German tuner Hama already has an extensive range of accessories and upgrade parts for the baby Range Rover, the Evoque. But it is for the first time that a tuner, DS Automobile of Switzerland, has utilized these parts to create a proper Hama Range Rover Evoque Cabrio.

People are still skeptical of the whole idea of a drop-top crossover which is what Evoque Cabrio is. But whether you like the concept or not, you caot deny Hama Range Rover Evoque Cabrio looks rather cool and sporty. Of course a large of this coolness is due to DS’s great taste in picking the right body kit, the right color, and the right wheels for the car.

The kit they have installed on this Hama Range Rover Evoque Cabrio is a wide body package consisting of flared wheel arches for front and rear, new sills, body color front chin spoiler and contrasting rear diffuser, all of which work really well with the neat boot lid spoiler that does make the back-end of this car a bit less unsightly. Complementing these elements on this white Evoque is a set of gloss black Evo Aiversary wheels.

We quite like what DS Switzerland has done with this Evoque and because of it, if we ever buy an Evoque, it’ll be the Cabrio version.

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I know, I know. This to a Ferrari fan is pure sacrilege. But hold your horses. This Satin Pink Ferrari 458 was built by RDBLA, in Hollywood, most likely for a female celebrity you know and actually like. So let us just look at it without questioning the principles, huh?

The Satin Pink Ferrari 458 by RDBLA is actually a job well done as far as tuning expertise is conceed. They took in a stock 458 and in a process that involved the addition of a body kit, painting the wheels so they would look more high-end, and a complete wrap, tued it into something the owner can enjoy for many more years.

The visual modifications with a new front bumper featuring a prominent spoiler lip and large air intakes which eliminate the 458’s own aero blades. Then there is the window tint and the black wheels, and these mods would have led any onlooker to believe this car was about to get a mean and aggressive look. Then they applied the satin pink wrap.

Now obviously a pink Ferrari is not something we can fathom—at least while sober—but objectively, we find this thing kind of beautiful.

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European Auto Source (EAS), as you may know, is a tuning parts supplier with access to the best upgrade components for BMWs. One of their latest projects is this Frozen Black BMW M3, and it could well be the sickest E92 M3 ever.

We are basing that judgment not just on how awesome this car looks, but also the nature of the mechanical upgrades it features. EAS’s Frozen Black BMW M3 boasts an ESS Tuning VT2-625 supercharger kit on its 4.0 liter V8 engine which means it has the oomph to cash the checks those sinister looks write.

As always, an EAS Bimmer is an amalgam of some of the finest tuning parts for that particular model and this Frozen Black BMW M3 is no exception. The highlights of the car include KW HAS suspension kit, Mode Carbon carbon fiber side skirts and GTS Motorsports rear spoiler, and Vorsteiner Type 2 carbon fiber rear diffuser.

The car also comes with black optional M wheels, tinted windows and full black leather interior with carbon fiber trims.

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The world is functioning pretty well these days and it has resulted in a whole new kind of economic prosperity—for the top one percent, that is. What that means, in the car world, is a growing desire for having the impossible, like race cars you can drive on the street. That is why we think there is a case to be made for this fantastical Ferrari FXX K Aperta.

This rather awesome thing was peed by our favorite car designer Jon Sibal as a sort of Wednesday afteoon doodle. Sibal himself admits that it is total fantasy. But, we’re living in a world where people buy a $3 million McLaren P1 GTR and then spend another couple of mils making it road legal just so that they can cruise the streets of Monaco in it and have their vanity stroked.

For these people buying a LaFerrari Aperta and then converting it to the FXX K specs is the easiest thing in the world. In fact, something like this might be in the works as we speak. Judging by how good Ferrari FXX K Aperta looks in this rendering, we would definitely love to see one out in the real world. You just have to be willing to commit your yet-to-be-delivered LaFerrari Aperta to some serious modifications.

Rendering by Jon Sibal

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We have already seen with this unique Aventador what the crazy tuners at EXE 01 Executive are capable of. Now let’s check out what they have in store for the old but still lovely Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. As you’d expect, what they have in mind is pretty extreme.

EXE’s custom Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is, to our knowledge, the only open-top Liberty Walk Gallardo in the world. What’s more, the car is full spec, which is to say it has the full treatment including body kit, suspension, wheels, as well as exhaust system and even a power upgrade. This is a very good template for the owners of the Gallardo who want to modify their cars because, let’s face it, it is aging and the wrinkles are starting to show.

The body kit on this custom Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder by EXE consists of the usual LB-Works elements including bolt on fenders on the front and rear complete with sills and custom bumpers, but it also features a unique aero kit with front and rear spoilers and diffuser. The car also boasts a lift kit system, 19 inch Rotiform wheels, Kreissieg adjustable exhaust system and a power kit for an extra ten or so horsepower.

