 Odd Signs of High Gas Prices - Camel Carrying a Car::A camel carrying a car? Perhaps it is a sign of things to come with the rising cost of fuel. The video shows the camel taking the car from Afghanistan to Pakistan which is a torturous and treacherous route… [MORE] |
 Rebranding Experiments - Bentley-Bodied HUMMER::This HUMMER has been re-branded as a Bentley.... and it looks pretty horrid. The vehicle was modified in Dubai, proving that new money and good taste don't always align.
Apparently, the project all started… [MORE] |
 Hybrid Bicycles (UPDATE) - Yamaha PAS Brace::The 'PAS Brace', is Yamaha Motor’s latest eight gear hybrid electric bicycle. The electric bike is targeted towards male consumers who like the controlled speed and sporty feel.
The Yamaha PAS Brace… [MORE] |
 Catalytic Converter Theft - Rising Platinum = Rising Problem::Here's a problem you never anticipated: catalytic converter theft. In short your catalytic converter reduces pollution and keeps your car running smoothly. It does this by filtering out the carbon monoxide… [MORE] |
 3-D Parking Garage Signs::Melbourne, Australia’s Eureka Tower is the tallest residential building in the world. But that’s not the only claim to fame that this building boasts. Axel Peemoeller has designed a three-dimensional… [MORE] |
 $2 Million Convertibles - Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport::While it's hard not to be blown away by the Bugatti Veyron ultra luxury supercars, I've always been a convertible type of gal, so it wasn't "the ultimate dream car."
Today, however, I may have to change… [MORE] |
 Luxury Motorcycle Helmets - Les Atelier Ruby::If you love to jump on your hawg and hit the open road but don't necessarily want to look like one of Captain Jack Sparrow's crew members, then perhaps one of Les Atelier Ruby’s Pavillon helmets is for… [MORE] |
 Compact Batmobiles - Dark Knight Goes Eco::I Stumbled Upon this image of a mini Batmobile, and I can’t help but think it’s only a matter of time before The Dark Knight really does start driving something like this.
After all, the rest of… [MORE] |
 Swanky VIP Rooms on Wheels - Luxury Limousine Interiors::Celebrities and the super rich demand luxury and comfort when traveling, even if it’s just a short ride from the airport.
These images from Born Rich show some of what must be the poshest limousines… [MORE] |
 $47,000 Oil Changes - Lamborghini Murcielago Luxury Tune Up::A Sheik paid $47,000 to have the oil changed on his Lamborghini Murcielago LP640.
To make sure the maintenance was performed right, he had his luxury oil change done in London. He had his car flown all… [MORE] |
 Segway-Style Standup Transit - The Toyota Winglet::Even though the Segway is still a rich man’s toy, Toyota thinks The Winglet is needed. They have three sizes, and one of them doesn’t even have handle bars, no doubt a design meant to appeal to the… [MORE] |
 Books About Bad Driving - "How We Drive"::Car crazy U.S. is also home to road rage, so it's no surprise that Traffic: How We Drive, by Tom Vanderbilt is getting a lot of attention. The book is literally about weaving through traffic effectively.… [MORE] |
 Green and Greasy Filipino Police - Cruisers To Run on McDonalds Grease::Police in the Philippines are going green and greasy, making headlines today for a new environmentally friendly initiative to ease the sting of soaring oil prices.
Manila cops are being celebrated for… [MORE] |
 Selling Cars With Gangster Animals - Toyota Matrix 2009 Campaign::Check out those gold teeth grills on the pony! I'm loving this fun 2009 Toyota Matrix ad campaign for the Canadian Prairie Toyota Dealers.
Created by Venture Communications, Toronto, the print ads showcase… [MORE] |
 Designer Concept Bicycles - Bike To The Future::Bicycle: A vehicle consisting of two wheels and a seat powered by a human.
HA! Not if you are a designer!
Changing the way we look at things is the lifeblood of designers. You see a bike and you think,… [MORE] |
 Modified VW Bugs - Monster and Jet Powered Beetles::This monster VW Beetle tops our list of the biggest bugs we've ever seen!
Generally, the Volkswagen Beetle is thought of as a fun woman's car, or brings back childhood memories of Herbie. While most… [MORE] |
 Eco Car Dangers - Silent Teslas Keep Crashing, Do They Need Engine Speakers?::Tesla Motors is building and delivering electric cars at the rate of about 10 an 'electropop'. However, several Teslas have been in wrecks because they are so quiet.
