''DUB'', founded in January 2000, is a

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covering

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custom car culture and also features

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and their vehicles. The magazine also launched the DUB Magazine Custom Auto Show & Concert, a nationwide car show and concert tour that spans 16

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cities. DUB now has many licensed goods that include

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' DUB City die-cast and

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vehicles, DUB Edition car accessories, and

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' '' Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition'' video game. The term "DUB" is street slang for

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s 20" or larger in diameter and was popularized through hip hop music. DUB was founded by

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, Haythem Haddad, and Herman Flores, who continue to head the company located in

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External links

DUB Magazine website

DUB Show Tour website

Back issues
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