Futuristic Cabs – Ford Transit Taxi (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Scheduled to be unveiled during the New York Auto Show, the Ford Transit Connect was spotted during a photo shoot styled like a taxi with a futuristic feel.

According to Damon Lavrinc at Autoblog, “We definitely like the idea of a Transit shuttling city-goers around Gotham, and judging by the pain…

Solar Pedal Boat – Jonathan Mahieddine’s Eco Design (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This hot tub-shaped boat from French designer, Jonathan Mahieddine, apparently runs off of a giant solar-tree/sun-roof. Not exactly sure how.

What does the stored sunlight power? The televisions or the steering-wheel-less rudders? A closer look reveals another potential power source: two sets of p…

Cubic Concept Cars – Scion Hako (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Concept designers are really honing in on the looks of cars that boomers made into hot-rods. This concept Scion Hako has a great resemblance to what was called a “tub” design.

Scion says the vintage design influence was widely accepted by Tokyo trendsetters. A Scion executive called it a sporty bo…

Futuristic Supercars – Bertone B.A.T. 11 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This sleek prototype B.A.T. 11 was conceived by Italian design house Stile Bertone to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show.

The B.A.T. 11 “is based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione high performance coupe, but the B.A.T. 11 was named to reconnect to the studio’s famous B.A.T. 5, B.A.T. 7 and B.A.T…

Public Transit 2.0 – Florence TAV Station (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Florence TAV Station in Italy will make high-speed, long distance trains travelling through the city a thing of the past.

When it opens to the public in 2010, trains will pass through a seven kilometer tunnel, with the entrance at Campo di Marte station and the exit at Castello. The existing r…

Rate My Cop – An Outlet for All Those Speeding Tickets?

(TrendHunter.com) HOO… whatcha gonna do, when they come for you? I’m going on ratemycop.com and give them some negative feedback, that will show ’em. Just like eBay, this site is helpful if you plan on doing business with the local constable and want to make sure you are treated fairly. Of course, the mounties don’…

Super Stretch Trucks – Redneck Limos? (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Do you feel your truck isn’t quite big enough? Now your shortcomings can be mended at Stretch Truck, a Denver customizer who will add extra length to your pride and joy. It was only a matter of time before plastic surgery for trucks was fashionable.

Exotic Trikes (x3) – The Cirbin V13R Power Trike (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Cirbin V13R is reminiscent of a classic hotrod by having just design hints to give lookers a clue. The roadster is powered by a 1250cc Harley-Davidson, linked to a five speed. The incredible fiberglass body is over a tubular chassis that is reinforced for safely. If you want more chrome, the ch…

Faux Police Cruisers – Tranformer Fan’s Mustang Fakes Authority (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve seen people faking status, but it looks like the hip thing to do in Nevada is faking authority. If you ever see a cop in a 2007 Mustang Cruiser in Sin City, don’t let him pull you over; chances are, he’s not an officer.

Jessie Vigil from Las Vegas painted his black and white Mustang to look …

Motorcycle Cars – Lumeneo’s Smera (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Smera is a blend of car and motorcycle and it measures under 8 feet in length, it is 2.6 feet wide (2.4 x 0.8m) and weighs 770 lbs (350kg). The diminutive Smera is powered by two 20hp electric motors with a belt drive delivering power directly to the rear wheels. Inside, the little car sports le…

Shoe Designers Tackle Concept Car – Nike ONE (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Asking a shoe designer to come up with a car, is like asking a sex toy designer to come up with a shoe. Oh wait, I forgot about the Dildo Shoe. So why shouldn’t Nike ONE design team have a go at a concept car. This design may be the answer. It’s just so out-there it looks more like it belongs in Spe…

Grow Your Own Hummer – Increases 600% In Size

(TrendHunter.com) It’s not what some of you are thinking! This is actually just a strange novelty item I came across. For just $24 a dozen, you can have a Hummer party! It looks like one of those “just add water” things. It’s hard to tell how big it actually gets. I’m not sure of the appeal of this, other than t…

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle – Honda Cub Motocycle

(TrendHunter.com) This new futuristic-looking motorcycle is Sam Jilbert’s Honda Cub Motocycle concept vehicle. It’s like a combination of 19th-century bicycle and a modern-day crotch rocket, not only appealing but eco-friendly since it uses a hydrogen fuel cell. The Honda Cub is very practical and a great means o…

DIY Bridge-Inspired Bike Frame – Brano Meres’s 2.7 Pound Creation (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This bridge-inspired bicycle frame was handmade from cable and carbon fiber rods connected with epoxy resin. It took engineer, Brano Meres, 300 hours to complete his “C-Thru Road Frame”. All in all, it took about an hour per joint – wrapping carbon fibers around each one to ensure their strength. Th…

I Drove All Night – TAG Heuer Night Vision Glasses

(TrendHunter.com) Originally inspired by and developed for the internationally renowned 24 Hours of LeMans sports car endurance race, TAG Heuer Eyewear is making their innovative purpose-made “Night Vision” eyeglasses available to the public in early 2008. The glasses have been optimized for driving at night with tec…

Four-Wheeled Motorcycle – Sbarro Pendolauto (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The unique Sbarro Pendolauto was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show by the Swiss automobile and motorcycle customizing company. The four-wheeled leaning “bike” uses independent front and rear suspension to allow it to lean into corners while retaining more stability than a conventional two-wheeler. I…

Another Flying Car – Milner Motors Aircar

(TrendHunter.com) The Aircar, to be confused with the eco-friendly MDI Air Car, will be unveiled later this month at the New York City International Auto Show March 21-30. The Aircar was developed by John Milner of Milner Motors Aircar. This latest design joins other flying cars such as Super Skycar, and the M200G, t…

Booze Detecting GPS – Breathalizer NDrive G400 PND

(TrendHunter.com) Now you have NO excuse for drinking and driving! NDrive G400 PND is a personal navigational device with an extra bell and whistle. It has a built in breathalyser! Imagine that!

It can show you were to go, how to get there and when in doubt, when you should call a cab or someone to pick you up. Jus…

Lamborghini Touch-Screen Phone – ZX1 Lamborghini PDA by Asus

(TrendHunter.com) Italian auto manufacturer Lamborghini is releasing their own touch-screen phone, which is speculated to look and act very similar to the Apple iPhone.

The ZX1 Lamborghini PDA phone will be made by ASUS who will unveil the luxury gadget in Germany later this month at the CeBit tech show.

“The hig…

Concept Hybrid Quaranta – Italdesign Giugiaro Super Car (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Oh my, this stunning super car is actually a hybrid. Prius out, Quaranta concept car in.

Italdesign Giugiaro is showing this in Geneva. It has a nice power plant that makes 268 horses, V6 running on gas. A hybrid Synergy Drive built by Toyota is mid-mounted.

And, come on, just check out those li…