Archive for the ‘Cars’ Category

Cashmere First Look: Terrafugia Flying Car

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

The world’s first flying car has just received the go-ahead from the Federal Aviation Administration. The Terrafugia Transition, a light aircraft that can convert into a road-legal automobile, has officially gone into production and is available for order. This two-seater Transition has all the same safety features of a normal car and requires an aircraft license with only 20 hours of flying time, making it much easier to obtain than full private licenses.

Its cruising speed in the air is 115mph, it has a range of 460 miles, and it can carry 450lb. It requires a 1,700-foot (one-third of a mile) runway to take off and can fit in any standard garage.

The new vehicle has already been pre-ordered by 70 people. At almost $200,000, the aircraft comes with a hefty price tag… but just think of all the time you could save when you’re flying through the air and not stuck in traffic!

Check out some more pics below and watch the Terrafugia in action in the video below. For more information, head over to Terrafugia’s website for more information.

Mercedes Benz AMG 300SL for NIGO

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

This evening, the Mercedes Benz AMG 300SL will be premiering at Bape’s Hong Kong 3 Year Anniversary Party. Now you know Nigo did this car right by dressing the AMG 6.0L V8 with the classic Bape camo print!

SEMA 2008 Recap

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Each year the SEMA show provides an opportunity for the specialty automotive industry folks to come together, network, display and promote their products. It also provides a showcase for all sorts of new products to be presented for the first time.  Due to the economy and the Green movement the SEMA show was a little different this year.

As always customization is king, not only in the looks department but also in the speed and performance areas. Companies in the auto industry have had to go back to the drawing board to create new items that make you “look cool” and stand out from everyone else that has the same car as you… This is easy when it comes to the lookin’ fly aspect, but it isn’t a quick process when enhancing the performance of a hybrid. Many companies introduced  green performance alternatives for those thinking about souping up their Smart Car while staying eco friendly. Others stuck to the traditional foundations of speed… true horsepower. Their green alternative is replacing horsepower with man power, and switching out 4 wheels for 2. You want to go green? simple solution… ride a bike.

Overall this year’s show was a good one, expect to see a lot more color in the world of rides and rims… Check out some of my faves from the show.

Custom pin striped iPhone case – Hot Rods are known for some crazy pin striping. World Famous Von Hot Rod did up my case… one of a kind!

Custom Bentley Continental – check out that kit!

The next Batmobile a Smart Car??

30 in. wheels +  blue paint =  Smurf mobile with swagger

The Cashmere Collection: Music, Kicks, Cars and Politics

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

The Running of the Bulls… Lamborghini Style

Now this commercial/viral clip definitely caught my attention…. Lamborghini, captivating, territory protector and long distance shortener. I need to get me one!

Westurn Union Music Video

Rik Cordero shot a Westurn Union music video for their self titled single on Monday, June 2nd in Woodland Hills. The group is comprised of three members; Damani, Soopafly, and Bad Lucc. They just released their “House Shoe Muzik Vol 1″ mixtape presented by DJ Crazy Toones, and their debut album is slated for a summer release in July. Guests in attendance at the video were Snoop Dogg, BJ The Chicago Kidd, Problem, Jay Rock, Holla, Squeaky Ru, Custom Made, Young Dre, L.E.R.S., and more.

Kelvin declares Viva La Vida

Coldplay’s new album “Viva La Vida,” releases June 17th and if the rest of it is as good as Viva La Vida, or Violet Hill it’s going to be incredible. Coldplay changes up their style and seems to tackle darker subject matter. The two singles seem to also have harder, more repetive beats than we’re used to hearing but I welcome the change. Delacroix’s painting for the album art is also super dope.

Yellow Rubicon… The Beefed Up Bumblebee

The other day Rona rolled up to the office in a bright yellow Jeep Rubicon, either shes planning on some serious LA 4 wheeling or she found the long lost cousin to the infamous Bumblebee.

Brittany For Obama..

This week, the Presidential primary elections ended and Obama secured the winning ticket! YAY Obama O8!! Read the story for more info or watch the vid…Obama Wins Nomination

Bon Appetit… Lobster anyone?
No matter how ridiculous an idea may be, as long as it’s thought through well enough it can turn out really amazing. Take for example Nike SB’s recent collaboration with Concepts, which could have been absolutely stupid, but in my opinion turned out amazing. What Concepts did was take the Dunk Low and Lobster-ize it, decking out the leather in shades of orange-y reds, putting a table cloth pattern inside the shoe, and even throwing some rubber bands on the toes! The shoes even come in a wooden box, much like a lobster trap, and come with a few t-shirts, some lobster crackers, and even an extra pair of butter yellow laces. I think they executed this entire set-up flawlessly, everything works together and the shoes look so rad! As far as I can tell they’re only available through the Concepts store in Cambridge, MA, so if you’re looking to snag a pair you might want to shoot them an email or give them a call, if they’re even in stock still.

Kate Goes Green…. with The Green Album
Appropriately timed, right on the heels of Al Green‘s new release Lay It Down, comes The Green Album put together by Omer Saar of UniverSOUL Productions. Using acapellas from MF Doom, Biggie, Jay Z, and De La Soul among others, Omer mashes up some of hip-hop’s best with classic Al Green tracks.
Al Green mixed and mashed up with hip hop classics — doesn’t get much better… oh and did I mention the FREE Download.. click the album cover for more info!