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SVE strikes again with 1,000-hp 2024 Yenko/SC Corvette

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Back in the 1960s, the muscle cars from Pennsylvania dealership Yenko Chevrolet were highly regarded for their performance modifications. But there are also new Yenkos in production, though this time around the name is used under license from owner General Marketing Capital.

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16-Year-Olds Can Legally Drive This “3-Wheeler” VW In Europe, But It Costs $24K

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Modifications include a new rear axle with a double wheel and a 20 hp engine. More: Morgan 3 Wheeler Makes Supercars Look Overpowered And Overpriced The most obvious modification is the new rear axle, which features a “double wheel” configuration in the middle. Geparda converts used VW Up!

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Toyota RAV-X Concept Explores Your Appetite For A Hardcore RAV4

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Mike Tripp, group vice president of Toyota Division Marketing said: “This Toyota RAV-X is more than just a concept; it’s a bold statement of what’s possible when innovation meets performance. The modifications add a 2-inch lift and expand the track width by 6.3 inches (160 mm), giving the RAV-X a notably wider stance.

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New VW Amarok To Gain A GT Performance Variant From Walkinshaw

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The successor of the Amarok W-Series will feature GT-focused modifications. Indeed, the Australian midsize truck market is flooded with rugged offerings like the Ford Ranger Raptor, Toyota Hilux GR Sport , Nissan Navara Warrior, and even Walkinshaw’s own Isuzu D-Max Blade.

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Toyota GR Transforms The Humble Hilux Champ Into A Track Monster

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The Hilux Champ was launched last year as a bare-bones, budget-friendly pickup truck for Asian markets, with Toyota hyping up its potential for customization. The modifications include a new turbocharger, larger intercoolers, a custom exhaust system, and reworked intake and fuel setups.

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Wald’s Toyota Land Cruiser Is Japan’s Answer To The Brabus G-Class

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The modifications are so extensive, they make the off-roading icon look like Japan’s answer to the Brabus G-Class—if the G-Class had a serious identity crisis. The tuner has also previewed a slammed version featuring different wheels.

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This Used Cybertruck Just Sold For $6K More Than A New One

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For many, buying directly from Tesla’s website is the easiest option, but the used market is starting to offer some interesting alternatives. Well, it has several tasteful (and costly, at least for the seller) modifications that seem to have appealed to the many interested bidders.

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