Status Plus // Scirocco on Enkei
One of the most prominent path one could take in the quest for car customisation nowadays, is to upgrade the looks of the cars into higher-trims, and then proceed as planned – new wheels, aggressive lowering, and a portion of power bump. It’s the best of both worlds – combining OEM and aftermarket approach, thus the term OEM+. The results …
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One Stage Above // Alphard on Wald
The Toyota Alphard. One of the most interesting and peculiar outliers found within Toyota’s people-carrier lineup. Remove the badge, have a sit inside the luxurious interior of the van, and you might as well decide that it could have been passed as a Lexus. This is especially true on the new model such as the one we are featuring today. …
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Daring Approach // Jeffry’s Panamera Turbo on PUR
A striking-feature is the one thing that could separate one offering apart from its rivals. A daring approach, a risk-taker, a creative hive; the differentiating, superior factor that propels the initiator forward. Had all Martabak sellers denied this mindset, their products would be just like the others. Yet out of the blue, we’ve seen one deciding to add Nutella/exotic ingredients …
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Real Performer // Aventador on ADV.1
It’s no secret that most car enthusiasts began the journey towards car enthusiasm at a very young age; sometimes even from the ages of being a toddler. Definitely not by being handed a car at that early age; it’d be too dangerous and we’ll have too many under-aged drivers that way. Instead, the introduction began with scaled-down versions of the …
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Fit and Function // Q5 on Rotiform
The crossovers are on the boom, folks! Every now and then, they multiply, slowly taking over the globe as the daily commuter choice of the masses. And for a reason too. As the love child of SUVs and passenger-cars, it offers features that people haven’t seen since the conception of automobiles: comfortable driving dynamics mixed with cross-country abilities that pure-bred …
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Benz in Black // E Class on HRE
You have to admit, the ‘Men in Black’ movies surely got some taste. In the first movie, the duo drove a memorably high-tech Ford Crown Victoria, which was transformed into a jet-powered ride through the push of a button. Driven upside down in a tunnel and blasted through traffic like a bullet train, it was definitely a fresh-factor to its …
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Evolution of an Icon // BMW M4 on Brixton Forged
In life, progression towards a better future is a must; standing-still has never been the better option. Whether it’d be for personal achievements or world-wide interests, the pursue for a brighter destiny can never be denied. Sure, there’ll be plenty of obstacles along the way; but aren’t these obstacles the exact things that evolve us up instead? Take a look …
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Stunner Shade // Frozen Grey M3 on Zito Wheels
When a grey coloured car comes into view, one would most often than not perceive it as bleak and dull, considering that it stands right in the middle of the spectrum; that is, neither black nor white. Not having the ‘purity’/clean-look of a white, nor reflecting the ‘mysterious’/coolness aura of a black either. Like an overcast sky projecting uncertainties and …
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Sublime Brilliance // S Class on ADV.1 from Surabaya
For the hunt of brilliantly modified cars in Indonesia, it’s not uncommon for us to look into the nooks and crannies of this country. And for today, our search led us to the Eastern end of Java. Specifically: Surabaya. As one of the major Indonesian cities in which its car cultures are close to the one we have here in …
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Style-Packed // Mercedes Benz A250 on Rennen
Say that you’re a car manufacturer who’s looking forward to strengthening your presence in Indonesia. You’re determined to conquering the local market with your offerings, letting more buyers taste your outstanding products. Where to start? Nothing better than having a strong hatchback as a backbone. Versatile, compact and easy-to-drive, hatchbacks have always been one of the most-demanded platforms in our …
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Under Same Sky // GTS x 650i x 650S
Ervan Sanjaya, our US-based contributor, is back with his latest capture of stunning European builds. All of which are owned by fellow Indonesians living in the states, who’ve had a definite addiction for everything automobiles-related. Introducing: Hugo’s Panamera GTS, Bill’s BMW 650i and Jason’s McLaren 650S. Three flawless V8 rides overflowed with each owner’s passion for cars. First up is …
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Singha Connection Idle Street May 2016 // Photo Coverage
May 21, 2016. Our own crew Winston J visited Bangkok to experience one of the greatest Bangkok street meetups ever held this year, called the Idle Street 2016. Sponsored by Singha and organized by Connection, it was by far one of the most breathtaking Bangkok street car meets we’ve ever visited. Definitely looked like one of those sets straight from …
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Golden Complication // S Class on Rotiform
The grass is greener on the other side – a term commonly used to describe conditions of a marginally better situation compared to one’s dwelling. Don’t be mistaken though – this term could motivate one to improve the local conditions, instead of being purely a sign of envy. Thus, what you’re seeing now could be seen as a successful attempt …
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Sweet Temptation // Akram’s Scirocco on Rotiform
Sweet, sweet honey. One of the greatest gifts from mother Earth. Packing so much nutrition it could act as a natural ointment and medicine, as well as being everyone’s favorite dessert flavoring. Stress-relieving, rejuvenating, while giving us the extra punch of esprit. It’s hard to deny honey’s importance in the history of mankind. Its status as a long-lasting nourishment makes …
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The Other Luxury // Chrysler 300C on Monarch
Every time the term ‘luxury sedan’ gets thrown around, we’d usually associate it with European brands, sailing all the way across the sea from their homeland to Indonesia, to meet prospective buyers – and to become market leaders. Few of us would associate the term with other regions. Today’s 300C owner is among the few who did just that – …
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Indisputable Icon // Ferrari 458 Italia on HRE
Agility. Precision. Enthusiasm. Road-going Ferrari’s have always been the irreplaceable, definite, and absolutely-perfect embodiment of Italian race cars for the streets. Uncompromisingly built for the thrills of speed, with designs and aeros that follow functions, not the other way around. Every single inch of the car has been tuned for a better overall performance, while every single interior piece has …
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Private Design // Bentley Flying Spur W12 on Klässen iD
Like a gust of wind travelling through the valley. As effortless as rays of lights, coming from above, falling down, brighting up the dense rain forests below. Full of grace, full of inner strength, unstoppable, covered with beauties for every eye that sees. An elegant, grandeur appearance that hides all the courage within. The new Bentley Flying Spur W12 has …
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Modern Tuner // BMW 3-Series on Rotiform
The new-generation 3 Series has become an ever-so-popular choice among modern tuning enthusiasts with its more powerful, easier to tune, turbocharged engines. The introduction of such ‘forced induction’ performance-booster straight off the factory means that it is now far easier to achieve higher output figures from the 3-Series, through simple bolt-on upgrades. A characteristic that most OEM turbocharged models carry. …
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Tough Shell // Mercedes Benz G55 AMG on ADV.1
Imagine that you’ve been doing work outside, today. A very hot day, guaranteed to turn anyone into a sweat-drenched soak. You seek for refreshments, but a mere iced water won’t do. So what’s it going to be? For me, coconut water is the best answer. Fresh, natural and energizing. A common sight on beaches, coconuts are among the list of …
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Personal Speedy // DuelL AG MINI Cooper S
A true compact performer that’ll never be forgotten. Following the release of MINI’s new F56, the company has shoved-in a massive 2.0L engine into the new Cooper S engine bay. Bigger and more powerful, majorly support its ever-expanding body size. This leaves today’s R56 Cooper S as the final ‘true compact’ performer with its tinier 1.6L engine and shorter wheelbase. …
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