Traditionally, Americans have born the burden of hating diesels. Or at least, that was the mistaken word on the street. In the past year, clean diesel sales have soared, buoyed by a new crop of Audis, Mercs, Chevies, Mazdas, Cadillacs, Jeeps and even Porsches — not to mention VW, which boasted selling over 100,000 TDIs […]
2
May
Britain's latest coupe also promises 2,000 miles on one tank
11
Apr
Hijack Italy's new aerodynamic Hi-Jack headgear
Fashioned after the gear of helicopter pilots, and perhaps born of a galaxy not completely foreign to stormtrooper steez, Diesel brings you the Hi-Jack Motorcycle Helmet — a curved, sleek helmet with concealable visor available in different tints, thus staying true to the idea of Diesel’s customized look. Features include fiberglass shell, easily removable anti-scratch visor […]
19
Feb
Pratt, Cooper, Diesel, Saldana, Del Toro, Close & more
It’s not just members of Marvel’s elite roster that are getting their tentpole blockbuster films greenlit — a lesser known title from the Marvel Universe will also see its manifestation into film this summer with Guardians Of the Galaxy. Featuring one of the best under-the-radar characters in comics, Rocket Raccoon, Guardians Of the Galaxy tells the […]
17
Apr
Benz latest small car entry leaks before Shanghai Motor Show
Just like almost every other auto manufacturer in the world, Mercedes-Benz understands the crucial transition to going small. While the luxury aspect of the brand continues to grow larger and larger, new segments are opening up below the expanding waistlines that offer Benz a chance at a new market. It was such a world that […]
9
Aug
$579,000 worth of bulletproof Fuck You! to the 99%
Conquest Vehicles made quite a splash last year when they introduced the ever-so-subtle Knight XV Luxury Bulletproof SUV, and they figured it was time to double down on obnoxious indulgence. Their latest monstrosity offering, the Conquest Evade, is based on the Ford F-550 Super Duty and is loaded with the same sort of armoring and […]
16
Mar
Marking the collaboration between two strong Italian brands
What began last year with the sponsorship of the Ducati Team in MotoGP, Ducati and Diesel now launch the Monster Diesel with a dedicated Capsule Collection. The brand new customized model is an “urban military chic” interpretation of Ducati’s iconic naked motorcycle. Ducati’s flagship Monster 1100EVO gets a special livery, starting with black treatment on […]
24
Feb
The Dutch Bros BMW 1-Series based retro racer
The Dutch Huet Brothers have always loved building vintage-inspired vehicles built on the guts of modern performance cars. So it is odd they chose the ill fated (and electronically challenged) Triumph TR6 as the base for their first vehicle, the HB Special. Luckily the boys from Netherlands have smartened up and for their latest creation, […]
2
Nov
Go-Kart sportiness & fun in MINI family's 6th model option
MINI Cooper is expanding its line-up to include the 2012 MINI Roadster — the first 2-door convertible in the brand’s history, and the 6th model option in its family. Using powerplants snatched from other models, the 2012 MINI Roadster’s naturally aspirated or turbo charged 1.6 liter inline-4 cylinder engine will offer between 122 hp (for […]
