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 …
Read MoreSingha 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 …
Read MoreGolden 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 …
Read MoreSweet 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 …
Read MoreIndisputable 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 …
Read MoreModern 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. …
Read MorePersonal 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. …
Read MoreGlobal 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, …
Read MoreGrown 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 …
Read MoreColor 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 …
Read MorePower 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 …
Read MoreFirst-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 …
Read MoreIntensely 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 …
Read MoreUnforgettable Feat // CLS63 AMG on ADV.1
If you’re into making a breakthrough in the realm of basically everything, consider mixing stuff as your card-in-the-sleeve: many examples exist, and instantly became a legend in their own rights simply due to the innovative and attractive features they possess. Sony’s Walkman is one case: when listening to one’s favorite tunes meets portability, the result is a long line of …
Read MoreSpecial One // Iwan Liman’s SVR Ferrari 458 on Novitec
A bright red Ferrari and a winding road. The vivid dream that has kept a lot of us enthusiasts going for every single hustle we’ve been through. The pinnacle of freedom and success. The glorious marriage of driving pleasure and excitements. The hand-built trophy that causes all of life’s efforts and struggles to make sense. The prize, the ending, the …
Read MoreConnoisseur // AIMGAIN Lexus LS460L on ADV.1
Undeniably, the Lexus LS460L has become the flagship Japanese sedan available today. Top-of-the line Japanese craftsmanship combined with unmatched quality control has successfully sculpted Lexus’s strongest player in the luxury sedan market. Repeatedly winning multiple awards surrounding vehicle reliability, customer satisfaction and engine performance, the LS has become the king in reliable luxury sedans ever since 1990s. In its latest …
Read MoreBuilt to Last // Hendranata’s GTI on WatercooledIND
Sharp. Precise. Fierce. Noble. Divine. Blades so sharp that it literally swifts through everything, and looks so artful that it deserves to become the imperial-room centre-piece. The mighty Katana sword. The infamous Japanese curved blade used by samurai for their relentless, skilful, and purposeful doings. Strong, unpredictable and always stunningly detailed, the Katana has often been deemed as one of …
Read MoreCollective // Porsche 911 Carrera S on ADV.1
Of all the two-door sports cars that inhabited Earth ever since the inception of the term ‘sports car’ itself, few are as consistent and instantly recognisable as the Porsche’s 911. I could even imagine how happy Ferdinand Porsche would’ve been, knowing the fact that his fruit of labour is still being adored by many across the globe. Thanks to prominent …
Read MoreBeyond Words // Supercharged Fab Design SLS AMG on ADV.1
This beast right here; has thrown out all the words we could’ve described it with, out of the window. Supercharged by Wiestec to over 800HP and sculpted by Fab Design with the flamboyant widebody kit, finished in such stunning-molten-silver color, this is the ultimate Mercedes Benz to tame every other supercar roaming our streets. Never have I seen such an …
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