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Sinister Sight // Frozen Grey Audi R8 V10 Spyder on HRE

The glory of traveling. The trip. The sights. The opportunity to live the culture. Our co-founder Charles J has been making quite a number of regular trips to Singapore. Couple of weeks ago we’ve posted his coverage of the AFTMKT Pizza Party meet, showcasing some of Singapore’s most interesting rides. The more I receive these international article materials, the more …

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No Boundaries // Ray’s MKV R32 on Alphards

Passion knows no boundaries. Call it different. Call it wild. Call it divergent. Call it ridiculous. Every once in a while there’s always that one passionate build that sets a car apart from the rest. Daring and outrageous. Stirring just enough love/hate relationships on the web to make it even more popular. Lamborghini on air suspension. Slammed rally cars. Static …

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HnP Korea Contributor Introduction: Ryu Jang Heoun

As we’re expanding our reach to nearby Asian countries and beyond, we came into contact with Ryu Jang Heoun from South Korea. He’s a full-time professional automotive photographer, a founder to BimmerKorea Forum and also a contributor to several Korean automotive magazines. Initially introduced to HnP by Winston, Ryu quickly agreed on becoming an HnP contributor; and now he’s eagerly …

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#SOTRENDY // Sebastian’s Infiniti G37 on Vossen

Multiple continents. Hundreds of countries. Millions of enthusiasts. Now united by one same passion for everything automotive. Always updated. Always fresh. That’s exactly what’s been happening to the automotive scenes these days. The internet has enabled each and every corner of the world to share the different trends and styles happening locally to the world, in real-time. What’s new in …

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Boxer Owners Club Indonesia Morning Run // Photo Coverage

As a platform becomes more and more popular, it’s always guaranteed that there’ll be new platform-based clubs and communities formed around the passion. We’ve seen some increasing number of owners joining the ///M community, the Nuvolks community, Porsche community and so on. Today’s coverage marked the first gathering of yet another newly formed community in Jakarta: Boxer Owners Club Indonesia. …

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Classy Execution // GTI MKV on Volk Rays

The people’s car – the Volkswagen. Founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1934 to produce affordable and reliable cars for everyone, the brand has now become Europe’s largest automotive producer, which has also ranked third largest in the world (right after Toyota and GM). Unlike the other German companies, for example Mercedes Benz, Audi and BMW, Volkswagen has positioned itself as …

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Flush Style 3rd Anniversary // Photo Coverage Part 2

Flush Style 3rd anniversary, held earlier this month at the Wonder World Fun Park, Thailand, was attended by over 400 modified cars. Check out our Part 1 article in case you’ve missed it. Here are some more pics from our Bangkok friends: JDM Pix! The Thailand car scene has never failed to amaze us. In particular is the Flush Style …

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Performance Legacy // Porsche TechArt 911S on ADV.1

“Design must be functional, and functionality must be translated into visual aesthetics without any reliance on gimmicks that have to be explained,” said Ferdinand A. Porsche, the designer of the first 911. His statement, in essence, is the 911 principle – a proof to the company’s strong roots to all things functional. All about performance and how aesthetic designs are …

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HnP Fans Friday // Edition 4

On today’s Fans Friday, we have some uprising and up to date news curated from our #hawknpoke instagram feed. From @stevanusdarmawan‘s now-slammed F30 (he used to drive the static-low TSI, check it out in his insta), to @rabbitk04‘s now aired out K04 GTI all the way from Surabaya. In between we also have @dtwentythree‘s capture of three Kiwami fighters. How …

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Southern Worthersee ‘SoWo’ 2014 // Photo Coverage

Since the past few articles, I’ve told you about our team’s continuous search for fresh ideas to pour into the blog. What we finally came up with was a plan to showcase more and more international events onto the site, allowing Indonesian readers and all of our fans to be inspired by all the different car cultures currently happening around …

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Game Changer // Evan’s Arkym E90 on BBS

