Phasing Out Carbon Fiber with Cropfiber

Phasing Out Carbon Fiber with Cropfiber

With the ASPHALTKIND “Cropfiber” roof box, we want to demonstrate, among other things, what’s possible. Like a Formula 1 car, for example, it’s a showcase for technology and materials. The only difference is that, unlike a race car, it’s also for you...
The Design Process for Our Roof Box

The Design Process for Our Roof Box

ASPHALTKIND Roof Box—Order Now Roof box design is a whole other story. What makes (or doesn’t make) a roof box design stand out? If you look at current models, their designs are very similar. If they do stand out, it’s because of exaggerated lines that...
The Reason for Our Own Roof Box

The Reason for Our Own Roof Box

EDIT Fall 2021: After it became clear that the 56° Nord roof box would not be released, we decided to design our own roof box. It is intended to withstand higher speeds and place a strong emphasis on aerodynamics, as well as...
Honey, we're having a city kid

Honey, we're having a city kid

No child dreams of owning a Nissan one day. Summer 1998: On the way to Hemmerde Elementary School. “Someday I’m going to get a car like that…! Even if it’s just a model car.” Summer 2005 – Summer 2010: Finally, you can configure your dream car online....