Tag: vehicles

November 17, 2012 at 1:54 pm

Life Size Replica of the Iconic Hot Wheels Twin Mill

Life Size Replica of the Iconic Hot Wheels Twin Mill

Photograph by Sarah (Pandora-no-hako on Flickr) In 1968, American toymaker Mattel released a series of 1:64 scale die cast cars called Hot Wheels. The first series of cars released (16 in total) were ‘customized’ versions of well known models like the the Camaro, Corvette and Mustang. However, later that year, Hot Wheels designer Ira…

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November 7, 2012 at 3:59 pm

High-Speed ‘Superbus’ Aims to Disrupt Personal Transport Industry

High-Speed 'Superbus' Aims to Disrupt Personal Transport Industry

The Superbus project is an ambitious attempt to disrupt the personal transport industry. This new concept in sustainable mobility consists of: a new electronically powered vehicle capable of cruising speeds in excess of 250 km/h (155 mph), new dedicated infrastructure (such as a dedicated lane on highways), and new logistics via a central routing…

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October 15, 2012 at 9:11 am

School Bus Converted Into Mobile Home

School Bus Converted Into Mobile Home

In this incredible conversion we see an old school bus turned into a mobile home. The all wood interior really gives this mobile home a comfy feeling. There’s a fully functional kitchen, a wood burning fireplace for heat (the bus is undoubtedly poor for insulation), a futon for sitting/sleeping, a desk and shelves with…

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August 22, 2012 at 10:28 am

15 Amazing Car Cutaways

15 Amazing Car Cutaways

A popular trend at car shows and launch events is to show a cutaway, revealing the intricate details and mechanics of these beautiful machines. By stripping away parts of the exterior and coverings, viewers can get up close to appreciate the sophistication and engineering of today’s automobile. Some of the examples below show cars…

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July 10, 2012 at 9:01 am

The Only Lamborghini Aventador J In Existence

The Only Lamborghini Aventador J In Existence

Unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March, Automobili Lamborghini presented their most uncompromising open super sports car of its entire history, the Aventador J. The 515 kW / 700 hp two-seater is a first class technology showcase, combining innovative solutions and brand new materials and demonstrating Lamborghini’s expertise in carbon fiber technology.…

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January 15, 2012 at 4:47 pm

Volkswagen’s 800-Vehicle Car Towers in Germany

Volkswagen's 800-Vehicle Car Towers in Germany

Photograph via Autostadt.de The Autostadt is a visitor attraction adjacent to the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, with a prime focus on automobiles. It features a museum, pavilions for the Volkswagen Group’s major brands (VW owns Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley and Bugatti) and two incredible Car Towers. Each tower is a 60 meter/200 ft…

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October 27, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Legendary Lamborghini Countach

The Legendary Lamborghini Countach

Photograph by LAMBORGHINI In production from 1974 to 1990, the Lamborghini Countach is one of the most iconic sports cars of all time. It pioneered countless design aesthetics such as: the wedge-shaped, sharply angled look seen in countless sports cars of today (including most of Lamborghini’s models since); the ‘cabin forward’ concept which…

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September 13, 2011 at 9:05 am

Decorative Truck Art from Pakistan

Decorative Truck Art from Pakistan

Photograph by MARK RYCKAERT On the roads of Pakistan you will find moving art on every road in the form of decorated trucks and vehicles. With dazzling colours, ornate detailing and magnificent trinkets, these moving art exhibits inject your daily commute with Pakistani culture and symbolism. Please enjoy this small sample of decorated trucks…

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August 23, 2011 at 9:05 am

Anderson Mobile Estates: Luxury Trailers to the Stars

Anderson Mobile Estates: Luxury Trailers to the Stars

Photograph by AndersonMobileEstates.com For Hollywood’s elite, not any trailer will do. When a mobile home is not enough, an estate is required. Since 1987, that service has been provided by Anderson Mobile Estates, the industry leader and mobile outfitter to the stars. Anderson’s most recent client is social-media darling and new face of the…

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June 23, 2011 at 9:05 am

The 1939 Pontiac Plexiglass Ghost Car

The 1939 Pontiac Plexiglass Ghost Car

Photograph by AARON SUMMERFIELD for RM AUCTIONS Unveiled at the General Motors Highways and Horizons pavilion at the 1939-40 World’s Fair in New York, the Pontiac ‘Ghost Car’ was buit on the chassis of a 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six. In collaboration with Rohm & Haas, a chemical company that had recently developed Plexiglass, the…

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