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Unlock the full beast-mode of your Ford 6R and 10R automatic transmissions with AutoUpgrades’ elite tuning solutions. We don’t just tweak—we transform. Continue reading →

In 2017, Audi—those meticulous masterminds of German engineering—decided to introduce a naming convention that would leave the rest of us scratching our heads. Continue reading →

Unleash the full potential of your Aisin automatic transmission with AutoUpgrades’ precision-engineered tuning solutions. We don’t just tinker—we transform. Continue reading →

Unlock the true potential of your ZF automatic transmission with AutoUpgrades’ elite tuning solutions. We don’t just optimize—we revolutionize. Continue reading →

Unleash the raw power of your VAG DSG transmission with AutoUpgrades’ cutting-edge tuning solutions. We don’t just tweak—we elevate. At AutoUpgrades, we’re all about pushing the limits of Audi, VW, and Skoda transmissions across every possible application. Continue reading →

Unleash the full potential of your Porsche PDK transmission with AutoUpgrades’ precision tuning solutions. We don't just just fine-tune—instead, we overhaul your entire driving experience. Continue reading →

Our customer Martin has graciously provided us with feedback concerning the tuning we performed on his Skoda 2.0TFSI, this was supported by empirical data. Continue reading →

Tuning up your car has plenty of advantages, and it can help set your vehicle up to match your driving goals and driving style better. And now that you are considering a car ECU remapping, you may have many questions. Read the expert's answers to the three most frequently asked car tuning questions. Continue reading →

Some myths are doing the rounds about the costs and side effects of tuning your vehicle. Read on for some expert comments on these myths that will be busted here. Continue reading →

Remapping, also known as chip tuning or engine tuning, is the process of changing the software that controls the engine management system in a motor vehicle. This process can improve the performance and efficiency of a car by adjusting factors such as fuel injection, boost pressure, and ignition timing. Let’s look at how it benefits you! Continue reading →

If you are wondering whether you should get ECU tuning or remapping in NZ then we invite you to read our overview of remapping in our article How Car ECU Remapping In NZ Meets Your Needs [hyperlink to this article]. It explains the outcomes of remapping and tuning. In today’s article, we explain the process that we would follow to professionally tune an  ECU in a company that is properly equipped to offer this service. So, let’s lift the bonnet on this now. Continue reading →

Cars are often detuned, so a manufacturer can offer many models based on the same engine and calibrated to meet regulations and other constraints. And that is where ECU tuning comes in. ECU stands for Engine Control Unit, and ECU tuning is essentially a service that allows you, the driver, to get the most out of your vehicle as we are able to overcome the limitations imposed by the manufacturer’s calibration. Continue reading →

If a tuned and stripped out RS4 isn't scary enough we have also had an RS6 through with intake mods, new plugs and coilpacks and a full custom exhaust. Continue reading →

We have had some intimidatingly fast cars in the workshop in the past few days; like this stripped out track-ready RS4! Continue reading →

Last but not least, rounding out the cars we wanted to share, that we have had in for tuning in the last week. We have this very clean Porsche Cayenne GTS. Continue reading →