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Spy Shots: Noblesse takes tuned Honda CR-Z to Suzuka for testing [w/video] ?? AutoMK

Noblesse-tuned Honda CR-Z on-track – Click above to watch video after the jump

A couple of days ago, we wrote about the specs for the 2011 Honda CR-Z, and most commenters weren’t all that impressed. Spoon then let a little bit slip about what it was doing to make the hybrid coupe a little more engaging, [...]

Ralliart announces it is closing its doors… so what does that mean for Mitsubishi? ?? AutoMK

In a letter issued to its customers, Ralliart, a Japanese high-performance subsidiary of Mitsubishi, has announced that it is closing its doors. The company’s business case has apparently faded, a victim of the wilting domestic aftermarket scene as well as its lack of continued motorsports involvement.
Naturally, we wondered if and how the closure of the [...]

Spoon developing parts for Honda CR-Z ?? AutoMK

Spoon Honda CR-Z – Click above for image gallery

With Honda’s in-house parts department in the game and Mugen developing it’s own line of kit for the CR-Z, the tuner trifecta is almost complete with the release of Spoon’s performance parts for Honda’s hybrid hatch.
While we thought bright blue wheels went out of vogue (even in [...]

Super Coupe: Brabus E V12 now in two-door form ?? AutoMK

2010 Brabus E V12 Coupe – Click above for high-res image gallery

It’s been several days since we left the Geneva Motor Show and we’re still finding cars that we somehow missed out on the floor. We especially don’t know how we managed to skip this bad boy in the Brabus booth, as it should have [...]

Conqueror II: Hamann builds second rendition of Range Rover Sport ?? AutoMK

Hamann Conqueror II

Hamann Conqueror II – Click above for high-res image gallery

There were so many debuts at the Geneva Motor Show this year that a few new cars were bound to slip through the cracks. We happened to miss this custom Range Rover Sport from Hamann, probably because the 670 horsepower Tycoon Evo M was sharing the [...]

Geiger Cars takes on the 2010 Shelby GT500 with impressive results ?? AutoMK

2010 Geiger Cars Shelby GT500 – Click above for high-res image gallery

We don’t know why Karl Geiger is fascinated with American performance cars, but we’re sure glad he is. The 2010 Shelby GT500 is the latest muscle car to go under the German tuner’s knife, and the results are nothing less than impressive. Thanks to [...]

Geneva 2010: Ruf RGT-8 is a V8-powered, 550-hp 911 ?? AutoMK

Ruf RGT-8 – Click above for a high-res image gallery

Over the last decade, Ruf has created two versions of the Porsche 911 bearing the RGT moniker. The first was a 385-hp, 3.6-liter 996 and the second was a 445-hp 997. Now, the supercar manufacturer (don’t call ‘em a tuner) has created its third iteration, the [...]

Geneva 2010: Carlsson C25 is a 753-horsepower twin-turbo terror ?? AutoMK

Carlsson C25 – Click above for high-res image gallery

We have to admit that we were a little disappointed when we saw the Carlsson C25 in person. The finished product doesn’t seem to quite have the ultra-aggressive look of the original concept sketches. It could also be that we’re not huge fans of the silver, black [...]

Geneva 2010: Techart debuts trifecta of tuned Porsches ?? AutoMK

Techart at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show – Click above for high-res image gallery

There were dozens of tuners exhibiting at the Geneva Motor Show, but Porsche specialist Techart had one of the more impressive displays. Three of their cars made world debuts this week including a customized 911 Turbo, their latest version of the GTStreet [...]

Geneva 2010: Hamann Tycoon EVO M more powerful than mightiest Lamborghini ?? AutoMK

Hamann Tycoon EVO M – Click above for high-res image gallery

We’ll come clean. Collectively, we spend an unexpected amount time repeating the following sentence, “As much as I know I shouldn’t, I love the BMW X6. I know it’s wrong, I know. But it’s just a great car.” But you know what makes less sense [...]

Geneva 2010: Mansory Limited Edition G-Couture is anything but ?? AutoMK

Mansory G-Couture – Click above for high-res image gallery

If there’s one thing we can say about Mansory, it’s that they sure aren’t afraid to try new things. A pink Bentley? Sure. A blue and gold Rolls-Royce Ghost? Why not? Then there’s this highly modified G55 AMG built in cooperation with fashion designer Philipp Plein named [...]

Geneva 2010: Abt R8 GTR is full of V10, carbon fiber goodness ?? AutoMK

Abt R8 GTR – Click above for high-res image gallery

We got our first peek at Abt’s R8 GTR late last year, but like with many cars, it was a whole different experience to see it in person. To say carbon fiber has been used liberally is an understatement, as the entire car is clothed in [...]

Geneva 2010: Mansory Rolls-Royce Ghost doesn’t look better in person ?? AutoMK

Mansory Rolls-Royce Ghost – Click above for high-res image gallery

We previously mentioned in our coverage of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show that a blue and yellow color combination was a potential recipe for disaster. As proof, we present to you the Mansory Rolls-Royce Ghost. Ok, so it’s technically blue and gold, but that just might [...]

AC Schnitzer decks out the BMW 5 Series GT ?? AutoMK

BMW 5 Series GT by AC Schnitzer – Click above for high-res image gallery

The Schnitzer boys have waved wands over the BMW 530d GT, giving it a little more power and a lot more cosmetics. Under the hood is a modest power bump from 245 horsepower to 286, but torque numbers have been omitted so [...]

Hennessey MaxBoost 435 for the MKS makes beautiful nonsense [w/video] ?? AutoMK

Hennessey MaxBoost 435 Lincoln MKS – Click above for high-res image gallery

Talk about a sleeper. The folks at Hennessey Performance have gotten their hands on a Lincoln MKS fitted with Ford’s new EcoBoost V6 engine, and the end result is pretty darn cool.
In its standard form, the twin-turbocharged MKS produces 355 horsepower and 350 pound-feet [...]

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