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  • Bangkok Motor Show 2012 – the ladies say hello!

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    Motor shows, you’ve got to love them – lots of spanking new, gleaming metal on call, and once the study is done on them, there’s always plenty of eye candy to take in (visually, I mean), no more so than at the Bangkok edition.

    Truth be told, there wasn’t much time to be had at the IMPACT Arena at Muang Thong Thani this time around, with only a couple of hours to soak in the sights before the airport beckoned, but there was definitely enough to absorb attention. Lunch turned out to be a rush, in the interest of bringing you all these pix, but no complaints from my end.

    So here they are, the ladies of the 2012 Bangkok International Motor Show, in all their resplendent glory. Like always, there’s no official poll on who might be the standout showgirl, but go ahead and vote for your fave (or three) – I’m sure in your mind there are some definite champions in there! :)

    Gallery after the jump. No need for the prompt, right?
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  • Bangkok Motor Show: Sawadee-ka from the lovely ladies!

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    SAWADEE KRUB! For some, this is the Bangkok Motor Show post you’ve been waiting for. Never mind the handsome all-new Ford Ranger, the full live gallery of the Honda Brio, the Chevrolet Colorado show truck and the other car stories, the ladies is what BKK is all about.

    We apologise for taking some time – there were a lot of pics to process!

    The leggy beauties you see above is from the Mitsubishi stand, Honda had some cuties, and Volvo had a range of colourfully dressed girls walking the runway.

    Mercedes had the most elaborate show at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani with a troupe of dancers supporting the “Swan Queen”, which you’ll see being lifted to the air in our gallery. Malaysia’s Proton was present as well, although their current crop of models aren’t as eye catching as those seen at last year’s Thai Motor Expo.

    Go ahead and enjoy yourself, but be mindful of your boss passing behind! Although there’s no official poll, feel free to “vote” for your favourite girl! I don’t mind doing the hard work of hand delivering our “reader’s choice award” trophy to the champion :)

    Mega gallery after the jump!
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  • This Chevy’s feeling blue, an Orlando built for the kid in you

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    This one feels soft. Probably a bit mushy in terms of handling too. Moves very sluggishly at that. Think of the fun you could have describing this one, which is a scale version of a Chevrolet Orlando, completely made out of blue Play-Doh.

    The vehicle, if you can even call it that, hit the streets in London to much attention, as part of the publicity activity related to its UK debut.

    In a statement, Chevrolet said the Play-Doh Orlando was created to appeal “to the inner child in every parent.” Eight modelmakers took two weeks to complete the handcrafted sculpture.

    Yeah, you can just imagine the Lego car telling this one, “You softie. You’re just putty in their hands.”

     

  • Mercedes CLS 63 AMG is the fashion police patrol car

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    Mercedes-Benz is a big supporter of the fashion scene, not just here in Malaysia but in America as well. And in conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (10-17 Feb) in the States, the fashion police will be out in full force to enforce law and order, and they will be patrolling in the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG in police livery.

    But less stylish New Yorkers need not worry, as the “Fashion Force” won’t be out nabbing style offenders, but to spot stylish people and reward them with a ride to their destination. Their picture will be taken as record and some will receive invitations to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week runway shows as well as the main event.


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    “The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force car is a statement about New York being one of the greatest fashion capitals of the world and the confident approach to individualistic style that people strive to explore throughout this amazing city,” said stylist Brad Goreski.

    “Mercedes-Benz has a natural affinity with the world of fashion with cars that appeal to those with a strong sense of style,” said Lisa Holladay, manager of brand experience for MB USA. “The 2012 CLS 63 AMG four-door coupe is the perfect vehicle for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force initiative with its fascinating design and significant curb appeal.”

     

  • Carlashes to make the woman in your life green with envy!

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    The lady may not be very happy with your obsession with “the other woman” in your life – the car – but here’s something that could potentially make her turn green with envy. Carlashes are fake eyelashes for the eyes of your car (the headlamps of course) that’s sure to beat her natural lashes in volume and length!

    Carlashes is easy to install and is attached to either the underside of the bonnet on the top border of the headlamp. There’s a “flexible style” carlash for oval or round lights. The $24.99 product sticks to the car via strong 3M double sided trim tape.


    “I may be old and rusty, but I still want to look pretty!”

    For full effect, Utah based Turbo Style Products recommend that you put on eyeliner as well! The jewel like $19.99 Crystal Eyeliner adds some bling and sits on the top edge of the eyelashes.

    Although a car’s front design is often seen as its face, and many men refer to their ride as female (some give theirs sexy names too), we don’t see too many blokes rushing out to get this enhancement for their car, which should spare the lady (the real one!) some stress.

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  • Ben Collins – The Stig’s identity finally revealed?

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    More speculations to the rumour about The Stig’s identity! UK tabloid The Mail on Sunday recently reported that the Stig is none other than 35 year old racing driver and stuntman Ben Collins.

    According to the publication, the clues to his identity emerged when his company accounts, Collins Autosport, recorded a cornerstone year in 2003. This was a month after the white Stig made his first TV appearance. It went on to say that it was due to “driving services provided for the BBC, mainly in the Top Gear programme”, and it offered “good long-term prospects for continuing income.” Other clues include a builder allegedly seeing the white outfit in the Collin’s house.

    A BBC spokesman logically went on to debunk the papers leads stating “It’s no surprise that Ben Collins’s company accounts show that he was driving for Top Gear as he has appeared on the programme as himself, for exam-example in the Mitsubishi Evo challenge. Ben supplies his services as a driver himself and his company also supplies other drivers. There is nothing to be read into these company documents.”

