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Thrive MC Yamaha Scorpio T 005 Croos

Thrive MC Yamaha Scorpio T 005 Croos

Thrive Motor Co. turned a 2008 Yamaha Scorpio into a futuristic – if not aerodynamic – bike that’s at home on a pedestal or on the trail. It has a custom made aluminum body, rear-center steel exhaust and a smartphone instrument gauge.

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia

The revamped Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer up to 510hp of V6 power in its Quadrifoglio variant, and aluminum and carbon fiber construction to keep weight down. Best of all, it’s almost certainly coming to the U.S. Video here.

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Daymak Photon Scooter

Daymak Photon Scooter

Daymak’s Photon is an affordable electrically assisted kick scooter. It has a 6.4W solar panel that trickle charges not only its 100W motor but also powers its headlight, 1W speaker, FM radio and USB charger.

Ed Turner Suzuki GSX 1100 CC

Ed Turner Suzuki GSX 1100 CC

French bike shop Ed Turner crammed a 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 engine into a small custom built frame and tail, then gave it a Buells’ fork and wheels, a headlight from a Ford Mustang and a tiny fiberglass fuel tank with skateboard stickers.

The Safety Truck

The Safety Truck

Samsung and Leo Burnett/Buenos Aires came up with a clever solution to a dangerous driving situation, mounting a set of large displays on the rear of a truck, connected to a wireless camera on front so vehicles can see if it’s safe to pass.

Revzani Beast

Revzani Beast

This Ariel Atom-based supercar has an open-air cabin, a carbon fiber body, and a 2.4L supercharged 4cyl. Honda Racing engine that outputs an impressive 500hp. Weighing in at just 1,650lbs., it should hit 60mph in just 2.7 seconds.

Land Rover Remote Control Concept

Land Rover Remote Control Concept

Land Rover’s experimental feature for the Range Rover Sport lets you control the car using an app. You can drive the car from up to 33ft away, but only up to 4mph. It also has obstacle detection so you won’t run yourself over.

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2015 Shelby Mustang Super Snake

2015 Shelby Mustang Super Snake

Shelby brings back its Super Snake package for the new Ford Mustang GT, upgrading many body parts with carbon fiber, supercharging its 5.0 to up to 750hp, and upgrading brakes, suspension and exhaust with track grade components.

4K 360º Nissan GT-R at Le Mans

4K 360º Nissan GT-R at Le Mans

Look around from the roof of a Nissan GT-R as it races around the Le Mans track, first on its own then against a GT-R Nismo in this 360º video. You can watch it on Chrome, but it’s way more fun on the official YouTube (iOS/Android) app.

Leno Drives a ’41 Willys Coupe

Leno Drives a ’41 Willys Coupe

Jay Leno’s Garage checks out a souped up 1941 Willys Coupe. In-N-Out President and drag racer Lynsi Snyder inherited the car from her father. She’s done a 9-second quarter mile in the hot rod, thanks to its 1000hp Chevy big block engine.

Donkervoort D8 GTO 1000 Miglia

Donkervoort D8 GTO 1000 Miglia
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To celebrate its Mille Miglia debut, Donkervoort is releasing a laid back version of its lightweight sports car. The D8 GTO 1000 Miglia Edition has a 314HP 2.5L engine, increased ride height, Bluetooth, GPS and Mille Miglia livery.

Dr. Beasley’s Nano-Resin

Dr. Beasley’s Nano-Resin
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This amazing, eco-friendly coating protects cars or motorcycles with a mirror-like hydrophobic finish that beads liquids, resists contaminants, and dramatically improves scratch resistance. This semi-permanent coating lasts 2 to 3 years.

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Ford GT @ Le Mans 2016

Ford GT @ Le Mans 2016

The already incredible 600+hp, carbon fiber 2016 Ford GT will be getting a track-ready variant to mark Ford’s return to Le Mans in 2016, 50 years since it handed Ferrari a spanking. Can Ford beat the dominant European racers again?

Knight Rider KITT Trans Am

Knight Rider KITT Trans Am
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Movie and TV car customizer Red Harden is selling one of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams used in the original Knight Rider TV series. Red modded the car in the ’80s and then refurbished it when it was returned to him years later.

Ton-Up BMW R80 Indira

Ton-Up BMW R80 Indira

The latest custom job of Portuguese bike shop Ton-Up Garage. Based on a BMW R80 RT, the Indira has been lowered, shortened and given a new paint job and lots of custom parts to draw attention to the motorcycle’s lines.

2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

The sports edition of Volkswagen’s popular Jetta has the same 210hp, 2.0L turbo 4 found in the awesome Golf GTI, but in sedan form. Upgrades include 18-inch alloys, a sports grille and rear diffuser, and dual chrome-tipped exhaust.

2016 BMW 7-Series

2016 BMW 7-Series

BMW’s flagship luxury sedan is packed with tech, like the ability to park itself in a garage, gesture controls, laser headlights, and carbon fiber components to reduce weight. Available as a 445hp V8, 320hp turbo 6 or a plug-in hybrid.

Quantum GP700

Quantum GP700

This Aussie-built track day car weighs just 1,500lbs., and packs a 2.7L, twin-supercharged four that produces 700hp and 482 lb-ft. of torque, launching its occupants to 62mph in an eye-popping 2.6 seconds. Test footage here.

Real Car, Virtual Course

Real Car, Virtual Course

To promote its EDGE product line, Castrol enlisted Matt Powers to drift his 650hp Ford Mustang while wearing an Oculus Rift that simulated a course filled with daunting obstacles. Watch the 360° version here. BTS video here.

2015 Zagato Mostro

2015 Zagato Mostro

The snarling successor to the Maserati 450S Il Mostro, it has a carbon fiber monocoque, a 4.2L Maserati V8 central front-mounted engine and a six-speed semiautomatic gearbox. Only five were made, and all have been sold.

Gibbs Humdinga

Gibbs Humdinga

The Phibian’s off-roading little brother. The Humdinga is a 4WD amphibious truck with a 350hp diesel engine and twin jet drives. It goes up to about 80mph on land and 30mph on water, and can carry up to 1653lb. or about 7 people.

The Perfect Exhaust Note

The Perfect Exhaust Note

Just because your car doesn’t have a fancy sports exhaust system doesn’t mean it can’t have a big and loud exhaust note. These guys seem to have perfected the technique with their Mazda MX-5 Miata. (Thanks Chad!)

1999 Mercedes CLK GTR Roadster

1999 Mercedes CLK GTR Roadster
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A barely used road legal variant of the GT1 and Le Mans racer. It has a 6.9L V12 engine that produces up to 604hp and 572lb.ft. of torque. This is one of only six CLK GTR roadsters made. It goes up for bidding on 6/26/15.

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