(TrendHunter.com) While the Western German’s had their Volkswagon (people’s car), the Eastern Germans had the Trabant, a car the Westerners poked so much fun at. It looked a bit silly, a little bit Mr. Bean, and very, very basic. Some even failed to have lights on them.
“Its image become a symbol of the reunited Ge…
(TrendHunter.com) The Thunderbolt Electric Scooter Concept by Henrik Björkman does not break new grounds when it comes to technological advances, but this sexy environment-friendly scooter has a loud and clear message for you. Down with combustible engines! The scooter’s design emphasizes a curvy hole where the engi…
(TrendHunter.com) I personally hate windshield wipers, so I am glad to report that, thanks to nanotechnology advances, Italian car designer Leonardo Fioravanti has developed a prototype concept car, Hidra, with a self-cleaning windshield that doesn’t need wipers. It can brush away water and dirt by itself. He claim…
(TrendHunter.com) Richard Branson is once again a step ahead of the competition and his company Virgin Atlantic has become the first world airlines to fly a 747 jumbo jet on renewable fuel. The flight from London to Amsterdam flew on biofuel composing of the environmentally and socially sustainable oils babassu and c…
(TrendHunter.com) Traffic officers now have a new technology that will guarantee proper use of car-sharing lane privileges. A new camera, developed at Loughborough University, can see how many people are in a car by detecting water and blood content. Drivers often trick police and cameras with dummies or large dogs t…
(TrendHunter.com) For the car lover in the family, this BBQ Vette will be sure to please. It is made of heavy 14-gauge steel construction, a custom fiberglass cover that looks like a Chevrolet Corvette, polished aluminum, and diamond plate accents. It is available in two versions: charcoal for $1,795 and propane for …
(TrendHunter.com) I wish I had such a cool school bus when I was young. The Windsled ‘bus’ carries school children of La Pointe, a remote village on an ice-locked island off the tip of mainland Wisconsin, to classes several weeks each year, with an operating cost of over $20,000 annually.
The windsled was built by …
(TrendHunter.com) Car GPS units are ugly if they aren’t standard equipment. The Mirror Pilot looks good because the cables and suction cups are gone, and everything is embedded in the rear view mirror. MirrorPilot uses Antaris with two and three dimension maps, voice and message channels. No more charging, no more lo…
(TrendHunter.com) Talk about making a style statement! Movito is an electric scooter that will have people pouncing on it, and not just because it’s electric, but because it is so sexy. Two tone colors and beautiful lines will make this scooter in high demand. Different body configurations are part of the plan to ma…
(TrendHunter.com) Alfa Romeo will release the mean looking 8C Spider concept car coming the the Geneva Show. Only 500 of the speed machine will be built. Powered by a 4.7 liter V8 which delivers 450 horsepower and a 6 speed Formula one paddle shifter this rear wheel driver will burn the Michelins until you say “uncle…
(TrendHunter.com) Welcome to the future of automobiles. This year’s Winter Degree Show at Hochschule Pforzheim offered a glimpse into the auto style of the future. And it’s looking damn good! The car concepts are elegant, beautiful and otherworldly. The concepts are collaborations between big automobile companies (…
(TrendHunter.com) A new aluminum rich alloy has been developed by Purdue University Engineers that could solve the main problem preventing the widespread use of hydrogen-powered vehicles. That is, hydrogen can be readily produced by a number of methods, but safely and efficiently transporting it, distributing it, and…
(TrendHunter.com) The Morgan LifeCar is a concept car due to be launched at the Geneva Show in March 2008. According to the makers, the LifeCar’s purpose is to demonstrate that a zero emission vehicle can also be fun to drive. The project is a collaboration between Oscar Automotive, Cranfield University, QinetiQ, O…
(TrendHunter.com) The world loves automobiles. You can see this fact on any given day by reading through one of the numerous auto-focused blogs or major headline news sites. Whether the news is about the latest in alternative fuel vehicles or a kooky homemade contraption – we are interested in seeing it. Here are 15 …
(TrendHunter.com) Touted as the wave of the future, Corgi International, in partnership with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, has developed the H2Go, a radio controlled toy car powered only by sunlight and water. The car makes use of solar power to extract hydrogen from the water, which the fuel cell then converts to …
(TrendHunter.com) While Detroit snoozes, Toyota is making sure you’re not snoozin’ while behind the wheel.
In May, in Japan, the Crown Hybrid will be introduced with a Pre-crash Safety System. A camera at the front of the car will monitor the drivers upper and lower eyelids to determine if the eyes are properly ope…
(TrendHunter.com) Someone put their old cigarette packages to creative use when they built this model Lamborghini Reventon. It’s even got fully functioning doors that lift upward just like on a real Lambo. It’s even got detailed seats that can be taken out. You’d half expect to see a mini Marlboro Man behind the whee…
(TrendHunter.com) This Quiet Supersonic Transport (QSST) concept is the A2 hypersonic plane designed by Reaction Engines of the U.K. It will carry 300 passengers and reach speeds of up to 4,000 mph. It will run on liquid hydrogen and could fly between England and Australia in less than 5 hours. A production model won…
(TrendHunter.com) Muscle lovers rejoice – the Chevy 427 is BACK. Corvette has announced that a hot new limited edition Vette will be rolling out this spring. The 427 Limited Edition Z06 will take car buffs back to the days of the Stingray of the mid-60’s. This will be the most expensive Vette yet, at $84,195. Experts…
(TrendHunter.com) Commemorating its 40th year, Hot Wheels has created a $140,000 coupe designed by jeweler, Jason, of Beverly Hills, CA. The 18k white gold car is encrusted with 2,700 diamonds weighing 23 Carats. The car will be auctioned off sometime this year with proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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