Category: Vehicles

Bare Naked Donkervoort D8 GTO
Entirely built from aerospace-grade carbon fiber, the Bare Naked D8 GTO is an intensive take on the high end street-legal automobiles by famous Dutch sports car manufacturer Donkervoort. What an entire carbon fiber edition boasts the most? Obviously, the curb weight of 1500 pounds.

And if with this weight D8 GTO hits 60 MPH in less than 3 seconds, with the top speed of 168 mph, this circuit machine definitely has more to boast about. Donkervoort has not launched D8 GTO to be the first carbon-fiber car, nor do we have such lightweight car for the first time. Lucra, for example, went more traditional specifically in weight with their LC470 2013 Model.

However, the design of Donkervoort D8 GTO appeals more as it genuinely looks like Darth Vader’s personal track baby. D8 GTO houses inline-4 Audi’s 2.5-liter TFSi engine producing 394 hp. No big deal, hun? It takes only its aggressive pose and lightweight to move our heads. It’s not here to rip off our heads as per a truly devil drive like other automobile makers well boast (Lambo… it’s you we’re talking about).

The interior is in the same way decked out and all done in carbon fiber, may it be highly bolstered seats, dashboard, window frames and doorsills.
May 23, 2015
VAS 525/60 Yellow Submarine
The Vas 525/60 Yellow Submarine gives superyacht owners the opportunity to discover the sea from a new perspective. Usually reserved for marine biologists and military, luxury yacht company Y.CO is offering owners the opportunity to buy this 8.4 metre submarine, which can take up to 5 passengers and reach a max speed of 6 knots. Manufactured by submarine experts GSE Trieste, the vehicle is all-electric and can reach depths of 525 ft (160 metres).
March 28, 2015
The World’s First Unstealable Bike
It seems people are pretty serious about bicycle theft these days. Unstealable Bike was the idea which 3 Chilean engineering students decided to come up with after being victims of the theft of their bicycles. Until now, when the project Yerka is live on Indiegogo. The inventors have completely redesigned the way people used to see Bike Locking System and it seems to be the most effective way of preventing your bike from theft. The innovative part in this bike is that the bicycle uses it’s own frame to secure it to a tree, a lamp post or simply to a bike rack. The lower part of the frame easily splits apart and becomes the arms to hold Seatpost (seamlessly wrapping around the lamp post/bike rack). Currently, it takes a key to secure but the makers are focusing on providing a keyless system which may work essentially via Bluetooth. Say good bye to “bike lockers” that used to provide highest security because now you can have Unstealable Bikes with foolproof security. Shipping may start in October 2015.
March 6, 2015
DTV Shredder is a Gift For Action Sports Seekers
DTV Shredder is a brand new off road vehicle that has a complete plan to surprise you with its powerful tank treads and other sports-specific features. Yeah, you guessed it, it’s a segway. But we suggest you to think it more of a segway. As you ride on it, your body movements will feel a happy conversion into smooth carving turns just like you’re snowboarding, thanks to their patented DUAL-CTV Transmission System. Add to it the aggressive tank tracks designed to smash any knid of terrain with high speed travel. Thus, DTV Shredder is actually a multi-application workhorse for adrenaline junkies worldwide to hunt down any military, farming, hiking, action sports or any other outdoor campaign. This is exactly what Ben Gulak, founder of BPG Werks, says “The idea was to merge the Action and Power sport experience a fully immersive off road ride like never before.
