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Belgium’s Gillet Vertigo supercar is back, and this time with a new 4.2L V8 engine sourced from Maserati packing 420 horses and promising even more extreme performance: all for just $265K.

Created for Abu Dhabi’s Ferrari World, the Formula Rossa rollercoaster is designed to give riders the sensation of riding in a real F1 race car. It tops out 150mph, which it achieves in less than 4.9 seconds.

The flowing, dynamic lines on Darko Nikolić’s Wings of Nike concept car design reflect a retro-modern style that combines the sport spirit of 50’s F-1 cars with the visual appeal of 30’s vintage limousines.

UK auto-maker Morgan Motor Company is working on a modern remake of the classic 3-Wheeler, sold from 1909 to 1953. The featherweight can go 0-60 in just 4.5 secs on its 1800cc Harley engine.

Zero South and Jay Leno added a biodiesel generator that feeds power to four motors, one for each of this H1 Hummer’s tracks. It will be used in an expedition to the South Pole for a documentary.

Mercedes-Benz is doing endurance testing for the 2012 SLK’s panoramic glass roof with Magic Sky Control; it works on plate condenser principles and becomes transparent or dark by pushing a button.

Bike customizer Walt Siegl was asked to modify a Ducati and make it classy but low maintenance. Siegl ended up practically building the bike from scratch, but the result speaks for itself.

Christophe Machet’s Camioncyclette provides a ton of storage space while still retaining the form a two-wheeled bicycle. Machet claims the bike can carry up to 330lbs – perfect for all your groceries.

Nissan’s entry to the LA Auto Show Design Challenge, the iV’s space-age looks belie its earthly origin – its synthetic ivy and spider silk frame is grown like a plant with the help of nanorobots.

Inspired by the SR-71 spy plane, the Interceptor Stealth concept has a “sleek yet sinister” look. It has a 3.5L 365hp V6 engine, 22in rims, and its interior is filled with hidden compartments.

Dekotora – an abbreviation of “decoration truck” – are heavily stylized and modified trucks most commonly found in Japan, popularized by a 70s movie about – what else? – a costumed trucker.

The middleweight MV Agusta F3 debuts in Milan during EICMA; it wows with its 3 pipe GP exhaust style tip, inline 675cc 3 cylinder engine, Brembo brakes, Marzocchi front fork and Sachs rear shock.

Julien Berthier’s Love Love boat was designed to look like a wrecked and capsizing ship; in reality, it’s a functional work of art with built-in motor, able to maneuver around the water like any other boat.

Rappers frequently name drop Gulfstream jets, but an unnamed billionaire just redefined high-class flying, spending $480M to have an Airbus A380 – a passenger jet – converted into a private jet.

We’ve heard a Ducati bike is likely to turn up in a cameo in TRON:Legacy. We wish this were it, but this red Ducati lightcycle was created by a fan with an active imagination and mad Photoshop skills.

Undoubtedly a rich man’s go kart, the DP-4 is designed to be easy and fun to drive, but it can be tricked out as well. Options include a 1400cc 200hp engine, and a proprietary AWD drivetrain.

The Hanebrink is a hybrid electric bicycle. Its 8″ thick tires allows it to conquer all kinds of terrain, even sand, while its 600W electric motor can propel the bike up to 20mph for one hour.

You might recall the Maverick, a buggy-style car that could fly with the help of a fan and a parachute. After years of testing, the FAA has certified it, and we’ve got video of the car in flight.

The 2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive adds a sportier suspension and 18″ Vicenza alloys to the standard. Inside, there’s leather, black lacquer, special door sill plates and sport seats and steering wheel.

The Chevrolet Cruze shows off its handling and nimbleness on a super-sized Pac-Man level. A white Chevy played Pac-Man against the black Chevy ghosts (background song NSFW).

AMV’s tuning design proposal for Lamborghini Lp-540 features a 4 piece front bumper with carbon fiber parts, enhanced side cooling blade, and rear carbon fiber exhaust vent with f1 styled diffuser.

This pimped out Challenger SRT8 was made by Southern Hot Rods for Cult energy drink. Additions include an 8.3L whipple blower, front and rear wide body, and 14″ wide tires. See it in action here.

This highly stylized “supercar” from Brazil gets its strength from a tuned BMW M5 5.0-liter V10. The base model gets 570hp. The supercharged version offers 750hp and 0 to 60 in 3.6 secs.

Check out Virgin Galatic’s first successful test of dropping and flying back the VSS Enterprise spaceship from its mothership, in its race to be the first company to offer commercial space flights.

Bespoke carmaker Wa-el Rizk is offering only 40 RA supercars with 6 or 12 cylinder Jaguar engine, curvaceous ’50’s Aston Martin racing car-inspired bodywork and sexy Herman Miller seats.

Brammo’s electric motorcycles get more and more practical with every iteration. The Enertia Plus has a top speed of 60mph, a range of 80mi. and a built-in universal electrical adapter.