How much would you pay to drive the world’s fastest and most expensive production car for a day? I’m not sure if your figure is anywhere near what Holders Vehicle Contracts (HVC) is asking for, but you sure as hell can compare. According to the Berkshire-based leasing company, they’ll let you get behind the wheel of a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 for an entire 24 hours at the price of £16,000 (approx. $25,500). So, did your number come anywhere near that [...]
Sports car on the outside, jet fighter plane on the inside. That’s exactly what the US Air Force has done with two new exhibition supercars, namely the X-1 (a modified Ford Mustang) and the Vapor Challenger (a modified Dodge Challenger). As part of the military arm’s latest Project: Supercar campaign, they commissioned Galpin Auto Sports to turn out the souped-up rides, which they expect to help draw crowds to the USAF’s recruitment events. On the exterior, the cars look much [...]
The last time I saw Mad Max was over a decade ago, so forgive my fuzzy recollection, but I’m pretty sure something like the Mow-Aerator made a cameo there somewhere. Instead of an apocalypse-era tank customization, however, it’s a set of brackets and spikes designed to fit into lawnmower tires, so you can ride wet, uneven ground without slipping, as well aerate your lawn. Regardless of your feelings about spike aeration (like it, hate it or don’t know what it’s [...]
Looking for a bike with a little more exclusivity and a badge of quality? Mercedes-Benz unleashed a bevy of their bicycles this week, with one particular number attracting a lot of attention. The cleverly-designed Foldingbike impressed those on the watch, both with its elegant city aesthetics and ingenious folding technology that allow cyclists to reconfigure it in two compact forms, each with its own distinct advantages. When completely folded down, the Foldingbike only requires 80 x 80 x 35 cm [...]
Can you wrap your head around 500bhp in an engine that carries around the same weight as a bike? Neither can I. That’s not stopping the Ariel Atom 500 from sporting its brand-spanking-new lightweight 3.0-liter supercharged V8 anyway. As if the original configuration (first announced last year) wasn’t fast enough, the updated car will effectively sport a power-to-weight ratio in the 1000bhp range, twice the number posted by the Bugatti Veyron. Big boss Simon Saunders believes that the Atom 500 [...]
Think round wheels are too normal and boring? Do what this guy did. Instead of complaining about it, he decked his bicycle with a front pentagonal wheel and a rear triangular one. The result is a Multi-Angle-Wheel Bicycle that looks like it came straight out of the Flinstones. “I just wanted to give people an alternative to normal, boring bikes,” inventor (really, that’s what we’ll call him now) Guan Baihua told the press. Instead of running easily along, the irregularly-rolling [...]
We’ve all been behind the wheel when tired, and somehow the steady rumbling of your car is calming and relaxing, like a V-8 lullaby. But you can’t drift off when driving, or else you’ll be risking life and limb, not to mention the wrath of your car financier, insurance company and spouse. Well, worry no more on those late night drives when the caffeine isn’t doing its job. This is the Anti Sleep Driving Alarm and its a little device [...]
Over the last few years, electric motors have seen increased use in bicycles to allow for added speed on the road. The Whike takes the same assisted cycling concept but uses a sail instead of an electric motor to help propel you forward. Widely embraced by environmentally-conscious folks for providing the same speed benefits of electric bikes without the battery use, the Whike is finding an increasing audience among thrill-riders as well. With the sails up during good winds, after [...]
This Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit is something great for inquisitive children! Watch your child’s minds grow with this wonderful invention! This project gives children a great fun filled, hands on way to discover fuel cells, one of the greatest technological discoveries of the twenty first century. This kit is so reasonably priced it is almost unbelievable, it makes 30 unique experiments including a car that uses solar power and a fuel cell to separate water into hydrogen and [...]
