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Car Dreams Come True At Germany's V8 Hotel

Car Dreams Come True At Germany's V8 Hotel

Posted by The Editor on 08/24/2010

Would you like a Cadillac or Mercedes sir? No you are not in a car dealership, but at the reception of the V8 hotel in Stuttgart, Germany, a dream come true for any car enthusiast.

Yabba Dabba Doo! Flintstone Like Vehicle May Be The Ultimate 'Green' Car

Yabba Dabba Doo! Flintstone Like Vehicle May Be The Ultimate 'Green' Car

Posted by The Editor on 08/21/2010

Green cars have a come a long way -There are hybrids, pure electric cars and even those that run on biodiesel fuel. Now, there is the Imagine PS, a vehicle propelled by the ultimate green energy - Humans!

 Flying Car Is One Step Closer To Lift Off!

Flying Car Is One Step Closer To Lift Off!

Posted by The Editor on 07/02/2010

What flies like a plane and hugs the roads like a super-charged roadster - The Terrafugia Transition of course - And now, thanks to a much-needed concession from the FAA we may get to see one or more of these aero-mobiles in motion soon.

Are These Cars In Your Future?

Are These Cars In Your Future?

Posted by The Editor on 12/05/2009

Every year, the Los Angeles Auto Show sponsors a themed challenge where auto designers are asked to create their vision of what future cars will look like. Last year's challenge was to create racing cars of the future. This year, focusing on today's technology savvy youth, they asked carmakers to come up with a design 'wicked' enough to attract all of you, when you are ready to drive.

Is This Rolls Royce Worth $14MM?

Is This Rolls Royce Worth $14MM?

Posted by The Editor on 08/19/2009

On September 15th, avid car collectors will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to bid for the 'Star of India', a custom-made 1934 Rolls Royce, that was once owned by the Maharajah of Rajkot - The starting bid? A mere $14mm USD!

The World's Smallest Roadworthy Toy Car

The World's Smallest Roadworthy Toy Car

Posted by The Editor on 05/13/2009

A British inventor has made his way into the Guinness Book of Records for the fourth time - this one for converting a toy wind-up car, into a real roadworthy vehicle.

The Almost Edible Formula 3 Car

The Almost Edible Formula 3 Car

Posted by The Editor on 05/08/2009

With a steering wheel made from carrot and other root vegetable fibers, seats made from flax and soybean foam, this race car which uses plant-based lubricants, is almost entirely biodegradable and . . . . almost edible!

The World's Fastest Police Cars

The World's Fastest Police Cars

Posted by The Editor on 04/08/2009

Each year, police departments all over the world, order new patrol cars for their units. Over time, this has evolved into a friendly competition among various countries, to see who ends up with the fastest ones. Below are some of the contenders for this year.

The World's Cheapest Car Is Finally Ready To Roll!

The World's Cheapest Car Is Finally Ready To Roll!

Posted by The Editor on 03/25/2009

The world's cheapest car - The Tata Nano, was launched amidst much fanfare in Mumbai India, earlier this week. First unveiled at a car show in New Delhi, in 2008, this highly anticipated compact car, which costs only 100,000 rupees or about $2,000 USD, is expected to be very popular in India.

The Smallest Car Ever Built

The Smallest Car Ever Built

Posted by The Editor on 02/11/2009

Measuring just 134cm (52.8inches) in length and 99cm (39 inches) in width, the car was designed to fit just the driver (hopefully not too tall) and a shopping bag. Meet the Peel P50, the world's smallest road-worthy automobile.


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