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Jason Momoa’s 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom converted to EV

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He didn't do the modification work himself, though. Actor Jason Momoa, a car lover and the villain in the most recent "Fast and Furious" movie, recently had his 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom converted to run on batteries. Instead he turned to the U.K.'s s Electrogenic which prepared a bespoke solution for the Phantom.

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Manthey Kit for Porsche 911 GT3 RS deletes the rear window

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Porsche has revealed an upgrade package developed by Manthey-Racing for the 911 GT3 RS Wild aerodynamic modifications boost downforce to over 2,200 pounds at a speed of 177 mph Manthey said the upgrade package will significantly improve lap times Porsche's 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the most potent factory-built track cars money.

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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. And today the cars are among the most collectable of that era. 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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Genesis GV80 Desert Edition is a one-off for Jacky Ickx

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Spotted in a post on the Instagram page of Genesis' European arm, the GV80 Desert Edition has typical off-road modifications like a raised ride height, knobby tires, a roof rack with LED light bar, and prominent. Genesis built a special off-road version of its GV80 luxury SUV for racing legend—and current brand partner—Jacky Ickx.

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Rimac plans track car that can outpace an F1 car

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Rimac may have only unveiled the Nevera R last week, a hardcore version of the Nevera electric hypercar with even more power and modifications aimed at improving lap times, however the company's chief has already announced plans for an even quicker car.

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Ineos launches Arcane Works personalization department

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Ineos will offer customization of its Grenadier SUVs A new division called Arcane Works will handle the hand-built personalizations Arcane Works could morph into an in-house modification and tuning division Demand for vehicle personalization continues to soar, with companies like Ferrari and Rolls-Royce adding some form of personalization on every. (..)

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Audi tests mystery Q6 Sportback E-Tron off-roader

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Audi testing Q6 Sportback E-Tron prototype with major off-road modifications Prototype may be for a hardcore off-roader celebrating 2024 Dakar Rally win High-performance RS Q6 E-Tron also out testing Audi has been spotted testing a camouflaged prototype for a wild off-roader based on the yet-to-be-revealed Q6 Sportback E-Tron.