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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Lagoon of Speed // BMW M4 on Rotiform
Inspired by an UAE circuit, built by the German, and driven on the humble streets of Indonesia. Today’s Yas Marina Blue M4 has struck our attention from every angle. A unique and pleasantly beautiful color scheme, combined with tailored wheels-choice and captured by Winston J on such beautiful winding roads of Central Java. It’s definitely one of the more unique …
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Global Influence // Scirocco on Work Wheels
Who would’ve guessed, what once known as an infamous country, our own beloved Indonesia, has now been growing well, and being acknowledged by the world around it. From our economic strength to the uprising tourism industry, our country has now been well-known for its revolutionary approaches in creating a better living place for all of its citizens. As a result, …
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Grown up, Sensed up // MINI Cooper S F56 on Rotiform
MINI’s in our local market used to be one of those cars that only enthusiasts could understand. Its compact interior, firm ride, and eccentric exterior looks have all contributed to turn the MINI into one of the most popular ‘hobby cars’ in Indonesia. Not too practical, a tad expensive, yet very rewarding for its driving pleasures. ‘Go-kart handling’ as the …
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Color Bloom! // Porsche 911 on ADV.1
It’s a happy day. Whether it’d be a job promotion, graduation day, or wedding day, it’s something many will consider as a ‘milestone’ of happiness. Achievement, celebration and excitement of what’s to come. And what’s often go unnoticed within these days are the flowers presented by families and friends as their regards. Colorful, wishful and enchanting, these pure beauties further …
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Sunrise Mountain Cruise // Central Java Enthusiasts
A culture of diversity. Several weeks ago one of our resident photographers, Winston, has had the chance to visit Solo city to meet some local automotive enthusiasts. Organized by Dicky from Drivetech Solo, the plan was to gather some friends and colleagues from Solo, Jogja and Semarang cities to cruise around the beautiful Tawangmangu mountain-route in Solo. The cruise was …
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Power Growl // Macan on ADV.1
In 2002, the automotive world was left scratching its head when Porsche unveiled the Cayenne. A famed sports car maker, all of the sudden launched a SUV? Back then it was unthinkable, and the Cayenne recieved mixed views. Nevertheless, the car prevails: winning automotive journalists’ heart across the globe, due to its shape performance aspect, derived from the sports car …
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First-Time-Right // Winston’s Bagged Golf on Rotiform
Who doesn’t love apples? Not the tech giant, mind you, but the nature’s offering of a fruit. The texture’s crisp, it goes great with pies – as well as being juiced in itself, and the ‘exterior’ color has alway been really eye-catching, prompting everyone to grab one and take a bite out of it. Today’s featured car happens to posses …
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Intensely Uncommon // BMW 1M on BBS
If you often glance at the color variety of cars found on our streets, you’ll notice that, among the three primary colors, yellow isn’t as commonly seen as blue or red, making it quite a sight which pops in your eyes occasionally. Exactly what today’s featured car would do when you take a glimpse of it cruising around; and when …
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