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Another day another Lego model. This time we have a pretty damn impressive 1:15 scale model of the Back to the Future DMC DeLorean. Much like the Honda RA272 model, this model focuses on creating an accurate representation rather than a functional one. Looking bad ass in hover mode! Pictures after the jump.

Source: Geekologie

During the unveiling of the GT-86 at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show Toyota design chief Dezi Nagaya filmed a detail behind the scenes about designing the GT-86. The video is split into four parts: 2000GT heritage, exterior design, interior design and the 86 logo. Chief engineer Tetsuya Tada also give viewers an exclusive interview about the upcoming car.

I guess superheros aren’t immune to traffic laws after all, cops pulled over Batman last week for driving his Lamborghini Gallardo with no plates (well actually a Batman logo). The cops were a bit confused and worried when they saw Batman was the driver, apparently he was on his way to a children’s hospital for an appearance. Nice to see rich guys having fun!

Well it didn’t take long before for enthusiasts to tear a part the 86 and change it up! Dino Dalle Carbonare/Luke Huxham was able to get some footage of Manabu Orido’s freshly modded Toyota 86 at Mobarar circuit. As you can see the 86 is now powered by a V8 from a Lexus IS-F.

In an attempt to break the world record for most cars doing donuts simultaneously, 75 cars banded together at Infineon raceway and made their tires cry for mercy. Surprisingly the record was achieved without any causalities!

Check out this life like recreation of the Honda RA272, a F1 race car from the 1960′s that took home the first victory by a Japanese manufacture. Unlike sophisticated Lego cars I’ve posted before, this model focuses on the signature look of the unique vehicle. The designer did an amazing job!

Source: Comunidade LEGO Forum

Meet Frank Profera, a shop owner who’s obsessed with making his Lotus the fastest accelerating car. Weighing in at only 2,150 lbs, the Lotus packs a rally inspired twin charged 1.8 liter engine that produces 680 horsepower. Unlike other shops that produce high powered cars, this Lotus was produced in a small shop in California.

What do you do when you have a beat up drift, some free time and ridiculously long drive away? Drift the crap out of it obviously. Ryan Tuerck nearly passed out sitting at home so he took a quick drift run down his narrow driveway. Ryan Tuerck was also part of the Bloodmasters video.

Zen Garage, owned by long time supporter and friend Justin Fox is now an official stockist of Import Bible Apparel. Zen Garage is now stocked with some of our newest gear. If you are in Sydney be sure to check out this great shop. Visit their site here.

Chinese driver Li Yatao completed the largest loop the loop in a car on September 2011. The loop measures 12.87 meter in diameter, the world record attempt was held in Shanghai – Li Yatao used a car made by Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co (yikes!).