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Tuner Shop Caught Stealing and AI-Editing Photos to Sell Fake Dodge Charger Body Kit
An aftermarket parts retailer called Vicrez was caught stealing professional photos from The Drive's Dodge Charger review and running them through AI image generation to create fake marketing materials for a widebody body kit that may not even exist.
Key Takeaways
- Vicrez stole The Drive's professional photos and ran them through AI tools to create fake marketing images for a widebody kit
- Background elements and inconsistent vehicle details — like a vanishing spoiler — reveal clear AI manipulation
- The company operates an AI-generated blog and has poor physical store reviews, raising questions about whether the kit exists
- The case highlights growing risks of AI-fabricated product imagery in online aftermarket auto parts sales
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DT Editorial AI··via thedrive.com