Archive for the ‘Cars’ Category
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DREAMING BRAIN CAR
Ok, we know what you’re thinking: What a ridiculous (albeit WHOA-worthy) gimmick vehicle…but wait! There’s more to this freaky brain-shaped car than meets the eye. The BrainCar was created by Rotterdam artist, Olaf Mooji, and is a mobile sculpture that features a brain-like extrusion on the back of a modified used car. During the day, the vehicle drives around (operated by a human driver, obviously) and ...
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JULIAN SMITH’S TECHO JEEP
The sounds in this video are ACTUAL sounds from the Jeep. Everyone began rehearsing their parts 2 weeks before we shot the video. It took us 7 hours of filming to get a solid take. Enjoy! © 2009 Julian Smith Productions DOWNLOAD THE RING TONE FREE
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IMPERIA GP: THE FUTURE OF LUXURY CARS
IMPERIA HERITAGE With wings separate from the engine hood and its fluid lines, the Imperia GP celebrates the return to a concept where elegance is no longer sacrificed for efficiency, and where these two parameters are harmoniously integrated. Its vertical radiator grille is a fine example of this. Although it might suggest an aerodynamic weakness, it houses a mobile inlet device that regulates the flow of ...
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SINGLE SEATER LUXURY SPORTS CAR
This single seater model called Egochine B is an evolution of a first concept called Egochine created by Paolo De Giusti for the second edition of the Peugeot Design Contest, where it was selected as a finalist. New concept were equiped by large electric motors combined with hydrogen fuel cells. This futuristic car is inspired by luxury sportscars of the past such as Isotta Fraschini. http://www.spicytec.com/
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THE GERMAN SOUND TANK
Berlin-based artist Nik Nowak likes to rock his audience with strange looking mobile sound systems that emit bass-driven electronic music. His creations bear names like Baron Bass, Sackkarre (sack barrow), and Mobile Booster, and pair powerful speakers with extravagant vehicles. His latest bass monster, “Panzer,” is intimidating even after its title lets you know what to expect. Nik Nowak modified a mini-dumper machine with elaborate audio ...
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LARGEST MODEL RAILROAD IN THE WORLD
Miniatur Wunderland (German for miniature wonderland) is a model railway attraction in Hamburg, Germany and the largest of its kind in the world. As of January 2011, the railway consists of 12,000 metres (39,370 ft) of track in HO scale, divided into seven sections: Harz, the fictitious city of Knuffingen, the Alps and Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, and Switzerland. Of the 6,400 square metres (68,889 sq ...
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4 COOL URBAN CONCEPT VEHICLES
VOLKSWAGEN NILS This is Volkswagen’s new Nils concept car – a radical single-seater electric car designed purposefully for the solo urban commuter. The Nils is all about lightweight and minimalism. It uses an aluminium spaceframe to trim kerbweight to just 460kg – and those compact dimensions help, too. It’s just 3040mm long – half a metre shorter than an Up – while it’s just 1390mm wide. ...
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TRUCK BUILT FOR THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
FINALLY, A ZOMBIE PROOF TRUCK: Conquest Vehicle Inc’s flagship vehicle, the KNIGHT XV defines the future of the ultra-luxurious, handcrafted fully armored SUV. This one-of-a-kind, V10, 6.8-litre, Bio-fuel powered SUV was inspired by military vehicle designs and features security appointments that are unrivaled in today’s SUV marketplace. The production of the KNIGHT XV will be limited to 100 vehicles. Are you ready to be Knighted? Standard ...
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MAYOR RUNS OVER CARS WITH TANK
Mayor Arturas Zuokas runs the show in Vilnius, Lithuania, and is fed up with motorists parking illegally along the street. This proactive politician has decided to take matters into his own hands and send illegally parked motorists a message that is understood loud and clear: Park here and your car will be run over by a tank. Zuokas is upset that pedestrians and bike riders are ...
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FORVISION: FUTURE OF THE SMART CAR
No, it’s not a Micro Machine — it’s the Daimler Smart Forvision. Daimler paired up with chemicals giant BASF to improve Smart’s flagship EV after being soundly trounced by the Nissan Leaf’s longer range. With an emphasis on efficiency, the Forvision goes up to 20 percent further than the standard Fortwo. It has a transparent solar-panel roof which generates power to keep the cooling fans running ...
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FLOPPY DISK CAR
There are few words one can find to describe this car covered in floppy drives, but let’s just say “That’s like, WHOA” makes perfect sense. Finally, those poor floppy disks have a purpose once again. Spotted at the Fremont Fair is Weigand’s Floppy Disk Car, a 1998 Honda Civic plastered with computer keys and, of course, floppy disks. “I wanted to make an art car, something ...
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STUNNING ROLLS ROYCE CONCEPT CAR
This amazing Rolls-Royce concept car called the “Apparition” was created by Jeremy Westerlund of Dallas, Texas. He designed it as an independent project while studying at the Art Center of the School of Design. The design offers sharp geometric lines, a massive hood and large 23-inch wheels. This concept is a great blend of classic design elements and futuristic ones. Although just a design for the ...
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THE WORLDS MOST EXPENSIVE CAR
The Maybach Exelero was first introduced by German car manufacturer Maybach in 2005. This two-seater vehicle is said to be the fastest car in the world with a top speed of 351 km/hr. This luxury car is priced at a whopping $8,000,000 USD. At that price it can be safely assumed that you have to be unbelievably wealthy to even fathom buying this baby. If you ...
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BATMAN’S GOLF CART
Ray Griggs is a writer, director, and producer who is a huge Batman and Superman fan. His love of the Dark Knight lead him to work with designer Marc Irvin of Marc’s Creature Company on a dream golf cart that keeps the Warner Brothers lot free of villains and other nefarious evil doers. Griggs is currently hard at work in pre-production on the adaptation of the ...
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WILD AMPHIBIAN CAR
The Aquada is a revolutionary showcase of High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology. This radical new breed of vehicle has been precision engineered to the most exacting standards. It has undergone an extensive safety testing programme and complies with appropriate marine and road safety regulations. Entry to the water is via beach, boat ramp, slipway or directly from the water’s edge. Once afloat, the transition from road ...
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A CAR MADE BY GUCCI
Hit the road in true Italian style. Introducing the Fiat 500byGucci, the special edition Fiat 500 customized by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, in a collaboration with Fiat’s Centro Stile. Available in shimmering black or white with custom Gucci features, this new icon of Italian design is available to buy online right now. MORE INFO: http://www.fiat.co.uk/500bygucci/
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GOLD PLATED PORSCHE
In Russia they drive in solid gold covered Porsche cars. More than 40 pounds of the pure gold was used while decorating this particular car. Gold sure does make stuff more cool…have you seen the Gold Plated Skateboard from THIS POST? It’s awesome.
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FUTURISTIC ELECTRIC CAR CONCEPT
The Zeleritas electric concept car by Willie Tay is a stylish single passenger roadster with a hot racing attitude. Built with a monocoque carbon fiber body and a retractable hard top made of glass, it features a Head-up display (HUD) windshield, and a paramagnetic body paint which allows it to change color instantaneously. The power that an electric engine will provide to such a lightweight car ...
