Teku

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The Teku are a racing team in the movie series Hot Wheels AcceleRacers.

Teku members customize their cars with the latest in audio and visual technology. Each car has speakers capable of very high volume, they are sort of like an Import racing team, much to the dislike of their rivals, the Metal Maniacs.

[edit] Members

Nolo Pasaro (voiced by Dexter Bell)

After his brother Tone died, Nolo took over leadership of the Teku. Aggressive, many of Nolo's early actions seemed to stem from his hatred of Tork - whom he blamed for his brother's death. A jealous leader, Nolo also doesn't seem to like any question of his judgment or abilities - which caused major strife between him and Vert (who was just itching for a chance to take over and prove himself).

Nolo seemed to put his hatred of Tork aside during the Metro Realm when Tork saved him from the Racing Drones. Interaction between Nolo and Tork was still strained in Breaking Point most likely due to the vacuum left by Nolo's past hatred. But at least Nolo isn't foaming at the mouth any more - which leaves time for Nolo to become a better leader of the Teku.

During the events in The Ultimate Race, Nolo had finally let go of his hatred for Tork; they are working together in the Cosmic Realm and in the Racing Drones Headquarters. Nolo finally admits that Tone's dealth was the result of Tone's careless driving and not Tork's fault. At the end of the movie, Nolo hangs up Tone's necklace on a Highway 35 sign and joins Tork to go look for Vert.

 He drives the car "Synkro", but later replaces it with "SpecTyte" and briefly drives "High Voltage".

Vert Wheeler (voiced by Andrew Francis)

The winner of Highway 35.Eighteen years old, Vert Wheeler is now a member of the Teku team helping Dr. Tezla. Vert, at one time believed he was the better driver and leader - and was at constant odds with Nolo Passaro, the leader of the Teku. After repeated personal failures in both Ignition and Speed of Silence, Vert finally realized that he's not as good as he thinks he is. He gave up and left - disappearing before the Metro Realm. After some time away for personal reflection, Vert returned in Breaking Point just in time to race in the Junk Realm. His time away seemed to mellow his relationship with Nolo.

During the movie The Ultimate Race, Vert was again feeling sorry for himself. Regretting his decision to not accompany the other drivers on the rescue mission to the Racing Drones' Headquarters, Vert stayed behind when the Cosmic realm opened. It worked out for the best though, as he was the only one to avoid capture - following Gelorum into the Ultimate Race. During the race, Vert showed his maturity. Staying level-headed and using his driving skills flawlessly, he was able to keep up with Gelorum who had access to all the AcceleChargers. At the end of the Ultimate Race, Vert was granted the honor of being a true AccleRacer by the Acclerons.

Vert declined to follow the Acclelron to its home world, instead choosing to return to help his captured friends. He succeeded in helping them escape, but was subsequently caught by the Silencerz.

 He first drives "Deora II", a repaint of his car from Highway 35, but later switches to "Power Rage" and then "Reverb".  He also drives motorcycle "Nightlife".

Kurt Wylde (voiced by Brian Drummond)

Mark Wylde's older brother.Now quiet and standoffish, it’s a much calmer Kurt that's attempting to prove himself in AcceleRacers. Kurt is still facing the consequences of his actions in the World Race, however, through suspicions from the other drivers and out-right hostility from his younger brother, Mark Wylde. It's been suggested on the AcceleRacers website (The Cartoon Network) that Kurt is substituting his relationship with Nolo in place of the failed one with Mark.

A major sub-plot in AcceleRacers is the relationship between Kurt and Mark Wylde.Mark ended up in prison because of a deal Kurt involved him in. Kurt, fearing personal ruin, failed to help Markie with the subsequent legal troubles.

In The Ultimate Race, Kurt redeems himself by bringing together the Teku and Metal Maniacs in the rescue effort to get Markie from the Racing Drones. Markie seemed to forgive Kurt after that.

Additionally, Kurt has been shown in a number of flashbacks opposing Mark's membership in the Metal Maniacs – after Mark’s prison sentence. He drives "Sling Shot", a repaint of his car from Highway 35, before changing to "Battle Spec".

