The city that Batman lives is, Gotham, certainly is bleak and rife with crime. In other words, the perfect place for a superhero. And for so many years now, Batman has defeated a lot of villains, both small fry and arch enemies, but not without a means of transport. Batmobile Hot Rod The Bat always had at least one vehicle,...
Back in the '80s when the movie "Back to the Future" was released, it instantly sparked a huge movement. Besides the actors, the time machine also gathered a big fan base. Chosen for the movie was the DeLorean, that has since risen to celebrity status. DeLorean There are those that take their passion for the DeLorean to the extremes, and...
Back in the 90's, when the movie Mad Max was first released, it presented to the world a very bleak future. Set in a post apocalyptic world, the movie and the main hero, Max (Mel Gibson), managed to capture the attention of the public. Mad Max game A big part of the movie were the cars, that over the evolution...
It seems that NASA has plans to build another Mars roving autonomous vehicle, not unlike the famous Curiosity that has already collected data on the red planet. The main difference between the two would be their purpose and instruments. Martian Rover While the Curiosity was mostly sent on Mars to study the climate and geology complete with pictures and even...
After witnessing the official presentation of Skoda Rapid Spaceback, an attempt of hatchback with break shades, we all got to look into something that definitely looks more like a hatchback: Datsun GO. The latest attraction of the Japanese auto market, Datsun GO is what connoisseurs call a simple five doors hatchback measuring 3.8 meters length. Simple and plain, particularly designed...
Lada is trying a major comeback and is not making a secret out of it. Given the big name now standing by its side, chances are it will accomplish its goals. To be more specific, Lada’s current goal is to equal and repeat Kia’s success, making more of Russia’s car brands visible on external markets. Can this be possible? Lada...
Without a doubt, Mexic does not make the front line of any automotive magazine. Even so, things might change, at least for a while, considering the soon coming Vuhl 05, expected to race during the English speed festival at Goodwood. While the first active presence in the world of speed will only be achieved within a week, the Mexican officials...
TVR has recently been resurrected yet again, this time at the hands of a new British owner that is glad the car company returned home. After the glorious return from the dead, the new CEO, Les Edgar, announced a first model that promised to be a true TVR machine. TVR Revived Now Les has released more information on this new...
This year, the Pikes Peak hill climb challenge will be visited by a lot of cars which were either specially prepped for this event, production models and pretty much anything in between. And the most weird contestants are in the Open category, which is exactly where you will find the Freightliner Cascadia truck driven by Mike Ryan. Freightliner Cascadia Pikes...
When Fast and Furious first came out, it was viewed as the movie counterpart of the highly acclaimed game series, Need for Speed. Thus it was a huge success, and reaching the 6th installment certainly proves it. But now a "real" Need for Speed movie is in the works, and thanks to director Scott Waugh, we get to see a...
For those who have the know-how and the money, a custom built vehicle can be worth every single second and dime spent on it. One such enthusiast is Dimitris Korres, who managed to bring to life a truly magnificent machine. Project 4 by Dimitris Korres Using a 7.0 liter LS7 V8 engine that came off a Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the...
Not too long ago, a diesel version of a certain model was a rare sight in the US. Diesel fuel was seen as the blood of the semi trucks, and not small cars. But the trend seems to be changing, and the car makers are catching wind of that, as more diesel models arrive State-side every month. Ecotec Diesel Engine...
The 2014 season of the Formula 1 might need to get a new tire supplier, as Pirelli has a high chance of stepping down from this responsibility. This rumor comes after several disputes and criticism brought by both media and F1 team members. Pirelli Alan Permane, a Lotus engineer claims that "It's unusual to take the same tires to Hungary...
These days, the huge annual gaming convention E3 is taking place. To be in line with all the participating software developers, EA Games also disclosed a bit of information on its latest installment of the celebrated franchise, Need for Speed. This information comes in the form of a trailer, probably a first of many, and it sets the plot and...
Speed has always been a barrier that man tried and succeeded to break time and again. And there are various machines that have helped in doing this. This time, the contraption that set the bar higher is a bicycle ridden by a Frenchman. Record Setting Bike Ride Of course this is no longer a vehicle powered by the user, but...
With the Chinese car market having opened up so much in the last period, you would think that their blatant copies of famous cars would go away, or at least decrease in number. Auto Sohu has some pictures that seem to prove us wrong, as the Chinese have set their sights on the Lamborghini Urus. Lamborghini Urus Look-alike The Urus...
There are millions of car enthusiasts out there that can't afford most of the cars they so avidly crave. For most, the only way to get any kind of interaction with those vehicles is through driving simulation games. And one of the best games in the genre is Gran Turismo. They sixth installment on the celebrated series has just been...
Pride is quite the driving force in any endeavor, and the car making industry has its share of it. Take Bugatti for example. Once they set a world record, after a huge investment and a technological breakthrough, they did all they could to hold on to that. And it was a tough battle, with many contenders clawing for that fame....
The teased fiery supercar from the Italian designer Icona has finally been revealed during the Shanghai Auto Show. As a bonus, a set of photos were also released, showing the front mounted hybrid engine coupe in all its glory. Icona Vulcano When it comes to powering the Icona Vulcano, there are two variants: a street powertrain and a racing one....
When your target is to set a world record for anything, you can't "overdo" it. And the Turkish builder Tarhan Telli took that to heart when working on his project. He decided it would be a good idea to use 315kg of gold in his creation. A stunning, albeit sickly expensive, motorcycle. 315kg Gold Motorcycle His masterpiece uses a 1800cc...
