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Giggidy Giggidy Goo or What the Deuce? Miss Tuning Calendar 2012 [NSFW]

Babes, Galleries, Offbeat News, Tuning, Tuning World Bodensee, Video

For better or for worse, tuning shows are as much about modified cars as they are about booth babes - and that's regardless of where they take place. Just wait and see at next week's SEMA Show.

But just to get your engines running – or so to speak, we have a special treat for you, and no, we're not referring to the Nissan 180SX/200SX ...

Chevy Teases Two Corvette Concepts Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show

Chevrolet, Chevrolet Concepts, Concepts, Corvette, SEMA Show, Tuning

If anything, General Motors' Chevrolet brand will have one of the most comprehensive displays at this year's edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas.

We've already given you a sample of the tuned Sonic hatchbacks, Cruze sedans and Camaro Coupe and Convertible concepts that are heading down to the strip, and now it's time to show you a pair of Corvette concept cars.

Mazda to Woo SEMA Show Crowd with MX-5 Spyder and Mazda2 Turbo Hot Hatch

Concepts, Mazda, Mazda Concepts, Mazda MX-5 / Miata, Mazda2 - Demio, SEMA Show, Tuning

The countdown to the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas is heating up with only a few days left before the big event kicks off on Tuesday, November 1.

Mazda will be there with at least two concept models including the MX-5 Spyder and the Mazda2 Turbo.

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Le Monstre to Terrorize Las Vegas with 1,001HP Supercharged V8

Cadillac, Cadillac Concepts, Cadillac CTS, Concepts, SEMA Show, Tuning

The SEMA Show is all about excess - be that for the appearance and performance of the tuned cars or the…upgraded booth models.

And there seems to be plenty of that going on with the 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe created by "The D3 Group", which will be displayed at Toyo Tire U.S.A.'s booth at the Las Vegas aftermarket show.

Peugeot Expands Range of Accessories for RCZ Sports Coupe

Peugeot, Peugeot RCZ, Reports, Tuning

The funky-looking Peugeot RCZ sports coupe has been in the market for a little over a year and now, the French carmaker has decided to introduce a new line of accessories for both new and current owners.

First up is a new sports muffler with dual tailpipes on either side of the bumper that is available in a choice of two designs, with the oval shaped pipes priced at €733 in Germany and the round shape units at €788.

Chevrolet Camaro and Camaro ZL1 Dress Up for Vegas

Chevrolet, Chevrolet Camaro, GM, SEMA Show, Tuning

Automakers are getting ready for some aftermarket fun at the annual SEMA Show that takes place in Las Vegas from November 1 through 4.

General Motors is heading down to the strip with a variety of concept and project cars including a number of prototypes based on the 2012MY Camaro coupe, convertible and of course, the upcoming ZL1.

Ford–Approved Body Shell Allows You to Build a '64-'66 Mustang Convertible from the Ground Up

Classics, Ford, Ford Mustang, SEMA Show, Tuning

Sure, a fully restored first generation Ford Mustang Convertible with matching chassis and engine numbers is something that many car nuts dream of, but what if you could build a brand new example from the wheels up using officially licensed parts?

Ford now offers this opportunity with the release of an officially licensed 1965 Mustang Convertible body shell that can be turned into a ’64½, ’65 or ’66 model, depending on the trim and powertrain that is installed during the rebuild.

Scion xB Reinvented as a Snowboarder's Delight for SEMA Show

Concepts, Scion, Scion Concepts, Scion xB, SEMA Show, Tuning

It may look like something that popped out of the movie screen and in particular, Pixar's animated Cars franchise, but the funky looking Scion xB is just another one of those wacky project cars that are looking to impress the visitors of next week's 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Called the Scion xB Numeric, the concept is the result of the collaborative work of the following companies: 686, which is a premium snowboarding outerwear brand, Scion Racing –you already know what it does- and Spin Imaging, which specializes in vehicle wraps and graphics.

Scion iQ Loses its Top and Heads Down to the Strip for the SEMA Show

Concepts, Scion, Scion Concepts, Scion iQ, SEMA Show, Toyota iQ, Tuning

There's no question that the Pit Boss Cartel iQ is the weirdest of all the Scion iQ mini cars heading down to Las Vegas for next week's SEMA aftermarket show.

Created by Cartel, the Pit Boss is a two-seat speedster version of the small Scion supposedly inspired by the world of motorsports but equipped with the latest word in infotainment systems. A strange mix indeed.

Scion Previews a Trio of iQ Tuned Concept Cars Ahead of SEMA Show

Concepts, Scion, Scion Concepts, Scion iQ, SEMA Show, Toyota iQ, Tuning

It won't come as much of a surprise to learn that Toyota's Scion brand is planning to bring several souped-up and conceptual versions of its new iQ mini to the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas next week.

After being originally revealed around the world with Toyota's badges and later on, with Aston Martin's name on its hood, the iQ reached U.S. shores as a Scion earlier this month, so it's only reasonable that the Japanese carmaker wants to create some buzz around the car.

There's more to come, but for the time being we have pictures and details on three customized iQs: the iQ-MR by Tatsu, the iQ-RX by Jon Sibal (yes, that Jon Sibal) and the iQ-RS by Michael Chang. You can check them all out right after the jump.

