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Popular This Week1. 14 All-Terrain Innovations - From Insectified ATVs to All-Terrain Cabins (CLUSTER)  Performance and versatility are the key words for designers these days, especially designers of vehicles. It seems like everything from cars to trucks—even houses and wheelchairs—are created to withstand…2. 40 Sure-Fire Chevrolets - From Gold-Plated Low Riders to Chunky Concept Cars (CLUSTER)  The Chevrolet brand has long been associated with American dependability. The makers of classics such as the Camaro and Corvette, with visionary aspirations seen in the Volt, Chevy is doing their part…3. Recreational Tanks - The JL421 Badonkadonk Land Cruiser Tank is Awesome (GALLERY)  The JL421 Badonkadonk Land Cruiser Tank (or the ‘Donk’ for short) is just what is claims to be. It is an armoured vehicle and recreational tank, because we all need to have one of those for our spare time.…4. 29 Tire Treads - From Tropical Tire Swings to Airless Army Tires (CLUSTER)  This is just a friendly reminder that you not only should be checking your tires routinely, but that the winter months are nearly here, which means that you should also have invested in some sturdy, winter…5. Quick Attack Vehicles - The Liam Ferguson Amatoya Offers the Next Level of Firefighting (GALLERY)  With a very gritty, Terminator-esque feel to it, the Liam Ferguson Amatoya fire-fighting vehicle is off the chain. Equipped with cutting-edge technology while carefully designed for safety, this is one…6. 15 Mega Mazda Motors - From 2025 Eco-Speeders to Auto Sexvertising (CLUSTER)  The Japanese know how to do everything superbly well, honestly. Aside from sports, I seriously believe they have mastered everything they have ever decided to master, so it’s no surprise that these mega…7. Modest Ecotricars - The Triker Electric Car Offers a Simple Eco-Friendly Ride (GALLERY)  Swedish designer Marouane Bembli of the ‘Triker’ electric car is definitely on to something. Most electric vehicles designed these days offer too much—they’re ‘supercars’ that just aren’t as practical…8. Solar-Powered Planes - The Solar Impulse Takes to the Tarmac For First Time (VIDEO)  Evoking similar feelings felt when the Wright Brothers flew their first plane, the Solar Impulse tested the runway for the first time. Planning to eventually take a 20 to 25 day trip around the world,…9. Traveling Workspaces - The Office Bus Lets You Take Advantage of the Commute (GALLERY)  For those of you who have to endure lengthy commutes, you know how much valuable, productive time is lost. The Office Bus by Creative DNA Australia stands to change that, by providing public transportation…10. Transformer Cycles - The Switch Commuter Bike Collapses to the Size of a Wheel  I love bike riding; there is something about it that is so freeing. But I don’t love it enough to always do it, as when you have to get off your bike--it is a pain to lug it around with you. The Switch…11. Crowd Crushing Campaigns - The Fiat Ducato Ads Evoke Claustrophobic Thoughts (GALLERY)  With the tag line, “Thinking of changing your van? New Fiat Ducato,” coupled with these awfully uncomfortable images, something seemed missing. To me, a van is a van, so why change?
I’m pretty sure these…12. Mobile Boutiques - The Parra and Stones Throw Pop Up Truck Brings the Shopping to You (GALLERY)  I never thought of this, but since we have ice cream, and french fry trucks, why aren’t there fashion boutiques that come to you? The Parra and Stones Throw Pop Up Truck does just that.
The epic urban…13. Illuminated Pedal Cars - The Artikcar by Ben Wilson Lights Up like a Neon Sign (GALLERY)  Driving around in a vehicle like the Artikcar by Ben Wilson means everyone will see you coming. Because the Artikcar, which was inspired by a child’s toy car, is a pedal-powered vehicle that has as its…14. Luxury Scooter Gear - Karl Lagerfeld and Les Ateliers Ruby's Limited Edition Helmets (GALLERY)  Leave it to Karl Lagerfeld to make sure that the scooter-riding fashionistas have something chic to wear while riding around town. These limited edition helmets are a collaboration between Lagerfeld and…15. Chopper-Inspired Lights - The Motorcycle Lamp Revs Our Engine (GALLERY)  People get their inspiration from all sorts of different places. Personally, I look to the old woman outside who puts peanut butter on her lips and tries to talk to ducks. The Emotion Lab, out of Barcelona… |
Popular This Month1. 51 Modern Fuel Cell Innovations - From Hydrogen Cars Made of Ice to Fuel Cell Laptops (CLUSTER)  A few years ago fuel cell innovations were something only scientists and eco-activists talked about, today, however,using hydrogen as a fuel is something everyday people are trying to incorporate in their…2. Street-Legal Bumper Cars - Taking the Theme Park on the Road (GALLERY)  Think it would be fun if bumper cars were road legal? Me too, which is why I was so stoked to when I found these photos of, you guess it, street legal bumper cars! Some creative people took actual amusement…3. 60 Fearless Ferrari Innovations - From Revamped Supercars to Flying Ferraris (CLUSTER)  The only thing better than a Ferrari is a fleet of Ferraris. And the only thing better than a fleet of Ferraris is a fleet of flying Ferraris. And the only thing… I’ll stop now.