March 1, 2015
Chop-E Brings Chopper Coolness To Electric Bikes
When Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead can filch a Chopper bike to run meaningless errands, it makes hell easy for you to get Chop-E the legal way. Yes, it is an electric two-wheeler, unlike Daryl’s snoring diesel drunkard. The design of Chop-E is unique and awesome. It’s a 2 meters (6.6 ft) long roadster and as lightweight as 65kg. Abrupt attention goes to the rear wheel having 18″ alloy rim wrapped over by 240/40/18 motorcycle tire while the front wheel has 20″ diameter wrapped by 3″ wide tire. The rear wheel houses a programmable 1KW motor powered by a 20Ah/48volts battery which makes more than 35 miles per charge. It can achieve maximum speed of 21 Mph. The guys behind the creation of Chop-E also offer an amazing opportunity of enjoying the ride up to 625 kilometers (or 329 miles) just for 1€, that’s actually free. Watch the Video to see it on the move.
February 16, 2015
Ariel Cruiser Motorized Bicycle
Phoenix, Arizona based co-creation engineering company Local Motors has launched the Ariel Cruiser Motorized Bicycle. The bicycle is structurally sound, economical and has an original vintage aesthetic design created by Lanis Vasilatos taking the inspiration from the board track racers of early 1900’s. It comes in both gas and electric models having even RetroRide wall tires in both. The electric model has brushless DC-500W IMP 36V rear wheel V-shaped hub-motor with regenerative braking system including armored Metal-braid front drum brakes and 20 miles of range with top speed of 27mph. while the gas model consists of 49cc Honda GXH50 plus 4-stroke air-cooled motor, 0.6 gallon capacity tank, top speed of 34 MPH with range of 70 miles having the torque of 2.0 lb-ft at 450 rpm and a custom-tuned stainless exhaust. The Cruiser is a beautiful imagination that we can all look forward to have futuristic stylish ride.
January 26, 2015
How to Make Your Child Batman When He’s Still Toddler
Bad idea, we know, but why don’t you buy this Tumbler Batmobile Stroller just to make your neighbors’ children jealous? The makers of this stroller, Super-Fan Builds, are the same people who first created “Guardians of the Galaxy” swing, “Lord of the Rings” litter box and Hobbit Hole. It features all those essential parts which take it to make a miniature replica of Batmobile for toddlers. Let it be special lights, exhaust, glass windows, shock absorbers, and of course a handle for the parents to push the little batman. Go to the mall afternoon to make the children there scream ‘mama, I want that’.
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January 21, 2015
The Derringer Electric Bike
Electric car designs are evolving every passing day and, as for now, the electric bikes are not far behind. LA based motorized bicycle makers Derringer has launched the new Derringer Electric Bike, inspired by the stylish back-tracked racing bikes back in 1910s and 1920s. The bike has a 12.5 Ah lithium-ion battery ranging of 37V to 63V of with the speed range of 20mph to 40mph. the 4 amp additional charger is also included for rainy season. The classic designing is covered in power coated paint and equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. The batteries are vigilantly packed-in inside the box which is normally known as the classic fuel tank. Recreate the classic 20s’ era and make the traffic stop in a classic way.
January 18, 2015
1989 Lamborghini LM002 on Auction
