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Tuner firm, Sportec has added an extra 92hp to this ride. However, its 0-62mph is only 0.1 seconds quicker. But, other areas of performance have improved much more. In-gear acceleration, rolling acceleration and everyday driving will all be improved by the extra power. So, race this in a rolling start.

You can outfit this Audi with a customizable body kit and 19- or 20-inch rims. Other options include lowering it 30mm, adding stiffer springs and upgrading the brakes, too. Also, you can pick and choose what you want from Sportec, opting for a giant package with everything or just add a body kit and lower it some and save some cash.

Sportec hasn't officially announced the prices for everything or when they plan to sell these mods just yet.

Last year Reiter Engineering created a monster FIA-spec Lamborghini Gallardo race car. Then they announced the Strada edition which was a street legal version of it. Basically, it was the same car with a modest power increase and some added weight.

Well, Reiter has just announced an updated version for 2010 of the FIA-spec racer. This Gallardo produces 570hp and 399lb-ft of torque from its 5.2L V10 engine and has a weight of only 2,627lbs. Also, the balance was set to 43% front and 57% rear.Read more

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a historic UK race event. Here is Jaguar's custom lime green painted XKR. The Goodwood Special XKR is said to have an "unspecified" power upgrade on top of the standard 2010 XKR's 5.0L supercharged V8, which does produce 503hp (375kW).

The Goodwood Special could possibly have as much as 550hp (410kW) or more, though. Some people did notice that this XKR did have a louder exhaust, 21-inch wheels and a lowered ride height.Read more

Senner Tuning is well known for their subtle and unique tuning packages. They add minor visual upgrades to create a clean, non-tacky, look. Senner offers a wide range of front and rear fascias, side skirts and roof spoilers for the Audi A5. The new pieces are designed to fit and enhance the stylish coupe, with special pieces for the high-performance S5 model.

The two-piece front spoiler kit only works on non-S-line models, however. Additionally, Senner offers 20- or 21-inch wheels for the A5. Other modifications include a fully adjustable Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilover suspension kit and a new stainless steel exhaust system with quad tailpipes (only for non-quattro models).

It looks like Senner Tuning has created another unique and tasteful tuning package for the automotive industry; this time for the Audi A5.

From the pictures you can see the LED daytime running lights, also note that door-mounted side mirrors stand out further on thinner stands and it looks like the hood will be a little bit longer than previous versions.

The rumored powertrains for this new generation SLK include the 2.2L four-cylinder diesel found in the current C250 CDI, with a rating of 204hp (152kW) and 369lb-ft (500Nm) in its C-Class application. There is also the possibility of a twin-turbo 3.5L V6, generating over 470hp (350kW), for an AMG version.Read more

Eye-Fi recently announced the Geo card, a new wireless SD memory card exclusive to Apple, that allows users to automatically upload photos from a digital camera to a computer and offers lifetime geotagging service. Available now in all Apple stores and online, the Eye-Fi Geo card is the latest addition to the Eye-Fi product family and is built to seamlessly integrate with Mac products and applications, including iPhoto '09 and '08, the iPhone and MobileMe.

The Eye-Fi Geo wirelessly uploads photos straight to a folder on your computer or Apple's iPhoto gallery where they arrive automatically geotagged with location information about where the image was captured.Read more

Techart has created a custom body kit, the Aerokit 1, for the Cayenne. The kit features a redesigned front panel, deeper front spoiler, integrated driving and fog lamps and additional cooling vents, deeper sills, a rear apron with integrated diffuser and a low drag roof spoiler.

Those who opted for Porsche's air suspension system can use Techart's unique suspension control module to lower and raise the body. Also, you get 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Diamaris tires, quad exhaust pipes, a three-spoke Techart sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals and custom leather trim. If that isn't enough, you can opt for 22-inch body colored wheels, a custom bonnet and piping leather trim.

The TA 055/D1power upgrade will boost the vehicle's 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine from 240hp (176kW) to 290hp (213kW) and take the torque from 550Nm to 630Nm at 2,200rpm. Also, to 500Nm of torque is available from just 1,100rpm and lasts right up until 4,000rpm. Thanks to the engine upgrades, this SUV can accelerate from 0-60mph in 7.7 seconds.

As of now, Techart has not released any info on how much these upgrades will cost or when they will be available.

Panasonic recently announced the new LUMIX DMC-FZ35, a digital camera featuring AVCHD Lite, High Definition (HD) video recording capability, combined with a powerful 27mm wide-angle, 18x optical zoom LEICA DC lens.

The 12.1 megapixel FZ35 packs enhanced creative features combined with the power to shoot HD videos, including motion zoom capabilities to take full advantage of the 18x zoom. It also features the upgraded POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.), which allows for double the repression power and an ultra high-speed Auto Focus (AF). The operational layout of the FZ35 includes a dedicated video record button, making it a true hybrid -- a single model that performs seamlessly at capturing both still and motion images -- while still providing smooth and easy operation in either mode.Read more

MTM is probably most known for strapping two engines to an Audi TT in order to set a speed record. Thus, MTM is definitely an "all-out" tuner that I have come to respect due to their innovative/insane projects.

The new Audi S4 AVANT is the most powerful Audi S car out right now. The V6 3.0L supercharged engine will be boosted from 333hp (248kW) to 430hp (320kW) and 380lb-ft (515Nm) of torque. With the new engine upgrades this Audi will run from 0-100km/h (62moph) in just 4.7 seconds!

MTM also offers a custom exhaust kit, bimoto wheels (19- and 21-inch), MTM height adjustable suspension and performance brakes with 380mm discs and 8-piston calipers. Currently, MTM has not announced the specifics of the engine upgrades or any prices on these modifications. We might learn more at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, though.

Russian tuner firm, Status Design, has taken the Porsche Cayenne SUV and given it a very nice and unique look. Status has outfitted the Cayenne with an insane, full body kit, which does look really good.

The new bumper makes use of specific angle to help generate more air flow into the air-intakes, similar to what we have seen in the Audi R8. There is also a new hood, with a pointed nose that goes down towards the front grille and some new front fenders.Read more