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Start Your Engines: A$AP Rocky Hints At AWGE & Mercedes-Benz Collab

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Coppola / Getty If there’s one thing that A$AP Rocky has a thing for (outside of Rihanna of course), it’s having a good idea of who to collaborate with and the rapper gave hints of a new project in the works with one of the world’s premier automotive brands. On Tuesday (March 15th), the “Fashion Killa” rapper shared a clip to his Instagram account which showed the logo of his creative brand AWGE decked out in chrome. The AWGE collective includes A$AP Ferg and A$AP Nast as well as Playboi Carti and Smooky Margielaa. The clip also showed several pieces of clothing that bore the AWGE logo and the iconic insignia of Mercedes-Benz. The caption read: “HISTORY IN DA MAKING🔥MERCEDES BENZ X AWGE DROPPING A$AP!!!” The clip would be deleted, but the off...

Designer Driven: Virgil Abloh Is Designing A Mercedes Maybach

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mercedes-Maybach / Mercedes-Maybach Virgil Abloh is taking his talents back to the automotive industry. He is working on a limited-edition Mercedes Maybach. Source: Mercedes-Maybach / Mercedes-Maybach Following last year’s cooperation which saw the iconic Mercedes-Benz G Class be reimagined, Virgil Abloh is back to write a second chapter into the storied history of Mercedes-Benz – this time with Mercedes-Maybach. The polymath artist, architect, creative director and fashion designer will collaborate with Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer, Gorden Wagener to create an electric show car. Unlike anything previously seen from Mercedes-Benz, the show car exemplifies the possibility of design that is untethered by existing blueprints, or production specificatio...

Mercedes-Benz Unveils 56-Inch Hyperscreen Display For EQS Electric Car [Video]

Source: Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Benz Battery operated motoring is about to get an upgrade. One of the top tier manufacturers is about to advance the look and feel of the category. Source: Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Benz As spotted on The Verge Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled a big point of difference to their upcoming electric car release. The German automaker will be providing drivers a customized operating system for the upcoming EQS model via the Hyperscreen. The MBUX Hyperscreen is a large, curved screen panel extends almost the entire width of the interior, from the left to the right A-pillar. In addition to its sheer size, the high-quality, detailed design aesthetic guarantees a “wow” effect. The front passenger is also given their own display and operating area, to help make roa...

One dead, four injured in Osun auto accident

One person was reported dead in a vehicle accident along Osogbo-Ikirun road on Saturday. It was gathered that the Mercedes Benz C-Class vehicle somersaulted after it hits the road median on high speed leading to the death of the driver instantly. The car, with registration number KRD 809 GK, according to an eye witness, Habib Ajani, had five occupants at the time of the incident around 4:20 pm as four-person sustained various degrees of injury. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Osun State Sector, Agnes Ogungbemi, said the accident occurred as a result of over speeding. She said one person died on the sport, while four others sustained various degrees of injury and were taken to LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Osogbo, while the deceased bod...

The Jig Continues: Virgil Abloh’s Mercedes-Benz Design Looks A Lot Like A Kia Soul

Source: Mercedes Benz AG / Mercedes Benz AG When you have the design world at your palm it easy to get to the bag. Virgil Abloh is doing cars now. Source: Mercedes Benz AG / Mercedes Benz AG In what is arguably his most out the box collaboration the Chicago native has partnered up with Mercedes-Benz for a very unique take one of their most beloved models. The creative has redesigned their Geländewagen SUV in honor of the Nobu Malibu location in California. Virgil and Mercedes Chief Creative Director Gorden Wagene detailed the effort with the G-Class silhouette in High Snobiety. Abloh explained the car’s distinct scheme in his signature wax poetic delivery. “It shows that luxury doesn’t have to conform to ways of the past. It shows that design can show a new personality” he said. “Our partn...

You Can Now Own Michael Jordan’s ’96 Mercedes Benz From ‘The Last Dance’

Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand If you’re basketball super fan and want to own a piece of history then you’re in luck. One of Michael Jordan’s most prized automobiles is about to hit the market. As spotted on Hype Beast another of MJ’s most recognized belongings is going on the auction block. This time the rare item is a luxury car that was synonymous with his road to NBA Champion glory in Chicago. According to Beverly Hills Car Club Jordan’s 1996 Mercedes Benz S600 Lorinser is being auctioned. With a blue exterior and gray interior combination this beauty shines with premium details including customized wheels, body kit and engine tweaks pushing it to a maximum of 400 horsepower. In addition the car comes with the original title signed by 23 and the car phone still says “Jordan” when ...