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Show off some Latino pride when sporting some limited edition Navarro High U kicks that Nike created to honor Latino Heritage Month. They were inspired by an analogy of Latino’s passion for sport. The quarter panel and midsole are abstract representations of their passion for soccer and baseball. The Navarro Sneakers unfortunately will not be available for retail; they were only given to the lucky few. (more…)

PUMA and Xbox collaborated on a sneaker to celebrate the launch of the video game Forza Motorsport 3. The limited-edition Speed Cat 2.9 FM3 trainer is based on a classic PUMA silhouette, but inspired by the racing game with its motorsport details like its rubber outsole that look like tires and features tread detailing for superior grip, an abrasion resistant finish and a rounded cylindrical heel, allowing for a full range of motion on the pedals. The kicks also feature a full grain leather upper, mesh detailing, Forza Motorsport 3 embroidered tongue and a mid-cut lacing closure system for added comfort and stability. In grey and red, Puma will sell only 324 pairs of the Speed Cat 2.9 FM3. (more…)

Anthony “AC” Carter from the Denver Nuggets is in town and dropped by DUB headquarters last night to check up on our project ‘67 Lincoln we’re building with him. Once completed the ‘67 drop top will be all show and all go pushing out over 700 horses! Check out AC as he and the Nuggets take on the Clippers tonight. You’ll also see AC and the completed ‘67 in a future issue of DUB!

MTM has given the new Audi TT RS some more oomph with its latest tunning proposal that that harks back to the original Ur-Quattro of the 1980s. The German firm has developed new software for the engine’s ECU and a sport exhaust system featuring new middle- and end- pipes with throttle valves. The tuner offers three different engine packages, the first two being extremely close in performance. The Stage 1 kit boost power from 340HP to 402HP for a top speed of177mph while the Stage II kit, to 408HP and 555Nm for a maximum speed of 178mph. The engine upgrades can be complemented with a set of 19 or 20-inch Bimoto alloy wheels. (more…)

Those looking to add some spice to their Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG can do so with VATH’s revamped take Benz. For $53,200, you can buy a full range of upgrades that include engine and chassis modification as well as new alloy wheels and tires, and a couple of styling add-ons. Before upgrades, the stock ML 63 AMG comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine produces an output of 510 horsepower, but after VATH gets their hands on it, you’ll be running 585HP thanks to some extensive mods that include but are not limited to, larger intake and exhaust valves, sport camshaft, reprogrammed ECU and a custom made exhaust system. (more…)

The 2010 Pirelli Calendar – the 37th edition of the annual cult classic – made it’s world debut in London. The collector’s item calendar was shot in Brazil and is the work of photographer Terry Richardson. For the calendar, he portrays a woman who is captivating because she is natural; a woman who plays with stereotypes in order to undo them, and who makes irony the only veil that covers her. This is a return to the natural, authentic atmospheres and images of the 1960s and 1970s.

Sign us up to be cops if we could parole town in a Nissan GT-R police car like those part of the force in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This 485-horsepower supercar made its world debut at the recent Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and is one of the fastest cars in the world, holding the record for the fastest four-seat production car in terms of acceleration. It can sprint from zero to 62 mph an hour in just 3.5 seconds. You’d have to be on a suicide mission if you tried to outrun the cop driving this bad boy. (more…)

Someone actually caught the guy from Texas crashing his Bugatti on film. The driver originally claimed he lost control when he saw a pelican. Ok, buddy. Check the video and see if you can find this mysterious pelican. Previous post.

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Audi’s entrance into the high performance market with its R8 really set something off for them. Fans have asked for more high performance variants and they’ve responded by introducing the R8 GT3 and the street legal R8 V10. Industrial design student Marouane Bembli decided to go one step further by creating the visually stunning R10, which features some futuristic styling. Too bad it’s just a CGI dream.

Jon Moss, the former director of GM’s specialty vehicles division and Chris Fesler, owner of the muscle-car tuning firm Fesler Built, are collaborating on a special series of special packages for the new 2010 Chevy Camaro. The Competition package runs for $90,000 and includes the cost of the new Camaro, but if you already have one, then all you need to drop is an additional $50,000 for the mods. The package includes tons of performance and cosmetic parts, such as blacked out headlamps and tail lights, an adjustable coil over suspension, a carbon fiber body kit, 22-inch alloy wheels, supercharger kit and 6-piston brake upgrades. (more…)

Mcchip has created a tuning package for the new Porsche Panamera that gives it a little extra push under the hood. The German tuner has managed to dial up the Porsche Panamera’s standard power figures from 500 hp to 550 hp. The chip tuning takes the Panamera’s top speed up to 193 mph, up only slightly from the production 188 mph. Price for the chip tuning is $2,184. To round out the package, Mcchip also offers a set of 22-inch rims from Cargraphic fitted with Continental performance tires—265/30 R22s at the front and 305/25 R22s for the rear. That wheel set comes in at $11,611. A set of rims with Dunlop Sport tires will cost you $11,786 with 295/25 R22s at the back instead of 305s. Mcchip also offers a semi-matte rim finish for $260 per wheel. (more…)