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So far every Mercedes AMG GT R we have laid eyes on has been the same green hell mango, which is fair enough because they have only just begun making the thing. Now though, for the first time, the car has been spotted in plain black, and it looks brilliant in it.

Granted, Mercedes AMG GT R does look a bit plain and bland in this serious color, but it also looks fantastically aggressive and somewhat sinister. The new extended aero kit and those large bumpers, not to mention the central exhaust at the back and the extra air ducts here and there, all of these have given the R a very angry look which black only accentuates.

Photos by thomjansenphotography – More on Autogespot

Mango AMG green is a color that only showoffs will pick for their Mercedes AMG GT R, which of course means it is going to be the best selling color for this car. Those who want the car for the exciting performance that it delivers will get it in a more sober color. At any rate, not many people are going to have the privilege of driving a GT R seeing as production is said to be limited to just 2,000 units. Here’s some cool new shots of the green hell mango at a showroom:

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The 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship has thus far been full of twists, tus, and plenty of drama. The Hungarian Grand Prix is on the horizon, promising to present new challenges for drivers. The event takes place from 22 July to 24 July 2016, with the race itself occurring on the 24th. Here’s a look at what to expect when Formula 1 comes racing into Budapest this year.

The Hungaroring Track

The race takes place on the Hungaroring track, positioned 20 kilometres to the north of Budapest. The track presents unique challenges for drivers, being narrow in comparison to more mode circuits. Located outside of the city, Hungaroring is set in a valley and the track’s designers have made use of this natural setting. Drivers must navigate a slightly bumpy natural terrain. Another issue is that the circuit is mainly disused for the remainder of the year, which can lead to a dusty surface. Dirt can build up on the tyres, making it a bit more challenging for drivers to pass one another. Rain can potentially wash the dust away, but otherwise overtaking is best achieved at the track’s hairpin curves – there are 14 coers in total. Hungaroring is also the slowest permanent circuit that drivers face on the calendar, with an average speed of 190 km/h. Yet despite all of the challenges for drivers, this is one of the best tracks to visit as a spectator. A good 80 per cent of the track is visible from the best seats and the event is known for its congenial party atmosphere, complete with an onsite waterpark.

Hungary Grand Prix History

Hungary’s first Grand Prix was held in the 1930s, but a lid was put on motorsport during the turbulent years of the Second World War and its aftermath. It wasn’t until later in the century that motorsport began to find its footing in the country once more, and negotiations to plan a race in Budapest began in 1983. At first there was talk of a street race through the city, but instead construction of the brand new Hungaroring circuit began in 1985. The F1 Grand Prix has been held in Budapest every year since its debut in 1986, and has grown to become one of the racing calendar’s most exciting events. In its debut year, nearly 200,000 fans tued up to enjoy the spectacle. Hungaroring bears the distinction of being the first track to host a Grand Prix from behind the Iron Curtain.

With its tight, twisting cures, the circuit is known for its challenges which has led to some real heart-pounding performances. One of the most memorable was in 1990, when Thierry Boutsen defeated Ayrton Sea by a mere 0.3 seconds. Another legendary race was in 1997, when Damon Hill passed Michael Shumacher’s Ferrari. However, he lost in the final lap due to mechanical failure for a shock upset. Last year’s race was one of the most thrilling and surprising overall, with Daniil Kvyat securing a second place despite a 10s-time penalty and Lewis Hamilton continuing his championship lead. McLaren managed to land the best points haul of the championship, with two of their cars placing in the top 10. Overall, Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumaker share a joint record of the most wins for the Hungarian Grand Prix, both having won 4 times.

This Year’s Grand Prix

At the moment, Mercedes boasts an incredible lead on the heels of Lewis Hamilton’s win in Austria, but it remains to be seen if they can sustain this. Nico Rosberg is at the head of the pack in driver standings, also racing for Mercedes.

Yet with Rosberg and Hamilton’s collision in Austria, Mercedes is now considering suspending the two top drivers. This was their third collision in just five races. Will they be able to avoid this type of error and get along on the Hungaroring’s hairpin curves? It could be a challenging race for both. Hamilton certainly knows the track well as a past wier, but Rosberg is on fire this season. Current odds from Betsafe show a near toss-up between Rosberg and Hamilton, so we’ll see how this changes as the Hungarian Grand Prix looms closer. With the circuit’s unique challenges and the race’s history of surprises, it’s possible there could be an upset this year. At any rate, Formula 1 fans from across the globe will be watching!

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Many travel to Las Vegas for a multitude of different things to find fame or just simply see the sights like one of the world’s natural wonders – The Grand Canyon!

However in Vegas some come to feel like a high roller to play blackjack and some even visit shows including CES 2016 the big electronics show which showcased the latest cars and auto technology which the world will be set to use hopefully at the end of this year.

