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I remember it years ago that when it comes to diecast always go for the coolest cars: sports cars, race cars, exotics, trucks, monster trucks, construction machines, etc.  The last thing that someone would do is plain-jane commuter cars like a Toyota Camry or an electric car.  However, that's fast changing especially the latter as more and more companies start to rely less on oil with fuel-efficient hybrids and EV cars.  See Hot Wheels with a Tesla, a licensed model, was unusual back in 2008 but now its commonplace.  The latest is from Maisto with the award-winning 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, yet this is not the first time Maisto has done an electric vehicle in the 1:43 Power Racer line.  The first one would be called the Ford Think (or Th!nk). Click for Photo Gallery The Ford Think Ever since the oil embargo in the 1970's and the increase of developing nations getting behind the wheel for the first time some car companies wondered how long will...

I profiled the Bburago version of the Maserati GranTurismo last year and I was impressed by the level of details on this 1:43 Bburago casting.  Well not long after that report I found out Kinsmart had released their version and it was more spicier than the Bburago version: it was a MC Stradale.  So with the Bburago pushed aside its time to see what's different between the B' and the Kinsmart versions. Click for Photo Gallery In 2011 the GranTurismo received a mid-cycle makeover with revised front and rear styling and upgraded engine and transmissions.  In this mix Maserati decided to bring out the MC Stradale, a two-seater that was designed with more power and for the track while still bestowing its grand touring nature.  There's more and larger vents on the hood, carbon fiber accents, rear seat delete, suspension and brake upgrades, and an engine with reduce friction thanks to a diamond-like coating to the friction points derived from F1 ...