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Oct 28 2008, 10:28 PM
by
Rod Chong
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This shot is for Antonio, who has a soft spot for big BMWs.... this one is done up just right! I found this shot on the Driftworks Forum picture of the day thread.
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Aug 25 2008, 01:30 PM
by
Andy Blackmore
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This little rocket is the Honda Civic Type R – R3 Rally car. Based upon the European Civic hatchback, this rally version has been developed by Honda Europe’s Customer racing partner, JAS Motorsport. The project showcases JAS’ talents outside of the WTCC and Endurance Racing. The car is built to new 'R3' class regs, which allows it to compete in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge. Its has also had success in National Rally campaigns including the British, Dutch, Italian...
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Jun 26 2008, 08:42 AM
by
Mike Garrett
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As the time attack movement continues to spread around the world, we want to showcase some of the different series and the types of cars that can be found in them. What better place to start than in the UK where the Time Attack Championship is done on a greater scale than anything in the United States or even Japan, the so-called "birthplace" of time attack as a motorsport......
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Jun 16 2008, 03:31 PM
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Mike Garrett
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"Crazy" is probably not a word you would use to describe modern day Toyota, yet that is just what they have decided to call their latest concept vehicle. After reading a little more about this car, I do have to say the label definitely fits. The Toyota Aygo Crazy is based on the Aygo minicar that is sold in Europe, and you can get an idea of how far they have gone with this concept when you see the "Crazy" parked next to the standard Aygo......
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Posted
Jun 12 2008, 08:00 AM
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Mike Garrett
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You are looking at what has to be one of the most insane sports sedans ever, the Brabus Bullit Black Arrow (talk about a tounge twister). This new machine is based on the C-class Mercedes but, Brabus has pushed the standard C-class to a supercar level. Thanks to its flat black paint job, the Bullit Black Arrow looks about as mean as a car can possibly look. Recently I have heard a lot of people call cars like this "murder style" or something. Am I the only one who thinks that sounds dumb...
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Posted
Jun 06 2008, 04:30 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 4 comment(s)
When I first game to Japan, one of the things that took me by surprise was the large number of original Mini Coopers that I would see driving around. Since seeing older Minis is pretty rare in the states, I was delighted to see them all over the place here. Then again the original Mini was sold in Japan for a LONG time. I guess when you think about it, the Mini is a perfect choice for zipping around Japan's tiny roads. I also think they have more style and character than a lot of the typical...
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Posted
Jun 04 2008, 02:20 PM
by
Mike Hayes
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The Driven to perform car show touched down in Vancouver last weekend, and brought with it a barrage of cars that remind me that car culture is alive and well. I was there to see the local scene as it came out of hibernation.
As for the "Who the hell are you?" bit, here goes: Based out of Vancouver, and being an artist on the Need For Speed games, I'm a bit of a car nut, and a "Honda guy". You know. One of those. Anyways, on with the show. ...
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Posted
Jun 02 2008, 01:47 AM
by
Mike Garrett
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A couple weeks ago, as I was walking around the Tokyo Special Import Car Show, I noticed that there was an unusually large crowd gathered around the booth a company called CRUIZE High Performance. I couldn't understand what could be so popular from a company that makes HID kits and other lighting accessories, but as I got a little closer, I saw what all the commotion was about. Sitting in the middle of the CRUIZE booth, was a Smart Car outfitted with some aggressive fitting BBS LM wheels and...
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Posted
May 27 2008, 05:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 3 comment(s)
With all of the oldschool JDM that Rod has been posting up lately, I thought I would balance things out with some '80s Euro flavor. These photos were taken by Milko Konttinen of Fourtitude.com at the Ingolstadt Quattro Meeting back in 2005. I have never seen so many mean-looking old school Audi's in one place. Check out the Fourtitude site for more Audi madness and some great photography. Fourtitude.com -Mike Garrett
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May 24 2008, 05:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
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I first caught a glimpse of the new Fiat 500 during the JCCA New Year Meeting in Tokyo, and since then I have seen them from time to time on the driving streets of Japan. Personally, I love the retro styling, and with astronomical gas prices something like this is the perfect way to sip fuel in style. To celebrate their long history in motorsport, Fiat has just debuted the new racing version of the 500. Known as the Abarth Assetto Corse, the car is packing a whole catalog worth of racing modifications...
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Posted
May 22 2008, 05:00 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 3 comment(s)
As we wrap up our coverage of the 2008 Tokyo Special Import Car Show, I wanted to show just a little more of the craziness that went down at the Makuhari Messe this weekend during the event. Like I have probably mentioned before, I really admire the Japanese attention to authenticity when it comes to car building. From what I have seen, Japanese people seem live and breathe for their hobbies, and cars are no exception. When looking at the tuned European cars, I felt I like I could have been at one...
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Posted
May 22 2008, 06:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
with 5 comment(s)
Are BMW's the future of JDM tuning? You might think so after seeing the the dozens of customized Bimmers packed into the Makuhari Messe during the Tokyo Special Import Car Show. Japanese tuners that formerly made parts for domestic cars only are rapidly introducing new products aimed at the BMW market. A few of them have even launched all new brands that cater only to BMW owners. Walking around the SIS, I couldn't help but be amazed by the quality of the BMW's on display. I really liked...
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Posted
May 21 2008, 04:10 PM
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Mike Garrett
with 4 comment(s)
There is just something about the Porsche in Japan. Maybe it's the way they look while blasting down the wangan highway, or the way they fit right in on Japan's many racing circuits. Whatever the reason, Japan is home to some of the finest Porsche tuning in the world. At the '08 Tokyo Special Import Car Show, we found a number of cars that showed just what Japan's tuners are capable of when fiddling with Stuttgart's finest. When you mix one of the Europe's best sports cars...
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Posted
May 21 2008, 02:00 AM
by
Mike Garrett
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The Japanese are no strangers to exotic cars, and in the more upscale areas of Tokyo like Roppongi Hills and Ginza, it is quite common to see them cruising around. As for me, as much as I would like to be able to rattle off the spec list of the newest Lamborghini out of memory, I have to admit that I am far from an expert on exotic cars. I also get nervous when looking at them. I worry that the owner is going to come up to me and yell something like "Hey, you don't look exotic enough to...
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Posted
May 20 2008, 08:36 AM
by
Mike Garrett
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It's like Tokyo Auto Salon without all the Japanese cars. That's how I would describe the annual Tokyo Special Import Car Show, which happens to be held in the same location as Tokyo Auto Salon. Taking place in two sprawling halls at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, the Tokyo SIS is a showcase of everything that is happening in the world of import cars in Japan. The show has everything you would expect from an event of its type, and while it may not have quite the madness that Tokyo...
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Posted
May 19 2008, 06:58 PM
by
Mike Garrett
with 6 comment(s)
Golden Week. In Japan, the first week of May is made up of a series of national holidays that combine to become what is known as Golden Week. All over the country, people leave their jobs as salarymen and office ladies, packing airports, train stations, and highways on their way to a much-needed vacation. May 5, is Kodomo No Hi or Children's Day, a day honoring the youth of the country. For those with petrol in their veins, however, the most desirable place to be on Children's Day was Tsukuba...
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