German Special Customs Tunes the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

Posted on May 18, 2012 by KristieB

German Special Customs gives the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG a few added extra with its new tuning program. Under the hood, the tuners added larger turbochargers, an additional water cooler and a sports exhaust system that boosts power to 740 hp and 848 lb.-ft. of torque over the standard 550 bhp and 590 lb.-ft. The exterior also now features an aerodynamic body kit with new bumpers, revised side skirts and a ventilated hood. There’s also a black grille, a carbon fiber rear diffuser and 20-inch alloy wheels.

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://dubmagazine.com/dubdaily/#sigProGalleriabfb4c3e16b

Posted in Automotive, Tuning | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Supercar Show Down: Bugatti Veyron vs Lamborghini Aventador vs Lexus LFA vs McLaren MP4-12C (video)

Posted on May 18, 2012 by KristieB

It’s a supercar show down as some of the finest vehicles on the face of the planet face-off against one another. The show down includes: Bugatti Veyron vs Lamborghini Aventador vs Lexus LFA vs McLaren MP4-12C, with all competing in a classic drag race thanks to Motor Trend’s latest “Head 2 Head” episode. Check out the video to see who reigns supreme!

Posted in Automotive, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BMW 1M Coupe GTS-V by Vorsteiner (video)

Posted on May 18, 2012 by KristieB

Vorsteiner will show off its BMW 1M Coupe GTS-V at this weekend’s Bimmerfest. The new body kit is the heart of the package with its new carbon fiber front lip that lowers the ride height and also includes integrated brake duct intakes. The rear trunk lid has been replaced with a Vorsteiner designed version that incorporates a rear wing and the rear diffuser also gets a more aggressive design. Power has also been boosted by 15hp thanks to a new full titanium exhaust system with quad tailpipes. This latter feature has been developed so it can be simply bolted onto the factory model without any cutting or welding required.

Posted in Automotive, Tuning, Videos | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Come by the Harley-Davidson Booth @ the Dallas DUB Show to Enter to Win a Harley-Davidson Bike of Your Choice!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by JonRod

DailyPost Dallas

The Dallas stop of the 2012 DUB Show Tour is this Sunday, May 20 at the Dallas Convention Center from 12-6 pm. Not only will you see the hottest cars Texas has to offer, but you’ll also get to see some of the sickest bikes as part of the 2012 Custom Bike Shoot Out Presented by Harley-Davidson.

The special Custom Bike Shoot Out competition will showcase the hottest customized Harley-Davidson cars and bikes from around the nation. Harley-Davidson creates more than just bikes — they create an iconic statement on the road and users have been modifying that statement into one-of-a-kind road beasts for years. It’s now time to recognize the unique and badass Harley-Davidson creations in our special 2012 Custom Bike Shoot Out Presented by Harley-Davidson, where the top rides will take home a 2013 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle of their choice courtesy of Harley-Davidson and get some serious coverage in DUB Magazine.

Also appearing at the Harley-Davidson booth in Dallas will be UFC fighter Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks, as he signs autographs and takes pictures with fans. He’s a top three 3 Welterweight contender and will more than likely get a title shot in the next few months. He is one of the UFC’s hottest fighters right now, coming off of a victory against Josh Koscheck!

For more info on the 2012 Custom Bike Shoot Out Presented by Harley-Davidson and the 2012 DUB Show Tour, visit www.dubshowtour.com. And don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Dallas stop.

Posted in Automotive, DUB Celebrities, DUB News, Events | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Flashback Thursday: Marilyn Monroe Pirelli campaign

Posted on May 17, 2012 by JonRod

Flashback Thursday: Marilyn Monroe Pirelli campaign
Photo courtesy of Fondazione Pirelli

Did you know that Marilyn Monroe once appeared in a Pirelli campaign? In 1952, she posed for this window poster for Pirelli Revere. Find out more interesting facts like this and stay up to date with everything Pirelli by “Liking” the Pirelli North America Facebook page. www.facebook.com/pirellinorthamerica

Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive Accessories | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Diesel Audi Q7 by Fostla

Posted on May 16, 2012 by KristieB

Tuning house Fostla.de has taken the Audi Q7 V12 TDI and revamped its look and boosted its power. As the only V12 diesel powered passenger car on the planet, the reworked Audi Q7 V12 TDI was given a matte-black wrap in addition to a set of 11×23 Mansory C5 rims with 315/25R-23 tires, front and rear 15mm and 30mm hub spaces and an engine ECU remap which gives a total power output of 600 HP.

