Posts Tagged ‘car’

traffic accident of a different kind ::

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

lexus vs tank - tank wins

:: following yesterday’s car-related post, I thought I’d share this quick translation of recent traffic accident that happened in Guangdong.

There is nothing out of the ordinary for car accidents to happen in China, except that this one took place between a Lexus and a tank. Needless to say, the Lexus came out the loser. Link here for the original article (Chinese).  // XD

[Xiao Du is a guest contributor on fifty 5]

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shanzhai | ferrari ::

Friday, June 19th, 2009

:: I spotted a shanzhai’d Ferrari in Shanghai yesterday. Check out the terrible craftsmanship in the rear lights (last photo). Shanzhai rating: D+ at best.  // XD

Ferrari 1

Ferrari 5

Ferrari 6

Ferrari 7

Ferrari 3

Ferrari 2

[Xiao Du is a guest contributor on fifty 5]

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things well done | super mario brothers ::

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

:: a video of a Chinese kid recreating the original Super Mario Brothers theme song with a remote control car toy and wine bottles. Bravo, well done.  // AjS

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dirty car art ::

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

:: the work of Austin, Texas-based artist Scott Wade, link here for more.  // AjS

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