The car enthusiast's guide to cool stuff.
We’ll admit it. we have a soft spot for scale model manufacturer OttOmobile and their recent run of vintage Group B rally cars complete with support truck transporters. This time around, it’s the fantastic Peugeot 205 T16 along with a Peugeot J5 van and trailer in 1:18 scale. Maybe it’s the #vanlife movement that burgeons…
News of two more 2020 Lego Speed Champions kits came today via Car & Driver Magazine. And, while Audi and Ferrari aren’t exactly new in the Speed Champions garage, the models reach into different parts of the brands represented. In Audi’s case, it’s a Group B spec Sport quattro rally car. For Ferrari, it’s the…
The trend of carbon fiber use in the world of chronographs is something we seriously love. Pairing the latest carbon fiber tech with something as (pardon the pun) timeless as a classic chronograph just seems right. Take for instance the new Chronofighter Superlight Carbon Tourbillograph. Carbon case, rubber straps… it’s anything but retro. PRESS RELEASE:…
New joint venture champions a commitment to push the boundaries of what’s possible on two wheels Collaborative programme of research and development, data analysis and knowledge-sharing Topics will include lightweight engineering, aerodynamics and advanced material manufacturing (Hethel, UK – 22 October 2019) – Internationally recognised automotive consultancy Lotus Engineering and world-leading bicycle component manufacturer Hope Technology…
Dodge and The LEGO Group announced a partnership pairing the two iconic brands through a new multimedia marketing campaign. The initiative includes a new LEGO® Speed Champions building set that features the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.
If you’re tuned in to the Land Rover Defender world, then you probably already knew that the folks at wax jacket specialists Barbour had built a Defender 90 in order to help promote their “Defender Collection” of goods sold exclusively through outdoor retailer Orvis. That contest is rapidly coming to a close, ending on June…
While the genre of automotive dash cams may be better known as the source for spectacular crash and near miss clips on YouTube, a firm by the name of Waylens is busy making sure the tech is a must-have accessory for car enthusiasts. In case you haven’t seen it, Waylens’ own Horizon dash camera system…
Japanese model and R/C manufacturer Tamiya is a prominent player in the modeling industry, and in as much the annual Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany is an important part of their annual product rollout. This year is no exception, with a raft of new products including several of our favorite automobiles in R/C form. First…
We’re always ones to plug a cool car that happens to make it onto the Lego Ideas website. You see, Lego Ideas is where block builders can pitch their idea. Get enough like and they could get Lego’s attention. Get Lego’s attention and a kit can be built. All that in mind, we’re here to…
We’ll admit it. We’re big fans of Container Store. On first approach, you might write them off as a shop for hausfraus, but work your way past the kitchen organization and home closet makeover area and you’ll find you’ll find some interesting solutions for storage needs as they pertain to workshop or garage. Container Store…
If you’re a fan of 8380 Labs and their automotive and racing themed apparel, then you may be aware of their fondness for limited runs. This time around, it appears that they want to celebrate Halloween, and nothing quite says “Great Pumpkin” like a Jagermeister liveried Porsche 935. Specifically, that’s Bob Wollek’s 935 K3. Wollek…
This past week marked one of the larger Hot Wheels Conventions that took place in Los Angeles. Always something not-to-miss for die cast enthusiasts, one of the highlights must certainly be Hot Wheels’ own presentation of what’s coming for the 2018 production year. If you’re at all dialed into die cast online, then you may…
Choice Gear George
Lotus
LEGO Group