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HARD IN THE PAINT: DERON WILLIAMS JOINS TEAM RED BULL
Fresh off of a stint in Turkish pro basketball and back on his NBA grizzly in New Jersey (soon to be Brooklyn), one of Deron Williams’ first moves off of the court was linking up Red Bull. To tip off the new partnership, Red Bull put together for a “welcome” event for Deron complete with transportation to the party in the company branded, Military Extreme Vehicle. Check a promo video, in celebration of the happenings above. It features a new exclusive song from Red Bull opinion leader/Diplomat Capo Jim Jones, titled “My Wings.”
KOBE BRYANT INTRODUCES 'THE KOBE SYSTEM'
Are you successful? As successful as you could or should be? Learn to adapt to succeed through the KobeSystem. Kobe invites prosperous individuals to experience a new kind of success with the Kobe System! In this new ad for the Kobe 7, Bryant promises a world of rad skateboard tricks, flying cars and secret dance moves. The video may only be a preview, but we can't wait for the filet mignon at main course!
2012 Bentley Continental GT V8
The new 4.0 litre, twin turbocharged V8 Continental GT coupé and GTC convertible achieve exceptional standards for power-to-emissions in the high luxury sports car sector. This remarkable, new Bentley V8 engine delivers maximum power of 500bhp (507PS/373Kw) at 6000 rev/min and an extraordinary peak torque of 660Nm (487 lb ft) which is available across virtually the entire rev range from 1700 to 5000 rev/min, providing exhilarating performance and effortless power delivery in the Bentley tradition. Combined with a new close-ratio 8-speed automatic transmission, this translates into a sub-5 second acceleration time for the 0-60 mph (0-100km/h) sprint and a top speed of over 180mph (290km/h). At the same time, the new V8 Continental models achieve outstanding levels of fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions for the luxury performance sector and are capable of traveling over 500 miles (800km) on a single tank of fuel. Full and official figures will be released in early 2012. The arrival of the new V8 Continental models fulfills Bentley’s environmental commitment to produce a new powertrain that delivers a 40 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions.
VANS WAFFLE SOLE IPHONE CASE!
Slather your smartphone in sweet sweet gumsole goodness with this new Vans iPhone cover! Originally a promotional item, the cover went on sale for $30 and promptly sold out. Vans will restock in February, or you can pick one up on eBay where the covers are going for up to $150!
Derrick Rose to Sign $250 Million Deal with Adidas
Fresh off a Bulls victory against Lob City, Derrick Rose and adidas are set to announce a $250 million dollar contract that would keep the reigning MVP in three-stripe attire for the next ten years. Calling it a “lifetime” deal, the move looks to counteract Kobe Bryant’s Nike domination in China, and adidas knows they have the right guy to sell in the far east. If the deal is indeed true, this would make the Windy City baller the highest paid shoe endorser in all of the NBA.
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2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette
The 2012 Centennial Edition package will be available on all Corvette models – including Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1 – starting this summer. The special package was inspired by Chevrolet’s racing-bred foundation, which continues with Corvette’s international racing excellence and production sports car prominence. “Racing and performance are the roots of Chevrolet, a tradition carried forward today by Corvette,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “The Centennial Edition not only celebrates our 100 years, it once again pushes Corvette forward for a new generation of sports car fans.” Chevrolet will auction a Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in West Palm Beach, Fla., on April 9, with the proceeds to benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. It will be the 100th 2012 Corvette off the assembly line, with a vehicle identification number ending in “00100.”
BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE
It's about time. After letting Mercedes define the class with its CLS, then allowing rivals like Porsche and Audi to put their own spin on things, BMW is finally entering the "four-door coupe" market with the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe ($TBA). Available in 640i — with a 315 hp TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter 6-Cylinder engine good for a 0 to 62 mph time of just 5.4 seconds — or 650i — sporting a 445 hp TwinPower Turbo V-8 engine that improves the 0-62 mph 4.6 seconds — variations, it also offers up optional xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive, an eight-speed Sport Automatic Transmission, optional Integral Active Steering, adaptive LED headlights, a 10.2-inch dash-mounted HD display, 19-inch light-alloy wheels, rear-, top-, and side-view cameras, a next-generation heads-up display, a HiFi audio system, and plenty of other goodies.
AUDI A1 QUATTRO
Looking for a compact all-wheel-drive ride? The Audi A1 Quattro ($TBA) should fit the bill nicely, assuming you can get your hands one — they're limited to just 333 units. Features include a 2.0 TFSI engine pumping out 256 hp and a six-speed gearbox that team up to provide 0-62 mph times in the 5.7 second range, and fuel economy of 28 mpg. A metallic white paint job, aggressive looks, and, of course, Quattro all-wheel-drive round out the ride. Sadly, it's Europe-only for now.
HENNESSEY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HPE800
Ho Ho Ho-ly shit. The Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee HPE800 ($235,000) takes Jeep's top-of-the-line SUV and turns it into a veritable speed demon by expanding the factory Hemi V8 from 6.4 to 7.0 L and adding in a twin-turbo forced induction system to achieve 805 hp and a 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds. Of course, all that power isn't useful if you can't harness it, which is why it also boasts an upgraded transmission system, 15.1-inch Brembo brakes in the front and rear, and a lowered, more sporty suspension, and to make sure no one mistakes it for the "regular" version, it also packs lighter alloy wheels, a carbon fiber front end, and a custom leather interior with an Alcantara steering wheel. It'll arrive in 24 well-appointed garages next year.
| 2013 HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep - Specifications: Power: • 805 bhp @ 5,800 rpm • 823 bhp @ 4,000 rpm Performance: • 0-60 mph: 3.1 seconds • 1/4 mile: 10.9 @ 130 mph Includes: • 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 • HPE800 Twin Turbo Engine Upgrade • Transmission Upgrade • Torque Converter Upgrade • HPE 20 inch Wheel Upgrade • Custom Leather / Alcantara Interior Upgrade • Brembo Brake System Upgrade (6-piston calipers front and 4-piston calipers rear, 15.1 inch cross drilled rotors front and rear) • Lowered Suspension System • Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler • Serial Numbered Dash Plaque & Engine Compartment Plaque |
Calle Ocho 2011 (Event Guide)
Guys, iron your guayabera. Ladies, bust out the neon tube top. It’s time for Calle Ocho. Read our guide before taking to the street. The usual guidelines apply to having fun at the event. Leave the dressy shirts and heels behind, sport flip-flops and sneakers and make sure to wear comfortable clothing and slather on the sunscreen. And this year, get ready to line dance, when Calle Ocho brings locals their first ever country music stage to 12th Avenue, thanks to Kiss 99.9 FM, presenting performances by Amber Leigh, David Ray and Lo Cash Cowboys. Read more
Calle Ocho - Mar. 13
The Latin street festival features 23 blocks with activities for all ages. KidzZone with four blocks of entertainment for kids, including clowns, fun foods, magicians, sports teams and merchandise for mom’s needs. Streets dancers and strolling musicians interact with the walking public in the Parranda Zone. Hundreds of kiosks of international foods line the way on both the north and south of Southwest Eighth Street in addition to sampling areas where companies provide free products to the public. Read more
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