A car is modified – and you can follow the story behind it. That is the appeal of JP Performance: engineering becomes a talking point. But what does the name mean, and why does the project's future matter to car enthusiasts?

What is JP Performance?

JP Performance GmbH is a company based in Dortmund, with Jean Pierre Kraemer, known as JP Kraemer, as its public face. Its connection to cars is direct: vehicle modifications are at the heart of its project work. According to the company's own description, the workshop concentrates on its own project cars for its YouTube channel.[1][2]

Why do car enthusiasts watch?

A man beside a white modified car with its bonnet open against red smoke.
A tuned car with its bonnet open.

The channel describes its content as performance upgrades, technical explanations, measurements, comparisons and vehicle introductions. From Volkswagen to Porsche or Lamborghini, different brands provide the material for its car videos.[5]

The interesting part is the question behind a modification: what should change, how will it be achieved and what does the result show? For viewers interested in sports cars, turbo technology and individual car tuning, the finished vehicle is only part of the attraction. The process matters too.

Can JP Performance tune your car?

The official answer is no. On its support page, updated on 19 March 2026, JP Performance says it no longer modifies customer vehicles. Its other support pages also state that servicing and software or performance upgrades are no longer offered.[2][3][4]

If you search for “JP Performance tuning”, distinguish between a project shown in a video and a workshop service you can actually book. A YouTube build is not an offer to modify your own car.

JP Performance news: What happens next?

A man wearing sunglasses beside a smiling woman.

On 2 September 2026, WDR reported that Kraemer had announced plans to close his businesses following allegations of violence against him. The report names JP Performance, the PACE car museum and a burger business in Dortmund.[6]

That announcement does not establish that every business has already closed. When looking for current JP Performance news, check the date and exactly what a report says. For car enthusiasts, questions remain about the future of the project vehicles, videos and museum. The automotive connection is clear; developments affecting each individual business need current confirmation.