[click on image to enlarge] Ahead of the New York Auto Show, some images of the 2009 Nissan Maxima have been unveiled at SuperNissans.net. We’re going to reserve judgement until we can reveal the specifications for the vehicle, but the new, polarizing look, of the Maxima takes from the forthcoming 370Z and in some odd way that only a Japanese car could do, it works.
Gear Patrol’s resident auto buff, Bradley Hasemeyer is at the 2008 New York Auto Show bringing you coverage on all the debuts and auto news from the Javits Center. In typical Gear Patrol method we plan to not waste your time with every single story and picture.
As a guy we imagine you’ve probably had your fair share of steaks. Cutting into a juicy searing hot medium rare porterhouse falls into the top 10 reasons why you love being a guy.
I’ve got at least three or four 96 disc Case Logic cases sitting around in my car at any given time and frankly the thought of ripping them all to iTunes and putting them on my iPod sounds like far more effort than I have time for. The Pioneer’s DEH-P6000UB CD receiver is perfect, it plays MP3, WMA, and AAC files on disc, features a USB input and built-in iPod® controls, and offers a rear auxiliary input, satellite radio controls, and other expansion options.
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Last Friday we selected a Gear Patrol Dispatch subscriber as the winner for the Philips Norelco Precision Micro Trimmer. Congratulations Marc Arevalo, the trimmer is on the way.
Few things are nicer than winding down a stressful week with a nice cigar. If your lifestyle requires travel or you just prefer enjoying a nice stogie outside of the realms of a leather clad lounge chair then the Max Benjamin Mini Cigar Bar fits the bill.
If you keep more than two or three bottles of wine at home it’s time for a wine rack. If you’re like me then you probably prefer keeping them out of sight than some cheesy pompous wine rack that does nothing but show you’re more interested in displaying bottles than knowing what they taste like.
There are a few instances where a brand becomes synonymous with a person. Nike Air Jordan’s, Tiger Woods Golf, for example.
You’re looking at the Porsche Design P’5510 Running Shoe. It’s a shoe developed and designed exclusively for the Porsche Design Sport range alongside Adidas using the Bounce:S cushioning system.
[click on a specific area of image to enlarge that section] What happens when Swedes get a supercar, then bump an 888 horsepower 4.7 liter engine to a 1,081 horsepower 5.0 liter monstrosity that can go from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds accelerating to a top speed of 250mph? (a 747 goes 180mph at take off).
[click on image to enlarge] Sometimes having a place in your own home isn’t sanctuary enough. Sometimes you just need your own clubhouse, a room away from the rest.
Factory car navigation systems are one of the last bastions of sheer profit motive in the car industry. Well, outside of repairs.
[click on image to enlarge] According to Autoblog an embargo has been broken on images of the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. Well, far be it from us to hold back on a car you guys should know about it.
[click on image to enlarge] When we received the press release that Porsche Design had collaborated with Poggenpohl to design a kitchen we relished at the thought of rich woods, abundance of aluminum and ultra clean lines. Upon seeing the images we realized we had grossly underestimated.
Sweating is a one of those necessities that’s necessary but inconvenient. Sure, it affords us good reason to buy all kinds of awesome perspiration wicking athletic gear, but it also soaks right through shirts and if you’re at work, out or on a date that’s uncool.
The winter is almost over so take advantage of what cold we’ve got left and hit the powder, hard. If you’re looking for gear then read through.