Bicycles as such are not the most beautiful thing in this world. You can only do so much with a frame and two wheels. The beauty of a bike therefore mostly rests in its functionality and not so much in its aesthetics, but one company is trying to change that very boldly - Carbon Wood Bikes. All their bikes are handmade from wood and carbon fiber and are a fine example of applied art.
After the designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem created the futuristic BMW Appolo Streamliner motorcycle concept, he chose Alfa Romeo as his new muse. With the features of the motorcycle, he wanted to illustrate the resilience and strength of this Italian brand and wrap his idea of the spirit and habits of Italians into it. And the futuristic Alfa Romeo Spirito study was born.
34-year-old Dan Bilzerian is one of the most controversial people in the world. The professional poker player and king of Instagram is a moral depravity for some, an idol for others, but no one can dispute his popularity. A window into his hedonistic life is offered by his Instagram profile, where he already has over eight million followers. Although most will deny it, being addicted to guns, girls and cars is living the dream of most men.
The Infiniti Vision GT supercar looks like something that belongs in a video game. No wonder, when he was created for her. More specifically for Gran Turismo 6. So it started its journey as "just" one of the digital options for the needs of playing the infamous game, but now it has transformed from a computer form to an actual one. And at the same time kept the same body, the same lines as it has on the screen. Nevertheless, it is not yet known whether we will actually ever be able to buy it. Well, we will always be left with a virtual purchase in GT6.
Buses, vans, scooters... and everyone wants to set their best time in the green hell of the Nurburgring.
Elon Musk, the father of the electric car brand Tesla, is not nicknamed the Steve Jobs of the automobile for nothing. He proved this once more when he introduced the Tesla Powerwall batteries, which have the ability to store solar energy. These would or will power homes, businesses, maybe even the entire world. By being able to store the energy of solar cells for later use, which until now has been the biggest obstacle in the use of renewable energy sources, they are changing not only the "producer" of electricity, but the very course of history.
Let's face it. Most e-bikes are not overly attractive. It is rare that it is decorated with a refined and fashionable design. But the CRUZ vintage electric cruiser bikes from the Californian brand Vintage Electric defy any stigma that has attached to these types of bikes since they first appeared. It also almost imperceptibly carries a 3,000-watt motor with which it can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h without propulsion.
Chevrolet is preparing a very special series of Corvette Z06 vehicles, the Corvette Z06 C7.R, with which it pays tribute to the racing success of this model. It is a racing car that will be homologated for road use, and only 500 examples will be produced. It will be available in a calm black color, and as a novelty, the coupe or cabrio version can also be ordered in the exclusive yellow color ''Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat'' and the bodywork can be embellished with graphic motifs of your choice.
In 2016, the meanest Golf in the history of the popular Volkswagen brand will hit the roads and enter showrooms near you. It delivers 420 horsepower (309 kW), as much as 450 Nm of torque and power transmission to all 4 wheels. Yeah... GTIs definitely make their pants shake.
Choosing whether to walk the distance between holes on the golf course or rent an electric golf cart to cover it can be difficult. The first option provides some recreation, the second speeds up the game. Well, now there is a third choice - Golfboard. It is a high-performance electric golf board that offers vehicle speed by standing and leaning your body while driving, which is much healthier than sitting. Compatible with most golf bags.
If the Batmobile and motorcycle from the movie Tron had a "baby", then it would probably be the Chevrolet-FNR. A sexy electric concept of an autonomous vehicle was presented at the Shanghai Motor Show, which is gaining more and more popularity. On it, many manufacturers no longer focus only on the Chinese market, but reveal their plans for the future there. Mercedes did it this year, so did Chevrolet.
Donkervoort D8 has always liked to attract attention, and its latest version, the Donkervoort D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon Edition, which is "drowning" in carbon fiber, is no less of a performer. If it doesn't convince you with its shape, it will with its numbers. 380 horsepower, 475 Nm of torque, 2.8 seconds from 0 to 100 and a top speed of 270 km/h. The driving experience here is also as raw as in previous models. It has no ABS, no ESP, no power steering and no electronic support.