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2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 : Out on the road, it’s tempting to play with the throttle to bounce the exhaust note off nearby buildings and feel the Jeep rear up on its haunches and raise the front end like a boat in the water.

1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R 5R213 : The modern Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R may have just been sent to the glue factory, but an example of the car that inspired it will cross the block at Mecum's upcoming Indianapolis auction, scheduled for May 14-21.

Lamborghini squadra corse teases a new track machine : Lamborghini's Squadra Corse motorsport division has a new special-edition supercar in the works.

This hydrogen hypercar will be developed in Britain : A hydrogen-powered hypercar? Coming in 2023, according to British start-up Viritech.

Hennessey is building a 1,012bhp seven-seat Ram TRX : The Texan tuner is building a custom SUV version of Ram’s wild pickup truck

modified Rolls-Royce Wraith has 707bhp : German tuner SPOFEC fits a carbon widebody kit to Goodwood’s luxury coupe

1,400hp walter de silva designed hongqi s9 hypercar : The ongoing transformation of Hongqi into a preeminent luxury and performance brand marked a major milestone in February with the establishment of a joint venture between Chinese auto giant FAW and an Italian design and engineering company by the name of Silk EV.

Ford Performance has launched some new carbon-fiber goodies : First announced at a GT500 track tour event held at Dallas' Texas Motor Speedway last week, the carbon parts are available to order via the Ford Performance website and include both items that enhance performance as well as the aesthetics.

Shanghai 2021 Auto Show : This week's Auto Shanghai 2021 was the first major auto show to be held since the pandemic hit, and it didn't disappoint. But it wasn't the established automakers that stormed the show.

Ken block returns to rally racing in a subaru wrx sti : After ending his exclusive Ford partnership at the start of 2021, Ken Block now plans to go back to Subaru. He'll race a Subaru WRX STI for the first time since 2009 in six rounds of the American Rally Association (ARA) season, beginning with the DirtFish Olympus Rally in Washington State, scheduled for April 24-25.

GTO Engineering’s retro V12 sports car is called ‘Squalo’ : Get ready to learn your new Word of the Day: ‘Squalo’. It means ‘shark’ in Italian. And it’s the name that’ll be worn by GTO Engineering’s new sports car as inspired by the most illustrious Italian exotica of the 1960s. Quite the recipe.

Hofele-tuned Merc GLE Coupe : Stuttgart-based Mercedes modifier Hofele doesn’t really do subtle, and its latest bespoke commission has never even heard of the word…

How to make your car lighter an faster : Learn 5 easy and fast ways to save weight on your modified car, how to strip it out to make it lighter an even faster!

What do you make of Brabus’ new Merc S-Class treatment? : Standard S-Class not quite quick or intimidating enough for you? Step this way…

Roush 2021 Ford F-Series Super Duty : Roush is offering a line of upgrades for the Ford F-Series Super Duty, but nothing as extreme as what the tuning company and race team has done for the smaller F-150.

How to install a performance exhaust on your car : When it comes to tuning a car, one modification that is high on anyone’s list is to replace the standard exhaust system and allow the car to access the power locked up in other upgrades.

Niels van Roij Design returns with a modern take on the one-off Ferrari Daytona shooting brake : Dutch coachbuilder Niels van Roij Design has returned with another Ferrari-based shooting brake project.

1976 Chevrolet Corvette : Restomods aim to combine classic styling with modern performance hardware, but this C3-generation 1976 Chevrolet Corvette takes that concept a bit further than most.

1970 Dodge Charger called "Hellraiser" - Car News - Modified Rides : Let's try this again. After comedian Kevin Hart was involved in a 2019 accident as a passenger in a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda modified by SpeedKore Performance Group, the Wisconsin shop has built another Mopar muscle car for Hart. This time it's a 1970 Dodge Charger called 'Hellraiser,' and it features Mopar's 'Hellephan

Lingenfelter Supercharged Chevrolet Blazer - Car News - Modified Rides : The current-generation Chevrolet Blazer doesn't have the off-road capability of its predecessors, so Lingenfelter Performance Engineering decided to focus on horsepower when it came to tuning the vehicle. The General Motors-centric tuner is now offering a supercharger kit that should make this Blazer really blaze.

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993-generation Porsche 911 - Car News - Modified Rides : California-based Gunther Werks has chosen the 993-generation Porsche 911 as its canvas for customization. Its latest remix of the last air-cooled 911 is a retro-looking 993 Speedster.

Gravity Show 2021 - Events - Modified Rides : Just 10 minutes from the M40 and Coventry train station, and 45 minutes from Birmingham City centre

6x6 version of the modern Ford Bronco - Car News - Modified Rides : Vehicle customizer Maxlider Brothers Customs has announced plans to build a 6x6 version of the modern Ford Bronco due to start deliveries this summer.

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How to install wheel spacers on your car 'Properly' - Guides - Modified Rides : Always make sure you are installing wheel spacers/adapters that are designed for your vehicle. Never use wheel spacers/adapters which do not fit properly.

Tesla Model S convertible conversion by Ares - Car News - Modified Rides : It seems one buyer could no longer wait for Tesla to deliver its new Roadster and has gone out and built a Tesla convertible of their own.

How to Install an Aftermarket Air Intake On Your Car : Aftermarket air intakes can improve a car's performance and sound. If installed properly, they can even pay for themselves with the boost in gas mileage.

Modified Kia Stinger convertible - Car News - Modified Rides : From start to finish the very modified Kia Stinger convertible seen here came to life in nine months. The vast majority of that time was dedicated to the convertible top conversion. The rest took less than three days.

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Best Modified Car Insurance Companies - Car Resources - Modified Rides : Find the best modified car insurance company to insure your modified car, modified rides have put together the best modified car insurance companies.

Singer shows off its first spec 911 restoration - Car News - Modified Rides : Porsche 911 restoration specialist Singer together with Williams Advanced Engineering, the technology offshoot of the Williams Formula One team.

Do you approve of this carbon bodykitted Maserati MC20? | Modified Rides : The Maserati MC20 is a very, very handsome supercar. Fairly restrained in its original form, though, isn’t it? So, if that’s not for you, how about this bodykit from Estonian designer Siim Pärn and New York-based company 7 Designs?

How much are modified cars worth? | Modified Rides : For many people, their vehicle is their pride and joy and there are plenty of drivers who enjoy modifying their car and altering its appearance to some degree.

Novitec has given the McLaren 765LT even more power - Modified Rides : The ‘standard’ McLaren 765LT is hardly lacking in the performance, speed and focus departments. In fact, we described it as “fearsomely, intimidatingly fast” on