At least a dozen or so real-life Barbie doll cars that have rolled out over the years, including custom one-offs to limited runs like the numerous editions of Ferrari Barbie. The latest doll-inspired automobile came to us two months ago with the Barbie edition Fiat 500, a set of wheels designed to commemorate the storied brand’s 50th year anniversary. Decked in a cant-miss shade of pink, the Fiat Barbie sports tasteful details, pointing towards a vehicle that a real Barbie [...]
How would you like to drive in a real-life Hot Wheels circuit, complete with a looping track? I mean those toy cars used to run through loops unscathed – it should turn out the same way in real life, right? Stuntman Steve Truglia probably had the same question and drove his modified Toyota Aygo through a 40-foot “Death Loop” to answer it. The way he pulled the trick off is more surprising than you think. Filmed for the British motor [...]
Well, not really. But Chevrolet is launching a limited edition Bumblebee Camaro, the same car that’s part of the upcoming flick, Revenge of the Fallen. It won’t hit the streets with “more than meets the eye” transforming power, but should offer enough niceties to make it a serious consideration for Transformer fans. Oddly enough, the special edition Bumblebee Camaros won’t come with the same dark color (yep, Hollywood loves them dark Transformers) the robot takes in the movie. Opting for [...]
Say you have a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, one of the hottest supercars money can buy, and over half a million dollars just lying around the house. What do you do with it? Blackburn Rovers FC striker El Hadji Diouf, legendary defensive midfielder Claude Makelele and Arsenal defender William Gallas all had that exact dilemma and solved the problem by decking their SLRs in all-chrome bodywork. Garish and over-the-top, will the chrome SLR Roadsters turn out to be the new craze [...]
Travel and supercars are two of life’s finer joys. First Class On The Road marries both luxuries together, offering an extravagant two-day journey of Switzerland or Austria for a few lucky travelers beginning this weekend. Brandished as luxury car-hopping, the new tour puts you behind the wheel, alternating between a Lamborghini Gallardo, an Aston Martin DB9, a BMW M6 and a Weismann MF3, cruising through gorgeous driving routes with scheduled stops on the finest restaurants, luxury hotels, and spas along [...]
Attention overspeeding motorists – your days may be numbered. Transport For London is announcing a large-scale trial implementation of the Intelligent Speed Adaption, a sophisticated in-car system that makes it impossible for motorists to go over the speed limit. The mechanism is pretty straightforward. Your car gets loaded with an onboard computer that comes with a database of speed limits for public roads. Your car (and its acceleration) will be tracked via GPS satellite, with the corresponding actions taken depending [...]
Taking a small child out and about usually means you either push the baby on a stroller or find another way to bring them along if you’re riding the bike. The Taga trike, however, plays both – able to shift between a baby-toting trike and a stroller in just 20 seconds. It isn’t the first pedal-powered ride to come out with seating especially for children. However, it’s the first one – far as we can tell – that converts from [...]
Want a taste of the most powerful 1000cc production bike that money can buy? Take a gander at the new 2010 BMW S 1000 RR, which lives up in every way to vaunted expectations. Officially unveiled at the Monza Racing Circuit, the bike is expected to hit most markets starting January of 2010. With a water-cooled four-cylinder engine producing 193 horsepower and 82.5 lb-ft of torque, it’s easily the most powerful literbike on the market. It also boasts the best [...]
What do you do with the spare parts of an F1 racer that has seen its best days? Throw it into a scrap heap? Display it on your garage? How about make a little cash from it? Ferrari has long sold parts used in races as collector’s items, although they’ve cut down on it recently due to espionage problems. They seem to be making an exception for the 7-speed gearbox from the Scuderia Ferrari F2000 F1 racecar, though, which the [...]
Want to baffle people with your amazing speed on a mountain bike? Take a look at the Gruber Assist, a unique retrofit for bicycles that adds a fully-functional electric motor on the sly. Instead of the typical setup requiring you to install the motor on a visible area (which leaves the bike looking a little clunky), the kit has been arranged in tubular form. Both the 22-inch long motor and the drive assembly are integrated inside the bike’s frame, making [...]
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