Steinmetz Spiffs Up New 2010 Opel Astra

Opel tuning specialist Steinmetz introduced some tasteful mods for the new Astra hatch at this week's 'Tuning World Bodensee 2010'. These include a front spoiler and a rear wing plus new upper and lower front grilles finished in black.

Other tuning options include a new lowering kit that brings the compact hatch 30mm (1.2 inches) closer to the road and two 19-inch alloy wheel designs, both of which run on tires size 235/35 R19.

For the interior, Steinmetz offers a gear display which shows the driver the gear currently selected, floor mats with a stainless steel logo, and stainless steel sill trims.

Hamann Teases Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Proposal

The above teaser photo that shows Mercedes-Benz's SLS AMG Gullwing model wearing a new set of black alloy wheels is Hamann Motorsports' way of telling us that the company is preparing a performance kit for the German supercar.

Unfortunately, the famous tuning firm is keeping the details to itself for now, but there's a strong possibility that the Hamann-prepped SLS AMG will make its world premiere at next week's Tuning World Bodensee motor show in Germany, so stay... tuned.

Arden Teases New Range Rover AR5/10

The upcoming Tuning World Bodensee auto show in Germany that runs from May 13 through 16 will see British car specialist Arden taking the wraps off its latest proposal based on the recently facelifted 2010 Range Rover.

The tuner is keeping details about the AR5/10 under a tight lid, but apart from the cosmetic upgrades seen in these teaser photos, buyers should also expect a raft of performance enhancements.

VIDEO: Toyota FT-86 G Sports Turbo Concept Kicks Ass in Gran Turismo 5

No sooner than Toyota dropped the covers on its FT-86 G Sports Concept model at the Tokyo Auto Salon today, and the makers of the Gran Turismo 5 released a video showing the souped-up prototype tearing up the virtual circuits of the much anticipated racing game.

We remind you the FT-86 G Sports is a conceptual proposal based on the prototype version of Toyota's forthcoming rear-wheel drive sports coupe featuring all sorts of aero and performance upgrades, including a turbocharged version of the FT-86's 2.0-liter boxer engine. Follow the jump for the video and a photo gallery.

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2008 Tuning World Bodensee Babes

This year’s German specialty car show “Tuning World Bodensee” that was held from May 1 - 4 wasn’t particularly… special or not at least in terms of worldwide car debuts. And how about the babes? Well, in our opinion, nothing special here either but we’ll let you decided that for yourselves by looking at the image gallery after the jump. -Continued

Rieger Tuning Audi A4 3.0TDI 297Hp

Making its world premiere at the 2008 Tuning World Bodensee show in Germany, the new Audi A4 3.0 TDI from Rieger Tuning has received both styling and mechanical upgrades. The German tuning firm’s aggressive bodykit consists of a front lip spoiler, a carbon-fiber rear diffuser that incorporates four exhausts pipes, side sills and an understated boot spoiler along with 20-inch alloys available in various designs. -Continued

Rieger Tuning has also supped up the 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine which now develops 297 Hp (vs 240 Hp) while the suspension and brake system have also been upgraded.

Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Rierger Tuning