This is the latest “research vehicle” from Mercedes – the F800 style. While this actual model may never be available, it shows Mercedes’ direction in future designs, and the ambitious goals they are aiming for along with more plausible improvements. The F800 has a PHEV setup that can generate over 400bhp and offers an 18-mile range without gas power. The electric drive runs on a fuel cells system that can reach a 375-mile cruising range, an astonishing amount. Along with a sleek exterior and interior, the F800 represents Mercedes’ goals to become a more eco-friendly company.
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Posted by: admin / March 1, 2010 /
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New York City has become a sponge to electronic music, everything from Electro to Minmal have become acceptable genres of music. New promoters were born and parties that don’t stop til 9 am have become common place. This past weekend pormoters Sheik ‘n Beik’ got together in a relaxing venue located in the barrels of Union Square. The party was kicked off by Sheik ‘n Beik’ resident DJ Fong who was processed by SwinYe West and headliners Guillaume & The Coutu Dumonts. Check out some of the pictures after the post.
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Posted by: admin / February 28, 2010 /
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Resident Advisor recently sat down with Reboot aka Frank Heinrich to talk about his upcoming album on Cadenza, the break he took from techno for a few years, and what brought him back to the scene. Heinrich says he was influenced by Ricardo Villalobos and Luciano when he saw them spin in Frankfurt back in 2002 or 2003, and started to produce again. His interview covers a lot more, from the mix CD he made with Sasha, to which DJs are underrated, to his horror stories while performing. To read the interview in full, click here.
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Posted by: admin / February 22, 2010 /
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Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS Man and Levi’s for three styles of denim jeans as part of their Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Each of the three styles is printed with photo print for a worn look to the denim and feature different silhouettes. The inside of the hems of some models are also lined with a colorful striped fabric that can be hidden or shown for an extra bit of flare. The pieces are available now at Junya Watanabe COMME des GARÇONS Man dealers and at by Intention online store for Japanese purchase exclusively.
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Ghostly International, SAFE and Embrace Productions are presenting X: A Decade of Spectral at Grass Lounge during Winter Music Conference in Miami. On Friday, March 26th, Spectral artist Matthew Dear will be playing a special three hour set, along with sets by Seth Troxler and Clark Warner and live performances from Lee Curtiss and Kate Simko. Special guests Radio Slave and Will Saul will also be making appearances. Tickets are $25 at the door or $15 in advance from Resident Advisor, and doors open at 10 pm.
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This is the final McQ Collection from the late Alexander McQueen. The McQueen diffusion line includes bleach-spattered denim, suits and shirts that reflect a classic take to the 80’s punk/Skins aesthetic. Gucci Group announced that the brand with continue on without their founder, but after McQueen’s pre-designed collections have run out, the clothes will surely lose some of the spark that he ignited in
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DC Clubgoers will be thrilled to hear there is now an iPhone app just for them. Panorama Productions, Washington DC’s premier event company, has created the DC Clubbing iPhone application, which provides up to the minute info on the DC scene with live Twitter and Facebook feeds. If you want to check out with the venues look like, the app also has YouTube and Flickr options for previous events. The event pass feature is also extremely handy – it allows users to access VIP passes on their phone so there’s no more need to stand outside, calling your friend who works there to come out and get you in. For more information, click here.
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The Gradient staff celebrated Valentines day in style – heading over to Madrid for a very special night at Fabrik with Timo Maas, Maetrik, D´Julz, Rocco, DJ Gregory, Alix Alvarez, Manoo, Autosound, Junior, Jairo Catelo, Mathias Valdmont & Jorge Sanchez, Gonçalo, InDub and Gerardo Niva. This special occasion was marked off with some of the best electronic music being played. Timo Maas and Maetrik absolutely killed it, you can head over to Nightclubber who posted up the sets from the festival. Check out the rest of the images from the event after the post. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by: admin / February 18, 2010 /
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