Engineers may have to rethink the… [MORE] |
 Oil Prices Lead to Fewer Drivers - Almost 10 Billion Fewer Miles Driven in May::It's official: the soaring oil prices have left people saving their gas money for better things.
The Federal Highway Administration reported that 9.6 billion fewer miles were driven in May 2008 than… [MORE] |
 Mexican Supercars - The Mastretta MXT::Mexico might be more famous for its fabulous resorts, beautiful beaches and Aztec architecture, but this week at the British Auto Show, the country’s ultra-sleek Mastretta MXT was unveiled to the public.… [MORE] |
 SPF50 Glass Sun Roof - The Mustang 2009 Convertible::Sports cars with sun roofs are popular but alas too much sun can burn. So for the 2009 Mustang, Ford has come up a glass roof option which will give the driver protection equivalent to a SPF50 sunscreen… [MORE] |
 Blooming Street Art - 10 ‘Signs of Spring’ by Mark Jenkins::I love this Signs of Spring street art by Mark Jenkins which transforms authorative road signs into delicate blooming flowers.
The deployment of the concept is so simple, yet it is very effective. Jenkins… [MORE] |
 Gay Car Blogs - Stick Shift by Vanity Fair::Vanity Fair is launching Stick Shift: The Gay Car Blog and according to them, “You might not be gay, but your car is!”
So, if like me, you were wondering what makes a car gay, let VF educate us.
"A… [MORE] |
 Cute Car Accessories - Teddy Bear Rims::Teddy Bear Rims? When I saw these, the first two thoughts that crossed my mind were:
1) Nobody would want to steal a car with teddy bears on it; and
2) Nobody would want to get caught stealing a… [MORE] |
 Scooters to Fight Oil Prices - US Scooter Sales Up 65.7 %::Record gas prices in the US mean big changes. Italy: prepare to be generous, because the US is moving in to take over one of your stereotypes!
In the first half of 2008, scooter sales are already up… [MORE] |
 Painting with Remote Control Toy Cars - Chevy Camaro by Ian Cook::You know you're a good artist when Chevrolet orders two of your paintings. This was especially gratifying for Ian Cook who has a rather unique way of painting.
See, Ian doesn't use a paint brush like… [MORE] |
 Low Rider Buses - World’s Lowest VW Bus Is Only 1 Meter Tall::Trend Hunter brought you the world’s lowest, flattest vehicle back in May, now we bring you the world’s lowest Volkswagen bus.
Measuring 3-feet (1 meter) tall, the Vancake is the result of a collaboration… [MORE] |
 Supercar Hommages - BMW M1 Roadster Concept::The awesome BMW M1 Hommage was introduced at the Concorso d'Elganza in Italy. Combining the retro design and modern manufacturing techniques is a great tribute to the original M1 roadster.
BMW recently… [MORE] |
 Chevy Camaro Evolution - From 1967 to the 2010 Camaro::The 2010 Chevy Camaro is on its way, and to celebrate, we’re tracking back its history in pop culture. Since the first Chevrolet Camaro was produced, it has been not only popular on streets around the… [MORE] |
 British Motor Show Highlights - Chevy Camaro 2010 Steals The Show::Chevrolet showed off its wide range at the British Motor Show with the super sexy Chevy Camaro 2010 and the more mainstream alternative and eco friendly Matiz, among other offerings.
Lets start with the… [MORE] |
 Supercar Designs by Art Students - The Royal College of Art Concept Cars::Dream with the designers from the Royal College of Art. Dream about a future for cars where they are made of aerodynamic glass. Dream about running a red rocket-bar that resembles a motorcycle with a side… [MORE] |
 Military Fantasy Camps - Tank Driving School::In Germany, there’s a little town called Beerfelde where men and women can get a taste of what it’s like to joy ride in a giant, 600-horsepower old Soviet tank. At this “Tank Driving School,” you… [MORE] |
 Tailgate Hammocks - Trailer Hitch Stand and Chairs::This gift is great for any number of venues, the pre-game party, the campsite, lake, or even mountain top.
