The market for American cars has fallen into a sort of lethargy since the insolvency of Chrysler and General Motors. Vehicles like the new Cadillac CTS-V or the new Camaro only find their way over the big pond on the initiative of specialized dealers. But despite the crisis and the uncertain future of the American automobile industry, the fan base has not shrunk at all, in contrary the US car scene is as lively as ever.
Karl Geiger, the founder of GeigerCars.de in Munich, has been importing, tuning and customizing American vehicles for more than 30 years. Thanks to a perfect network, the newest models are always available as the first in Europe on the large site in Truderinger Strasse, despite the stuttering US market.
One major enthusiasm of the Bavarian is and remains customizing, and once again Karl Geiger has achieved a masterpiece with this Hummer H2 conversion. The paintwork answers to the name "Latte Macciatto" and is a mix of a noble brown as the base color with many contrast elements in crème-beige. The combination of wheels and tires is exclusive, with 315/30R30 tires on gigantic 30-inch chrome wheels. Behind the almost full wheel rims are Brembo brakes with 380 X 34 mm riveted brake discs and 4-piston calipers at the front, and 380 X 32 mm discs with 2-piston calipers at the back. The chassis receives additional stabilizers, rear axle struts and adjustable sports shock absorbers, including lowering, which is certainly a good idea in view of the extremely high performance of the Geiger Hummer H2.

As Europeans await the official arrival of the Chevrolet Camaro on the continent, the smaller family-sized Cruze is taking its shine. Tuning and design firm Irmscher has transformed the Cruze into a Transformers 2 centrepiece, basing the look and feel on the Camaro Bumblebee. The basis for the car is a 1.8 LT automatic model.
The Irmscher model features orange colour 18-inch wheels with the Turbo Star design and 225mm-wide tyres. These are unique to the Cruze Bumblebee. Irmscher has lowered the body by some 30mm and fitted an orange rear diffuser to match the wheels. Orange is carried through as a double-stripe hanging over the black body as well as on the side mirrors. The tuner is confident that interest will be so deep in Cruze Bumblebee that a series might come out of it.
Prices will be available on request to people wishing for the kit. For the rest who want a test drive of the standard car and not the Bumblebee version, their nearest dealership could arrange one. Alternatively the Frankfurt Motor Show will have factory units available for the public to drive.

This thoroughbred luxury four-by-four in Obsidian black with engine version AS55K was developed specially at the request of the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi. It is based on the G55 AMG. His performance was optimized up to 620 hp with 880 rpm. It will be difficult to find the equal anywhere in the world of this AS55K YAAS EDITION with its unusual exterior fittings and luxurious interior design.
Aerodynamic components for the front, side, rear, and roof, including the Aero hood lend the AS55K YAAS EDITION new striking contours. The comprehensive package of high-quality carbonized surfaces makes for individual highlights on the outer skin. The hood, aerodynamics components, the door handles, the spare wheel cover, the exterior mirror shells and the engine block have been generously coated in this luxurious material by hand to sparkle with that typical magical three-dimensional effect. This exterior variant with carbon parts was developed and manufactured on the wishes and in accordance with the decided suggestions of the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi.

Hamann has released these pictures of a tuned BMW 5 Series GT. The GT is another model in the 5 Series range and has been officially shown in details and in pictures. It has seating space for four people inside a wheelbase equivalent in length to the 7 Series. All that is left is for it to come out at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
No further information has been let out by the Hamann troupe so all we have at the moment are these images. The standard GT comes with three engines; a new 3.0-litre single turbo petrol that makes 225kW (306hp) and 400Nm, a 4.4-litre twin turbo petrol with 300kW (408hp) and a 3.0-litre turbo diesel that makes 180kW (245hp) plus 540Nm of torque.
Current Hamann-tuned 5 Series sedans produce up to 20kW (27hp) and 45Nm more. These apply especially to the 550i which still has the old naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8. It figures then that the Hamann 550i GT will at least go up to 320kW (435hp), but we reckon it's fair to expect even more.
Look out for a modified front end and rear bumper, signature black wheels, different tailpipes, powerful brakes and a host of branded interior accessories.

The Mercedes-Benz GL (Type X 164) is the model with the most opulent dimensions within the entire Mercedes motorcar product line. With the new RS-Kit, the automobile manufacturer Carlsson now gives the GL a sporty look and at the same time, a powerful appearance.
The newly designed front marks the most significant change. The front spoiler lip lowers the GL visually closer to the road. Therefore, the RS-Kit provides the large Benz with a dynamic character. While the large radiator grill and the two bonnet attachments emphasise the dominant look of the GL. At the same time, the grill inserts made of electro-polished stainless steel radiate elegance. Carlsson adds these inserts to the front skirt, the front spoiler lip, the side skirts, the bonnet and the radiator grill. 
Carlsson, the Mercedes refiner from Merzig/Germany also modifies the lights of the car. The headlight inserts and the additional headlights significantly contribute to the new facial expression of the GL. The LED daytime running lights in the front spoiler lip complete the new light unit. At night time, they can also be used as position lamps.

Edo Competition Motorsport, car tuner from Germany, has released its tuning package known as XX for the Ferrari Enzo.
The edo Competition Ferrari Enzo XX is powered by a tuned 6.3 liter V12 engine that produces 800 hp (588 kW) and 780 Nm of maximum torque.
The Enzo XX sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in 9.0 seconds and 0 to 300 km/h in 19.0 seconds with the top speed of more than 380 km/h.
The increase in the performance is made possible thanks to the new steel cylinders and pistons, new camshafts, new Titan valve springs, new Titan connecting rods, new oil cooling piston pipes, new exhaust manifolds, sport catalytic stainless, sport catalytic converter, sport air filter, air-ram system, fuel cooling system, new clutch, all bearings new, new oil pump and new gaskets.
The exhaust system comes with sport catalytic converter stainless with two level switch controlled sound system, new tail pipes in carbon. The volume of the exhaust can be adjusted with a push of a button.
The braking system features ceramic sports break system with 396 mm brake disc front and 360 mm brake disc rear, special brake pads in front and rear.
The edo Competition Ferrari Enzo XX stands on new racing wheels measuring at 10×19” wrapped with 265/35 ZR 19 Michelin tires at the front and 13×20” wheels wrapped with 335/30 ZR 20 Michelin tires.
Other features include tire-air-pressure control system shows pressure and temperature per wheel independently adjustable dumping technology, rebound and compression dumping like FIA – GT MC12 and carbon air-intake and weight reducing program that reduces 100 kg.

RUF, car tuner from Germany, has released the Rt 12 S which is based on Porsche 997. The RUF Rt 12 S is powered by a modified biturbo boxer engine that produces 685 hp (504 kW) and 880 Nm of maximum torque.
The Rt 12 S is fitted with a RUF roll cage which is integrated in the ceiling. Its chassis and aerodynamics are tuned to a maximum speed of 360 km/h.
At the exterior, the car features separate LED alternative lamps for the position light and the turn signals, a carbon rear spoiler, air ducts integrated in the widened rear fenders and exterior mirrors from the RUF CTR 3.
The RUF Rt 12 S stands on forged 19-inch light alloy wheels while its braking system uses ceramic brake discs for better performance.
RUF can also provide an optional height adjustable front axle which could lift the front by 50 mm by pushing a button for passing basement garages and higher curbs.
Inside, the RUF Rt 12 S features extremely contoured bucket seats or comfortable sport seats, a steering wheel with maximum grip and varnish, aluminum or carbon interior trim.
The RUF Rt 12 S coupe comes with either rear wheel drive or four-wheel drive and available for order at € 255,900 (plus VAT).