A Look at Some of the More Odd Creations of BMW's Individual Division

BMW, BMW 7-Series, BMW Z8, Classics, Offbeat News, Reports, Tuning

For the past few decades, BMW's Individual customization division has been catering to the needs of the Bavarian firm's more affluent clientele that are willing to dig a little bit deeper into their pockets to personalize their vehicles.

The firm's Individual workshop promises to fulfill almost any wishes as long as they comply with safety requirements and legal stipulations.

And while one client's request to base all colors used on an M6 Coupe around a Hawaiian Koawood trim worked out nicely (see video here), we can't say the same for the lamb wool floor mats found on a 2008 7-Series or the custom fabric interior trim on the 1992 7-Series.

SEMA Preview: Ram SRT 392 Quick Silver Packs 470-Ponies Under the Hood

Mopar, Ram, SEMA Show, Tuning

The Chrysler Group's now independent Ram brand hopes to turn some heads at this year’s SEMA Show with the Ram 392 Quick Silver concept.

The brawny pickup truck started life as a 2011 Ram R/T but Mopar's engineers replaced the stock 390HP 5.7-liter V8 with a SRT-sourced 6.4-liter 392 HEMI V8 with 470-horses.

DMC's Ferrari 458 Italian Milano to Receive its Motorshow Debut at SEMA

DMC, Ferrari, Ferrari 458, SEMA Show, Tuning

German tuning firm DMC is heading down to the strip for this year's SEMA Show with a Ferrari 458 Italia dressed in its new Milano styling and performance package.

Albeit available in various colors, the 458 Italia Milano that will be displayed in Las Vegas features a two-tone paint job that combines a yellow finish for the body with matte black for the roof and tail gate.

Rhys Millen Video Teases SEMA Hyundai Special but Doesn't Say What it is

Hyundai, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Hyundai Videos, SEMA Show, Tuning, Video

Once again, Hyundai is collaborating with Rhys Millen Racing [RMR] to create a special project car for this year's edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas.

Even though the show is less than a week away, Hyundai and Rhys Millen won't give out many details in the 40-second-long teaser video. The only valuable clue we get is a quick glimpse at a tail lamp that looks a lot like the one featured on the Genesis Coupe, but we're not 100 percent sure.

You can watch the video for yourself right after the break.

Aftermarket Firms Develop Power Operated Soft Top for Jeep Wrangler

Jeep, Jeep Videos, Jeep Wrangler, SEMA Show, Tuning, Video

Along with myriads of new concept and project cars, next week's SEMA Show in Las Vegas will also see many aftermarket companies debuting numerous new vehicle components and accessories.

Jeep specialist RuggedRidge and RoadWire both revealed that they would use the SEMA Show to launch new power operated convertible tops for the JK Wrangler.

MINI Clubman JCW Showcar by Wimmer RS and Mac Audio is a Loud Inside and Out

John Cooper Works, MINI, MINI Clubman, Tuning, Wimmer RS

Mac Audio, a manufacturer of amplifiers and loudspeakers, has tapped German tuning specialist Wimmer RS to create a showcar version of the Mini Clubman John Cooper Works [JCW].

And no, the highlight of the hot hatch is not the blonde model seen in the pictures but the extreme audio system found in the heavily modified interior, which was customized by Mac Audio's own Professional Installation Team headed by Nic König.

Five Axis Takes the 2013 GS 350 F Sport to the Next Level

Concepts, Five Axis, Lexus, Lexus Concept, Lexus GS, New Cars, SEMA Show, Tuning

If weren't overly impressed with the factory 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport we showed you earlier today, then perhaps you may want to take a look at what Five Axis has prepared for the SEMA Show next week.

Troy Sumitomo's tuning company has taken the new GS 350 with the F Sport package to the next level with a custom wide bodykit that beefs up the wheel arches and adds several new components such as the side skirts and wraparound rear spoiler.

Lexus CT 200h: The Low Rider SEMA Edition

Hybrids, Lexus, Lexus CT 200h, SEMA Show, Tuning

Next up on our list of Lexus project cars for the upcoming 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association show is the CT 200h by Five Axis.

The aftermarket firm tricked out the hybrid hatchback with a custom paint job and a wide-body conversion. A lowered suspension and a set of 19-inch forged alloy wheels paired with 235/40ZR19 front and rear Yokohama tires lend the CT200 h a more aggressive stance.

Lexus IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon with Trick Paint Job and a Supercharger Set for SEMA

Lexus, Lexus IS, SEMA Show, Tuning

Looking to offer enthusiasts more customization options, Lexus will bring several project cars to next week's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, including an IS 350C prepared in cooperation with VIP Auto Salon.

The Japanese car specialist started with a unique Chameleon paint job that changes color when viewed from different angles. The hardtop convertible from Lexus also gains a Seibon carbon fiber hood, an aero kit comprising of a front lip spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, boot lid wing, and headlamp trims.

Mopar Builds Dodge Durango Tow Hook Concept for SEMA Show

Concepts, Dodge, Dodge Concepts, Dodge Durango, SEMA Show, Tuning

The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show opens its doors next week and Dodge will be there with several proposals including this Durango concept named Tow Hook that was designed by Mopar Underground.

The most striking feature of the Durango Tow Hook is the muscle-car inspired color scheme that combines a four-coat orange paint work for the body with satin-black roof, fascia accents and hood graphics, plus blacked-out 22-inch forged alloy wheels paired with Pirelli tires.