Conquer the land with this 1989 Lamborghini LM002. The V-12 SUVs were built around late 80s in Italy and this special LM002 in 1989. The owner puts his treasure on auction for those who love high performance grand tour. The LM002 has also the privilege to be the first 4WD model brought by Lamborghini. The truck houses 5.2-liter V12 engine with six Weber carburetors generating 444 hp and producing acceleration of 7.8. Other features include five-speed manual transmission, front and rear suspensions equipped with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers and hydraulic ventilated disc brakes. The best part is related to the wheels (17-inch) that are wrapped by factory-mounted original Pirelli Scorpion tires. The Pirelli Scorpion tires were first made only for the holy LM002. The auction of this outlandish will start on January 16, 2015 with the price starting between $175,000 and $225,000.
December 25, 2014
Hydros HY-X Yacht
Hydros introduces their scaled-down prototype HY-X that offers two cruise experiences of boating and floating at the same time. If you want a watercraft that’s more tweaked to your “eco-friendly specifications”? Consider the Quadrofoil Electric Personal Watercraft. On the water or off the water? Well, the Hydrofoil technology involves a specific structure of a boat whose hull is installed underneath with foils which, at speed, lift the hull clear of the water. And, how it works in HY-X is awesome. To convert the traditional motor ride into hydrofoil experience, all you have to do is pushing a button. It will automatically lift the hull off the water surface upto a meter, and here you go even faster. The Hydros HY-X features 35 hp twin turbo engines making the max speed of 34.4 mph.
December 19, 2014
Sidewinder Dramatic Future Car
The folks at Gray Design Sidewinder put everyone and everything on silence and introduce their next plan on saving humanity with the Sidewinder Dramatic Future Car. In the wake of Zombie Apocalypse, the Sidewinder is specially made to bear what they can throw at it. Well, the game is still to begin as the manufacturers seek to claim something else. The Sidewinder is actually designed to flourish your hobby of sand dune racing in luxury and style. It is powered by an LSX Bowtie big block engine and boasts top speed of 150 kph on sand. Capable of reaching max power of 630 @ 6400rpm and the torque capacity 600 @ 5400rpm, this badass road killer takes 4.2 seconds to hit 60 mph from zero. The actual element of resistance is performed by front and rear chromoly arms, anti-sway bars and 3.0 KING bypass shock absorbers. Interior of the car features an array of Android outfitted OLED infotainment and display screens all around the driver seat. In order to control our breaths, they must tell us beforehand when to hit the production.
December 11, 2014
Transform Your Honda CBR into Sci-Fi Street Fighter
San Francisco based industrial designer Bill Webb has introduced a kit that will transform your Honda CBR1000RR into a sci-fi street fighter, the Stoc RR. Most custom bikes need a bit welding skills but that’s not the case with Stoc RR. You can easily customize Honda CBR1000RR by installing the mods according to the given instructions. This custom project was started in 2009 and turned into a “café fighter” an easy to work with retro-futuristic vibe. It features anti-lock braking system, single seat tail assembly and, the most phenomenal part, up front with no conventional headlamp, speedo and fork mounts. We find aluminum pieces almost in every mount, a stacked LED headlights and minimal front ABS fairing. This road-going mech warrior is powered by a 999cc inline internal combustion four cylinder engine generating 160 hp.