Shirako Takamoto (voiced by Kirby Morrow)

Primarily concerned with other things besides being first to the finish line, Shirako almost always seems like he's back towards the rear of the pack. When he does take the lead, it’s during times when he can also look good doing it. Porkchop seems especially irritated by Shirako and his loud music (which Shirako listens to at almost all times).

He drives the car "Bassline" and motorcycle "Nightlife".

Karma Eiss (voiced by Lisa Ann Beley)

Calm and collected, Karma is all about overcoming challenges - the harder the better. Additionally, it seems that overcoming challenges means overcoming them perfectly to her. Determined to find the best way to solve problems, she's usually the first one to figure things out.

Karma also worked with the captured RD-S1 in Speed of Silence to discover a better understanding of the Racing Drones, how they drive and how to beat them.

Karma seems to have a lingering distrust of Kurt because of his shadowy past with Gelorum. On the other hand, Karma may be developing a relationship with Taro - a result of their similar personalities. Karma's car is "Chicane".

Tone Pasaro (voiced by Craig Veroni)

Tone Pasaro was Nolo's older brother and founder of the Teku team. During a race with Tork Maddox, Tone lost control of his car, crashed and died in the explosion.

For Nolo, Tone serves as a guide from the spirit world through various flashbacks. Though Tone taught his brother many useful social and driving concepts, Nolo's anger toward Tork over the accident colored many of Nolo's actions.

In Speed of Silence, Karma Eiss expresses her opinion that Tone was not quite the driver that Nolo remembers. Later in the movie The Ultimate Race, Nolo finally admits that Tone's death was caused by Tone - not Tork.

Tone was driving Synkro during the flashbacks of the fateful race where he lost his life.

 He drove "Synkro".

[edit] Cars

Car	Colour	looks like..	driven by..	special mods	picture
Synkro	Orange	Nissan Skyline V35	Nolo Passaro	Teku Sound system, Lambo doors, Blue Underglow, Nitrox 2 jump jets, Nitrox 2 booster	Synkro
Sling Slot	White top, blue bottom	Prototype car	Kurt Wylde	Body moves up acting as door, Blue Underglow, 7 gears in drive and 2 in reverse, rear veiw camera, Nitrox 2 booster	Sling Shot
Deora II	White	Prototype Pick up Truck	Vert wheeler	Grappling hook, Surfboards on back, front flips up acting as door, blue underglow, Nitrox 2 booster, Nitrox 2 jump jets	Deora II
Chicane	Blue	1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse	Karma Eiss	one peice windsheild(with yellow tint), Yellow underglow, Teku sound system, Nitrox 2 jump jets, Nitrox 2 booster,Lambo doors,	Chicane
Bassline	white	Chevrolet El Camino	Shirako Takamoto	massive Teku Sound System (6 subs in back and dozens of small subs inside)which is linkable to other Teku veichles and wrist remote, Laptop with wireless Internet connection, coloured light system, Blue Underglow, Nitrox 2 jump jets, Nitrox 2 booster,	Bassline
Power Rage	white	2002 Holden Monaro	Vert Wheeler	Grappling hook, Nitrox 2 jump jets, Nitrox 2 booster, Teku sound system, digital speedo on steering wheel,	Power Rage
Battle Spec	Blue with Graffiti style words'WYLDE' on sides and hood	Honda S2000	Kurt Wylde	Retractable glass canopy, 3 Teku Subs in place of passenger seat, yellow underglow, mega bass (sends out bigger sound waves then a normal sound System)	Battle Spec
High Voltage	Navy Blue	2005 Volkswagen Golf	Nolo Passaro		High Voltage
Spectyte	Navy Blue	Open wheeler Peugeot 106	Nolo Passaro	All Wheel Drive, Teku Sound System, Open Roof	Spectyte
Nightlife	Bule and Orange	Motorcycle (Unknown)	Vert Wheeler (riden by Shirako in the Neon Pipeline Realm)	Chorme rims and exhaust	Nightlife
Reverb	Blue	Lamborghini Gallardo	Vert Wheeler	1100 horse power V8, Teku sound system, Lambo doors, blue underglow, Nitrox 2 booster with Nitrox 2 Afterburner, Nitrox 2 jump jets,	Reverb