The point of the story…4. 41 Solar Transportation Innovations - From Futuristic Bus Stops to Solar-Powered Semis (CLUSTER)  Solar energy is leading the charge towards more efficient energy. One of the areas in which solar energy is being implemented is in transportation. Cars, boats and roads are being fitted to take full advantage…5. Childish Car Rims - Custom Wheels With Phatitude Feature Spongebob & Dora (VIDEO)  Whether you prefer classic muscle or the allure of modern machines, when you need to put the finishing touch to your pimped out ride, nothing says you’re the boss better than a sweet set of custom rims.…6. 30 Curious Carbon Fiber Finds - From Carbon Fiber Violins to $15,000 Front Doors (CLUSTER)  I won’t lie to you, I don’t know much about carbon fiber besides the fact that it is extremly strong for its weight. Reminds me of myself actually. Sorry, I’ll stop.
From carbon fiber violins to $15,000…7. Badass Eco Supercars - SEMA Showcases Factory Five’s Sweet Rides (VIDEO)  Factory Five’s sweet rides were recently showcased at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas, and their homegrown approach to alternative fuel supercars boasts badass, beautiful muscle.
Family-owned Factory…8. Radical Motorcycle Remodels - The Powerful, Newly Revamped 2010 BMW R 1200 GS (GALLERY)  The newly updated 2010 model for the super popular BMW R 1200 GS motorcycle has been unleashed. This motorcycle sets the standard for off-road (and on the road) bikes. The new 2010 model boasts dual-overhead…9. Trippy Mini Coopers - The 'Wash Me' Lookbook is Auto-Eclectic (VIDEO)  The brand new Mini lookbook titled: ‘Wash Me’ is a psychedelic look at the famous subcompact auto. Ten Swiss artists, who had absolutely no experience painting cars before, put their brushes to work creating…10. Lobster Automobiles - The Nissan V2G Offers a Sea-Creature Look and a Sustainable Ride (GALLERY)  It looks like car designers are thinking that future green vehicles will take on the likenesses of seafaring creatures. But while the Nissan V2G looks like a lobster, it’s really meant to be used as an…11. Gnarly Gamer Rides - The Toyota Tacoma ATG Lets You Game Anywhere (GALLERY)  The Toyota Tacoma ATG is the geekiest ride out there, but it is super badass at the same time.
The Toyota Tacoma ATG (All-Terrain Gamer) has a large list of gnarly features: an X-Box, a Monster energy…12. 2 Million Euro Supercars - The 720-HP Tramontana by Leal-Audirac is for Flashy Rich Folks (VIDEO)  The one-of-a-kind Tramontana was designed by Fernando Leal-Audirac with paint made of gold (and other expensive stuff like that). The Tramontana by Leal-Audirac has been listed for a record-breaking €2…13. 13 Royal Rolls-Royces - From Electric Luxury Cars to $200,000 Hood Ornaments (CLUSTER)  Rolls-Royces are the ultimate in luxury vehicles. However, the people who own them have probably never driven them considering they pay a man named Benson to take care of that.
This cluster showcases…14. 14 All-Terrain Innovations - From Insectified ATVs to All-Terrain Cabins (CLUSTER) Performance and versatility are the key words for designers these days, especially designers of vehicles. It seems like everything from cars to trucks—even houses and wheelchairs—are created to withstand…15. 40 Sure-Fire Chevrolets - From Gold-Plated Low Riders to Chunky Concept Cars (CLUSTER) The Chevrolet brand has long been associated with American dependability. The makers of classics such as the Camaro and Corvette, with visionary aspirations seen in the Volt, Chevy is doing their part… |
Popular Last Month1. Futuristic Road Hogs - Miguel Cotto Reinvents the Harley-Davidson Bike for 2020 (GALLERY)  Sleek, robotic, and most notably orange is what Miguel Castro imagines the Harley-Davidson to look like many, many, many moons from now.
