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UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance that specializes in upfitting Teslas for fleet use, has introduced the world’s first Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle — taking us one step closer to the types of police equipment only seen in Sci-Fi films.The UP.FIT Tesla Cybertruck Next-Gen Patrol vehicle has sparked significant interest from agencies nationwide. This demand highlights the confidence law enforcement agencies have in the transformative potential of the UP.FIT Cybertruck. Combining an unrivaled stainless steel exoskeleton, sports-car grade on-road capabilities and advanced safety technologies, the vehicle sets a new standard in the industry.Ben Schaffer, CEO of Unplugged Performance, expressed his enthusiasm about the new vehicle, stating, "The UP.FIT Cybertruck Next-Gen Patrol veh...

Huang Ean Hwa helmed Valhalla Garage, in collaboration with Feruni, has launched the "Art 911 Project," a stunning integration of automotive and tile craftsmanship. This initiative was revealed at Feruni’s headquarters during their immersive event, "Discover New Art Forms with Feruni."The centerpiece of the project is a 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo, meticulously adorned with Feruni tiles. This unique creation was engineered by Studio Feruni to ensure the tiles complemented the car’s iconic curves while maintaining its mechanical integrity. This project exemplifies Feruni’s new vision of combining art with functionality, reflecting its rebranded identity as a disruptive force in the tile industry."It was important to get the size of the tile correct – too big and the tiles wouldn’t hug the curves...

Justin Placek, the owner-operator of his namesake company,  specializes in restoring classic Porsche interiors. His business focuses on enhancing the beauty and value of classic cars through services like interior work, chrome plating and wood refinement. Placek is renowned for his exquisite designs and high-quality craftsmanship, with the most recent example of this being his Porsche 911 992 Dakar insert sets.The designer refers to his latest release as "THE" insert set for the Porsche 992 Dakar. The cushions feature very significant attention to detail and take design inspiration straight from the livery found on the Dakar Rough Roads — including hues of blue, gold, white and red.Placek shared that the collection took over 8 months of preparation and work, with a total of 100 cushions be...

A 2005 MG XPower SV-R 5-Speed, a rare model with only 42 units produced for a single model year, is now up for auction on Bring A Trailer. This particular car is even further rarified, as it's one of only 23 left-hand-drive examples and thought to be the sole example residing in the U.S.Originally delivered to B.V. Automobielbedrijf Charles Serry A.C.C. in Hilversum, Netherlands, the car was sold to its first private owner in 2008, who kept it until it was acquired by the current owner in 2022. The car is finished in classic British Racing Green with contrasting brown leather upholstery and carbon-fiber bodywork. Under the hood, it boasts a 5.0L Ford V8 engine, tuned by Roush, paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, producing 385 hp.Key features of the XPower SV-R include inde...