Tuning News and Information

There are new details about BMW's forthcoming Competition Package for the 600-horsepower M5 sedan, which the automaker plans to unveil next week. A member of the Bimmerpost online forum from Australia claims to have one on order and claims to have received the information from BMW Australia, Munich and the local dealer.

Sven Gustafson

Feb 8, 2018 Chicago

Dodge Durango gets performance Mopar options for R/T, SRT

The familiar dual stripes and a tuned exhaust add to the aggressive performance models.

Sven Gustafson

May 8, 2017 Video

2,700-horsepower Nissan GT-R shows the limits of a dyno

The car makes more horsepower than the dyno can measure.

Reese Counts

Apr 21, 2017 Official

Perk up your Mazda Miata with BBR's new 248-horsepower turbo kit

It's less expensive than that V8 swap you've considered.

Flyin' Miata is the sole US distributor.

Reese Counts

Mar 21, 2017 Official

2018 Porsche 911 S gets optional 30-horsepower performance kit

Look for new colors and an expansion of Porsche connectivity features.

Reese Counts

Aug 9, 2016 ETC

Porsche purists, look away: This 911 is powered by Hyundai

Thanks to Bisimoto Engineering, this 911 is getting an engine from Hyundai. And probably a ridiculous amount of power.

Joel Stocksdale

Apr 29, 2016 ETC

In Michigan, car hackers could face life imprisonment

But proposed law doesn't discern between criminals, gearheads or researchers.

Car hackers may not want to mess with vehicles in and around the Motor City. A pair of Michigan lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would punish anyone who infiltrates a vehicle's electronic systems with penalties as harsh as life imprisonment.

Pete Bigelow

Oct 25, 2013 Official

ABT Sportsline coming to US, premiering AS6 at SEMA

ABT Sportsline, known as ABT Tuning from its founding in 1967 until 1991, is a German aftermarket parts and tuning company that has focused on enhancing Volkswagens and Audis since the VW GTI bowed in 1978 (in Europe, at least) and races competitively in DTM (Germany's touring car racing series). The company has kept its roots in Europe

Damon Lowney

Jul 27, 2013 Official

Brabus' 730-hp 2014 Mercedes S-Class is for those who can't wait for AMG

You can't even buy the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class yet, but Brabus is ready to help you prepare for it. The German tuning house has engineered a suite of upgrades for the sedan that does just about everything but provide a button for its own aftermarket tune. The heart of any Brabus is the engine, and there are three heart transplants to choose from: there's the B50S for the S550 that adds 65

Jonathon Ramsey

Dec 1, 2012 Official

Saleen 351 announced with 700 HP

With Steve Saleen back at the helm of his namesake automaker, another recognizable name is reappearing in the Saleen sports car lineup. As previewed by the above rendering at the LA Auto Show, the Saleen 351 returns after a 13-year absence wi

Jeffrey N. Ross

Oct 24, 2012 SEMA

Hyundai and Bisimoto ready 600-hp Elantra GT for SEMA

The twisted minds at Bisimoto Engineering took one look at the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT and said, "Nice looking car, but , really? Only 148 horses out of 1.8 liters?"

Chris Tutor

Dec 9, 2010