It’s all about diesel models for Volkswagen who not only announced the launch of the Jetta 2.0 TDI racing series (see here) but the German carmaker also showcased a slightly modified version of the 2009 Jetta SportWagen. Powered by a 2.0L Clean Diesel TDI, delivering 140 horsepower and 235 ft.-lbs. of torque, the SEMA Show station is finished in custom paint and graphics. The SportWagen also

It’s about time we saw some… serious tuning today. We’re sure that most of you remember the story we posted back in June about the Civette project, which concerned fitting a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette V8 powertrain into a 1996 Honda Civic hatchback (doesn’t ring a bell?, click here). Well, the project is finished and to prove that all went well, the owner has circulated a video of the V8 powered,

Hyundai might not be our favorite carmaker when it comes to design, but we have to admit that this Elantra concept doesn’t look so bad. The 4door sedan was decked out with original Hyundai aftermarket accessories by the Hyundai’s sister parts company, INCUS. The Elantra features concept INCUS parts, including a body kit, 17-inch forged alloy wheels, custom mesh grille, suspension and dual exhaust

As promised, Toyota unveiled the second-generation Corolla Matrix along (along with the 2009 Corolla Sedan, see here) at the 2007 SEMA Show. According to Toyota, development of the 2009 Matrix focused on sportier looks with enhanced interior utility and improved dynamic performance. Like the new Corolla sedan, the Matrix will be available from February 2008 with two engine options, a 132 Hp 1.8-

Toyota took the wraps off the 10th generation Corolla that will be available in U.S. dealerships from February 2008. But wait, haven’t we seen this car before? Yes, we have as the U.S. 2009 Corolla sedan is no different from the European or Chinese Corollas that were presented in 2006. In America, the new Corolla sedan will come in five grades – Standard, LE, XLE, the sporty S, and the

Here’s a nice example of what professional tuning can do for a vehicle that in normal form, is no more interesting than a milk carton. Designed in house by Kia USA, the Spectra5 SX concept (known as the Kia Cerato in Europe) is finished in a three-stage Amped Amber exterior color that changes shades and color depending on the vantage point. The bodykit includes a new front fascia with an expanded

Since we’re all about tuning today, one of our readers, “Chris P” from New York, rightfully thought that a customized version of the 2009 Dodge Challenger would sound interesting to our viewers. True, the Dodge Challenger hasn’t been officially presented in production form yet (sales start in Summer 2008), but HXC Performance wants to get a head start by opening a preliminary ordering list. The

Albeit less impressive than the Accord Coupe HF-S Concept that we showed you yesterday (click here), the Accord Coupe HFP is a nicely customized vehicle that’s sporty but not flashy. It is equipped with dealer-installed Honda Factory Performance (hence the name “HFP”) components including a sports suspension package, 19-in. alloy wheels in 245/40R-19 rubber and a full aerodynamic body kit (front,

Albeit less impressive than the Accord Coupe HF-S Concept that we showed you yesterday (click here), the Accord Coupe HFP is a nicely customized vehicle that’s sporty but not flashy. It is equipped with dealer-installed Honda Factory Performance (hence the name “HFP”) components including a sports suspension package, 19-in. alloy wheels in 245/40R-19 rubber and a full aerodynamic body kit (front,

Ron English, a New York-based painter, billboard liberator, and toy designer has collaborated with Scion and several tuners to create a somewhat different customized tC Coupe. Painted in a custom purple pearl color and featuring electroluminescent lighting animating Ron English’s ying-yang artwork the tC is unique in its own weird way. And because this is SEMA and not an art gallery, the tC sits