These hammock-style trailer hitches, as pictured here, are constructed in a steel frame, and… [MORE] |
 Webs of Steel - Land Rover Festival of Speed Sculpture::It took 3,415 parts, 4,890 bolts and over 100 tonnes of steel to construct this welded sculpture, contracted by Land Rover for the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend in England. Five luxury Land Rover… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Cannonball Rallies - GumBall 3000 from San Fran to Beijing::What sort of motor sport race includes drivers such as Bam Margera, John Mayer, Tony Hawk, Matthew McConaughey, Billy Zane, and Jason Priestly? The GumBall 3000!
And officially, it's not a race but,… [MORE] |
 $18,000 Electric Vehicles - Nice MyCar::Nice is debuting its new plug-in electric city car, the MyCar, at the British Motor Show in London on July 23. The two-seater, eco-fun car with zero emissions be available in the U.K. this fall, with prices… [MORE] |
 Laser Enhanced Windshield - GM Tech for Aging Boomers::Here's your scary thought for the day: in the next two decades, the number of people over 65 years old will have doubled. Worse, because these 71.5 million people can still afford gas, they will be on… [MORE] |
 Eco Bike and Car Combos - The Free Spirit::The Free Spirit is a cross between a bike and a car. What Leonid Lucenko has really designed, of course, is a tricycle.
Sometimes designers let creativity get in the way. For example, the Free Spirit… [MORE] |
 Very Green Crossover Cars - Mazda Kazamai::Mazda has unveiled the first official images of the new Mazda Kazamai concept. Mazda must be super excited about the design, it seems they couldn't wait until the car's official debut on August 26 at the… [MORE] |
 Leaked Photos - 2010 Camaro Photos Show Stopper Unveiled::Photos of the 2010 Camaro have leaked and Trend Hunter has them. Earlier information suggested that the Camaro will have either a six speed manual or an automatic. Drivers will be able to pick from the… [MORE] |
 32 Electric Cars (SUPER GALLERY)::Electric cars are not the future: zero-emission vehicles are the now! There are a variety of eco-friendly, battery-powered cars on the market today and thousands more in design and concept stages.
In… [MORE] |
 UK All-Electric Cars - ZeCar & Zevan by Stevens Vehicles::Zecar isn't a German car, Zecar isn't French either. The Zecar and the Zevan are zero-emission, all-electric vehicles by Stevens Vehicles, built in Whales!
The battery-powered Zecar is only three metres… [MORE] |
 Compact Super Rides - The Proxima::The Proxima is an awesome cross between an eco car and a badass motorbike with aggressive aerodynamics and a thrilling design.
Even though the Proxima features four wheels, the two in the rear are grouped… [MORE] |
 Stylish Eco Scooters - The Nissan Mori::Nissan has a team of innovative designers that understand that eco-friendly products don't have to sacrifice on design or style. As a result, the Nissan Mori scooter was designed to be aesthetically appealing… [MORE] |
 Carbon Neutral Flying Cars - The Parajet Skycar::The Parajet Skycar, a biodiesel-powered, all-terrain dune buggy, doubles as a powered paraglider. It will be "the world’s first carbon neutral flying car," according to the company.
The Skycar Expedition… [MORE] |
 Virigin Imagery to Sell Used Cars - BMW: You're Not The First::Let's be realistic: getting a BMW for a good price is like scoring with a beautiful woman, "You know you're not the first." But hey, not everyone is lucky to get first dibs on something so gorgeous. I… [MORE] |
 Dramatic Car PR Stunts - BMW 7 Hidden in an Hourglass::“Never Stand Still” is BMW’s newest marketing gimmick for the European launch of the latest model of BMW 7 series. At the Red Square, Moscow, the 7-Series was hidden in 180,000 silver balls that… [MORE] |
 See-Though Planes - Oriens Motorglider Concept::Remember the invisible plane Wonder Woman flew? The Oriens Motorglider is a wildly futuristic and innovative aircraft concept and its designer, Roland Cernat, has won first prize in Germany’s Lucky Strike… [MORE] |
 Super Charged Electric Cars - Ultimate Aero EV from Shelby SuperCars::Eco-friendly car designers are splitting into two schools: those who think teeny weenie, and those who want faster electric supercars. The Ultimate Aero EV by Shelby SuperCars joins hot eco sports cars… [MORE] |
 Hemp Cars - Lotus Uses Hemp for Eco Friendly Body Panels::Lotus motors is searching hard for a car that will represent the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. One of the ingenious ways they are reducing car weight is by making body panels out of hemp composites… [MORE] |
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