Amphibious Taxi Service - Osaka Mizukaido 808

We’ve seen a number of amphibious vehicles in 2007 like the Humdinga and the sQuba. Up till now, price constraints have kept these water-loving autos in the garages of the wealthy. A taxi service, Osaka Mizukaido 808, has started to operate in the Japanese city of Osaka - taking passengers through the city’s rivers and over the streets. Riders pay about $180USD for the first hour and $80 for each additional 30 minutes after that.

Amphibian 4x4s - The Humdinga Truck Boat (VIDEO)

Gibbs, a UK-based company, is responsible for this bad ass, amphibious vehicle. It resembles a humvee but, differentiates itself quickly by going 100 mph on land and then, with the push of a button, planing across the waves at 40 mph. I bet licensing and permiting is a nightmare. [More]

World’s First REAL Diving Car - sQuba by Rinspeed

Rinspeed’s concept car, sQuba, is set to make its debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show (March 6th thru 16th, 2008). The car is similar to past concepts from Rinspeed in that it also operates in water but, this time, it will be motoring under the surface - acting like a submarine. The sQuba will have … [More]

A DIY Automarine? - Car Turned Submarine (VIDEO)

A group of friends have done some master handy work in converting an old beater into a seafaring submarine. The Russian men got together to convert an old Lada Niva so it can safely “dive” off the road and into a lake. DIY car jobs are gaining popularity, and it’s creations by guys like these fu… [More]