BMW

Kicking off with one of the world’s biggest automobile company, BMW, who rolled out i Vision Future Interaction concept vehicle. This new model builds on gesture control found in the 2016 BMW 7 series which was also first shown at last year’s CES in 2015. The i Vision employs high-resolution displays that interact with the driver in a variety of ways.

Air Touch is a system that uses sensors that recognize hand movements in multiple planes, so that the gestures are similar to using a touch screen without any physical interaction with the screen surface. Information is then communicated to the driver through three different screens, head-up display, a three dimensional instrument clusters and a 21-inch panoramic display. The convenient thing about Air Touch is that it actually works for both the driver and passengers.

2017 Chevrolet

This year Chevrolet showcased not one but two different cars. The first is the pure electric Chevrolet Bolt which is due to be released by the end of this year. Before the Bolt a large majority cars had 100-mile range, at best, with the pricey Tesla Model S being an exception. They claim that the Bolt actually exceed 200 miles on a full charge. The other car that they unveiled is the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback.

This Chevrolet offers a redesign of the 2016 Cruze sedan, as well as sharing its mechanics and features; the difference is that it is capable of expanding up to 47.2 cubic feet for cargo space. The Hatch which is due to go on sale at the back end of this year has the same weight reduction measures made to aid fuel economy and performance of the sedan.

Kia

Kia has made a big development and many plans to offer partially and fully autonomous vehicles for sale under the ‘Drive Wise’ name. Their projects builds on current mode technologies such as in driver-assistance systems, but Kia aim to take it one step further with creating partially autonomous vehicle which should arrive by 2020. Kia then plan by 2030 to introduce completely autonomous vehicles that will provide the driver with greater assistance levels, which will include anticipating and reacting to changing road conditions and potential hazards-the future of cars may have arrived.

Volkswagen

This year Volkswagen have shifted their attention away from combustion engines and have introduced an electric concept vehicle at CES; the BUDD-e Electric Minivan. This 181-inch minivan demonstrates the potential for anew modular, electric platform that could be adapted to other body styles. It is also fitted with a 101-kWh battery and the company claims that this plug-in vehicle has a range of up to 233 miles.

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The guys at Garage Italia Customs are among the most visionary, which is to say weird, tuners in the auto world. If you have been following their previous works like BMW i8 Futurism and Mazda MX-5 Levanto, you know they are not very fond of the ordinary. And their latest project, an Alfa Romeo 4C dressed in a “Great Wave” theme, attests to that.

The Great Wave by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai is a 19th century woodwork art depicting a massive tsunami. What that has to do with the Alfa Romeo 4C we have no idea. But there is no denying applying that artwork to the body of the Italian sports car has resulted in something quite unique. As far as art cars go, GIC’s Great Wave 4C is up there with the best of them.

That’s a good thing, because Alfa Romeo 4C Great Wave is set to go on display at Piston Head II: Artists Engage The Automobile, at the Venus gallery of Los Angeles from July 30th. It’ll be interesting to see how this piece compares with other art cars at the show, and whether anything can surpass it in terms of design and inspiration.

The Great Wave exterior on this Alfa Romeo 4C by Garage Italia Customs is complemented with a bespoke interior styled with Japanese denim and Foglizzo leather. Now, we don’t recommend you go and wrap your own car in the similar design on the outside, but the interior is just fantastic and should be copied many times over.

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Porsche Cayman GT4 is a very serious sports car built primarily for track work. So most people prefer to have this car in a serious color like grey or black or just plain old white. And that is why this Mint Green Porsche Cayman GT4 we have here is so amazing.

This thing defies all convention and comes in a color you wouldn’t normally associate with a car like the GT4. And it is a color, a full paint job, and not a wrap. The PTS Mint Green Porsche Cayman GT4 is commissioned by Flying L Racing to Walter’s Porsche of Riverside, Califoia. But we do hope the car ends up being driven by a woman, because if a man is seen driving around in a mint green car—which some call Tiffany blue—immediately questions are asked about said man’s orientations.

Boasting a 3.8-litre flat-six engine with 385 hp from 991 Carrera S, Porsche Cayman GT4 is a hard-core version of the previous generation Cayman built for track day enthusiasts. The car comes as standard with PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) active damper system with a 30 mm lower ride height, braking system from the GT3, Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear differential lock and dynamic transmission mounts. It does zero to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 295 km/h.

Photos via BBi Autosport

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So earlier this month Dub Show Tour hit Los Angeles and brought with it a wave of heavily custom cars to the L.A. Convention Center. The custom car party, which also included live performances by the likes of French Montana, Schoolboy Q and 50 Cent, had something for everyone, from 4x4s to restomods, but if it was exotics you wanted to see, only Forgiato’s booth was worth seeing.

