Cloud 10 Status: Scion..Yes Scion FR-S Concept

Yes I too, had to read and re-read that I was actually mentally processing SCION the makers of the boxiest, God-awful cars on the planet actually produced a concept (which means it has yet to see the light of day) that looks remarkably decent. 

According to Uncrate "The Scion FR-S Concept ($TBA) is a throwback to Toyotas past, like the AE86 generation of the Corolla and the 2000GT, meant to bring fun back to the Camry-maker's extended lineup. It's powered by a flat 2.0-liter boxer engine mated to either a six-speed, short-throw manual or automatic with steering- wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and offers plenty of other niceties, including LED lighting around the headlights and taillights, 20-inch wheels, a low center of gravity, and a "dynamically favorable" front-to-rear weight ratio." 

Guess Scions are no longer your college buddy's whip...Would you purchase a Scion?

Via: Uncrate

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Cloud 10 Status: Mini x Fashion Designers for Life Ball

Calvin Klein 

Mini Cooper has gotten a fashionable overhaul from the likes of Diane Von Furstenburg, Kenneth Cole and Calvin Klein in preparation for the Life Ball.  I remember Ford Explorer previously got some designer treatment back when Explorer's were the go-to SUVs (yall remember that?) The Calvin Klein model features a sleek ALL BLACK EVERYTHING -Jay-Z voice- aesthetic.  The Diane model is definitely targeting the cheery and colorful females out there.  The Kenneth Cole edition keeps it simple with a cool silver model with some raise bump like nodules on the outside. 

Click READ MORE to learn more about the Life Ball and to view the other cars!!!

Diane Von Furstenberg 

According to Highsnobiety "
Mini has teamed up with Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg and Kenneth Cole on special one-off designers of the iconic car. The cars will be auctioned off on July 17th, with the proceeds going to the Life Ball in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS.

“Over the past 10 years of supporting the Life Ball, Mini has teamed up with a variety of fashion designers to create unique one-offs to support the largest annual HIV/AIDS fundraiser event. Past collaborations have included the likes of Diesel, Versace and Agent Provocateur, to name just a few. To date the special Minis have raised half a million Euros for the cause. But for the tenth rendition, the Anglo-German automaker has brought in no fewer than three big-name designers to create a trio of specials.
Calvin Klein creative director Francisco Costa has taken on the new Countryman in stealthy black-on-black; Diane von Furstenberg, a red Mini hatchback with a lip motif; and Kenneth Cole a Mini convertible with industrial-style studs. Each will be auctioned off at the event in Vienna on July 17 to kick off the 18th International AIDS Conference.”

Via: Highsnobiety 

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Calvin Klein

Cloud 10's Whip Central

Hmmmmmmm I have been seeing way too many concept cars and 2011 vehicles soon to be released that I have to share some of the eye candy with you guys! First on deck to show off its muscle, strong lines and a sneak peak at what its working with under the trunk is:

1) Porsche Spyder Concept - Sexy is the first word that comes to mind when I laid eyes upon this cloudy day gray Porsche (thats Por-cha). "A green-thumbed plug-in hybrid that produces 500 hp in a high performance ride that has the emissions of a small compact." (Acquire)


2) Bentley Continental Flying Star by Touring - Yes your eyes have not deceived you Bentley is joining the long list of luxury automobile makers with making a family style hatchback. Like I said before ballers need a car to transport their families too right?? (Acquire)


3) 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Superleggera - Lamborghini is probably the only car I can see on the street in Incredible Hulk green and not brush it aside as an ugly car that cost a lot of money. "The lightweight Supercar utilizes a 5.2 liter V10 delivering 570 horsepower which takes this lean Italian monster from 0-62 in 3.4 seconds all the way to a top speed of 202 mph." (Acquire)


4) Audi RS5 - Sleek and on top of that fast, Audi has found the winning combination that alludes so many automobile makers. Its one thing to make a fast car but another to make good looking fast car. "The A5 coupe is getting the RS treatment this year taking on a new version of the V8 used in the RS4. The naturally aspirated 4.2 liter V8 produces 450 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. That will take you from 0-62 in 4.6 seconds, all the way to a top speed of 174 mph." (Acquire)


5) Mercedes-Benz F800 Style - WOOOOOOW!! Tell me this car is not saying STOP MOFO AND HEAR ME ROAR!! "The F800 boasts a ton of predictably high-end technology, including a plug-in hybrid drive system that pairs a 300 hp V6 gasoline engine with a 109 hp hybrid module for a total of 409 hp, a seven-speed transmission, a new multi-function display concept and touchpad-equipped interface, a new Distronic Plus Traffic Jam Assistant feature that basically drives the car for you in heavy traffic under 25 mph, rear pivot-and-slide doors, and plenty of LED lighting." (Uncrate)

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