what we want to type isn't fit for print. At least the seller's description provides a good deal of comic... ...

Shelby unveils 2011 GT350 Mustang at Barrett-Jackson 20 days ago on Autoblog

Coinciding with the 45th anniversary of the original 1965 Shelby GT350, Shelby American unveiled an all new GT350 Mustang at the opening night gala of the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, AZ. Presented in concept form, the new GT350 features a supercharged version of the brand new ...

Toyota Supra comes to TAS dressed in 1967 Mustang duds 21 days ago on Autoblog

Here's one that's sure to set "teh internets" on fire. A group of students from Saitama University in Japan showed up to the Tokyo Auto Salon with a 2JZ-GE powered MkIV Toyota Supra dressed up like Nick Cage's Eleanor from the very bad to watch Gone in 60 Seconds remake. Not familiar with ...

Tommy Kaira presents Nissan GT-R "Silver Wolf" edition 21 days ago on Autoblog

Japanese tuning enthusiasts (and racing sim fanatics everywhere) have come to know Tommy Kaira as one of the best in the business. The Japanese outfit works its magic on Skylines, Imprezas and more, and has now released a tuning package for the current Nissan GT-R. Called the Silver Wolf, ...

Lexus brings IS F Circuit Club Sports Concept to TAS 22 days ago on Autoblog

The Lexus IS F is a curious car. 416 bristling horsepower, one of the world's sweetest-sounding engines and an 8-speed flappy-paddle 'box that shifts faster than you blink are all excellent. However, it looks a little odd, has funny tailpipes and weighs too much. That last little bit - the IS ...

TAS 2010: Toyota MR2 Sports Hybrid concept packing 400-hp 3.3-liter V6, AWD [w/video] 23 days ago on Autoblog

Back in November, the rumormill was set ablaze when reports began to surface that Toyota was working on a new MR2 packing hybrid power. Today, those rumors have been laid to rest... kinda. In addition to the G Sport Series FT-86 and Prius, Toyota trotted out a concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon ...

Potent Pickup: The baddest Ford Ranchero you've ever seen 24 days ago on Autoblog

We don't often feature custom cars owned by individuals, but this 1975 Ford Ranchero is too good to pass up. One look at the massive rear tires or the dual nitrous bottles in the trunk will tell you that this isn't your everyday sedan-based pickup. You might initially think that the wood ...

Video: Lingenfelter Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 posts 9-second quarter-mile run 24 days ago on Autoblog

The ZR1 might be the fastest Chevrolet Corvette to ever come out of Bowling Green, Kentucky, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved upon. That's where Lingenfelter Performance Engineering of Decatur, Indiana comes in. They've built some of the fastest Corvettes in the world, plus some other ...

Detroit 2010: Kia channels its inner tattoo artist with limited-edition Shadow Dragon Soul 24 days ago on Autoblog

Is the third time really the charm? We'll leave that up to you as Kia has unveiled its third special edition Soul at the Detroit Auto Show, this time featuring automotive tattoos. The 2010 Kia Shadow Dragon Soul is available now and follows in the footsteps of the Denim and Ignition specials. As ...

Autodelta takes on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 25 days ago on Autoblog

As far as Alfa Romeos go, the 8C Competizione is as exotic as they come. Still, some are looking for more. Originally, rumors surfaced that Alfa was working on a lightweight GTA version, but while we wait for that to pan out, Alfa tuner par excellence Autodelta is working on tuning the svelte ...

Honda to show Insight Sports Modulo Concept, more at Tokyo Auto Salon 26 days ago on Autoblog

For the aftermarket scene, SEMA isn't the only show in town. Well, in that particular town – Las Vegas, that is – maybe, but not in the world. Europe's got Essen, and Japan's got the Tokyo Auto Salon. With the latter fast approaching, Honda has revealed what they've got up their ...

Gemballa Mig-U1 fully prepped for its next sortie 27 days ago on Autoblog

German supertuner Gemballa has just dispatched more intelligence on its wicked-looking, FXX-like customized Ferrari Enzo. The jet-fighter inspired Gemballa Mig-U1 was expected at the Dubai Motor Show but ended up a no-show. Just as well because we couldn't make it to that show anyhow and now we ...

Tucker Club reiterates doubts about authenticity of auction convertible 27 days ago on Autoblog

Allow us to clarify: the Tucker Torpedo Convertible we wrote about recently should herewith be referred to as the purported Tucker Torpedo Convertible. The droptop claiming to be a Torpedo will be up for auction in Scottsdale soon, offered by Russo and Steele. A note from the Tucker Automotive ...

SMS Supercars shows off first photos of its new 620 Camaro 1 month ago on Autoblog

Steve Saleen is continuing his foray into building specialty cars other than Mustangs, and after launching the production of its 570 and 570X Challenger last year, his new company, SMS Supercars, has started the new year off right by releasing the first images of the upcoming 620 Camaro. ...

$220,000 DC Designs Tata Nano coming this year 1 month ago on Autoblog

DC Designs came out swinging at this week's Auto Expo 2010, and in addition to revealing its Imperator and Ying Yang concepts, the Mumbai-based firm's namesake – Dilip Chhabaria – revealed plans to produce a bespoke Tata Nano that's set to cost... wait for it... 10 million rupee. ...

Nissan to display nine cars at Tokyo Auto Salon including GT-R Nismo with data-logging 1 month ago on Autoblog

With everything going on in January (Detroit Auto Show and CES, just to name two), it's easy to overlook one of the largest tuning expos in the world: The Tokyo Auto Salon. As it's done in previous years, Nissan will have have a large presence at Japan's aftermarket extravaganza, bringing nine ...