Automakers don’t want photos of their preproduction cars circulating all over the Internet. When they have to take their prototypes out for testing, they mask the car in black, so the inevitable spy photos won’t give many hints about what the heck the car’s going to look like.  But as with Hollywood celebs, automakers […]

BMW introduced the world to the sports sedan with the ‘84 M5, and the 5-Series has stayed true to its rear-wheel drive heritage ever since, while also being reasonably priced.   As the five millionth 5-Series rolled off the assembly line a few days ago, BMW used the occasion to celebrate one of the greatest […]

If you’re feeling flush and craving a truly unique ride, maybe Tein can satisfy your need. They designed and built this 2006 VW Golf V GTI to promote all the sponsors who contributed parts to it. The massively tuned GTI debuted at car shows across the country and showed up in magazines surrounded by […]

The Smart Fortwo will come to the States this year, in stand-alone stores and at Mercedes dealerships. I’ve driven one, and I like it. Though it may not look cool at first, the build quality and materials rank among the best in the small car segment.

We hope you had an enjoyable and safe NYE last night, and that your ride survived dings from all the crazies out. As we kick back to relax today, we’re looking forward to a great 2008 here on FullOnCustom.
See you tomorrow.

If diesels and racing don’t sound like a potent mix to you, you probably haven’t heard about Audi’s torque-monster R10. Now the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) is bringing diesel racing to the masses, accepting applications for their new Jetta TDI Cup.
The ‘Cup is a single-marque race-series featuring the up to 30 cars on track simultaneously […]

Recent posts have touched on some carbon fiber bits, as well as some faux-fiber. They’ve also generated a firestorm of controversy. You guys are definitely making your opinions known, and  I tend to agree: go real or go home.
That said, a recent report from SEMA (the organization, not the show) doesn’t bode well for fans […]

While you’re diligently working to distinguish your stock whip from its thousands (or millions) of brethren, rest assured that the Chinese are working hard at making cheap-ass versions of stuff that’s already out there. Witness this find over on Wired’s Autopia blog today: the photo on the left is the ass end of a […]

Welcome to the first full day of FullOnCustom, an original blog covering all aspects of automobile customization. Over the following days, weeks, and years, we aim to entertain and inform you by pointing out products, trends, and news of interest — whether you’re looking to juice up what’s under your hood, add some sound, tweak […]