Awesome Rides

French automaker Citroën’s quirky open-top ride for adventurers has woodgrain roll bars that double as storage for surfboards, and cutouts on the side to make it easy to hop into the back seat. The interior is ready for the beach too, with Hawaiian print textiles.

Husqvarna’s new Enduro motorcycles make short work of dirt, mud, rocks and elevated terrain in this extended demo video. The motorcycles feature improved rear shocks, front axles and chromoly frame. Also, we now know how to pronounce “Hooskvarna.”

French automaker Peugeot’s Fractal concept roadster packs a 204hp all-wheel drive electric drivetrain, height-adjustable suspension, and an interior loaded with audio gear that envelops passengers with sound. We’re especially enamored of the exposed carbon fiber.

Some backyard daredevils decided to put to the test the long-held belief that Volvos are some of the safest and most durable cars on the road. Their demolition derby approach is extreme, but the result is unquestionable. This ’94 Volvo 850 appears to be unkillable.

As with its transparent hood, Land Rover used cameras on its Range Rover and prototype trailer to make the latter appear see-through and eliminate blind spots. The trailer also has sensors and a camera inside to monitor cargo.

This over-the-top custom 4×4 has an incredibly articulate suspension, which allows it to crawl and drive over just about any terrain, including wildly irregular surfaces. Under the hood is a 5.0 V8 from a 1993 Ford Mustang.

Turn your bicycle into an e-bike with the Go-e On Wheel. This easy to install kit weighs just 1.76lb and uses a brushless motor to turn your rear wheel. It can help you go up to 27mph and lasts up to 37mi per charge.

The latest version of Confederate’s futuristic hot rod Fighter is built from aerospace grade aluminum with carbon fiber wheels. It’s powered by a big block V-twin that produces up to 200hp and 170lb.ft. of torque.

Icon’s second Dodge D200 sits on a 2500 Mega Cab base and has a supercharged 5.7L Hemi, automatic transmission and enhanced suspension and exhaust. The matte green and black paint job is a wonderful combination of past and present.

The new Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupé has a mean mug thanks to its ridged hood, flared wheel arches, wide body and large wheels. The 4L V8 biturbo engine produces up to 476hp in the C63 and up to 510hp in the C63 S.

Unlike most car batteries, Ohm uses supercapacitors and Li-Po batteries. The result is a lightweight and durable battery that can’t be discharged. The downside? Its battery reserve is 80% less than that of the average car battery.

“If the thing runs, and it’s unlikely to kill bystanders, then bring it out.” Marcus Ubungen’s short documentary features some of the cars and teams behind 24 Hours of LeMons, where absurdity and challenge trump speed and polish.

The 2×2 is an electric motorcycle geared for work and offroad use. Its aluminum frame is weldable for easy repairs and has a low center of gravity for stability. It also has 17″ wheels and a 40Ah battery with a USB port and power outlet.

A tweaked version of the Exige V6 Cup, the 360 Cup has a supercharged 3.5L V6 that produces up to 355hp, 10 more than the V6 Cup, thanks to improved induction and exhaust. At just ~2491lb. this car should be a rocket on the track.

The convertible version of Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker’s bombastic take on the 2015 Ford Mustang. The Rocket Speedster has a carbon fiber tonneau cover over its rear seats and shares the coupe’s 725hp supercharged V8.

The enlarged new C-Class coupe brings S-class style to a 2-door daily driver. We don’t have all the specs yet, but expect a 241hp turbo 4 as the base engine, in either RWD or AWD. Of course, we want an AMG version.

Wrapped in iconic BMW livery, this race car concept honors the 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL. Its high tech interior, safety suit and helmet offer integration to keep racers focused on the road, while carbon-fiber construction keeps it light.

A luxurious look into the future of Hyundai, the Vision G Concept looks as spectacular as the best European sports coupes, with extravagant finishes, and a powerful 420 hp V8 under the hood. Could this be the next Genesis Coupe?

The mid-size Tacoma is the ultimate truck for outdoor fun. The TRD Off-Road model is our fave, ready to take on the most rugged terrain with a 3.5L V6, crawl control, locking rear diff, and on-demand 4WD. It’s even got a GoPro mount.

This 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera is the last car that Steve purchased, with a custom body color, aftermarket wheels and mods added by Steve himself. Part of the auction’s proceeds will go to Steve’s alma mater Boys Republic.

Cocoa Motors’ WalkCar is an extremely portable ride. It’s about the size of a laptop and weighs 4.4 lb. to 6.6 lb. It has a 265 lb. capacity, goes up to 6.2 mph and has a range of 7.4 mi. It will be on Kickstarter this fall for about $800 (USD).

Details are paramount in GMC’s 2016 Canyon: its 305 hp, 3.6L V-6 engine provides effortless power rolling through rugged terrain and easily tows big water toys up to 7000 lb., while you relax in a refined, tranquil cabin replete with tech.

Tesla showed off a prototype of a new type of charger that uses snake-like appendage to automatically reach out towards a vehicle, and plug itself into the car’s charging port. Just add a few more arms, and you’ve got Doc Ock.