Jaguar creates custom Greatest Hits XJ for Iron Maiden drummer

Manufacturers like Alfa Romeo and Toyota are trotting out Nürburgring-themed special editions like NRING and GRMN, but for Jaguar, it’s all about the NWOBHM. That’s New Wave of British Heavy Metal, for those who do not start their day with some ’80s hair metal turned up to 11. Jaguar is celebrating the venerable XJ sedan’s […]

Margot Robbie stunned at the Oscars in a custom dress that took over 600 hours to make

Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Margot Robbie is nominated for best actress for her role in “I, Tonya.” The 27-year-old actress wore a custom Chanel Haute Couture gown. According to InStyle, the dress took over 600 hours to make.  Fourteen people worked on the embroidered shoulder strap and corsage. Margot Robbie is nominated for best actress at the 2018 Oscars […]

Mini Cooper Owners Can Design Custom 3D-Printed Parts

– We’re nearing the point where clicking “File > Print” will bust out a custom dashboard in our basements. We’re really not there yet, but Mini is close. – Owners of current-generation Cooper Hardtop two-door, four-door, and convertible models can now order custom 3D-printed trim pieces, laser-etched door sills, and LED puddle lights with their […]

Android 8.1 Preview 2 arrives on Google devices and enables that custom SoC

Enlarge Google has posted the second developer preview of Android 8.1. This release brings a “near final” build of Android 8.1 to the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, the Pixel 1 and 1 XL, the Pixel C tablet, and the Nexus 6P and 5X. The first Android 8.1 Preview, which launched last month, was a bit of […]

Holy Custom BMW! 3.0CSL Batmobile Tribute with M3 Power

– BMW built only 1265 original, lightweight 3.0CSL coupes during the first half of the 1970s and just 110 with the wild “Batmobile” aerodynamic kit that was offered later in production. Their rarity ensures that buying one is cost prohibitive for most people. Want one? Maybe consider following the path of an enthusiast we found at […]