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Ute Tug of War Down Under (w/Video)

Bix — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:33:03 +0000

Okay, the idea of a tug-of-war between Ford and Holden utes in the middle of a “Ute Muster” is pretty damn awesome. However, add in a less-than-sturdy tow rope connecting the contestants and numerous drunk Australians, and things quickly become…well, even funnier. We wish we could get utes here in the States, but we’ll leave the sloshed Aussies where they belong. We have plenty of our own drunken fools, thanks very much. Check out the video below—and see if you can spot all the Darwin Award nominees! (We counted 17.)

[via YouTube]

UPDATE: Where’s Stig?

Bix — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:46:49 +0000

In light of the Stig’s recent troubles—his identity possibly revealed, the BBC attempting to sue to stop his upcoming autobiography from hitting stores, and his potential termination from Top Gear—we figured we’d bring back this oldie-but-goodie and give you another chance to find the Stig. After all, you may spot him living in a park soon. [via The Daily Mail]

Rod Hunt, creator of everything illustrated has teamed up with Top Gear to produce, Where’s Stig?, a book that he describes as “my new book for Top Gear fans of all ages.” You have to admit the old Where’s Waldo books were totally fun—sure, we were probably 10 years old, but still.

The book is out today and you can get it for around twelve bucks on Amazon. If you’ve got a young ‘un or you’re just a kid at heart, feast on 40 pages of Stig-finding madness.

Bonus Where’s Waldo below.

Wow

0-60 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:37:12 +0000

Now we all love our video games. Heck, we even built our own rig and shared the plans with you guys. Mr. James Crivellone, however, took it to a whole new level by scouring an E30 BMW for it’s interior parts and making his setup as true to life as it gets–all the way down to the original steering wheel. And while it may feel strange to pilot, say, an F1 car with 80’s Bmw gear, we still have to give props where they’re due.

Carbon Fiber Folders

crenshaw — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:15:37 +0000

Whether or not you use these icons as system folder replacements or just add them your collection,

Desert Caterers

Ron — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:35:23 +0000

…And just when you thought the brassy paint schemes in Dubai was waning. M-B will display this car at the Dubai Auto Show and if there’s a demand, they will probably build paint it for customers. The satin/matte spray job doesn’t look that bad, but we would like to see the car in full chrome for shits and giggles.

Press Blast:

Premiere at the “Dubai International Motor Show”: SLS AMG in a striking gold paint finish

Dubai (VAE) – The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the highlight of this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, is on display in a stunning gold paint finish at the Dubai International Motor Show. This matt silk finish with the designation “AMG Desert Gold” lends an extraordinary aura to the new super sports car. The show in Dubai is also the premiere of the special G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR “Edition 79″ model. The Dubai Inter-national Motor Show is regarded as the most important motor show in the Middle East, and takes place every two years.

Matt gold on the aluminium body together with striking highlights in high-gloss black – an extraordinary and highly attractive combination. With its matt silk surface, “AMG Desert Gold” further accentuates the sporty appearance of the Gullwing model. All the decorative and mounted features that are in shining chrome or Silver Shadow in the standard SLS AMG have been given a deep-black paint finish by AMG’s designers. Whether for the Mercedes star and the trim strip on the cross fin at the front, the fins on the bonnet and flanks, the filler cap or all the model plates: high-gloss black is used everywhere, ensuring a striking contrast with the matt silk sheen of the gold paintwork. The black-painted AMG light-alloy wheels in size 9.5 x 19 at the front and 11.0 x 20 at the rear are embellished with a golden ring on the rim flange.

“AMG Desert Gold” has currently only been used for the display vehicle at the Dubai International Motor Show, but given sufficient customer demand, this special gold paint finish could become available as an individual optional extra from the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO. Two alluring matt paint finishes – AMG Monza grey magno” and “designo magno alanite grey” – are already offered for the SLS AMG. And as a highlight, the unique “AMG alubeam silver”, a finish that makes the paintwork glisten like liquid metal. At present SLS AMG customers have a choice of nine attractive paint colours.

