As we reported a few weeks ago, Aston Martin announced a transmission conversion kit that will allow existing Vanquish customers the option of converting the car’s standard Auto Shift Manual (ASM) system to a conventional six-speed manual.
The conversion kit is good for all Vanquish models produced since 2001,
Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate Edition, which only […]

Porsche has announced a new factory Aerokit for its Cayman and Cayman S that is designed to be functional and offers a sportier, dynamic appearance. The kit consists of add-on spoiler lips for the standard front-end apron panel and a new, fixed rear spoiler.
The Aerokit’s components, tested in the Porsche’s wind tunnel, reduces lift at […]

Aston Martin is sending its flagship Vanquish S out with a bang. With the Vanquish S about to give up its place as the brand’s top model, Aston Martin has unveiled a special edition model — the Vanquish S Ultimate Edition. The Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be limited to just 40 cars and features […]

If the type designation nameplate on the back of your Porsche doesn’t say enough about you, now you can give your Porsche an exclusive personal touch. Available for all Porsche models — all 911 models, Boxster, Cayman and Cayenne — you can have a customized text in the same font placed on your Porsche, and […]

Kia will begin offering aftermarket performance parts at dealerships, which will feature a warranty from the automaker. The performance parts line will intially include parts for the Rio subcompact and the Spectra compact cars.
For the Rio, spoilers, ground-effect kits and doorsill plates will be available. Spectra parts include gauge appearance kits, leather shift knobs, sport […]

Despite Volkswagen’s “unpimp mein auto” marketing for the new GTI, the automaker revealed two “pimped” concepts at least week’s SEMA show in Vegas, including the Thunder Bunny and the R GTI. Following last year’s response to its Passat R GT Concept, Volkswagen came back to SEMA to gauge market’s reaction to offering factory-backed performance accessories, […]

Last week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Shelby Automobiles unveiled a convertible version of its popular GT-H Mustang. While Shelby says the Shelby GT-H Convertible Concept highlights components for late model Mustangs including special parts and packages for the Shelby GT-H and upcoming Shelby GT models, it’s not clear if Shelby will produce […]

One more part of the General Motors fleet of SEMA concepts, the automaker unveiled the Silverado 427, harking back to the heyday of the muscle car. The Silverado 427 is powered by GM Powertrain’s 7.0L LS7, the same engine as in the Corvette Z06, which is also available as a ‘crate engine’ package from GM […]

General Motors and Gravana Tuning unveiled its highly customized Saturn Sky concept at this week’s SEMA show. The Gravana Tuning Turbo Saturn Sky delivers more of what roadster buyers are looking for, including all-around performance and ’stop-dead-in-your-tracks’ design.
On the engine front, Gravana added a Hahn Racecraft 16G intercooled stage 3 turbocharger to the Saturn Sky’s […]

Ford has joined up with car customizer Chip Foose to design a series of special edition models for the 2007 model year, according to Automotive News. Foose is known for his million-dollar one-off creations that have won “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” award six times.
Robert Parker, Ford brand car marketing manager, said the first vehicle […]