As always, Forgiato brought with them a huge collection of exotic, luxury, and super cars, all equipped with a set of wheels from their extensive range. Some of these cars, like the Chameleon Camaro, Rolls-Royce Dawn, S-Coupe, Ferrari 488, and the Megatron Ram, we have shown you before. But let’s check them out again in company of other Forgiato cars, and some seriously hot booth babe, at the Los Angeles DUB Show 2016:

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ABT Sportline has released an upgrade kit for the Audi A4 wagon, adding a little pep in the family estate’s step. Dubbed AS4, the new ABT Audi A4 benefits from a serious upgrades for both diesel and petrol variants, as well as enhanced handling.

Engine-wise, ABT Audi A4 3.0 liter turbodiesel model is upped by the firm’s excellent engineers from 272 hp and 600 Nm of torque to a much more exciting 325 hp with 680 Nm of torque. Likewise, the 2.0 liter petrol variant is boosted from 252 hp and 370 Nm to 330 horsepower with 440 Nm of torque. Audi engines, regardless of their size, always have great potential for upgrade.

ABT Sportline, as you may know, is not very fond of visual modifications and prefers to leave the body largely intact. But the changes they have implemented on the ABT Audi A4 Avant to make it handle better have indirectly enhanced the styling as well. We’re talking about height adjustable suspension springs and 19 and 20 inch wheels. Of course, should you decide you want a bit more joie de vivre, ABT can supply you with a front lip add on, a front grille add on with air inlet panels, fender inserts and a rear skirt set and four-pipe exhaust pipes.

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Before this we’d only seen the new Mercedes AMG GT R in official press photos and at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. But this week, and for the first time, the beast of the Green Hell was spotted on civilian roads, first in Belgium and then in Stuttgart, Germany.

The AMG GT R sighted in Stuttgart was prototype still wearing camouflage, which of course made if look even more outlandish sitting in the traffic next to the ordinary hatchbacks and sedans. The new aero kit on this car has a much more profound effect on the styling than you might think:

As for the Belgian Mercedes AMG GT R, it was the same mango AMG green car that took Goodwood by storm a few weeks ago. The car was brought here as part of the exclusive display at Mercedes-AMG pop-up store in Knokke-Heist. The tweaked V8 engine of the R sounds like a wounded animal even when idling:

Videos by WalkoART and ThatSpotters

Mercedes AMG GT R highlights:

• AMG green hell magno paint job
• Wider front and rear wings for wider tracks
• New front fascia with active elements
• New rear fascia with double diffuser
• Nine-way adjustable traction control system
• Adjustable coil-over suspension
• Rear-axle limited-slip differential
• Twin-turbo V-8 front-mid engine (585 hp / 700 Nm)
• Specifically adapted seven-speed dual-clutch transmissio
• Active rear-wheel steering
• 20-inch lightweight 10-spoke wheels

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It was in the begiing of this year when Mansory revealed they have built a one-off, extremely special version of the Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce for an extremely special customer. Now this car, known as Mansory J.S.1, has been spotted in the high streets of London, and it looks every bit as cool in the wild as it did in the press photos.

Of course, the carbon fiber body and the elaborate aero kit, and of course the unique wheels, do bring to mind certain elements of Lamborghini’s own Veneno. But Mansory J.S.1 belongs to a class much higher than that of the Veneno mainly because there is only one J.S.1. Granted, just like the Veneno, this thing is not what you call a looker. But we’re talking about exclusivity here and not beauty.

Mansory J.S.1 Aventador SV was photographed in front of a high-end shop in company of some other Mansory cars, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Bentley Mulsae, and a Range Rover. The Lamo features bespoke carbon fiber body panels, aero parts, interior and wheels, and what’s more it boasts a power kit including software, air intake and exhaust system developed exclusively for it. The result of this kit is an output of 830 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque.

Photos via Autogespot

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Bentley has come up with a special accessory for the Bentayga SUV, specifically designed for wealthy angling enthusiasts. It’s called Bentley Bentayga Fly Fishing, which is rather on the nose, and it’s a product of the car maker’s bespoke division, Mulliner.

Bentley Bentayga Fly Fishing comes with everything a fishing aficionado can wish more, and much more besides. You lose pretty much all your boot space with this contraption, but it is pitched as an “exquisite installation” featuring four rods are stored in special tubes trimmed in Saddle leather with Linen cross-stitching. Meanwhile, in a bespoke carpet-trimmed hard pocket built into the side of the boot, there is a pair of landing nets in matching leather bags.

All that is located under the parcel shelf. The magnificent installation itself consists of a master tackle station; a refreshment case; and waterproof wader-stowage trunk. Each part has a self-explanatory name, but to recount the biggest highlight, there is a special Burr Walnut veneered drawer containing a fly-tying vice and tools, four aluminium reel cases trimmed in Saddle leather, and three metal flasks and a set of Mulliner fine-china tableware.

What’s more, Waterproof boot-floor and rear-sill-protection covers are integrated in the rear of Bentley Bentayga Fly Fishing by Mulliner, and you can remove the installation when you need more luggage space. It’s all very nice and good, but if I were rich enough to afford a Bentayga, I certainly wouldn’t be wasting my life fly fishing. Just saying…

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Edo Competition is selling yet another one of the collector cars they have worked on, this time a 1989 Porsche Speedster WTL (Werks Turbo Look). This rather special piece of kit is on sale with 55,345 km on the clock for a whopping 249,000 Euros.

Porsche Speedster WTL is not the most sought after of vintage 911s, but it has rarity on its side as little over 2,000 units of this particular model were ever built. The WTL coection means the car has the Turbo look with the wheels, bumpers and flared wheel arches, but engine-wise it’s a Carrera 3.2 with 220 horsepower and a five-speed manual gearbox.

The same design features that make a Porsche Speedster WTL iconic may put some people off. The unique windscreen, for example, which is steep and much lower than the standard model’s, or the Speedster hump at the back which is replicated in the mode versions of car are definitely not to everyone’s taste. Another drawback is the removable roof which is barely more than a toeau cover to keep the interior dry.

This car has been in Edo Competition’s care since 2003 but they haven’t modified it in any way, just regular maintenance. You will find more information about it here.

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Another gem from Mecum Auction’s magnificent Monterey collection going under the hammer next month, this time we have here a Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 replica. The combination of the words “Carrrera”, “RS” and “2.7” is enough to give any classic car lover a massive erection, even if it’s replica.

A full crisis, then, is in order. Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 is quite possibly the most desirable version of all vintage 911s owing to the looks, the performance, and the fact that it’s the grandfather of the mode GT3 and GT3 RS models. This particular RS 2.7 is actually a 1978 911 Coupe “Built to replicate a 1973 Porsche 2.7 RS.” It is also finished in green, which is the coolest period color for this model besides yellow, and has a 3.0 liter engine with a five-speed gearbox.

As for the modifications that make this car look and feel like a RS 2.7, the list includes items such as Bilstein shocks, 8-inch rear and 7-inch front Fuchs wheels, RS style sport seats, RS style door cards, RS style rear seat delete, a short shifter, an M&K sport exhaust and 930 brakes. Porsche purists will probably scoff at this RS for being a fake. But you should take into account that the car is going to cost a lot less than an original 2.7, and we reckon it is nicer to drive as well.

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Highlights (via Mecum):

• Correct 3.0L 6-cylinder engine
• 5-speed manual gearbox
• M&K sport muffler
• Webb Machine stainless airbox with pop-off valve
• 930 brake system with Resport 2-piece rotors
• 1973 OEM early metal fenders and window frames
• Pop-out rear quarter windows
• Fiberglass hood, spoiler and bumpers
• Boge front struts with Bilstein inserts
• Bilstein rear shocks
• RS carpeting and door panels
• Momo steering wheel
• Short shifter
• Vosstek pedals
• 16 inch Fuchs wheels
• Toyo R888 tires

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Japanese tuner 01Executive, or EXE, has just finished putting together one of the world’s sickest LB-Works car. Dubbed LB-700 WorksR, this Liberty Walk Lamborghini Aventador wide body features an interesting red on red theme that’s never been done before.

Boasting a full wide body aero kit, air suspension, special paint job and a set of custom wheels, EXE’s Liberty Walk Lamborghini Aventador looks intimidating, yet kind of sweet and adorable at the same time, like a mutant strawberry that’s grown on radio active soil. That said, the car probably doesn’t attract that much attention in Japan itself, seeing as they are used to much weirder stuff.

The ingredients of this unique Liberty Walk Lamborghini Aventador include a massive front spoiler lip, bolt on LB-Works fenders with visible bolt apparatus, side skirts and air vents, rear diffuser unit, and a fixed rear wings. The package also includes an Airrex air suspension system, Frequency Intelligent exhaust, and a set of Candy Red Forgiato F2.09 ECX wheels, custom in build and finish with carbon fiber spokes. Just look at the size of them in the pictures…

So there you go, if you want a Lamborghini that looks like a Pokemon monster, the boys at Executive 01 have got you covered. It’s actually modeled on a anime character called Gundam, but it’ll probably feel more at him in Pokemon Go.

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We don’t get to see the amazing RENNtech Mercedes CLS63 AMG as much as we like to. In fact, our last proper look at this beast was when Matt Farah drove it in Florida and showed us how awesome it was. But that car was a sedan version and it had only 700 horsepower. This one we have here is a Shooting Brake and it packs 800 horsepower!

So let’s have a closer look at the RENNtech Mercedes CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake and go for a ride in it before we get to the technical details. Just listen to that exhaust note:

Built as a development car by the tuner’s European branch, this RENNtech Mercedes CLS63 features a bespoke power package which, as mentioned, makes 800 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque. The ingredients of this power kit includes Stage 1 turbocharger upgrade, downpipes, and custom ECU upgrade. So there’s more to be extracted from this engine. This Shooting Brake also serves as a testbed for other mods RENNtech has in mind, including an adjustable lowering kit, aero kit including carbon fiber front and rear spoilers and diffusers, and a set of 20 inch Deep Monolite 10.2 wheels in gunmetal grey measuring 20″ x 9.0″ on the front and 20″ x 11.0” on the rear axle.

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It is almost a given that every new Porsche is better in every way than the one it replaces. But in the case of the new Porsche 718 Cayman S, and its drop-top cousin the Boxster, there are too many new things and it might confuse the average buyer. From the looks, to the engine, even the name, this thing is a complete stranger.

That is why we put together a review roundup of the Porsche 718 Cayman S from some of the world’s top car reviewers to help you decided if you should buy one or not. Granted, all these guys are British, but that’s the nation that produces the best car reviewers.

Porsche 718 Cayman S Highlights:

• 2.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder flat engine
• Power output 257 kW (350 hp) & 420 Nm of torque
• Turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG)
• Optional Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)
• Optional Sport Chrono Package
• Optional PASM with 10mm lowered ride height
• “Normal”, “Sport”, “Sport Plus” and “Individual” driving mods
• 918 steering wheel
• Standard Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
• Zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (PDK & Sport Chrono)
• Top speed 285 km/h

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The world’s one and only Baby Blue LaFerrari is a bit of a unico, so much so that people have resorted to renderings in order to see it. Now though the car’s been filmed up close and personal and you can look at it to your heart’s content.

The first thing you need to know about the Baby Blue LaFerrari is that it’s a paint job and not a wrap, which is why it’s so special. What’s more, the color is at stark contrast with the countenance of the car, and its character as a mean and moody speed machine. The frown on LaFezza’s face is still too aggressive for such a light and airy color, but somehow the combination works, and it works brilliantly. Otherwise Ferrari wouldn’t have agreed to paint it in that color and even gaish the interior with it. You know how picky they are.

Video by BrianZuk

Ferrari LaFerrari Specs:

• Total maximum power 963 CV
• Total maximum torque >900 Nm
• V12 maximum power 800 CV @9000 rpm
• Maximum revs 9250 rpm
• V12 maximum torque 700 Nm @6750 rpm
• Electric motor output 120 Kw (163 CV)
• CO2 emissions 330 g/km
• Maximum speed over 350 km/h
• 0-100 km/h <3 sec
• 0-200 km/h <7 sec
• 0-300 km/h 15 sec
• Length 4702 mm
• Width 1992 mm
• Height 1116 mm
• Wheelbase 2650 mm
• Weight distribution 41% fr, 59% r

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So before Clarkson, Hammond, and May even record the first episode of their new show they got rid of the competition as Chris Evans’s Top Gear ended up in shambles. One would think these three have supeatural powers… At any rate, the boys are hard at work, sort of, putting together the new show, The Grand Tour, and they’ve set up in tent in Johaesburg for the first episode. Later on they’ll be visiting UK, USA and Germany.

Yep, they have literally set up a tent on a rock in Johaesburg because apparently they wanted a mobile studio they could take with them around the world and a tent was the easiest solution. It doesn’t look awfully big in the pictures, but it gets the job done. Meanwhile the filming continues for the first season of the Grand Tour with the latest expedition seeing a Rolls-Royce Dawn pitted against the Aston Martin DB11 and, well, a Challenger Hellcat.

And if you want an update from your presenters on the progress of the show… umm, here they are talking about the ideal place for a man to buy his pants:

October 2016 is the date we’ve been told the Grand Tour will be released on Amazon Prime. It’ll be full of the same sort of automotive-related adventures as the old Top Gear, but there is more traveling involved this time and, since the boys are working for Amazon and are in essence freelancers now, hopefully more controversy.

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WTF, I hear you ask. There was only one generation of Porsche 959 and it had 450 horsepower, I hear you say. And you’re right. But you see, this right here is no ordinary 959. This is Bruce Canepa’s personal and extremely special 959, and it’s mind-blowing how amazing this car is.

As for that Gen III thing, well, that refers to the third stage of upgrade implemented on this car. Mr Canepa bought this car new back in 1988 with the standard 450 horsepower. Obviously, he wasn’t happy with it, because the other 292 unit also had the same power. So over the years he kept upgrading the car and added more power until he reached this Gen III version with 763 horsepower and 635 ft-lb of torque (Gen I had 576 hp and Gen II 640 hp).

This car is what, Canepa believes, the 959 would have become had Porsche continued its production.

In order to get 763 hp from the 959’s flat-six turbo engine, Canepa engineers and technicians got rid of the factory turbochargers and installed all-new parallel twin-turbo system including new Borg-Waer turbos, integrated wastegates, and titanium heat shields. Intakes, outlets, exhaust, camshafts, ignition, fuel system, air filters, engine management, air pumps and air regulator valves, spark plugs, idle control valve, sensors, coectors, haess shielding, switches, adapters, wiring haess, and… are among the other parts either upgraded or replaced with a better unit.

Other highlights of Canepa’s Gen III Porsche 959 include S-spec coilover suspension, upgraded magnesium wheels, and a sweet interior trim with a chocolaty brown leather and Alcantara that cover pretty much every visible surface.

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Showoffs buy the M4. BMW M2 is for those who love driving, those who yea for the delicious recipe of the original E30 M3. While the M2 is pretty close, all things considered, to the king, there are a couple of necessary mods you need to make it perfect.

And we’re not talking about body kits or silly wraps or new wheels even. No, the first thing you need on your BMW M2 is the KW suspension. They have just come out with two setups for the M2 including the KW 3 Way Clubsport kit which is sort of for track-focused driving, and KW suspension Variant 3 coilover which is more street. Both systems improve the handling characteristic of the M2 and increase the joy of coering in it. What’s more, they lower the car by a few inches and make it look sportier and cooler.

The next essential mod for BMW M2, as you have probably guessed watching the video above, is a set of full set Armytrix valved exhaust system. As we know from the previous works of this tuner, their systems not only enhance the soundtrack, but also lower the overall weight of the car and increase the performance of the engine. But this is a vital mod mainly because the straight-six turbocharged engine in the M2 is not exactly known to be a sonorous unit. With this system on, though, it is quiet when you want it to be, and properly loud and sporty when you want to play.

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Amari Supercars of Preston, Lancashire, UK, have added a rather special car to their inventory. It’s a 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante 60th Aiversary limited edition, one of only six production units, and they are asking £324,995 for it!

The fact that Aston Martin Vanquish Volante 60th Aiversary is basically a regular Volante with some fancy paint and gold wheels notwithstanding, that is still a ridiculous amount of money even if the car was a one-off. What’s more, it takes a certain kind of courage to drive around in a car with golden wheels and accents, even if it’s an Aston.

At any rate, should you decided you want this Aston Martin Vanquish Volante 60th Aiversary you get in exchange for your 325 grand a drop-top GT V12 GT car finished in Hammerhead Silver, Obsidian Black interior and, as mentioned, gold 20” wheels. The car has only 50 miles on the clock and features an 8-speed Touchtronic automatic transmission. Performance-wise, you get 570 horsepower good for a 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph.

Standard Kit (Via Amari):

Hammerhead Silver Paint (Contemporary)
Obsidian Black Leather Interior
Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser
Carbon Fibre Front Splitter
Carbon Fibre Sills
Contrast Yellow Stitching
Each Variant includes Sill Plates Portraying The Era The Car Relates To
Touchtronic Automatic Gearbox
Bespoke Metal Rotary Control Dials Formed From Iconic Aston Martin Engines
Carbon Fibre Centre Console
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Aston Martin Works Embroidered Between the Rear Seats
Aiversary Yellow Side Strakes
Aiversary Yellow 20″ Alloy Wheels
Satellite Navigation
Engine Bay Plaque With Engine Builders Name

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One of the first ‘Exclusive’ versions of the new Audi R8 Spyder has now found a home at Audi Forum Neckarsulm. This special car is finished in ‘Arablau Matt’, which is Audi talk for matte blue, and it features a black soft top as well as Titanschwarz or gloss black exterior pack as well as carbon detailing.

Now, all of these good things are optional extras commissioned to Audi’s Exclusive department. You won’t find any of this stuff speccing up your Audi R8 Spyder at your local showroom, which is why this car is that bit more special. That is also why most people tend to just buy a ready-made Exclusive Audi, even if it’s not entirely to their taste, rather than wait in line for a bespoke one.

The Arablau Matt Audi R8 Spyder we have here looks really cool in its matte blue paint and all the carbon and black gaish on the outside, including the 20-inch gloss black 10-Y-spoke design rims which hide carbon ceramic brake discs behind them. Also contributing to this car’s beauty is a pair of clear-coated carbon fiber side blades on either side and a pretty unique, tri-tone interior.