Every once in a while I’d come across one of those outrageously built machines inside my mailbox. So wild that they demanded a second look at the pictures just to see everything that’s been done to the car. Couple of weeks ago it was the green aired-out GTI from Bandung, a while back there was the RWB 002, the pair …

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Flush Style 3rd Anniversary // Photo Coverage

Yes it’s here. Our coverage to Thailand’s greatest automotive event to date: the Flush Style 3rd Anniversary at Wonder World Fun Park. Held couple of weeks ago, on the third of May, the Flush Style team yet again has sparked a great deal of creativity into Thailand’s car culture. More than 400 uniquely modified cars gathered in the amusement park, …

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Passion for Life // Daniel OFIM’s Cooper S Coupe on Advan

A passion goes a long way. Started HnP back in 2011, I’ve always dreamed of showcasing Indonesia’s finest and most proper rides to as many viewers as possible. Uploaded for the entire world to see, narrated for the entire automotive community to read. Early on, ever since our humble beginnings, we’ve always put our passion for automotive on top of …

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Proper Speedster // BMW Z4 on Volk Racing

The convertibles. One of automotive enthusiasts’ most praised platforms. The fresh breeze of air, the sporty looks, the exhilarating driving experience, the pronounced exhaust and engine symphonies. Even non-car enthusiasts are undoubtedly impressed by the seduction of these drop-tops. But what’s even more attractive these days are the hard-tops, such as the one found on today’s Z4. With the push …

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Aggressive Progression // Richard’s Accord on BC Forged

I know some people who’d order wheels and bodykits even before receiving the car. People with precise plans as to what kind of bolt-on mods are going to be installed once the car arrives in his driveway. Considering the 2-4 weeks, or even longer, time needed to order custom wheels and imported bodykits, these kind of plans actually made sense. …

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HnP Fans Friday // Edition 3

Time to showcase what’s been happening inside #hawknpoke this week! From @priyowibowo89‘s SL63 AMG in the states to @yudha2110‘s slammed Civic from Semarang, we have plenty of interesting stuffs today! How to have your cars published? Simply follow us on instagram and put #hawknpoke to your instagram posts. And please be sure not to set your instagram account to private. …

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HnP Bangkok Contributor Introduction: JDM Pix

As we are expanding our coverage into nearby Asian countries, we’ve set our eyes on Thailand as the first country into which we’re going to explore. Primarily aimed as a media from which all Indonesian enthusiasts can appreciate automotive passions and be kept updated with the latest events happening all around, HnP is now bringing you HnP Bangkok edition articles. …

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Wallpaper Wednesday // Bali Exotic Duo // Ferrari F12 and Aventador

On today’s Wallpaper Wednesday we have two very special Italians ready to be set as your desktop background. First up is the Ferrari F12. Ferrari’s monstrous 731HP, 508 LB-FT grand tourer. With such a sleek exterior design and undoubtedly gorgeous fascia, it’s the stunning art sculpture in motion. Then there’s the Aventador, the two-seater four-wheel-drive jet-inspired supercar. Both Italian exotics …

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Products Showcase // Edition 2

In this edition I’m going to share with you some of the most recent updates from our partners. From KW’s DLC kit for the Porsche Panamera to CarSpa’s professional detailing of a Ferrari FF. Contact us at hawknpoke@gmail.com for partnership inquiries. DPE Elite 22″ for Range Rover Evoque Contact info: Permaisuri Upper class SUV definitely needs upper class wheels. Permaisuri …

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Three IndoMelbournians // 370Z, DC2R, WRX Group Shoot

A fresh send-in for today’s article came from Jason Alvin, a fellow Indonesian HnP contributor currently living in Melbourne. Through his set of pictures and story, he’d like to offer us a unique insight into the three different Indonesian-owned builds he’s been frequently hanging out with. First up is Yohanes’ 370Z on Gnosis, then there’s Jason’s personal Integra Type R …

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