Completely black interior, with plenty of solid carbon-fibre

The interior of the special SLS AMG model is in uncompromising, sporty black, the AMG sports bucket seats corresponding with the solid carbon-fibre centre console and other carbon-fibre interior features. Opening the bonnet reveals the 420 kW (571 hp) AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine, which is strikingly framed by the high-quality carbon-fibre engine compartment cover.
“The premiere of the SLS AMG in “AMG Desert Gold” at the Dubai International Motor Show is a token of respect for the Middle East. After the USA, Germany and Japan, the Gulf region is the fourth-largest market for AMG,” says Volker Mornhinweg, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

Special G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR “Edition 79″ model

Exclusively destined for the Middle East, the special G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR “Edition 79″ model is a reference to the sales start of the series in 1979. This 373 kW (507 hp) off-road icon has a particularly large community of fans in the Gulf region – which is the largest sales market for the top AMG model. The “Edition 79″ has a highly attractive combination of unique features: the exclu-sivity of this limited edition of 79 off-roaders is immediately made apparent by the “designo magno alanite grey” paint finish. This matt finish is already familiar from the SLS AMG, but is otherwise unavailable for the G-Class. The G 55 AMG KOMPRESSOR “Edition 79″ differs from the standard model in having a crash bar at the front, carbon-look side trim strips, 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels in a titanium finish and chromed protective grilles for the front indicators, tail lights and the underguard. Eyecatching interior features include the designo leather seats in black/sand, high-quality, solid carbon-fibre trim and the Edition logo “1 out of 79″ positioned in front of the selector lever.

Holy Testarossa Tuesday: Trapper Keeper

Jack Chinelli — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:29:48 +0000

Smart ass seller “jump-dumpster” has two new old stock Trapper Keepers for sale. Right now there’s seven bids at a price of $30. Though the sellers comment, “I only have one or two of these left in stock, and unlike the real life Ferrari Testarossa, they won’t plummet in value over time” makes blood boil in frustration and humiliation, buying one of thesenostalgia gems to add to the collection might be in order real soon.
Item description:
Nothing says 1988 like an image of a Ferrari Testarossa racing across the deconstructed skyline of Miami beach on your Trapper Keeper. This is part of a collection of New Old Stock vintage Trapper Keepers by Mead that I found in an old grocery store. This is in perfect condition! Includes two original folders and even original paper pad! The Trapper Keeper you get is the exact item pictured with the folders pictured. Dates from 1988. Check out my other vintage Trapper Keepers up for auction. These make a great gift for the nostalgic hipster in your life! Shipping is combined for multiple purchases. I only have one or two of these left in stock, and unlike the real life Ferrari Testarossa, they won’t plummet in value over time.

Quick, there’s no time left

Aural Skills

0-60 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:41:21 +0000

(Hat tip to Autoblog)

Any true car guy has the ability to pick out a car by the noise it makes, at least for the most part. This guy, however, takes it two steps further and recreates those noises using nothing but his own face, with stunning accuracy to boot. Everyone should have a friend that’s a built in soundboard at all times. Heck, if you see this post, car noise man, shoot us an email at feedback@0-60mag.com and we’ll send you some free swag just for being awesome.

The Fast and the Furriest

Ron — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:53:41 +0000

What a great idea! But what’s with the racing venue? The indoor shots look like a chem lab and the parking lot is well…a parking lot. Either way, we’re up for getting a few of these and placing some bets.

Oil Can Collection

Ron — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:28:10 +0000

Attention to detail: A study of oil can design and typography.

Tamiya Newbies

Ron — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:44:13 +0000

We’re crazy about Tamiya RC cars. So much so that a couple of us staffers have compiled boxes of unbuilt, collectible RC cars for display that’d pretty much get any girl to conjure up notions of the “man-boy” phenomenon.
And New Balances? They’re great too. This collabo is a rare thing so if you spot them at your local sneaker shop, send us a pic. Or buy them for us.

(Source: Hypebeast)