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The newest VW Beetle is funky, hip and image laden. So one might think there is no real need to further personalize. Accessory house JE Design however, thing they can push the boundaries of individualism even more.

The Beetle’s chassis for example has underwent JE specialty tuning by replacing the springs with ones that are more stiff so that body roll is reduced to minimum. Despite being shorter (around 30-35 millimeters) than the standard springs, no shock absorber change is needed, The JE Design spring kit is available for 219 euros ($289) in Germany.

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Prindiville Design has relaunched in flamboyant style with a range of stylish visual tuning packages and performance enhancements for three of today’s most iconic cars – the Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 458 and Range Rover Evoque.

On Focus we have the tuned Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 coming with new body panels offering weight savings of up to 65% compared with standard items. There is also a new two-tone exterior finish.

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While not many in numbers, Wald International believes that some owners of the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe would like to give the luxurious convertible a more bespoke tuner look.

The Japanese firm’s offering is a styling package is named “Black Bison Edition”, which starts off with an assortment of aero parts made of carbon fiber.

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Japanese tuning company Wald International has applied its Black Bison treatment to a new vehicle, with the target now being the Porsche Panamera. Are you ready for a questionable styling adventure? OK, let’s go…

The four-door coupe received a carbon fiber aerodynamic package consisting of a new front fascia with massive air intakes, front fender air vents, beefier rear wheel arches, a boot lid spoiler, as well as a rear diffuser.

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Carlsson has just released details and pictures of a new customization program for the Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG, our favorite four-door coupe in the looks department. Called the “red and white dream,” this is clearly hitting the aftermarket nail on the head, since a lot of people love red pleated leatherwork in a white car.

There are also some performance enhancements, as Carlsson has added their exhaust system with metal catalysts that combined with some engine remap games resulted in an output of 652hp. The body kit that visually expresses this power is also impressive, integrating carbon fiber front and rear spoilers, integrated rear diffuser and lip spoilers.

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