The box that launched the brand is being replaced. Its bigger—everywhere—including the motor at 2.4 liters. As iconic as the OG xB was, we like the look of this one better. Interior design and quality, especially the dash, is top notch. Ride and handling, at least on the stock wheels, tires and suspension is excellent. [...]

Scion launched the 2008 xD in Hollywood this week. The 1.8 liter xD is essentially the replacement for the xA. Its based on the Toyota Yaris platform and sizewise its right there with the old xB—which has now grown some for its 2008 iteration. It’s a fairly basic B car package with some Scion design [...]

BMW cares about the environment so they make diesel cars. Hamann cares about gear heads that care about diesel power. Just when you thought a diesel couldn’t be cool, Hamann proves us all wrong with their tuning program for the BMW 535d (which isn’t here…yet). With Hamann’s ECU upgrade you get 319 hp and no [...]

It hurts enough to know that we wont get the Audi S3 in the states. What hurts more is how kick-ass Euro tuner MTM has made it! They’ve bumped the stock 265HP to 330HP, tuned the suspension for top notch handling, threw on massive eight-piston brakes, and then finished off the look with some nice [...]

KW Suspensions Inc. is all about the club racers. To aid all the weekend warriors out there KW has released a “clubsport” kit. Before you write this off as some rinky-dink suspension package, know that this kit was developed on the North Loop of the famed Nurburgring. It was built to get the job done. [...]

The Hamann BMW gods have blessed the new 3 series coupe with all their splendor and glory. All the Bimmer fanatics hit the ceiling when word came out that there would be twin turbos in the next generation of 3 series. Now that the coupes are on the street, Hamann is one of the first [...]

RECARO “POLE POSITION” CARBON SEAT
In my time I have seen a lot of different racing seats, but the “Pole Position”
seat by Recaro is definitely one of the hottest buckets that I have ever laid
eyes upon! Each seat only weighs 2.2 kg (5.9lbs) and all Recaro fabric and leather
upholsteries are available to cover the seat. I [...]

For all the secret agents out there looking for the ultimate “shag-uar,” Arden offers their tuning program for the Jaguar XK20 Coupe. Always starting where it counts, Arden stroked out the 4.2 liter stock engine to 4.5 liters, re-flashed the ECU, and bolted on a supercharger pushing the super cat to 480 hp. Also, knowing
that [...]

Just putting this one out there in case any of you guys are in the market for something in the $400k plus range. Rolls Royce will be unveiling the new Phantom Drophead Coupe in Italy for the first time at Villa D’Este, April 21-22.  According to the PR, the two-door, four-seat convertible uses the lightweight [...]

More from our friends at Agency Power. These guys never sleep. Here is the first sneak peak of their new 1 piece cast Agency Power wheels for the Subaru STI and Mitsubishi EVO VIII IX. The wheels are a 7 spoke design with a concave GTR look. The wheels are available in flat [...]