The designer has created the future Harley-Davidson, a design…2. Decepticon Yachts - The Alfra Vico Marino 52 is a Transformer's Dream Boat (GALLERY)  The Alfra Vico Marino 52 would be a dream boat for an evil Decepticon transformer to be able to change into. First of all, it exudes a meanness that only Decepticons have mastered and it’s pretty damn…3. Towering Tire Cars - Matus Prochaczka Designs Car With Large Hamster Wheel Tire (GALLERY)  The concept cars by Matus Prochaczka all feature cars with tires that seem way too big for the frame of the vehicle. I wonder what the turning radius is on this one...
Perhaps showing his appreciation…4. Rapid Car-Boat Hybrids - The Python Amphibious Vehicle is Super Speedy on Water (GALLERY)  Merging the front-end of a truck with the rear-end of what looks like a Corvette, the Python Amphibious auto is the fastest amphibious vehicle (vehicles that can travel on both land and water) ever with…5. 40 Tip Top Toyotas - From Fish-Shaped Submersibles to Sentimental Sports Cars (CLUSTER)  Toyota is a favorite among the drivers in America. The Toyota Camry is one of the most beloved cars in the country. My first car was a Camry... how I miss her so.
In honor of Toyota, and all of their…6. 25 Tricked-Out Trikes - From Eco Solar Cars to Bumblebee Smart Cars (CLUSTER)  Tricycles are the best way to get around. You no longer need to be hassled with that vestigial fourth wheel. These tricked-out trikes have all the requirements for top-notch transportation for you and…7. 45 Public Transportation Innovations - From LED Technology for Subways to Self-Steering Buses (CLUSTER)  It’s becoming ever more important to encourage people to utilize public transportation over more wasteful transit options. To do this, metros across the globe are redefining the way we travel. If that…8. Ring-Shaped Electric Cars - 'eRinGo' Features Rotor-Gyro Balancing and Two Steering Wheels (GALLERY)  The ‘eRinGo’ by Iranian designer Mohammad Ghezel is a ring-shaped electric car. It rotor/gyro system balances the vehicle on a large wheel running around its axis. Two medium-sized side wheels also provide…9. 55 BMW Innovations - Awesome Autos, from Mighty Motorcycles to Spikey Supercars (CLUSTER)  As we all know, BMW is a staple within the auto industry. Who doesn’t want to drive around in a shiny new BMW? I know I do. Even as they have branched out to other markets (hello, BMW park bench), BMW…10. Monolithic Eco Riders - The Allivictus Recyclone is the Ultimate in Green Cruising (GALLERY)  As its name suggests, the Allivictus Recyclone doesn’t take recycling lightly. No, the entire construction of this eco-conscious vehicle is a recycled mass of rubber, PVC, and PET mixed into a resin matrix,…11. Wheel-Free Cars - Avatar Concept Car Seems to Made for the Air (GALLERY)  Edwin Conan has designed an Audi which appears to not have wheels. Therefore it must be able to fly, right? Actually, the design does come with wheels, although they seem to be hidden.
The Avatar concept…12. 60 City-Cruising Scooters - From Transforming Scooters to Nature-Friendly Scooters (CLUSTER)  The scooter may not be as badass as its big brother the motorcycle, but it definitely beats riding a bike. For you cool kids who want to take it up a notch, you can buy a Vespa. Throw in a scarf and an…13. Retro Rad Roadsters - The Singer Porsche 911 Gets People Jive Talkin' (GALLERY)  Fresh off the skillet, Porsche comes at us with probably the coolest looking car on the planet (after the Batmobile). The Singer Porsche 911 has a hot retro vibe and a slammin’ color job to match.
Tapping…14. Shape-Shifting Supercars - The Jaguar C-XS is a Luxury Sedan and Sports Car in One (GALLERY)  What looks like a couple of squiggles attached to a delicate ring, Jaguar C-XS 2050 concept car is simply a subtle mean machine. The squiggles and ring actually form an intelligent supercar that anticipates…15. Melodic Folding Campers - The Opera Trailer by Axel Enthoven is a Stylish Way to Travel  The Opera trailer will change the way you look at folding campers. Designed by Axel Enthoven, it looks like an overlapping domed tent—an opera house actually, and the Sydney Opera House to be exact. Not… |
