Circle of Speed // Ferrari 458 Speciale on ADV.1
It’s the most reasonable Ferrari you could’ve bought, but can no longer buy. The 458 Speciale. The sophisticated, hardcore, purist supercar built on top of the ‘regular guy’ 458 platform. Active aerodynamics mated to some so-nerdy-its-a-crime engine-and-handling system makes the Speciale truly the supercar of supercars. The dream drive for true enthusiasts and collectors alike. Its short production period (2013-2015) …
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Primal Instinct // Marshall’s Cayman on ADV.1
Curves. They are much more seductive than straight lines, and even more alluring to the eyes than fractal lines. Whether it’d be in two-dimensional or three-dimensional forms, curves are incredibly good-looking in most design principles. Perhaps because nature itself lends to some of the greatest curves ever existed (from earth’s curvature to seagulls’ wings). This is why designers often create …
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Irreplacable // F30 320i on Klässen iD
As time goes by, things inevitably age. In order to retain its value, whether in the sense of functionalities or simply for the sake of appearance, they are often replaced by newer counterparts. Whether it’d be gadgets, apparels, housewares; things have shorter-and-shorter lifespan in this era of rapid technological advances. Movies are recycled sooner than ever, smartphones refreshed yearly, ‘wearables’ …
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Edge of Paradise // BMW M4 on ADV.1
Pushing the limits of possibilities. The first production automobile was invented by Karl Benz in 1886. It has three wheels, a single-speed transmission and a horsepower figure of two-third. Yes, you could race a horse alongside your 2⁄3HP ‘car’ and the horse would’ve won. But let’s take a look at what we’ve been living with these days. Take the case …
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