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World’s Smallest Street Legal Car

World’s Smallest Street Legal Car

Austin Coulson made it in this year’s Guinness World Records for building the smallest roadworthy car. Based on a mock-up of a ’57 Chevy Bel-Air, the car is only 41″ high, 2’2″ wide and 4’2″ long. Surprisingly, it only gets 40mpg.

MB Concept S-Classe Coupé

MB Concept S-Classe Coupé

The Mercedes-Benz Concept S-Class Coupé is dominated by sloping lines and sterile colors both inside and out, which makes its aggressive nose stand out even more. It reminds us of BMW’s grand coupe concept.

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Lexus IS Hybrid: Trace Your Road

Lexus IS Hybrid: Trace Your Road

In this awesome augmented reality game for the Lexus IS Hybrid, former F1 driver Jarno Trulli zipped his way to a goal that was projected on the floor while staying on a path that his co-drivers made on the fly using a tablet app.

Opel Monza Concept

Opel Monza Concept

The Monza Concept four-seater hybrid has a three cylinder engine that runs on natural gas. Gull-wing doors provide access to both front and rear seats, and it has a customizable dashboard that uses 3D LED projectors. More here.

Hamster Drives a Truck

Hamster Drives a Truck

The guys at Volvo Trucks pull another outlandish stunt, this time putting Charlie the hamster behind the wheel of a 15-metric ton truck, steering the vehicle through precarious turns with nothing more than a carrot as motivation.

2014 Ducati 899 Panigale

2014 Ducati 899 Panigale

The 1199 Panigale’s little brother, the 899 has a 148hp twin-cylinder engine and a dry weight of 372.5lb. It also has electronic aids such as traction control, ABS, engine brake control and Quick Shift. More images at RideApart.

Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche 918 Spyder

The 918 Spyder hybrid sports car has a 4.6L V8 engine and three electric motors for a total output of 887hp. Its monocoque and removable roof panels are made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. Watch it take on the Nordschleife here.

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2015 BMW i8

2015 BMW i8

The futuristic BMW i8 moves from concept to production for 2015. This carbon fiber plug-in hybrid weighs just 3285 lbs., and is powered by a 231hp turbo three, and a 96kw electric motor, for a total 362hp. Base price is a spendy $136K.

Greyp Electric Bike

Greyp Electric Bike

The Greyp G12 is a bicycle with a 12kW electric motor. It can go up to 40mph and last up to 75mi on a single charge. Charging takes just 80min. Uses a fingerprint scanner to start up and artificially limit its top speed. Est. price: $8k.

Audi Sport quattro Concept

Audi Sport quattro Concept

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Sport quattro, Audi created this striking 21st century update, with a hybrid drivetrain powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 and 110kW motor for 700hp combined. Hits 60 in just 3.7secs.

Formula 1 Thermal Camera

Formula 1 Thermal Camera

Amazing footage captured from Paul di Resta’s F1 car using a thermal imaging camera, showing the heat coming off his tires during his 2nd practice run at Monza. We’d like to see one aimed at the engine next time.

Ferrari F40 vs. Ferrari F50

Ferrari F40 vs. Ferrari F50

“This is bucket list stuff.”/Drive’s Chris Harris got free rein over test driving a Ferrari F40 and a Ferrari F50. Watch him go from journalist to fanboy as he shares the experience of being in these legendary cars.

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Xhibitionist Yacht

Xhibitionist Yacht

No, this is not a prop from some unreleased film adaptation of Spy Hunter. The Xhibitionist is just one of the many impressive luxury vehicle concepts that Gray Design has developed. Check out the site but be prepared to swoon.

Subaru BRZ vs. Scion FR-S

Subaru BRZ vs. Scion FR-S

These two entry-level sports cars are arguably the biggest hits of the last two years, both offering an amazingly fun ride for the price. But which one to buy? Driving Vancouver sets us straight on the diffs (at least in Canada).

Flaming Jet Truck

Flaming Jet Truck

This ridiculous truck not only shoots flames from its smoke stacks and from its tail, its powered by a massive jet engine that launches it down the track at 210mph in 7 seconds. Where it’s going, it won’t need roads – it’d just melt them anyhow.

GTA V Banshee Life-size Replica

GTA V Banshee Life-size Replica

GameStop is giving away a real world version of the Bravado Banshee, one of the cars featured in Grand Theft Auto 3, 4 and 5. Rockstar Games commissioned West Coast Customs to make the car. The contest is only for U.S. residents.

Knight Rider KITT Replica

Knight Rider KITT Replica

Chris Palmer turned his 1991 Pontiac Trans Am into a replica of KITT from the ’80s TV show Knight Rider. His car doesn’t talk and has no weapons, but it does have KITT’s dashboard, steering wheel and red scanner bar. More here.

MOBIC Folding Bicycles

MOBIC Folding Bicycles

MOBIC bicycles are made of lightweight aluminum and can be folded or unfolded in less than 10 seconds without the need for tools. They have 20″ wheels but their cushioned saddle is at the same height as a bike with 26″ wheels.

Volvo Trucks: The Hook

Volvo Trucks: The Hook

Meet Claes Nilsson, President of Volvo Trucks. Claes stands by his products. In fact, he has so much confidence in the strength of the front towing hook on the Volvo FMX truck that he’ll put his life in its hands. Go behind the scenes here.

Brushed Gold Ferrari 458

Brushed Gold Ferrari 458

The VIP valet parking area of The Dubai Mall looks like a luxury car showroom. But YouTuber Patrick3331 found one ride that took the extravagance up a notch: the already epic Ferrari 458 Italia with a brushed gold finish.

Redline: Battle of Motorsport

Redline: Battle of Motorsport

For its debut episode, the online auto show Redline staged an unusual time attack race. Seven different vehicles competed, including a drift car, a gymkhana car and a go-kart. Place your bets now!

Volvo Concept Coupe

Volvo Concept Coupe

Volvo heads in a bold new direction with this sporty 2-seater. Has a plug-in hybrid powertrain with appx. 400hp, and an interior packed with luxe finishes including hand-carved wood inlays and a leather instrument panel. Video here.

Varibike

Varibike

A bicycle with arm cranks. You can power the Varibike using your arms, your legs or both. It lets you go faster, tackle uphill climbs easier and experience a more intense workout. Also available as an indoor bike.

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