The cabin of this Audi R8 Spyder Exclusive is adoed with fine nappa leather seats with “Rautensteppung” design patte in Alabaster White for the seats and the lower half, and black for the rest, both complemented with arablau stitching. The car also boasts arablau decorative trims on the dashboard as well as regular carbon fiber trims and a multifunction steering wheel and Audi’s virtual cockpit system with navigation.

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When it comes to tuning Lamborghinis, RACE! South Africa usually relies on the prowess of Novitec Torado to enhance their subject car. But with this Lamborghini Aventador SV, since it was already so good on so many different levels, they decided to focus more on the little details.

So there’s no body kit knocking about here and the aero kit is the standard Lamborghini Aventador SV package that comes with the car. So are the wheels, although the red accents and tire decals are all the work of RACE! for that little extra joie de vivre this car so deserves. The tuner has also done some wrapping and stripping, namely silver pinstripes on leading edges and a tricolore thing on the nose.

But the biggest highlight of Lamborghini Aventador SV by RACE! is a full Armytrix titanium exhaust system. This unique mod not only gives the Roadster SuperVeloce an even sexier soundtrack, it also contributes to its performance by shedding a few kilos of weight and adding a few extra horses to the output. To give you the exact figures, it results in a weight saving of 23.4 kg, adds 24.6 horsepower, and boosts the torque by 35.4 Newton meters. As always, you can control the volume of the sound via remote control or an iPhone app.

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As some of you may now, each year Ford builds a very special one-off version of the latest Mustang and auctions it off to benefit Experimental Aircraft Association’s youth education programs. The concept car to be sold at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is Ford Mustang Ole Yeller, the most track-ready road-legal Mustang ever.

Designed and painted and named as an homage to the car’s aircraft namesake, the North American P-51D Mustang, Ford Mustang Ole Yeller features a special yellow paint work gaished with “Ole Yeller” accents and badging, unique carbon fiber components and mirrors projecting images of the aircraft. The same theme continues inside with unique Recaro seats, sill plates, floor mats with unique logos and aviation inspired gauges.

But the best thing about Ford Mustang Ole Yeller is all the technical stuff. Based on a Shelby GT350, the Yeller features a 5.2L Ti-VCT V8 engine with Flat Plane Crank, developing 526 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. The car comes with a specially tuned sport suspension and a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission, which is why Ford believes it is the most sporty and track-ready Mustang ever. This thing is more of a sports car than muscle car.

But no matter how good the car version of the Ole Yeller is, it can never live up to the legend of the Mustang aircraft still holds the prop plane record for coast-to-coast travel at 5 hours and 20 minutes, set in 1985. Come to think of it, most good American car names come from military stuff. Mustang is named after this plane, and Corvette after a battleship.

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Mazda UK is preparing something small but hot for September release. This pepper-like product is the new Mazda2 Red Edition which is basically a SE-L Nav model equipped with a bunch of unique styling touches here and there and gaished with some red accents.

Limited to 400 units for the British market, Mazda2 Red Edition comes on the outside with Snowflake White Pearlescent or Black Mica paint as well as Soul Red accents on the wing mirror covers, rear spoiler and rear underskirt. There is also a set of Dark Gunmetal 15” alloy wheels but they cost an extra 300 quid.

As for the interior, the main highlights include red cloth seat trim, red knee pad inserts and red door trim inserts as well as white and red decor panels. Equipment-wise, you get the 7-inch touch-screen display with Mazda’s rotary Multimedia Commander. It is probably worth mentioning that Red Edition floor mats are also available but at extra cost.

Mazda2 Red Edition will be available exclusively with the 90ps SKYACTIV-G petrol engine. The Red editions follows the previous Black and White editions, so presumably in due time we’ll also get a blue edition and a yellow edition and so on and so forth.

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Following the aouncement of the Wrangler 75th Aiversary for the UK, Jeep has now revealed another concept model celebrating the aiversary of the vehicle’s conception as a military machine. This one’s for America, it’s called Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute Edition, and it’s much closer to the original first Willys MB than that UK model.

Designed as an all-purpose, all-terrain military vehicle that could deal with the various challenges the European battlefields presented, the Wrangler had a decisive role int he Allied victory that followed. That’s why the original Willys models are changing hands these days for serious money, and why Chrysler could make a fortune if they produce this Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute Edition as a limited model.

Based on a two-door Wrangler Sport, The 75th Salute pays homage to the original car with an olive-drab paint job, open-top body, and Army replica graphics. Other war-inspired highlights include 16-inch steel wheels wrapped in 32-inch military non-directional tires, hood latches, a rear-mounted spare tire, steel front and rear bumpers with tow hooks and low back canvas seats, and custom wood hood blocks and side mirrors and bronze commemorative badges.

While it looks very much like a Willys, Jeep Wrangler 75th Salute Edition is a lot more capable than its grandaddy thanks to a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

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