Transportation

It’s called the Suzuki Biplane (although it looks a hell of a lot more like a jet) and it’s powered by at V4 engine–that much we know. But other than that, information is scarce regarding this cool looking concept cycle. Still, I would imagine that the look is the really important thing here. And let me tell you, if I’m ...

We’ve told you about some of Benedict Radcliffe’s work in the past. He’s the guy who puts together awesome 3D wire renditions of cars. This one isn’t just a model, but actually moves as you pedal. The Pedal Powered Wire Lambo is the work of both Benedict and car pedal designer Ben Wilson. The finished product is a fully functional ...

When you pick up a Hot Wheels electric racing kit have you ever thought about how you are wasting the Earth’s precious natural resources? Just place this 3cm long solar alternative out in the sun or shine a strong artificial light source on the panel and the wheels will begin to turn. Each car offers minutes of fun and a ...

Unfortunately this Russian motorist had to learn the hard way that cellphones can result in tragedy when behind the wheel of a car. More pictures after the jump.

This isn’t a drawing or some sort of CGI effect. It’s a scale model of a Toyota Corolla by artist Benedict Radcliffe rendered entirely with wire. I only wish I knew how he did it. More pictures after the jump.

Using a frog as the inspiration for a bicycle is certainly an interesting concept, and the results of Alex Suvajac’s work prove that it can produce a cool looking design. But the nature theme doesn’t stop there – the lower part of the frame would be structured “much like that of a human bone.” Despite it’s good looks, I would ...

Michelin has announced their new patented XDA5 tire design that could allow for your tires to last around 30% longer then they already do. With a design which incorporates multiple layers of treads, the tire simply sheds off its outer skin gradually which produces new quality treads underneath. Michelin also redesigned the blocking of the treads, making a pattern which ...

Actually, nothing can beat Oscar Mayer’s famed Wienermobile in terms of sheer weirdness, but this “Roving Stiletto” comes pretty close. The car was developed for Marshall’s discount department stores as part of a wienermobile-like advertising campaign – and you will be happy to know that it is packing some power under that sexy exterior. The Stiletto features a 5-speed motor ...

Starting on Tuesday, the US Army will begin testing a Humvee made from a combination of fiberglass, balsa wood, foam, and carbon reinforcements that is supposedly 900 pounds lighter than current versions of the vehicle. According to the Humvee’s developers, each pound of weight that is saved is “being added back to the vehicle in armor and mine-blast protection.” So, ...

Nissan is aiming the Mixim, their new fully electric concept vehicle squarely at the internet generation with its game controller inspired steering wheel and cockpit style interior. According to Shiro Nakamura, Sr. VP at Nissan: “It combines a sociable three plus one interior with controls and visual projections that are familiar to the computer generation. And it uses environmentally-friendly battery ...