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Ares X-Raid SUV

Based in Modena, Italy, the historical home of sports car excellence, Ares Design is a modern coach builder founded in 2014 by Dany Bahar, the former boss of Lotus. The first of the company’s products is this modified G-Wagen, dubbed the Ares X-Raid, a 760HP beast with a bespoke composite body. Based on the Mercedes G63, the car comes complete with a tuned 760 horsepower, 5.5-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine, and features a body made from carbon, along with aluminium, to shed a significant amount of weight (440lbs) over a standard G63.  Top speed is rated at 155mph (250km/h). Inside there is a redesigned dashboard with a more luxurious look and feel, single VIP seats at the back, and everything is covered with high-end materials, including Nappa leather and lots of carbon fiber trim.



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VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY - Image

VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY

Swedish automakers Volvo have given the cross country treatment to their new V90 wagon, and boy does it look good. The Volvo V90 Cross Country is an adventure crossover that combines a comfortable, engaging driving experience and all-road, all-weather capability. The wider, taller, and burlier V90 has been fitted with the traditional grey plastic flares and body cladding, additional ride height, all wheel drive, and the heart of an explorer. watch the video...
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1979 Porsche 911SC

The 1979 Porsche 911SC, a rest-of-world coupe, emerges as a distinctive classic. Stored for 25 years in Canada, the stunning buid underwent a transformation in 2020, boasting a 3.6L flat-six, roll bar, and Elephant Racing chassis enhancements. Painted in Oak Green Metallic, it features a RUF CTR-style front bumper, RSR-style rear bumper, and ducktail decklid. The interior hosts Recaro bucket seats, RS-style door panels, and a MOMO steering wheel. Upgrades include 17...
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Suzuki Jimny by Roam Overlanding

Overlanding adventures can be the stuff of dreams, but for roaming into the unknown you ideally need a highly modified and rugged vehicle. Roam Overlanding is a blog where Adrian Abrahams documents his epic adventures and where he showcases his newly kitted-out Suzuki Jimmy. Abrahams also shows readers the substantial modifications on the truck, and all the gear he equipped it with so it would be up to whatever the trips would throw at it. You can follow Adrian Abra...
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