If you've read the latest issue of Redline, then you would have seen our article on these wild-styled Japanese cars. These cars (generally known as 'Bosozuko' style, sometimes 'Yanki' or 'Ameko') have been created by rebellion youths who have formed attention-grabbing car and bike gangs to do little more than piss people off and flout as many laws as possible.
Either way, they range from cool to outrageous. And whatever the subculture connotations, we're still loving those massive dished wheels stuffed under big arches. Look good in motion too...
Thursday April 05, 2007
Ferrambo!
The genius minds at Divers Streetrods have a habit of creating some lunatic projects, with the fabricating and building talents to back their crazy ideas up. But one particular car they are currently working on really caught our eye...
In case you dont...
Despite the Nissan ‘Z’ having a 37-year history, a Nismo version has never been part of the factory line-up. With the launch of the 2007 350Z this has changed. And it looks like it may have been worth waiting for…
With the Japanese Super GT Championship...
It's just not fair. After having a some hands-on experience with the new Civic Type-R, we were over the moon having such an awesome hatch to blat around in. But then Honda Japan go and piss on our chips...
The Japan-only Civic...
If you were to read the spec list for Inti Van Ritchie's Peugeot 206 without seeing it, the mind conjours all manner of over-the-top horrors and badly-built monsters built by someone who doesn't know when to stop . But taking a tour around this phenomenal...
The latest issue of Redline has hit the shops and, let's face it, there 'aint much chance of missing it. Inti Van Ritchie's uber-orange 300bhp Peugeot 206 should make sure of that....
Even if the colour doesn't shock you, then a closer look at the...
Rally crash videos are ten a penny. But this one I haven't seen and thought I would share with you. Makes you want to fit a roll cage - just in case...
Yes, the day has finally come. We hang our heads in sadness and mourn the loss of what was arguably the greatest car in Redline history. The Poo ...is for sale...
After recently failing it's MOT in the most comprehensive way possible, we...
I never quite understood the process of modifying a car that you spend a fortune to own and then never get to drive. But then, I'm poor and undoubtedly a philistine in the eyes of your average plutocrat and Mansory customer...
This is the Mansory...
With so many kitted and stickered-up Supras on the scene, at first glance this one may not stir the emotions as much as something that looks more radical. Then you spot the Top Secret decals and discover that a huge 5ltr, V12 twin turbo has been...
If you can soldier through the Nickleback soundtrack, then 'Tube surfer Stavros has found an old-school cool video for you lot to check out. The boy loves his Cosworths and couldn't resist sharing one of his favourite finds...
Spyker C12 Zagato
Zagato is a name traditionally associated with the likes of Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Lancia and Ferrari. Top-end coachbuilders creating re-styled panels and bespoke designed bodies for some of the most gorgeous cars ever made. The latest prestige...
Not many people would look at a Zonda and say, "Hmm, that could do with a bit more power". But that is exactly what one particularly well-heeled customer (who already owned three other Zondas) asked for with the creation of his fourth. His request was...
If you're familiar with the mag and the redlinemag.com site, then this won't be the fist Sbarro created car you'll have seen. They've got a reputation for creating oddball Citroens and this Cruise Crosser Concept is their latest peculiar...
It seems like only yesterday you were leafing through the papery splendour of last month's Redline Magazine. But from the fact that Whitey has been allowed out on another Scrumpy binge, it means a month has passed and a new mag is on sale!
This month,...
F1 cars are normally a home for as much exclusive advertising as they can squeeze onto them. The Honda F1 team are keen to prove their more environmentally friendly credentials. In place of the advertising is a map of the world, created from countless tiny pixels. However, each one of these pixels is actually the name of somebody who has contributed to the myearthdream.com website, paid a contribution to a 'green' charity and vowed to offset their carbon footprint by pledging to lead a less pollutant lifestyle.
The dangers of speed testing...
We think the word you will be looking for is 'splat'...
Friday February 23, 2007
Rinspeed Exasis In Motion
Thought that the Rinspeed Exasis was just a model that doesn't move? Then check out the video below:
Wednesday February 21, 2007
More CD Giveaways!
Following on from the success of our previous CD giveaway, I've managed to arrange not one but a pair of new CDs for you lucky redlinemag.com readers to get your hands on!
First up, we have five copies of the rather superb Hardcore Nation Classics ...
