Toyota might soon have an official performance division for its models like how Mercedes-AMG and BMW M is to their normal models. While the Japanese carmaker already has its TRD sub-brand (Toyota Racing Development) making many parts to juice up its cars, it is not as motorsport-oriented as the brand's other performance arm, Gazoo Racing.

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Volkswagen is said to be on the verge of launching its even more hardcore Golf GTI Clubsport S variant. It is expected to be faster than the Golf R with an estimated power output of more than 300bhp.

Born to be on the track, the hottest front-wheel drive version of the Golf GTI will debut at this year’s Wörthersee Meet in May, which will also mark the 40^th birthday of VW’s iconic hot hatch.

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With the GT-R engine been transplanted into the Juke and the Qashqai before, its only time the GT-R engine goes into another Nissan. Severn Valley Motorsport (SVM), creators of the 3.8-litre twin-turbo Qashqai, has given birth to this near 800bhp Navara truck. With this truck, its unlikely your delivery is going to be late.

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Toyota has revealed an aggressive racing version of the S-FR concept and will be shown in the upcoming 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on the original concept shown earlier this year, the new concept gets a new front grill, bigger front bumper with an apron, a vented hood, wider fenders and new side skirts. At the rear, the car gets a huge swan neck GT wing and a large diffuser.

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The Mazda MX-5 has been garnering many good reviews with its great handling and looks. However, some reckon it could do with slightly more power. For those who think so, BBR, one of the most well known MX-5 tuning specialists around, has solutions for these owners.

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EVO, a British-based publication, has given its verdict on the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport. With 261bhp on tap and an overboost function that increases the power to 287bhp for up to 10 seconds in third gear onwards, the Clubsport is the fastest Golf GTI ever.

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Audi's latest RS3 has landed on our shores, and for owners who find it too tame, MTM, one of the largest tuners for Audi, can help. For those who don't know, the RS3 is already one of the fastest hot hatch in the world with 362bhp developed from its five-cylinder turbocharged 2.5-litre unit.

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The new B63S - 700 performance kit from BRABUS significantly boosts the power and torque of the 5.5-liter twin-turbo engine in the GLE 63 S, which in standard specification is rated at 430 kW / 585 HP (576 bhp). Producing an additional 85 kW / 115 HP (114 bhp) necessitates numerous modifications to the peripherals of the turbocharged eight-cylinder four-valve engine.
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Lexus wants to increase its presence and build up its reputation in the aftermarket scene in America. These two tuned up RC F and GS F which were be shown at the SEMA show should be able to help them.

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A Ferrari 458 Italia should not have problems turning heads on the road. But what if the owner craves for even more attention? Misha Design can help.

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It'll be the end of an era when Mitsubishi discontinues the Lancer Evolution, putting to rest a dynasty that challenged the Subauru WRX STI for decades. But before it does, the Diamond-Star automaker is sending off its most celebrated model with the Final Edition you see here. Unfortunately, it's nowhere near as cool as the concept.
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There’s plenty to shout about when were talking about the new Civic Type-R as far as numbers go – 310 PS and 400 Nm from a 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo engine, a 270 km/h top speed and a 0-100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds is rather impressive.
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The new 2016 Ford Focus RS was revealed at a special preview event in Cologne ahead of its Geneva debut, but it’ll be a bit of a wait as production of the the third-generation RS is only set to begin late this year, which pretty much means a 2016 market debut for the range-topping C346 Focus in many places.
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The special edition Lancer Evo X that will begin production soon will be a five-speed GSR model with more horsepower, a tweaked suspension and some additional fancy "bits and pieces." We didn't expect to be this, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Concept with an ECU tune and new HKS turbo making its 2.0-liter engine good for 473 horsepower. That's 183 more ponies than the stock model.
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Hennessey revealed power-up kits for the new Ford Mustang; the HPE600 and HPE700. Producing 620bhp and 717bhp respectively, you won't be left wanting for more power anytime soon.
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Good news! Toyota has just released the most hardcore factory version of the 86. It is created by Toyota Techno Craft, a subsidiary of Toyota Japan and also the developers from Toyota Racing Development (TRD).
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The new Ford Focus ST made its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the most advanced Focus ST yet offers new chassis control technologies, tuned suspension and steering, and bespoke tyre specification that ensure an even more responsive, balanced and refined driving experience.
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It seems like Ford is all ready to party at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed this year, by presenting a refreshed version of its famous Focus ST hot hatch.
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A bespoke one-off F12 showed up at the recent Ferrari Cavalcade held in Sicily. The F12 TRS is essentially a barchetta variant based on the F12berlinetta, created by the Special Project Division of the prancing horse automaker.
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Well, it seems that Renault, one of the best makers of hot hatches, has reclaimed the title of the fastest FWD around the Nurburgring from the Seat Leon Cupra 280 with its new Megane RS 275 Trophy-R. Watch the video below to see how it demolishes the track in a blistering 7 minutes 54 seconds.
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