Akihabara UDX. Every second week of January, Japan’s unparalleled car scene is emphasized through the Tokyo Auto Salon. A pilgrimage for enthusiasts from all over the globe, the festive mood extends to cater to different events throughout the week. Don’t get me wrong, TAS itself is way worth the trip with all the big names…
With show season right around the corner a lot of us are either tidying up last minute touches on our project or dusting the winter cobwebs off of our tried and true trophy winner. Tony Grimmel falls into the latter category with his MK2 Rallye Coupe. I have known about Tony’s car for years now…
Lexus has teamed up with fashion designer, John Elliott, to launch the first-ever 2019 UX, with the “Sole of the UX” – custom tires inspired by the John Elliott x Nike AF1 shoe. The tires have been reimagined to look like the Nike Air Force one silhouette in a clean and modern all-white finish. The…
Below nineties only. Off to my favorite part of every show – the classics. Japan has been very well known for their diverse approach on classic vehicles. In this post expect a good number some of the best classic builds during Tokyo Auto Salon 2019. Enjoy. Compared to 2018, this year’s show featured a significant…
I wanted my first article for the site to reflect on my personal taste for automotive style and culture. Being in the watercooled Volkswagen and Audi scene for the better part of a decade has introduced me to a lot of cool people and many of whom have become very close friends. I met Stun…
Makuhari Messe. Back to Japan for one of the most awaited events in the automotive calendar – the Tokyo Auto Salon. For the first part of my coverage, I’ll set the spotlight on the cars I flew out for – the modified Japanese ones. Lately, with modified exotics being the direction of several customizers at…
Tokyo 2019.. For quite some time, Akira Nakai of RAUH-Welt Begriff has been hosting a New Year Party to kick off the Tokyo Auto Salon weekend. Something that has grown in magnitude in terms of attendees and anticipation, RWB owners, family & friends worldwide celebrate the camaraderie at the Hard Rock Roppongi Tokyo parking lot.…
With the Big Game only a couple weeks away, Lexus has put out a video that pokes fun at the “roughing the passer” rule. The spot features Heisman trophy winner and former-NFL player, Matt Leinart and showcases their “QBSS+,” Quarterback Safety System complete with blind side monitor, 360 pocket protection camera, boo dampening (my favorite),…