Custom Cars

The current generation BMW M3 launched in 2020, and it brought a lot of firsts for the name. It will be the first model to be offered in two versions, the first to feature an all-wheel-drive system, and the first to have a massive kidney grille. The M3 Competition - with its 503 horsepower under the hood is also the most powerful M3 ever. But Manhart decided there was room for a lot more, so the tuner created the MH3 GTR - a package that updates both the look and the performance of the M3 Competition.

Ford announced the Mustang for the first time back in 1961 when the first Mustang I concept was revealed. production of the Mustang didn’t start until later in 1965, but for the 1964.5 model year, the Mustang saw a non-traditional introduction. The units built during that period were offered as a two-door hardtop or convertible, and they were slightly different from the model that went into production in 1965. It’s exactly that 1964.5 model that Ringbrothers tried to revive with its latest Mustang "Caged" one-off restomod.

You’ll probably agree that when it comes to performance cars, there aren’t many rivalries as epic as Mercedes AMG versus BMW M. With that said, Officially Gassed has gathered two of the hottest offerings from both camps so they can clash in an epic drag battle. It’s the BMW M3 F80 versus the Mercedes AMG C63S W205. Both performance sedans have been built to Stage 3 and make supercar power, but that’s where the similarities end.

Retro Designs - Speed and Custom are an automotive design studio and shop based in the heart of Concord, North Carolina. The brainchild of Daniel Valjevac, Retro Designs started out as a fabrication shop back in ’09. Fast forward to today and they handle everything from period correct restorations to full-blown custom builds.

Run by a team of incredibly passionate individuals, the primary motive is to fulfill the needs of their clients and bring their dreams to fruition. Their portfolio includes several award-winning vehicles across the automotive spectrum from vintage classics to motorcycles, JDM cars, old-school 4x4s, and trucks.

Usually, when we hear about Callaway Cars we automatically think about highly updated Corvette or Camaro Even the AeroWagen comes to mind, but for sure we wouldn’t think about a truck or an SUV. All of that is going to change, however, as now the tuning house has decided to take the most advanced SUVs and pickups from General Motors - like the Silverado or the Suburban and transform them into genuine Callaway performance vehicles.

The mad scientists at Manhart are mostly known for enhancing the performance and visuals of BMW models. In recent years, the tuner branched out to other vehicles such as Audis, Minis, and even vehicles like the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV600 or Tesla Model 3, which received a "grill" from the German tuner. Now, Manhart has gone to town on the new Defender 110 and the results are, as expected, quite impressive. The real question is, can you still drive it everywhere?

Since the 1960s, the Bronco SUV has set the bar for off-roading, and the most recent sixth-generation models are no exception. Relaunched in 2021, after a long hiatus of over two decades, the Bronco is still one of the least expensive off-road champs in the country. However, if you are a professional or a wannabe, you may have to opt for the Bronco Raptor, which debuted in January 2022. However, because of the limited production and higher price than the regular Bronco, getting your hands on one will be challenging before they are all gone. But worry no more; Automotive Performance Group, or APG, has developed an aftermarket off-road performance package, which the brand claims to be elevating the best out of the standard Bronco.

The Cadillac Escalade is a vehicle that isn’t short on presence. Just the sheer mass of the Escalade is enough for it to have its own force of gravity. Matching its Jupiter-sized demeanor is a design that will make everyone on the road feel small and inferior, but if its looks are still too subtle for you, then Larte Design may have the solution for you.

We don’t think that the models from Ferrari require a lot of updates. In fact, some of them, like the F8 Spider are more than perfect from factory. But, when you own a tuning house, the most difficult car to update is the best challenge. Think about the Ferrari F8 Spider for example. You don’t see a lot of tuners coming with changes for it. Lately only Mansory or Novitec dared to change anything on the Italian sports car, but today, Senner Tuning came with its own program for the F8, and it’s interesting to say the least.

McLaren 765 LT Spider is enjoying a lot of attention from tuners lately. Just recently, Novitec refined the look of the sports spider and added an extra 90 horsepower under the hood. Now TopCar came with its own upgrade for the 765 LT Spider, and while its updates are not groundbreaking in terms of performance, it completely changes its exterior look.

It seems, in the world of modified cars, engine swaps are as common as ketchup on a hot dog (original, I know). There are certain engines that are considered to be the go-to platforms, for such things, e.g. LS, 2JZ, etc. as well as cars that are crying to accommodate either of them, in their engine bays. However, there are engine swaps that are much more uncommon, whether because of the engine choice or because of the car they are done to, and these are some of the main culprits.

In the world of modified cars, basically, anything goes, and among the usual suspects like single-turbo Supra builds or 1,500-horsepower GT-Rs, there are those that are more unlikely and unexpected. The YouTube channel Officially Gassed has a proven record of showing us some of the most bonkers builds from the UK (and maybe the world) and this one is no exception. What you are looking at is, probably, the only Audi S8 with a big single turbo swap and it makes Bugatti Veyron power.