Filed under: Aftermarket, Performance, Wagon, Mercedes-Benz
If you need to haul some stuff in a big hurry, you could do a lot worse than the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate wagon. It offers all the power of its coupe and sedan siblings, only with the added cargo space that so many European customers prefer over the betrunked versions. But if the stock 457 horsepower isn’t enough, the good folks over at Edo Competition are glad to help out with an upgrade of their own.
Read more "Edo Competition squeezes 600 HP into Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate"
Posted on: May 20th, 2012
We want your opinion on our feature cars. Here are three photos to help you decide if you would cruise it around town or cruise it to the junkyard. After you rank it, add comments in our comment section below. You might be quoted in the magazine, so please include your full name and a [...]
Posted on: May 20th, 2012
Filed under: Aftermarket, Safety, Technology
As with any uncomfirmed Apple news, take this one with a big ole grain of sodium chloride. PatentlyApple reports that Apple has been granted a patent for a steering-wheel-mounted remote control for various iDevices.
Read more "Apple granted patent for steering-wheel controls to curb distracted driving"
Posted on: May 18th, 2012
Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Performance, Ferrari
Say what you want about the German-based tuner Mansory, but the company definitely has a style all its own. The same can be said for their latest creation, the Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition, which is channeling quite a bit of the Ferrari Enzo on its snout.
Read more "Mansory channels Enzo styling in Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition"
Posted on: May 18th, 2012
The HOT ROD staff heads out to Detroit in two weeks, we’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces as well as all of the first-timers. Just a reminder, you can find all of our Power Tour information HERE, so check there first if you have any Power Tour-related questions.
Posted on: May 18th, 2012
Evolution Performance sent us a link to the above video and a list of the specifications. Also worth noting, this car is a daily driver and weights 3,900 pounds with driver. 2011 Mustang GT C/S 5.0L 4V -L&M Engines Built 302 CID 5.0L 4V Diamond Pistons, Manley Pro Series I-Beam Rods, TSS Billet Oil Pump [...]
Posted on: May 18th, 2012
The speculation has been confirmed, Chevrolet will be importing a face-lifted version the upcoming VF Holden Commodore as the Chevrolet SS for the 2014 model year, marking the first RWD Chevrolet sedan on the civilian market since the Caprice and Impala SS left production in 1996. The SS will be a limited production model, and [...]
Posted on: May 18th, 2012
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Mercedes-Benz, First Drives, Luxury
Affalterbach Additions Transform Benz’s Heavy-Hitting Droptop
Read more "2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG [w/video]"
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Design/Style, Luxury
If you’re looking to give your Mercedes-Benz an added dose of performance, look no further than Brabus. The aftermarket tuning house specializes in customizing Daimler’s finest, and doesn’t stop at upgrading the engine and running gear, either. With packages like the iBusiness suite, Brabus will turn your S-Class, for example, into a 219-mph high-tech office on wheels. In other words, it’ll make it more like a private jet. But what if you want your jet to feel more like your customized Mercedes? Brabus can help with that, too.
Read more "Brabus turns its attention to custom jets"
Posted on: May 17th, 2012
