Hidden Cars to be Facelifted in Dubai
An interesting article over at Jalopnik caught my attention recently about priced vehicles being saved from being crushed to be revived back to running form. From the Mustangs to the Cadillacs, these old school metal artifacts are left at Dubai’s road sides as if non-existent. Now, they are falling in line to be resuscitated from [...]
The Mecca of Made-up Machines
It’s the New Year, and for most drivers, it’s the perfect occasion to give their cars some upgrades for a new look. It’s high time to find parts and accessories to accentuate what the old year has left our rides with, baby! It wouldn’t hurt to be extra adventurous this time since, well, it’s a [...]
The Volvo XC60: Stylish and Safe
This oeuvre-on-wheels may be sharing a niche currently dominated by impressive entries from big guns like BMW (BMW X3), Land Rover (Land Rover LR2), Acura (Acura RDX), and Infiniti (EX35), but, being a flagship product of the Swedish company’s thrust to enhance the design DNA of its cars and being billed as [...]
The Toyota Tundra: Blazing Trails
As seen in the 2010 Toyota Tundra video, this new truck from industry leader Toyota defies limits that usually leave its counterparts crashing and burning. The Toyota Tundra surpasses physical strain even when “the heat’s on”—in the Mojave Desert, no less—since it was designed with engineers seemingly adhering to one bold directive: “Failure ain’t an [...]
GT Convertible Mustang
For customization whiz Beau Boeckmann, the trick isn’t about setting one’s vision faraway in the future nor is it about whipping up creations based on popular, up-to-date inspirations. Actually, for him, it’s exactly the opposite: going back to the roots and creating a niche in grounds airier and less explored. And this twist—which entails eponymously changing [...]
Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Nissan Close Plants in Japan Quake
12 March 2011
The monstrous 8.9-magnitude earthquake plus the meters-high tsunami that struck Japan was by far the severest in the history of the country.The extent of the damage is beyond comprehension. We are still waiting for the exact figures as to how many dies, injured, and how much was the cost of the damages. One things for [...]
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Black Diamond Edition CTS-V from Cadillac
07 February 2011
Just as about when I am already contented with the stock option, Cadillac unleashes a tune up, “Black Diamond Edition” this spring. This black tri-coat-painted CTS-V sedan, coupe and wagon is trimmed with aluminum flakes, giving it this four-wheeled baby a sparkling finish. How about that 19-inch wheels with yellow Brembo brake calipers? And when [...]
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Best Car Commercials this Super Bowl
25 January 2011
In a matter of days, the Super Bowl will be lording over the ratings for the nth time. Since sponsors are jostling for airtime, some of them are automotive makers trying to gain exposure out of the event. Kicking Tires collected some of the best out there to be aired during the game. I don’t [...]
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2011 North American International Auto Show
18 January 2011
Too bad I wasn’t able to see the 2011 North American International Auto Show myself. Heard it from the grapevine, this year’s shindig is rather more upbeat than last year. That’s great to know. What’s even great is that I happened to bump into an article by The Garage Blog and they have a full [...]
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Hoy Crap! Peter Fonda’s Easy Rider Harley Burned Down
15 December 2010
Sad news for movie afficionados: The last and only Captain America Harley Davidson that drove Peter Fonda to stardom got destroyed by fire together with other bikes and classic cars in a warehouse in Austin, Texas. Owned by collector Gordon Granger, does not know yet as to what caused the fire. But KVUE claimed that the [...]
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Mustang Station Wagon What?!
07 December 2010
Never in my wildest dreams have I encountered a Mustang station wagon. In the first place, Ford never made one. But there are other companies who are attempting to make a rip-off just for the heck of it. And the guys of Jalopnik just found one over at eBay. It all started in 1966 when [...]
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‘49 Merc and Cadillac in the Works Inside Savage Speed
07 December 2010
The guys at The Garage recently paid a visit to the Savage Speed Garage where the emchanics and technicians are currently tweaking out their recent project, the ‘49 Merc. So far, the body had been painted and interior work will be on its way. At this point, all hell will break loose as Savage Speed [...]
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Change cabin air filter for better ‘kustomatic’ performance
27 November 2009
While many Kustom car aficionados pride themselves with the stunning appearance of their primped-up cars, it’s still necessary for careful car owners to keep an eye on the performance of their vehicles. As such, it’s advised to be conscious about staple procedures that can help uphold a custom car’s performance, say, for instance, changing cabin [...]
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