Nikesh Kooverjee

Think the BMW 745Le plug-in hybrid could do with more power to match its efficiency? Well, the tuners over at dÄHLer apparently agree. Using a twin-scroll turbocharged 3,0-litre straight-six together with an electric motor, the 745Le offers combined peak outputs of 290 kW and 600 N.m of torque ...

As we say farewell to the Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé (the new S-Class range is limited to the sedan body style), Posaidon has given the heavyweight performance car a big power hike. Using the twin-turbo 4,0-litre V8 as a base, the tuning firm has increased the S63’s peak outputs from the standard ...

Novitec has released a fresh package for the Ferrari 812 GTS, adding a little more power to the front-mounted powerplant as well as some other enhancements. With a naturally aspirated 6,5-litre V12 generating 588 kW and 718 N.m as standard, this Novitec-tuded 812 GTS ups its game to 618 kW and 751 N.m. ...

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – It's become quite clear that South Africans want crossovers in their driveways. Current entry-level offerings in this body shape, though, are limited to the (rapidly expanding) sub-four-metre segment, which include the likes of the Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Honda WR-V and ...

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is still receiving attention from Chelsea Truck Company, which has provided the now-discontinued bakkie with yet another makeover. Dubbed the Sky Silver Metallic edition, the double-cab in X250d form is garnished with interior and exterior refinements for a more exclusive presence. ...

The Audi SQ7 packs a hefty performance punch but some may feel it's a little tame in the styling department. To solve this, ABT Sportsline has create a fresh body kit for the facelifted model. The German tuner's wide aero package for Ingolstadt’s SUV consists of a front skirt add-on, fender extensions, ...

Swiss-based tuner dAHLer has gone to work on the BMW 128ti, handing the front-driven hot hatch some extra oomph and a mild makeover. Using its in-house engine tuning performance module and an Eventuri carbon-air intake, dAHLer has increased the twin-scroll turbocharged 2,0-litre, four-cylinder mill’s ...

Manhart has handed the limited-edition BMW M2 CS a healthy power increase, while also fitting the rear-driven performance coupé with a dramatic body kit. Building on the S55 twin-turbo 3,0-litre straight-six mill under the bonnet, Manhart has increased the peak outputs from the stock 331 kW ...

The Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI has been given an increase in power by German tuner DTE Systems, pushing peak output to a Clubsport-matching 221 kW. Using Volkswagen’s familiar EA888 turbocharged 2,0-litre, four-cylinder petrol mill as a base, DTE has applied its PowerControl X unit to increase the ...