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Pogea Racing Alfa Romeo 4C Looks Set to Be a Junior Ferrari

In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 18 June 2013

We’ve tried to find fault with the new Alfa Romeo 4C. Yes, it will be expensive (think moderately-optioned Cayman S money), apparently won’t be available with a proper manual transmission, and the headlights look like they have some kind of infection. But on the whole, we expect it to be spectacular. Now we just have to hurry up and wait for a chance to drive this Italian Lotus fighter.

German tuner Pogea Racing, meanwhile, isn’t twiddling its collective thumbs between now and the beginning of 4C deliveries. It has been hard at work developing a gaggle of upgrade parts for Alfa’s newest sports car. And thankfully, these enhancements will be more than skin-deep.

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Vorsteiner Rolls out its New BMW M6 Restyling Package

In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 17 June 2013

The new BMW M6 is not a desirable car; it’s a desirable family of cars. The sharp-looking Coupe, the summertime-ready Convertible, and the practical (if bizarre) GranCoupe are all powered by a high-output 4.4L twin-turbo V8 and ride on much more performance-oriented chassis components than their standard 6 Series counterparts. Oh, and they have slightly more muscular exteriors than the regular 6ers.

But while some people appreciate the M6’s somewhat under-the-radar appearance, others are more interested in advertising these 560 horsepower grand tourers’ sporting potential. It is this latter group that will be interested in a new styling package for all three body styles from Vorsteiner.

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xXx Performance Audi R8 V10 GT-X650 is a Shiny, Happy Road Burner

In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 13 June 2013

The Audi R8 may not be the most attention-grabbing or face-flattening supercar on the market, but it is one of the most user-friendly. And it’s also one of the most popular with tuners. Over the years, we’ve chronicled dozens of tuned R8s with custom treatments running the gamut from mild to way-beyond wild.

Obviously, this blue-chrome-wrapped V10 example from Germany’s xXX Performance skews much closer to the latter end of the spectrum. But this Audi supercar hasn’t just been treated to a cosmetic makeover. No, it’s also got more power to let it take on much more formidable adversaries.

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Custom Ford Shelby GT500 Set to Star in Need for Speed Movie

In Auto News / By Tom Anderson / 12 June 2013

The Ford Mustang has been cast in the lead vehicular role for multiple high profile movies over the years: Bullitt, Gone in 60 Seconds (the original and the remake) and A Man and a Woman all spring to mind. This popularity isn’t all that surprising, for almost every generation of Mustang possesses many of the attributes casting directors look for in human actors, like good looks, power, charisma and being considered relatable by the audience. It’s the quintessential leading man (or in the case of Eleanor, leading lady) of the motoring world.

And next spring, there will be another high-profile movie that will prominently feature Ford’s most prolific showroom traffic generator. But because of which video game series this new flick will be based upon, the supporting cast will be rather impressive, too. Which video game series would that be? Need for Speed, of course.

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The Top 10 Coolest Wheel Manufacturers on Earth

In Featured / By Tom Anderson / 10 June 2013

One of the fastest and easiest ways to make almost any vehicle cooler is to fit it with a set of aftermarket wheels. Yes, even the most mundane transportation appliances under the sun can be endowed with new found sex appeal simply by slapping on some new hoops. However, there’s a little bit more to it than that…

For one, you would be wise to select a wheel manufacturer that a) produces good looking, quality products, and b) has at least a sprinkling of street cred. But instead of looking for such manufacturers on your own, why not just look at this list of 10 highly-fashionable, highly-desirable wheel companies we’ve compiled? No, please, don’t thank us; just keep reading.

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Free ‘Vinny’ App Exposes What The Dealer Paid For a Car

In Mobile Technology / By Staff / 7 June 2013

We’ve all been there. Standing next to a used car that we really want. Then we realize that also standing between us and our new (used) automobile, is a salesman and a price written in soap on the window. The number seems a little high, but what can we do? The salesman holds all the cards. If we want to drive off the lot in that automobile then we’ll pay the amount he asks, but wouldn’t it be great if there were a way to instantly know for sure what a car is really worth?

Well, say hello to “Vinny.” No, Vinny isn’t some intimidatingly large mafia enforcer, it’s actually a new iPhone app that was designed to help buyers who find themselves in similar situations to the one described above. Basically, Vinny is knowledge. Knowledge to level the playing field. Knowledge to use in bargaining. Knowledge to help you get the car you want at a fair price.

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Superman-themed Ram Power Wagon is Nearly as Powerful as a Locomotive

In Auto News / By Tom Anderson / 6 June 2013

The story of Jeep and its World War II origins is widely known. But this global conflict created another iconic peacetime American off-roader: The Dodge Power Wagon, a big brute of a truck. A Yankee Unimog, if you will.

Today, the Power Wagon name is applied to a standalone option package/trim level for the Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4×4. It’s loaded up with heavy-duty suspension and drivetrain components aimed at providing exceptional towing, hauling and off-roading abilities. But Ram is only making one Power Wagon that pays homage to Clark Kent’s alter ego, and you’re looking at it.

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Ultimate Auto Shelby GT500 Super Snake is a Tangerine Terror

In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 5 June 2013

If you’re shopping for a car in which to scare yourself silly, but don’t have access to a Scrooge McDuck-esque money bin, you can’t do much better than the current Ford Shelby GT500. And if you want to scare yourself even more silly and have some more money, you can send that Shelby GT500 to Shelby American to have it turned into a Super Snake. When they give it back to you, you’re left with an 850 horsepower steroidal muscle car.

Of course, you’re also left with a late-model Shelby Mustang that doesn’t look a whole lot different from other late-model Shelby Mustangs. This is acceptable for some buyers, but not all buyers. Luckily for buyers that fall into the latter category, there are tuning shops like Ultimate Auto.

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Pagani Zonda Revolucion is One Grand Finale

In Auto News / By Tom Anderson / 4 June 2013

We know, we know: Pagani already did one last bat-guano variant of the Zonda to commemorate the end of Zonda production. In fact, it’s done a few fare-thee-well models over the years. Long story short: Horacio Pagani is, in the eyes of many, starting to look a lot like the boy who cried wolf. So why is he doubling-down and doing another swan-song Zonda?

Because this Zonda – the Revolucion – is a face-ripping monster, that’s why. Think we’re blowing smoke up Señor Pagani’s sphincter? Make the jump, check the stats, and see if you’re still of that opinion when you finish.

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Vilner Bentley Continental GT is Fashionably Late

In Tuning / By Tom Anderson / 3 June 2013

The first generation Bentley Continental GT was the brand’s first all-new model to be developed under Volkswagen ownership. But more significantly, if changed the way most people thought about Bentley. Prior to the introduction of the Contintal GT, Bentley was regarded as a cheaper, sportier alternative to then-sister-brand Rolls-Royce. After the arrival of the GT, Bentley was suddenly hip and in-demand, arguably more so than Rolls-Royce (which was by then very much a BMW property).

And because the Continental GT was so popular with buyers, it was also popular with tuners. However, Vilner seemed to be reluctant to throw its hat into the ring. That all changes with the car you see here. So is it a case of better late than never?

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