The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in South Korea has developed an ultra-light, ultra-compact electric vehicle called Armadillo-T, that literally folds in half at the flip of a switch. Using a smartphone app, the 110-inches-long four-wheel-drive vehicle folds up and shrinks down to just 65-inches-long making it small enough to take up just a third of a standard-sized parking spot.… Continue reading Armadillo-T: Foldable Electric Car
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Nissan Patrol Sets World Record for Pulling Aircraft
The Nissan Patrol enters the Guinness World Records by pulling a 170 tons airplane at Sharjah International Airport on August 22, 2013. It is the heaviest airplane ever pulled by a production car. Watch the video below.
Laraki Motors Epitome Concept
The Moroccan sports car maker Laraki Motors unveiled its 1305kW Epitome at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The $2-million concept car has a 7.0-litre twin-turbo Chevrolet V8 engine and chassis. The Laraki Epitome, flaunts a heavily sculpted carbon fiber skin, helps bring the car’s weight down to an impressive 1270 kg, with a near-endless amount of slashes and curves. Photos Copyright by Laraki… Continue reading Laraki Motors Epitome Concept
Lamborghini Gallardo Goes up in Flames
The smoking Italian sports car forced traffic police to close three lanes in the anti-clockwise side of the London orbital, causing hours of delays on the M25, Britain’s busiest highway. The flaming wreck of the Lamborghini Gallardo could be seen between junctions J25 and J24 in Hertfordshire following the blaze. The driver of the car walked… Continue reading Lamborghini Gallardo Goes up in Flames
The Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Coupe
Cadillac has unveiled a new concept car at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California. The stunning two-door grand coupe Cadillac Elmiraj, a new design vision draws inspiration from the classic 1967 Eldorado . The appearance is streamlined and pure, a fresh new expression of Cadillac’s Art & Science design philosophy. The 4.5 liter, 500 horsepower, twin turbo… Continue reading The Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Coupe
Mercedes-Benz Van Built Like A Private Jet
Lexani Motorcars has unveiled the Mercedes-Benz B6 Sprinter vans with interiors customized to private jet-levels of luxury. The California-based company calls it the ‘ultimate’ in personal security. It is lined with Alcantara suede and features handcrafted fine leather seats, a galley kitchen, luxury lavatory with ceramic toilet and gold-plated sink, marble floors, and even a hidden coat… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Van Built Like A Private Jet
BMW Unveils i3 Electric Car
BMW launched the i3, aka Mega City Vehicle (MCV), 5-door electric car that uses carbon fiber materials to keep the weight down and improve driving performance. The 170-horsepower electric motor goes from zero to 100 kph (62 mph) in 7.2 seconds. Models with an optional range extender gas engine can go as 320 Kilometers (200 miles). The BMW i3 is… Continue reading BMW Unveils i3 Electric Car
The Iron Man Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
This amazing Red-Chromed Iron Man’s Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the latest project from R’s Tuning based in Irvine, California. It is still equipped with the same 6.2 liter V8 tuned by AMG with 571 horsepower and 650Nm of torque.