Renault integrating custom tablet into 2012 Zoe and Clio

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Renault

We’ve seen plenty of tablets embedded into concepts and project cars, but Renault looks to be the first major automaker to bring a fully functional and embedded tablet into a production vehicle. And it’s doing it in two new cars due to arrive next year.
At the LeWeb consumer electronics show in France, [...]

Custom turbocharged Hyundai Veloster to bow at SEMA

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Hatchback, Hyundai, Design/Style

After our first drive of the Hyundai Veloster, we described the three-door hatch as an ‘eco-sport’ rather than an ‘all-out performance car’. The 1.6-liter four-pot under the hood produces 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet torque, which provided ‘adequately entertaining’ acceleration. In other words, we wouldn’t mind one bit [...]

Bijan’s custom Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport revealed

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Videos, Bugatti, Design/Style, Luxury

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport by Bijan – Click above to watch the videos after the jump

Persian fashion designer Bijan Pakzad was a genuine car nut, and he drove high-dollar exotics on a regular basis. He passed away last month while he was working on a series of special [...]

Mopar brings a custom touch to the Chrysler 300 with grilles and wheels

Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Etc., Chrysler, Design/Style

Mopar offers line of grilles and wheels for the 2011 Chrysler 300 – Click above for to watch video after the jump

The 2011 Chrysler 300 is a stylish full-size sedan, but there are always folks out there looking for an extra dash of “different.” Mopar is ready to offer [...]

Rolls-Royce and Bijan team up for custom Phantom line

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertible, Sedan, Rolls-Royce, Design/Style, Luxury

Rolls-Royce has announced a partnership with Beverly Hills-based designer Bijan Pakzad. Bijan will work closely with the super-luxury automaker to turn out a handful of special edition Phantoms, complete with the designer’s own personal touches. So far, we’ve been left in the dark about exactly what [...]

SEMA 2010: Chevrolet unveils custom 2011 Camaros

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, GM

Custom 2011 Chevrolet Camaros at the 2010 SEMA Show – Click above for high-res image gallery

Earlier this week, we told you about the 2011 Camaros that Chevrolet was bringing to SEMA, and now it’s time to see them up close and personal. Four Camaros are hanging [...]

SEMA 2010: Toyota Prius C&A Custom is the new definition of all show, no go

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA Show, Hybrid, Hatchback, Toyota

Toyota Prius C&A Custom Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

Can a Prius be sporty? Toyota’s latest offering here at SEMA proves to us that it can certainly try to look the part. The Prius C&A Custom Concept wears an aggressive, lightweight carbon fiber body kit [...]

SEMA 2010: Custom Ford Fiesta models invade Sin City

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Budget, Hatchback, Ford, Design/Style

Ford Fiestas at the 2010 SEMA Show – click above for high-res image gallery

Perhaps the biggest (or smallest) champion car for Ford this year has been the 2011 Fiesta. The fizzy little sedan and hatchback duo are drawing a lot of attention to Blue Oval showrooms, and [...]

Bentley teams up with Astor & Black to provide custom suit with every new car

Filed under: Etc., Bentley, Design/Style, Luxury

Order a new Bentley from the factory and you’ll be presented with nearly limitless color and trim choices for your chariot’s interior and exterior. The experience is not unlike ordering a custom suit, made to measure. Now the two processes are coming together in a more direct correlation thanks to [...]

Nissan gets in on the custom graphics racket

Filed under: Etc., Nissan, Design/Style

Nissan Graphics Custom Vinyl Wraps – Click above for high-res image gallery

Nissan is teaming up with Original Wraps Inc. to join Ford by jumping on the custom vinyl bandwagon. The Cube is the first Nissan to receive the vinyl wrap treatment and you can customize your own designs at NissanGraphics.com.
As the [...]

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