The Honda NSX is back
Robert Downey Jnr aka Tony Stark aka Iron Man seen here driving the new (we guess its a prototype, for now) Honda NSX on the New York set of the Avengers. Note: This picture is from the USA so its sporting the Acura badge.
World’s Greatest Drag Race!
Motortrend stages the world’s greatest drag race! With an empty airstrip and eleven of the best driver’s cars in the world put to the test…
Depth of Speed – A Car Show Born
Check out this video about the process behind putting on a car show the Euro Sl,ut Fest. It attracted over 400 custom European cars. The video is by Josh Clason of “Depth of Speed” series. Click the picture above to watch the video. Euro Sl,ut Fest is an all european car show which is truly and entirely created by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
Source: HBTV
BMW Art Car Tour
Check out BMW’s Art Car series of 17 cars painted by 17 different artists from all over the world. The project started as a series of painted race cars but now has blossomed into a project raising awareness of alternative and renewable energy sources. More information about the exhibition can be found at bmw-artcartour.com.
Canibeat X JDMyard car meet
US photographer Jordan Donnelly (Canibeat) was here in Sydney and an impromptu car meet was organised at JDMyard.
For more pics please visit: The-Lowdown.com, JDMyard.com, Jordan Donnelly.com and JDM Style Tuning.com
Also visit their respective Facebook pages – The-Lowdown – Felix Alim Photography – ClubITR – JDMST
Picture courtesy of The-Lowdown.com
JDMyard X PlusSixOne Tees now on sale
The latest t-shirt release from JDM parts and styling powerhouse JDMyard is now available. Because PlusSixOne has it’s roots around the modified car scene and JDMyard is our favourite place to shop for the latest JDM parts and accessories it was natural for us to help the peeps in JDMyard with the development of their apparel drop. The front features the timeless original JDMyard logo designed by Justin Fox with the back featuring the OG PlusSixOne logo. Plain and simple and functional just how JDMers like it!!!
They are available from the JDMyard store for $25 pickup from the store or $33 shipped. Please visit JDMyard for more info.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 video
Want to see how a Lamborgini Aventador performs? Watch this amazing video and see how it out maneuveres “mother nature”.
Ward’s Automotive Magazine – 10 Best Car Interiors
Online Automotive Magazine WARDS AUTO has been reviewing and rating car interiors since before 2005 has released their latest best 10 car interiors. Mind you, this is not just a collection of interiors high end cars like Range Rovers, Jaguars, Aston Martin, etc etc in fact non of the high end car brands are included in the list. There are some brands here that will suprise everyone – three economy cars, three luxury brands, a sport sedan, minivan, upscale off-road SUV and a family sedan. So check out the line-up below.
AUDI A8
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Chevy Cruze 2LT RS
Dodge Charger Rallye Plus
Ford Focus Titanium
Honda Odyssey Elite
Hyundai Elantra Limited
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit
Kia Optima EX
Volvo S60
Source: Wards Auto
BMW X5 – Security Plus Edition
For the person that has everything. The ultimate urban vehicle – The BMW X5 Security Plus Edition. If you got all the money in the world then security is everything. The special edition X5 has a Class 6 rating in safety. It can withstand 7.62mm rounds from an AK-47. In conjunction with its armoured exterior it actually didn’t forget about the other important things. The suspension was modified to cater for it’s increased weight, and power is produced by it’s 4.8 litre V8 capable of 355 horsepower. Enough power to outrun any attacker. Other features is an intercom system to communicate to people outside without opening the windows or doors, cameras around the car for better perimeter awarness, sirens and lights to alert others.
Source: BMW
Toyota FT-86 II Concept
Ask any car modifier about the significance of the number 86 when it relates to Toyota vehicles. The AE86, produced back in the 80s. With it’s well balanced body and affordability it was turned into an ideal road weapon. And we cannot forget about the iconic manga cartoon Initial D which the hero uses an AE86 as his car of choice racing in the winding roads of Mt Akina, defeating some of the most powerfull production cars on the road. To continue the legacy of the AE86, Toyota has now created the FT-86 II Concept car. It’s aim, to bring back the fun in driving and aggressiveness of a Toyota.
Source: Autoblog
Specialized S-Works + McLaren Venge
With the sudden surge of interest in bikes and biking in general (either for sporting or styling reasons), we want to feature this one of a kind bike, a Frankenstein creation, built in collaboration with American manufacturer Specialized and McLaren, the racing road bicycle was designed by Chris D’Aluisio – calling it the Specialized S-Works and McLaren Venge. It took 4 years to develop, just to create a lighter and faster performance bike – the perfect amalgamation of technology and art.
