''DUB'' is a

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covering urban

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culture and also features

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and their vehicles.

Background

DUB was founded in January 2000 by

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

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. 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

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External links

DUB Magazine website

DUB Show Tour website

Back issues

References

Automobile magazines published in the United States Bimonthly magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 2000 Magazines published in California {{transport-mag-stub

Background

See also

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