Archive for the ‘Tuner’ Category

Planning to trick out your vintage Mazda RX7 for a little off-roading adventure? Or maybe you're hoping to upgrade that $1000 beater into a Lexus-style luxury ride? Whether it's a weekend project or a year-long labor of love, grab the via camera, shoot some footage of yourself amongst the wrenches, and post it to eBay Motors by September 7 for a shot at the title of 2009 eBay Motors Master.

The idea, of course, is to turn in a video that shows off not only an awesome ride, but also some serious garage prowess -- and a little razzle-dazzle in the presentation wouldn't hurt, either. Among the prizes up for grabs are $2,500 in cash (deposited...

Nissan has announced a U.S. MSRP of $39,130—that's a $39,850 sticker—for its special in-house tuner version of the 370Z.

The NISMO Z still isn't even close to a GT-R, but it promises that extra visual, audible, and driving oomph that might make you even happier if you're already considering a 2009 Nissan 370Z.

Developed by Nissan's Specialty Vehicles Group together with Autech Japan, the NISMO 370Z gets a higher-output version of the Z's 3.7-liter V-6 engine, making 350 horsepower and 276 pound-feet here, up 18 hp and 6 lb-ft from the standard Z. The extra power comes thanks to a free-flow exhaust system, tuned exhaust, and "optimized...