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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.

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

American Performance car maker, SMS Supercar, have just announced its prices for the SMS 460 and SMS 460X. Both are fully certified and street legal and are fitted with custom supercharged V8s delivering 470hp (350kW) and 427lb-ft (578Nm) of torque and 655hp (488kW) and 600lb-ft (812Nm) of torque respectively.

The MSRP of the 460 Mustang will be $64,990 for the Coupe and $69,990 for the Convertible. No info yet on the 460X version. Read more

That's exactly what Mcchip did. Mcchip is a German tuner that specializes in modifying vehicle's ECU and engine management systems. The standard 2.5L turbocharged Audi TT-RS produces 340hp and 325lb-ft of torque. Mcchip can tweak the ECU to produce 380hp or 400hp and the torque can see a bump up to 406lb-ft. Pretty impressive for a 2.5L engine.

With this extra boost in power, the Audi TT-RS can reach a top speed of 186mph (31mph faster from stock) and run 0-62mph in just 4.1 seconds (0.5 seconds swifter). Read more

We've seen Gemballa mod the Carrera GT supercar before under the Mirage GT title. Most of their mods include a nice paint scheme; however, matte paint jobs are the hot item now and when applied to a Mirage GT... pure epicness!

This Mirage GT will feature the same 670hp (500kW), 465lb-ft (630Nm) of torque engine that we've seen in other versions, which isn't a bad thing.

Race Specs:

• 0-62mph (100km/h) = 3.7 seconds
• 0-124mph (200km/h) = 9.7 seconds
• Top Speed = 208mph (335km/h)

The 370Z Roadster will be available for purchase this September with the 6-speed manual transmission starting at $36,970. Another version will be available with a 7-speed automatic transmission for $38,270. Also offered are two Touring models, which add a 6CD Bose sound system, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, aluminum-trimmed pedals and power leather-appointed heated and cooled ventilated net seats. The 370Z Touring Roadster 6MT is priced at $40,520 and the $370Z Touring Roadster 7AT is $41,820.

For a summer-type car, it's rather odd that this will be released near the end of the warm, sunny season. Also, its price puts it up near other luxury roadsters that have more of an appeal to most consumers based on their brand name. I'm just really curious as to how well this roadster will fare in the marketplace…

The new Competition/Plus Challenger from Hurst is an $18,495 package that includes a number of accessories, both performance and style related. Note that the price is after you have already purchased your own Dodge Challenger.

Color options include red, white, silver and blue, and they all come with matte black Hurst graphics. You will also receive a set of forged aluminum wheels wrapped with BF Goodrich KDW tires. The inside is outfitted with a black shift knob and a plaque of authenticity located on the dash.

As far as performance goes, Hurst offers a K&N high-flow air filter, a Magnaflow stainless-steel exhaust, and an Eibach suspension system with coil-over adjustable shocks, springs and a sway bar.

The Challenger is one of my favorite, and few, American cars. This package just makes it all the more desirable.

Alpine Electronics today announced the new DPR-RDS1 Factory Radio Interface for iPod and iPhone, a device that allows you to listen to music from your iPod or iPhone through any factory radio. I know what you're thinking…can't I do that anyway? Not if you're like me and own an older model vehicle with no auxiliary jack!

The DPR-RDS1 is a small hideaway box that connects to your iPod or iPhone via a supplied iPod cable. Unfortunately, this is not something you can install on your own. Alpine says that the DPR-RDS1 should be professionally installed using a direct connection to the vehicle's antenna. Once it's installed, you will be able to play music from your iPod or iPhone through the factory sound system, and Alpine says that the sound quality will be as strong as an FM radio station (unlike some FM transmitters). Music is controlled through your iPod/iPhone and if your radio has RDS (Radio Data System) functionality, the song, artist and album information will also be displayed on the factory radio's screen.Read more

The 458 Italia is Ferrari's largest leap forward in technology, performance and emissions ever. Despite having a larger engine and more power, the 458 uses less fuel than the car it replaces, the magnificent F430. Note that this is a completely brand-spanking new vehicle. The F430 was based on the 360 Modena (another amazing vehicle), the 458 Italia has been built completely from the ground up.

The 458 will have a new kind of steering wheel and dashboard that is the directly related to Ferrari's F1 history. E-Diff and 1 traction control can be controlled by the same ECU that governs the ABS system, which helps create a 32% increase in longitudinal acceleration out of corners compared to previous models.Read more