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December 9, 2014
Floating Sauna Houseboat Saunalautta
Have you ever thought about waking up in the morning and jumping out of window into the ocean? Well, in Finland, you can do it. For those who have a flair of Scandinavian countries and their exploration, especially Finland, the Suana will be the ultimate ‘hot spot’. Saunalautta is a floating Suana houseboat that’s waiting for the adventurous holiday makers. Made of recycled wood, the yacht has three levels with all necessary infrastructures. It includes a bedroom with four bunks, a hot steamy suana on the lower level, on the second level it has an open roof for enjoying sun and BBQ. The top level has an observation deck. Throughout the raft, there are hammocks hung. Saunalautta is a perfect deal for your holiday plans along with a bunch of friends.
December 9, 2014
Quadrofoil Electric Personal Watercraft
After a self balancing Electric Unicycle Scooter,a flying car and a hover-board it’s time for Quadrofoil -an electric watercraft with C-foil technology to lift the vessel above water and skim above some height over the sea.Designed by three solvenian designers and powered by an electric motor,this dual seat watercraft gives you a silent-smooth-comfortable ride and that too without injecting carbon-based fuels into the subsurface ecosystem. Its patented, integrated steering system, a steering wheel with an integrated touch screen that keeps you informed about battery life, range, speed, and Power Consumption, and since its lightweight composite hull weighs only 220 pounds, makes it easy for you to get in and out of the water.Safety provisions include: an anti-collision system (the insect’s legs) designed to absorb shock upon impact; a hollow hull that renders the Quadrofoil unsinkable; and a coupla life jackets and a paddle for times when the lazy, sun-kissed river turns into Shit Creek.Get ready for a new and thrilling water experience.
November 28, 2014
Moto Guzzi MGX-21 Concept
Moto Guzzi MGX-21 was probably the hottest piece out there at EICMA 2014 show if we don’t talk of models. It’s just a prototype reborn as a heavily customized Moto Guzzi California 1400. We are not sure if they are going towards a regular production in future. But, as per the features, we put it up to you whether it worth it or not. The cruiser basically is a ride of fascination and courage and embellished with large amounts of monochromatic carbon fiber. Powered by 1380cc V-twin, the whole body is painted matte black with red highlights on the brake calipers. It further features carbon fiber disc wheels, with a 21” wheel up front. The front fender with red tip, front cowl, exhaust wrap and long imposing lines are the factors that reveal nothing but enormous style.
November 18, 2014
Fontus Self-Filling Bottle Condenses Air into Drinking Water
Fontus Self-Filling Bottle creates water out of thin air and this is no magic but science. There is water in the air around us at every moment. While this may not seem very significant if you live in a water-rich area, this untapped resource could benefit everyone from athletes on the go to people living in arid areas of the world.It works by collecting moisture from humid air and condensing it into safe drinking water. It is powered by solar cells, and is capable of harvesting up to 0.5 litres of water in one hour’s time, provided the climatic conditions are conducive. After more than 30 experiments, the creator Kristof Retezar finally achieved a constant drop-flow of one drop of condensed water per minute and after developing a functioning inner system, designed a compact and practical hull which can be easily attached to a bicycle, integrates the water bottle and can be comfortably handled. The device can be attached to your bicycle, allowing you to venture to areas where water supply is scarce creating a convenient sport accessory. With more than 2 billion people in more than 40 countries living in regions with water scarcity,this simple device is a wonderful way to offer them some relief.
October 31, 2014
Aeromobil Flying Car is For Real Life Batman
No, this is no joke. And it is not made for a feature length movie of the jetsons cartoon. Aeromobil Flying Car is actually a car that flies. You read it right, a Slovakian engineer Stefan Klein first created the first prototype of the Aeromobil in the 90’s and has never stopped dreaming about it ever since. This has resulted in this bird like machine which has a 19 feet long body , a Rotax 912 engine, Carbon-coated steel frame for the passengers safety, collapsible wings and the capability to reach a top speed of 124 mph. Currently called ‘the Aeromobil 2.5’, this ~~CAR~~ can seat two people and can take off and land, fortunately. There’s no word on commercialization of this concept. We’ve our fingers crossed.
October 22, 2014
Kormaran A New Boat Class
It’s a star wars merchandise. It’s an imaginative kids drawing of future boat. The answer is no. This is Kormaran a boat that features a katamaran, monohull and trimaran as well. The designers call it a new class of boat rather than just a new boat. The boat is high on luxury and safety. It is 7m. Long and tops the speed gun at 200km/h. The boat uses the finest leather & teak wood for interiors and stainless steel and titanium parts making i extremely robust on the outside. Kormaran also houses technology that reduces water resistance by 80%. Want it?

