Recently, 42 car racing teams have participated for a 1900 mile (3000 kilometer) trek in Australia, as part of the World Solar Challenge that focuses on energy efficiency. Unlike other car races, this solar-powered car race aims at utilizing less external energy. However, highlight of this year’s event has been the team Eindhoven from the Netherlands, who set a world record by driving Stella Lux family car to almost 930 miles (1500 kilometers) on a single charge.
Hyundai, South Korean automaker has joined hands with renowned Southern Californian tuner John Pangilinan to reveal the Adventuremobile concept vehicle. Based on the Tucson SUV, the vehicle perfect for the weekend getaway will make its debut at the upcoming 2015 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The 2016 Tucson SEMA crossover by John Pangilinan is ideal for a camping expedition and for adventurers who have an infatuation for the great outdoors.
Xiaomi have become quite famous among the masses with its low-priced tech products packed with high features in a very little time. Now, it looks like the Beijing-based electronics company is going to reach new heights of stardom as it has unveiled a mini version of the Segway for an affordable price of $315. Dubbed Ninebot Mini, the self-balancing scooter has been developed by Ninebot, Chinese transportation robotics startup that acquired its American rival Segway earlier this year. Xiaomi is a major investor in Ninebot and the new self-balancing scooter is the first product that the companies have developed together.
Remember Britain-based mechanic John Bitmead and his brother Geoff Bitmead whose fully functional and street legal version of the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe toy car we showed you here back in 2014? Well, you can own the one-of-a-kind machine now. The brothers who built the car to promote their company named Attitude Autos have listed the adult-size version of the classic kid’s car for $33,000 on eBay. Made out of an old Daewoo Matiz, the full size replica of the car was created by John and his brother in the span of five months.
Halloween is just two weeks away and people are already getting into the spirit. Just like every other family, even you must have started decorating your house as well as front yard for the spookiest night. Plus, waiting for kids who go door to door for trick-o-treating. But how about breaking this age-old tradition? Instead, go for trunk-o-treat from car to car.
Mack Trucks, American truck manufacturing company has built its most expensive truck for the Malaysia’s Sultan of Johor. The super-liner was delivered to Johor ruler, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar during a ceremony at King George Square in Brisbane’s central business district. Packed with luxurious features, the world’s most expensive Mack truck was manufactured at the Mack’s Wacol headquarters, south-west of Brisbane over the period of one year.
A team of 12 professional Lego builders have built the world’s largest caravan by using 215,158 individual Lego pieces. Unveiled at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK, the fully-functioning life-sized caravan is now officially the new Guinness World Records holder for the largest Lego caravan. Based on a real “teardrop” style caravan, the Lego caravan features Lego versions of all the amenities including a sink with running water, a bed, a seating area, a chess set, toothbrushes, fridge and cooking facilities as well.
World is full of gorgeous automobiles featuring imported rims and bright paint job, but there are some crazy automakers who’ve given exotic wooden makeover to these high-speed beasts. While wood is a natural material used to design various furniture pieces, these stunning wood-crafted vehicles are giving whole new perspective to motor manufacturing.
Thought ghoulish, witch-inspired decorations and costumes are enough for Halloween 2015? Then, you badly need to upgrade your Halloween game after looking at the images of this blood-covered Range Rover Evoque. Don’t be afraid, the car hadn’t been involved in a terrible accident.
At the upcoming 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, Japanese automaker Nissan will launch its futuristic electric vehicle which is specially designed for the digital generation of today. Called Teatro for Dayz, the concept car is nothing less than a big smartphone screen which can be customized as per the needs of its passengers. According to Nissan, the EV is the first car that is specifically designed for the generation known as ‘share natives’. As this generation love to share experiences and remain connected thorough digital technology, the electric car is also designed to be a sharing platform and a connectivity device.