    This comes after the Daily Mail reported that Stig was in a legal battle with the BBC over plans to reveal his identity in his autobiography, which until now has only been known by a handful of BBC execs and the hosts Clarkson, Hammond and May. In June, F1 ace Michael Schumacher revealed himself as the Stig in one of the episodes, which was a hoax for entertainment purposes.

    When asked for a comment on the matter over the weekend, the only answer the newspaper got was “I can’t speak to you. I’m going into a tunnel.” He previously refused to answer questions on the subject. The only way we will ever know is when a new Stig appears after the demise of the White Stig, like they did with the Black Stig.

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  • Freak Civic: Honda dreams to be two separate Toyotas!

    In Cars, Honda, Laughs, Lexus, Toyota / By / / 74 comments

    Making a car look like something else is something. Making it look like TWO other cars is truly rare. This Thai Honda Civic spotted at a PTT petrol station mimics the Lexus IS at the rear but takes on a Toyota Crown Athlete persona from the front. This freak is actually quite convincing, and there aren’t many hints of the car’s roots if you don’t see it in profile, where the Civic’s curved roof betrays it.

    The owner is obviously a big fan of VIP-style tuning, with Junction Produce badges (in gold, no less!) adorning his Lexus rear, big shiny wheels and slammed suspension. Perhaps the sight of this “challenge” might inspire some to cut and paste some freaks in our own backyard!

    More pics after the jump.
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  • Ferdinand GT3 RS – a zero emissions “tuned Porsche”

    In International News, Laughs, Porsche, Videos / By / / 26 comments

    You’ve probably seen pictures of the chromed out Audi R8 being plastered all over the internet. That is nothing compared to this beautiful masterpiece. Named after the legendary Porsche founder, the Ferdinand GT3 RS has nothing to do with the VW owned sportscar makers apart from the fact that it looks like a 911.

    Make sure you watch the video filled with action shots of the car taking corners on a track with such precision on what I can only describe as bicycle wheels? The exterior is supposedly “painted” gold and features front spoilers that improve internal air circulation in the car.

    All this weighs in at just under 99.6 kilograms and only because it doesn’t have an engine. Watch the video above to see a truly zero emissions Porsche-inspired vehicle, or head on after the jump to see more photos of this funny “vehicle”.
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  • Latest model from Naza: Rosomak 8X8 armoured vehicle!

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    Not sure about you, but this came as a surprise to me. While we know that the Naza Group does more than just sell cars (they’re involved in property, hotels and F&B for instance) I would never have imagined a tank!

    According to the company’s latest press release, Naza Bumar, a subsidiary of Naza Defence, unveiled this Rosomak 8X8 Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) at the ongoing Defence Services Asia 2010 exhibition at Putra World Trade Centre.

    The Rosomak (Wolverine in Polish) is made by Bumar of Poland and is currently used by the former Eastern Bloc nation for its Land Forces in Afghanistan, Chad and Iraq, besides armies from Croatia, Finland, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa and the UAE.

    The main feature of the Rosomak is its modular design, which allows the incorporation of different turrets, weapons, sensors and communications systems on the same platform. The 8×8 AMV weighs between 18 and 26 tonnes depending on armour, weapons and ammunition on board. The Rosomak is said to have very good mine protection and can withstand TNT explosions of up to 10 kgs, besides ballistic protection against 30 mm armour piercing APFSDS rounds.

    Don’t expect hot hatch handling, although the Rosomak is said to have “agile mobility, combining speed, agility, and crew comfort in all kinds of terrain and adverse climatic conditions” from its hydraulic all-independent suspension. How much does it cost? Call the Ministry of Defence’s hotline number!

    UPDATE: The Rosomak is powered by a Scania 12-litre diesel engine with 480 bhp and 1970 Nm of torque. It is paired to a 7-speed ZF automatic gearbox, which sends drive to all eight wheels. It can even survive in water thanks to two shrouded propellers at the rear of the hull. Max swimming speed is 10 km/h.

     

  • Volkswagen limited edition ketchup – only 1,000 bottles!

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    It’s too late for an April’s Fool joke, so let’s try to take this seriously shall we. VW has launched Volkswagen Classic Ketchup, of which just 1,000 bottles will be available, at Techno Classica 2010 in Essen. It costs 3.00 Euros at the show, and those who visit Wolfsburg can also buy these as souvenirs.

    Volkswagen Spiced Ketchup was born back in the 1970s (a collaboration with Kraft) as the ideal complement to VW’s curry sausage. It is said to have a thicker “viscosity” than standard ketchup and a unique flavour, the recipe for which is, like that of the curry sausage itself, as closely guarded a secret as any classified automotive R&D project.

    In 1997, Volkswagen began officially bottling and selling the Spiced Ketchup. In that year, 20,000 bottles were sold. Since then the sauce has gone from strength to strength (in numbers, not spiciness): in 2009, over 425,000 bottles were sold and in the first 10 weeks of 2010, 100,000 bottles have already been sold. The difference between Volkswagen Spiced Ketchup and Volkswagen Classic Ketchup? VW asks us to imagine the culinary equivalent of the first and sixth generation Golf GTI!

    Alongside ketchup, Volkswagen is also putting on show some of its classics, among them significant cars like the K70, Iltis all-wheel drive, Golf Country Crossover and the Tarek off-roader.

     
 
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