Shingo-san (White Aristo) and Keisuke-san (Maroon Cima) introduce us to their VIP cars and give us a little insight into the VIP Tuning Culture in Japan.
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Low Life: VIP Tuning Culture
Shingo-san (White Aristo) and Keisuke-san (Maroon Cima) introduce us to their VIP cars and give us a little insight into the VIP Tuning Culture in Japan.
The New BMW X5
The BMW X5 is entering a new chapter. The new X5 offers customers an assured “all-round package equipped to meet the most exacting and varied demands.” Customers keen to make the configuration of the exterior and interior a little more individual can vary the car’s basic equipment with the M Sport package and Pure Experience and Pure Excellence “design worlds.”
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BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé
This is a collaboration between BMW and Pininfarina (an independent Italian car design firm) is this blunt-force two-door called the BMW Pininfarini Gran Lusso Coupe. BMW Group and Pininfarina joined forces to bring an idea to fruition: “The appeal of this collaboration with Pininfarina is that you get another, very different and special angle on facets like luxury and exclusivity.” The BMW Pininfarini Gran Lusso Coupe is Based on the 7-Series platform, the Gran Lusso Coupé sits on exclusively designed five triple-spoke 21-inch wheels finished in a mix of matt-sheen aluminium, black and black chrome, and is powered by a V12 engine. BMW and Pininfarina are also staying quiet on any potential production plans that might stem from the concept.
Chinese Man Publicly Destroys His Maserati
A Maserati owner in China has hired a gang of sledgehammer-wielding men to help publicly destroy his Maserati Quattroporte, in protest over poor service from his dealer. Watch the destruction after the JUMP.
1979 HONDA CB500 “NK-A”
Anvil Motociclette has found a particular interest in bikes of the ’70s and ’80s, and with it has come several beautifully retro modern renditions. The most recent of their efforts is the “NK-A,” based off of a Honda CB Four 500 K. Much of the new make-up has come at the hands of Anvil including the outer aesthetic, seats, lights, handlebars and more. For more information on Anvil Motociclette, visit their website.
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Lamborghini Egoista
When all the dust had settled, Lamborghini had the world talking regarding its latest conceptual masterpiece, the Egoista. A culmination of 50 years of engineering, design and attitude went into a car that had many excited and others lamenting its over-the-top design. A car for the selfish so they say, the Egoista’s single seater embodies this to the fullest. The following video captures all these elements under one clear and concise video, from the fighter jet inspirations to its desire to push the absolute limits of performance.
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Watch the Handcrafted Production Process of the Audi R8
Audi has put together a short video highlighting the handcrafted production process of their incredibly powerful R8. Although just under a minute and a half long, the video touches upon the detailed assembly undergone by each vehicle that leaves its Neckarsulm factory.
Ferrari + Hublot MPO5 Watch
An Over-Engineered Wristwatch to Match Your Ferrari: Hublot‘s latest flagship wristwatch is designed specifically to match Ferrari’s LaFerrari supercar. It’s rumored to have a price to match somewhere around $300,000.
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Land Rover Defender LXV Special Edition
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the rugged SUV, Land Rover introduces the LXV Special Edition of its storied Defender. Based on the original Defender Hard Top, the limited edition vehicle sees a 2.2 liter diesel engine – capable of 120 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque – coupled with a six-speed manual transmission. Unique details abound as the celebratory design features “LXV” logos and orange contrast stitching throughout the seats, steering wheel, and center console of its luxurious leather-wrapped interior while the exterior of the automobile features a Santorini Black paint scheme with contrasting Corris Grey accents, 16-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels, additional “LXV” branding, and a black & white Union Jack badge on the tailgate. The Land Rover Defender LXV Special Edition is available in limited quantities starting at £28,765 GBP (approximately $44,671 USD).
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Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: Koreatown Los Angeles
Anthony hung out with two famous Korean American “bad boys”: Roy Choi of Kogi foodtruck fame and David Choe, street artist and newly-minted multimillionaire. Roy and David took Anthony on a culinary tour of K-town, including surprising stops at Sizzler and Jollibee, as well as profiling their families’ compelling stories. Roy even gave an excellent breakdown of the 1992 LA Riots from the Korean community’s point of view, a viewpoint that is not often explained so poignantly on mainstream media.