Source: Specialized S-Works + McLaren Venge
Check out some Euro Style
Most of the time when we say modified cars we think about Japanese cars. Well this time lets give the Europeans a go and check out their version of “JDM” or should we say “EDM”.
Source: Wolfsgruppe
Geneva Motor Show 2011
A short video about the recent Geneva Motor Show. The video, shot is tilt shift technique, highlights the amazing concepts from the world’s top automakers such as ABT, TechArt, Hamann, Carlsson, just to name a few. Check it out!!!
Source: Levi Maestro
BRABUS Mercedes Benz iBusiness 2.0 | Modified S Class Mobile Office
If you want to run your business from the comfort of your car then this is the car for you. A modified Mercedes-Benz S-Class by Brabus. Named Brabus 800 iBusiness 2.0, a mobile office packed with the lates Apple gear. It has a Mac Mini in the trunk, a 64GB iPod Touch mounted in the rear centre console, two iPad 2 mounted in the electronically adjustable tray with a custom Brabus app for the iPad to control the info-tainment system. Brabus didn’t forget the engine. They tuned it up producing 800 horsepower from the twin turbo V12.
Source: autoblog
Ken Block x DC – Gymkhana THREE Alternate + Bonus Scenes
Leading up to the Geneva Auto Show, Ken Block – part time DC Shoes spokesperson and car trick driver has released new videos of his Gymkhana Project. His tricks with the car is almost the same as the tricks you can do on a skate deck or BMX bike.
Source Autoblog
ESTEVAN ORIOL X BRITTANY DAILEY X FREESTYLE RIDES
Behind the scenes video of the Estevan Oriol shoot with model Brittany Dailey in LA for Aussie magazine Freestyle Rides.
Source Freestyle Rides
Koenigsegg Agera R Speed Racer Inspired Custom Edition
The Koenigsegg Agera R is making a global debut at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The car they are displaying was modified for a skier, the model will feature a one of a kind carbon fibre roof case by Thule for skis storage, replaceable with a OEM carbon fibre roof. It also features a Speed Racer Mach 5-inspired paint scheme as requested by the owner because the owner is a big fan of Speed Racer cartoons. Go Speed Racer Go!!!
Source Autoblog
Gucci X Fiat
Gucci has been synonymous to style and class, and their prestige has exceeded the high-end fashion industry. Their high caliber status still remains strong in today’s competitive luxury brand market. Gucci with Italian automobile maker Fiat to design a special edition car.
They picked the Fiat 500, customised to show a new, modern travel statement. Gucci modified every detail of the car with the red and green Gucci stripe running along the side of the car, while the GG wheel nut covers on mesh rims compliments the stripes. Inside it has the red and green style on the seats, gearshift, carpet and seatbelts with GG embossed seats and trims.
There is also a limited edition apparel, accessories, watches and bags to match with your new Fiat 500 when you drive in on the streets.
Source Freshnessmag.com
Kia Soul Hamsters
Kia‘s been making its mark in the automotive scene this past few years. They improved in their car quality and performance. They’ve also up’d their street credibility with their very hip hop themed commercials. This commercial features the Kia Hamsters rapping to Black Sheep’s “The Choice is Yours”. Wished this commercials was aired here in Australia…. Enjoy.
Volkswagen Commercials
Volkswagen has made a few interesting TV advertisement. Very entertaining and funny to watch. Enjoy!!!
Ralph Lauren and his amazing car collection
Clothing designer and car collector Ralph Lauren owns a lot of cars and his garage looks like a museum of legendary automobiles of the past 100 years. Each of this rare model cars have been restored with original parts. Very amazing gallery indeed.
Source: slamxhype
PLEASURISM ReBirth2 – PHANTOM ODYSSEY
We love our Hondas!!! Specially our ODYSSEY’s!!! Check this video out from Japan. Love the way they modify their Odyssey’s in the land of the rising sun…
JDM LEGENDS video by Josh Clason
A video filmed by Josh Clason about the Utah based JDM LEGENDS. This guys restore classic Japanese automotive classics like the 1973 Toyota Celica, 1970 Datsun 51 or Nissan Skylines. For more information please visit JDM LEGENDS.
