Lexus GX 550 Overtrail

In a striking collaboration, Japan Offroad Service (JAOS), a renowned Japanese company specializing in off-road products, joined forces with Lexus to create the impressive 2024 Lexus GX550 Overtrail JAOS version. Building on their successful partnership in off-road racing, particularly in the grueling Baja 1000, JAOS and Lexus have now brought their expertise to the overlanding scene.

JAOS has left its mark on the GX550, infusing it with a curated choice of off-road enhancements. The customization includes a front bumper guard, robust 4mm aluminum skid plate, bolt-on fender protection, sleek tubular black side steps, a practical roof rack, mud guards, Tribe Cross 18-inch wheels, and a Battlez lift kit featuring titanium-infused springs and Harmofleq built-in adjustable dampers. Notably, it rides on 275/70R18 Toyo Open Country all-terrain tires, a departure from the standard Japanese-spec GX550.

BANDIT9 MONACO

This is the Bandit9 Monaco. Bringing the sports back in sports car, the Monaco is a no-nonsense solo vehicle bred to do one thing: go f*ckin fast. And yes, they are in production now. Coated in a sleek carbon fiber monocoque, the stealthy electric vehicle presents a distilled and purified design that focuses on the true art of driving. Bandit9 claims this beauty can reach 0-60mph in an impressive 2.7-seconds, whilst providing a range of 250 miles from the 536-horsep...
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MERCEDES-BENZ GLA

The production version will only be seen in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but in anticipation of the Shanghai Motor Show next weekend, Mercedes-Benz have given us already a first look at the GLA Concept. The compact crossover vehicle will come equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine or a diesel counterpart, both with 300hp. It will be available sometime in 2014 with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. ...
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A Defender Built with a Purpose

Most custom Defenders try to do too much and end up losing their identity. The Defender D130 by Roman Ignatowski goes in the opposite direction, built around a single idea and executed with clarity. This is not just another restomod. It is a purpose built support vehicle designed to carry motorcycles into remote terrain and function as a mobile workshop. The concept is simple, but the execution makes it interesting. The design strips things ba...
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