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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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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Connoisseur // 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 …
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Forged Steel // Franky’s Evolution VIII MR on Volk Racing
Looking back at the world’s history, it could be said that one of the most influential achievements of mankind is the usage of iron. From the ancient era to the present; from simple tools meant for everyday tasks, to the highly advanced machineries meant for scientific studies, a hint of iron is bound to be found. Often ‘modified’ together with …
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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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Deceptively Quick // Mercedes-Benz E400 AMG on BC Forged
Ever occurred to you that in a single car-brand there’s always a coherent interior/exterior feels among its model lineup, despite different body styles? That is something called as a design language, an image of self-impression that every car manufacturer uses to win buyers’ hearts. From the GLE450 AMG we posted several days ago to this saloon-body E400 AMG today, we’ve …
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Oddly Sporty // Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe on Vellano
The time is now, for even SUVs to be given the four-door coupe treatment. First started by the CLS Coupe of Mercedes-Benz, where an E-Class platform was given a sleeker, lower and much more stylish silhouette, the four-door coupe styling has now ventured into the lands of compacts sedans (CLA, for example) and SUVs (X6 and GLE Coupe). Compared to …
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Never Enough // Range Rover on Rotiform
One of mankind’s natural mindset is that sometimes, it wants more than what’s available on hand; there is never enough. We witnessed how prehistoric men used stone tied to a stick as a hammer; now, different kind of hammers exist. From the ones that are also doubled as nail-puller, to the ones made from hardened rubber. This mindset have pushed …
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Titan // DuelL AG MINI Countryman on Volk Racing
Worlds collide. Today’s featured car started its life in the European continent, with decades-old legacies dating back to the 1950s. Today, it’s been corporately bought by BMW, yet still being strongly attached to its British heritages. On our streets of Jakarta, MINI itself has become the new urban icon of ‘stylish city-buzzler’. It’s daring designs, historic graphics and compact platform …
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Casual Sport // Porsche Cayman on BC Forged
At the beginning of their inception, sports cars were just what they were intended – as cars that offered superior driving experience and above-class performance compared to the rest of the herd; in return, they’re quite a pain to be used daily. But that was decades ago. As the demands grew, sports car manufacturers listened to the wailing words of …
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Project Candy // Ferrari California on HRE
Rise of the divergent. Throughout these past few years, I’ve been noticing more and more daring builds coming out of Indonesia. From RWB Porsche’s to Liberty Walk exotics to Rocket Bunny GT86’s, these outrageous rides have been showing up occasionally on our Instagram ‘Explore’ pages. But what’s even more noticeable is the growing trend for colorful wheels on most rides. …
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Flash Forward // Audi R8 on Brixton Forged
“I, Robot” and “Iron Man”. Call it an oversimplification, yet these are the two associations that came up every time an R8 comes to mind. Not it’s engine-type, nor its all-wheel-drive system. The R8 has been so closely attached to these two movies (“I, Robot” uses an RSQ which looks similar nonetheless) that spotting one of these became a similar …
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Elite Driving Club // Indonesia’s First Private Automotive Member’s Club
Last week we’ve had the opportunity to visit one of the latest automotive breakthroughs in Jakarta: the Elite Driving Club, Indonesia’s first membership-only sportscar club. It’s an entirely fresh concept never-before-seen within our entire nation. Under the Elite Driving Club program, paid members are entitled to the ‘ownership’ of these luxurious sportscars, ranging from Lotus Evora to the Cayman R. …
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Unheard, Uncommon // Audi Q5 on Rotifom
It all started during WWII, when the Allies-faction needed light vehicles capable of crossing rough battlefield terrains with troops, equipment and supply-carrying capabilities. A do-it-all vehicle for mild terrains. They soon came up with these tough, unbreakable-yet-light vehicles we often refer to as the ‘Jeeps’. Throughout the war, civilians saw these vehicles in action and grown way too fond of …
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Motorsports Tribute // BMW E92 3-Series Coupe on BBS
BMW and motorsports. A pair of symphonies that’s been continuously formed for almost a century long. Ever since the 1930s, BMW race car drivers have been piloting their 3-Series cars across some of the most prestigious races around the world, including the famous Mille Miglia. Over the years, the team has accumulated more than enough trophies to make their 3-Series …
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Game of Stance // IndoGarage Group Shoot
Taking it to an entirely new level. IndoGarage has been around since 22 February 2002, and used to be called as Garage Club. Despite being more than a decade old, their crew members have always been constantly refreshing their rides to the current trends and fashions. You can check out their previous group shoot in this article. Last week, our …
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Flagship Reborn // Lexus LS460L on ADV.1
It is without doubt that Japan has become one of the strongest sources of automotive trends. A solid proof of this statement would be the outrageous VIP movement, or Bippu as it is known in Japan. Large-bodied sedan with super-low stance, such a movement has contributed greatly to the popularity of aggressive fitment scene we know today. On today’s menu …
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Works Anyway // Porsche Cayenne S on TechArt
When it comes to options, Porsche has always been on top of the game. Based on the 911 platform alone, the company has created almost 20 different iterations. 911 S, Turbo S, Targa, and many more. Add Cayman, Boxster and Panamera to the mix and we have one of the most diverse offerings ever produced by a sports car company. …
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Velvet Star // Porsche Panamera Turbo S on ADV.1
Supercar What’ll be your initial impression upon hearing the term ‘supercar’? I bet a two-door race-inspired coupe immediately came up in your mind. With the soul of an artist, noise of a beast and speed of a jetfighter. All packed into one super-unique package, always different from the rest. But that’s so 1990s. Nowadays you don’t always have to stick …
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Excitingly Brave // BMW 435i on ADV.1
Red. The colour of luck, energy, warmth and assertive-attitudes. Both in the Eastern cultures and Western studies, red represents one of the most adventurous personalities in existence. Some of the most venomous animals on land came in a wide variety of reds. Flames and fire blazes come in all different shades of red. Unmistakably, researchers have pointed out that red …
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