Get Hyped! // McLaren on Rotiform
Supercar customisation is all the rage nowadays. From the cityscapes of Tokyo to the beautiful beaches of Miami. From the countryside of Italy to dazzling-hub of Hong Kong. Slammed Ferraris, widened Lambos – from the lightly touched ones, to the heavily modified ones; they’re conquering the world! Last I checked, Daigo Saito has even turned a Murcielago into a drift-spec …
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Supercharged Saloon! // BMW M3 on ADV.1
Mention ‘performance car’ and most Indonesians would associate the term with a two-door body style. Yes, the coupes/cabrios, which often comes with four-seats, yet quite a huge hassle to get into. Only a select few would associate the term with saloons – except today’s M3 owner, whose performance ride of choice is peculiarly standing apart from the rest. At first …
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Spices on Dessert // BMW M4 on ADV.1
It’s like a compact spaceship capable of squeezing through every tight corners of the universe. Cunningly sneaking behind its larger, even more powerful enemy spacecrafts. Agile, amply powered, and fashionably chique, today’s M4 is the ultimate sports-car makeover capable of stealing spotlights even from today’s supercar population. It’s not as red as a Ferrari nor as orange as the Lamborghini. …
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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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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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Unforgettable 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 …
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Forces Unleashed // Calvin’s 435i on Vorsteiner
Ever since its inception in 2012, the 4-Series has been getting a curiously high level of attention from media and enthusiasts alike. While most are trying to wrap their heads around BMW’s agendas in ‘+1’-ing the 3-coupes into becoming 4-Series, others are left meticulously in awe by the new model’s fresh appearance and above-average performance. It’s sleek, it’s wide, and …
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Never Subtle // Lamborghini Gallardo on Rotiform
Ruthless, cunning and dangerous. Ever since its humble beginnings in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini has continuously made itself known as the most outrageous and rebellious supercar manufacturer on the entire planet. Its raging-bull badge immediately indicates the supercars’ association with the wrath and life-threatening instincts of a beast. Uncontrollable and shall never be tamed. Predictably, most earlier model Lamborghini’s behaved in …
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New Commander // Henry’s BMW M4 on Klassen iD
Henry Ford, the ‘father of automobiles’, once said, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would’ve said faster horses.” Decades later, the father of iPhones, Steve Jobs, also repeated this idea in his own fashion: “people don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” In essence, these people shared the same idea about ‘visions of …
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Universal Recognition // Stewart’s E350 on ADV.1
Nowadays we’re witnessing an endless wave of properly built cars owned by Indonesians, sprouting both inside and outside of the country. A proof that Indonesians are still continuing to bare their fangs and being noticed globally, even when they’re not within their homeland. What’s even more inspiring is the fact that most of these overseas project cars turned out to …
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Last Soldiers // BMW M3 E92 on Advan
The superstar from BMW. M3-Series have carved deep depths of joy and passion within the hearts of BMW-fans and sports car lovers alike. It’s agile handling, powerful V8 and huge aftermarket tuning potentials (think about supercharging!) have turned the E92 M3 into one of the most praised BMW’s of the decade. In Indonesia alone, an M3 represents the best of …
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Macchina Selvaggio // Vorsteiner Aventador on Forgiato
Fierce. Sharp. Wild. Fast. And unforgiving. An unmistakably anti-villain character birthed by a rebellious inventor and industrialist: Ferruccio Lamborghini. For decades Lamborghini supercars have been praised for their unpretentious designs and uncompromisingly high-performance traits. Always wider than most, always faster than most. Becoming the ultimate collectible items for successful entrepreneurs and eccentric car lovers alike. Today I have a rather …
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Anti-Gravity // Mercedes-Benz A250 on Vorsteiner
‘Weight reduction’ is the common norm nowadays. Computers used to be as heavy and big as a bus; yet now you can fit one on the palm of your hands. I used to be fat myself; now I’m slimmer, thanks to a consistent diet program. Cars used to be really heavy back then; yet thanks to the advances in technology, …
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Inherited Taste // Ervan’s E350 on Vorsteiner
Undeniably, HnP has been getting more and more BMW features lately; reflecting the brand’s uprising popularity among our nation’s car-enthusiasts. Yet today I’m going to show you the other emperor of German luxury machines: the mighty Mercedes Benz. Straight from USA, this is Ervan’s 3.5L E350 AMG that’s been charmingly customised for his daily drives. A synonym for luxury. Don’t …
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Subtle Speeds // BMW M3 Sedan on Vorsteiner
One generation of M3 worth to be remembered is this last-V8 version: the E9x. It is also the last M3 to come in two different platforms: 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Undoubtedly, the 2-door version is way much more popular here on our streets, making the 4-door a very rare sight. However, Charles J has managed to capture one that …
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Imperative Priorities // Octa’s E46 on Vorsteiner
A picture’s worth a thousand words. A car’s build is worth an entire novel at times. Some are entertaining, others are heart-warming, and several could bring tears of joy instead. It’s these stories that are sometimes worth to be brought up, on top of the car’s modification spec sheets. Not to be left behind is the story of how an …
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Change for Good // Jonathan’s M Edition 325i on Vorsteiner
Life is short. Yes it is. Birth, childhood, teenager, young adult, adulthood, midlife, late adulthood, and wrapped up by death. Sometimes death can even come anywhere in between. So what do we do now? Taking ourselves to our full potential and doing the best in everything we do. All while enjoying the fruits of our labor. When it comes to …
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Super Tourer // BMW M6 on BBS
Mis-Identity. These days we’ve been seeing more and more innovative cars being developed by automakers to fulfil the gaps in their product lineup. Mostly to cater the niche markets. For example, BMW has the 5 Series Gran Turismo, which they called the Progressive Activity Sedan. Then there’s also the 3 Series Gran Turismo, a smaller Progressive Activity Sedan perhaps? Don’t …
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A Different Shore // Rainer’s F10 on BC Forged
It’s a great pleasure for me to gather all these stunning Indonesian-owned cars from all over the world through HnP. Just couple of days ago I posted the story about Andreas and his Golf R; a fellow Indonesian who lives in Melbourne. Last week I’ve also posted a gorgeous GTI on air suspension owned by Nick, also an Indonesian, living …
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Magnific // Arifin’s M3 on BBS
Despite having already done hundreds of photo sessions over the years, we are still trying to reinvent ourselves with every article we posted. We strive on keeping things fresh, bringing new ideas onto the Indonesian automotive scene. Plenty of different places throughout Jakarta and surroundings have we visited; from hospital parking area, container yards, to a botanical garden. Yet this …
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