Wait for it, it might just be legen-dary.
October 14, 2014
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse 1 Of 1
What do you do to make the fastest car in the world even better. You simply customize it if you can’t make it go any faster. That’s what Bugatti have done with the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse 1 of 1. It will strictly be a limited edition and was unveiled in California. The car uses four turbochargers to increase the obscene power even more and decrease fuel consumption. The drive train has been improved for safer and better transmission and the 7-speed dual clutch transmission has benefited the most by this development. The Vitesse has 1200 horses powering the engine with a 0-100 time of 2.6 seconds. It has a top speed of 410 km/h with a special in-built safety feature to limit the speed to 375 km/h. This Bugatti has got a better all wheel drive, improved ESP and lighter 20-inch alloys. If you have the money, this is the car to buy.
October 14, 2014
5 Incredible Rides You Need Now

The latest trends in concept cars might still involve alternative energy and new tech, but style, speed, and general cool factor never go out of style for the true car enthusiast. Still, who doesn’t want a taste of the latest cool transportation?

Whether they’re in your stars or not, check out these five dream-worthy rides.

Fiat 500 Abarth

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Stylish and aggressive, the Fiat 500 Abarth also proves practical with an MSRP listed below $25,000 and excellent fuel economy with 28/34 MPG city/highway.

Don’t be fooled by its diminutive appearance. The Abarth’s high-performance, 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four cylinder engine hits up to 160 horsepower and is paired with a five-speed manual and sport-tuned suspension.

To spice up the vintage look, the Abarth comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, a leather upholstered dashboard, a Bose audio system, and of course, the signature scorpion logo. Optional features include two-tone leather seats, a cloth fold-back top, red or white racing body stripes, and 17-inch wheels.

Full of head-turning appeal, it’s the Everyman’s version of classic Italian design, speed, and sporty handling.

Alfa Romeo 4C

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Alfa Romeo has plans to make at least 2,500 models per year of the sleek, sexy Alfa Romeo 4C. This coupe follows behind the 8C as the only Alfa to be hitting U.S. soil in the coming year.

Featuring a mid-engine chassis, rear-wheel drive, and a strikingly light carbon-fiber exterior, this turbocharged, 240-horsepower performer satiates any foreign sports car lover’s lust.

The estimated MSRP currently stands at a striking $84,000, pinning it against the Porsche Cayman and Lotus Evora.

BMW i8

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Following in the footsteps of the i3, the BMW i8 is the second plug-in hybrid vehicle in BMW’s “i” lineup. Yet, unlike the suburban-friendly i3, the i8 is the first sports car that delivers progressive alternative fuel technology.

The i8 operates with a mid-mounted, 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-three cylinder engine that powers the rear wheels and a lithium-ion battery pack-powered electric engine that powers the front wheels for a combined 357 horsepower. To counteract the additional weight of the battery, the i8’s exterior uses a carbon fiber shell.

With its exotic look, wing doors, and luxury interior treatment, the i8 is supernaturally fun to drive. However, if the near $136,000 price tag exceeds your budget, check out some KBB cars for sale to start saving; you can buy two nifty hybrids there for less.

Ford Transit Skyliner Concept

No one has ever said, “don’t judge a book by its cover” for car purchases. However, the 2015 Ford Transit Skyliner Concept is the exception.

Ford enlisted Galpin Auto Sports to spiff up its Transit Skyliner van so that the van would be less cheesy than a party bus, yet feel far more relaxed than a limo or executive sedan. Behind the driver’s section, this Skyliner features wood floors; four adjustable, captain bucket seats made of leather; a wine bar; a refrigerator; a Focal Utopia 7.2 surround sound system; motorized window shades; LED mood lighting; and the real clincher, a 52-inch, drop-down movie projector screen.

Sadly, Ford doesn’t really have plans to manufacture this swanky Skyliner Concept. However, Galpin might be willing to reproduce this stunner if you ask.

Jaguar F-TYPE S

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It’s been around 40 years since Jaguar produced a sports car. With the F-TYPE S, brand enthusiasts are celebrating the company’s return.

If you can pick your jaw up from the floor long enough to get into the car, you’ll find a supercharged V6 in the coupe that delivers 380 horsepower with Jaguar’s renowned smoothness. With a V8 in the convertible, the powertrain’s abilities extend to 550 horsepower.

The F-Type S costs less than the Alfa Romeo 4C, but at $77,000 MSRP, this speedy, gorgeous car might look better at a distance. Still, if you get to experience the buttery leather as the power spoiler pops at 50 miles per hour, enjoy our envy.

Many of these rides exceed most budgets, but there’s no doubt they’d top anyone’s dream list. Start filling your piggy bank, or go for the more affordable prize performers.

September 24, 2014