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://dubmagazine.com/dubdaily/#sigProGalleriacd5b869a6b

Posted in Automotive, Tuning | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mansory’s Ferrari 458 Spider Monaco Edition

Posted on May 16, 2012 by KristieB

Mansory has revealed their tuning package for the Ferrari 458 spider, they’re calling the “Mansory Monaco Edition.” Only three examples of the 458 Spider will be sold, making it a very exclusive tuning package. The body is completely made of carbon fiber and consists of a restyled front bumper with air inlets for the front coolers, a new hood, and side skirts with integrated ducts to feed even more cooling air to the engine. Out back is a rear skirt with integrated diffuser and a rear wing. They’ve also added new new shock absorbers and 20mm lowering springs while Mansory offers forged rims with central locking in 9×11 and 11×21 dimensions with Michelin PS2 tires in 245/35ZR-20 and 305/30ZR-21 sizes. Engine performance upgrades includes a reprogrammed ECU, sports air filer and sport exhaust, which increases power to 590 hp and 413 lb.-ft. of torque. Thanks to the Mansory upgrades, the Ferrari 458 spider can spring from 0-62 mph in only 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph. For the interior, Mansory added leather and Alcantara trimmed in a red and white diamond theme.

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://dubmagazine.com/dubdaily/#sigProGalleriaa2ea031c9f
Posted in Automotive, Tuning | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Motion Auto Show & Expo SUPER SHOW at Long Beach Convention Center 5.20.2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by KristieB

This Sunday, May 20th is the Motion Auto Show and Expo taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center from 11 am-6 pm. More than 150 of the industry’s best manufacturers will be in attendance and on hand to answer your questions at the largest indoor sport compact show in the nation! Besides all the cars and products, the show also features other forms of entertainment with the Motion Bikini Contest presented by Nos Energy Drink and hosted by Jeri Lee, as well as the Urban Dance Contest presented by DECYFR.tv. Motion Auto Show & Pro-Motion Distributing will also be donating $2.00 from every ticket sold directly to Support Dai Yoshihara and Relief For Japan. Pre-sale tickets are $20 (plus handling fees). For more information on the event, visit www.motionautoshow.com.

Posted in Automotive, Events | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Project Sea Lion is World’s Fastest Amphibian Vehicle (video)

Posted on May 15, 2012 by KristieB

Project Sea Lion by Marc Witt is this year’s winner in an unofficial competition for the world’s fastest amphibious “land speed” vehicle. The prototype has been in development since 2006 and was designed using CAD software and spread sheet calculation. It’s constructed from CNC plasma burned shapes and other CNC milled components, has an integrated monocoque welded uni-body center section and are removable side pods that are used for floatation and cargo in addition to removable fenders front and rear. When the project began, in 2006, the top water speed was 45 mph and the top land speed was 125 mph. Today, the land speed remains unchanged, but the water challenge has risen to 60 mph.

Posted in Automotive, Videos | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Porsche 918 Spyder Prototypes Begins Testing

Posted on May 15, 2012 by KristieB

Porsche began testing of its 918 Spyder Prototypes, which is their attempt to create the super sports car of the future. The 918 Spyder is planned for production at the end of September 2013, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for the U.S. for late next year. The prototypes are getting the final touches added to become the production models of the 918 Spyder. The combination of combustion engine and two independent electric motors – one on the front axle and one in the drive line, acting on the rear wheels – offers new demands on the development of the operating strategies. The super sports car is designed as a plug-in hybrid vehicle combining a high-performance combustion engine with cutting-edge electric motors for stellar performance with its 770 hp. Another technological advancements used on the 918 Spyder Prototype is the full carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque with unit carrier, fully adaptive aerodynamics, adaptive rear-axle steering and the upward-venting “top pipes” exhaust system.

Posted in Automotive, New Rides | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

BRABUS Private Aviation Customizes Business Executive Jets

Posted on May 15, 2012 by KristieB

BRABUS may be a leading tuner of automobiles, but now they’re branching off to include the customization of business executive jets with BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION. The new branch of the business offers exclusive appointments for the cabins of brand-new executive jets as well as the redesign and customization of aircraft already in operation, totally custom-tailored to the client’s individual preferences or they can choose between two packages, ELEGANCE and SPORTIVE. The “ELEGANCE” design line lends the cabin of the Global Express an exclusive, bright atmosphere of well-being with a combination of cream-colored BRABUS fine leather, Alcantara and high-end wood application. The “SPORTIVE” design line sets an exciting contrast in the cabin. Its combination of black and gray leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber lends the cabin a fresh and progressive appearance.The focus of all business activities is on jets, such as those from the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger aircraft families, as well as on the Dassault Falcon series. Larger business aircraft can be customized as well.

View the embedded image gallery online at:
http://dubmagazine.com/dubdaily/#sigProGalleria5dc923c2f4
Posted in Tuning | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Backstage @ KDAY Krush Groove 2012 [VIDEO]

Posted on May 15, 2012 by JonRod

Backstage @ KDAY Krush Groove 2012

It was a throwback to the golden days of hip-hop for the 2012 KDay Krush Groove concert on Saturday, April 28, 2012, as old school joints from the likes of Cypress Hill, Ice Cube, The Pharcyde, Masta Ace, Mystikal and more filled the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, CA. Ice Cube provided fans with a few N.W.A. favs like “Straight Outta Compton” and “Gangsta, Gangsta” and also rocked “Natural Born Killaz.” Mystikal had a killer performance and proved he could still spit like no one’s business.

Posted in DUB Celebrities, Events, Videos | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment