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Reboot Buggy

Reboot Buggy

Designer Joey Ruiter thinks cars have forgotten their roots – the humble carriage – so he created the Reboot Buggy as an homage to those primitive vehicles. Though his has a 470hp V8, 40-inch tires, and a 10,000lb. winch. Video here.

Polaris RZR XP1K 4X4

Polaris RZR XP1K 4X4

The 2014 Polaris RZR XP1000 UTV starts out impressive, but the guys at UTVUnderground and Mad Media worked with a team of experts to create a badass ride capable of amazing off-road feats with driver RJ Anderson at the helm.

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Motoped

Motoped

The Motoped is a hybrid bike that you assemble using mountain bike and pit bike parts along with custom components from the Motoped DIY kit. This gives you a versatile ride that’s highly customizable and repairable.

Underground Hero

Underground Hero

A stylistically impeccable short film from Luke Huxham and Maiham Media about a Tokyo businessman with a passion for Lamborghinis, and a sketchy line of work which funds his lifestyle of luxury and excess. (Thanks Terence!)

Experiments in Speed

Experiments in Speed

(NSFW: Language) Having always felt inspired by the DIY attitude of the land speed freaks of the 60’s, Donhou Bicycles set out to build a bike with the express purpose of seeing just how fast they could go. That monster gear is so awesome.

2014 BMW i3

2014 BMW i3

The BMW i3 has a 22kW battery powering a 170hp electric motor. Its top speed is 93mph and it goes as far as 80-100mi per charge. The battery can be recharged within 3 hours. Available in the US in 2014 for $41,350.

Nissan GT-R: Takumi

Nissan GT-R: Takumi

A look behind the master craftsmen behind the construction of the engine for Nissan’s affordable supercar, Godzilla itself. While Nissan relies heavily on automation, these men still hand-assemble each of the GT-R’s precision engines.

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Wheelbarrowcycle

Wheelbarrowcycle

The poor man’s Segway. Some creative – and reckless – bloke installed what looks like a scooter’s engine and a wheeled platform onto a wheelbarrow. We hope they don’t try to pull off a wheelie on it. Or ever let a kid ride it again.

BMW Intelligent Headlights

BMW Intelligent Headlights

An optional add-on for BMW’s Series 7 & 3, Adaptive Headlights eliminate glare for other cars. When activated, a camera detects the traffic ahead and the headlights adjust their coverage accordingly. If only all cars had this.

Škoda: Man-Sized Stuff

Škoda: Man-Sized Stuff

Czech car maker Škoda welcomes their sportiest car yet – the Octavia vRS – with a commercial that’s supposed to make us think their new ride is manly. Though it really just makes us want all the other cool stuff.

2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum

2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum

Thanks to its 5.7L V8, it can haul up to 1,500 lbs. and tow up to 10,000, but this burly beast is outfitted like a luxury car inside, with Lexus-grade leather, a premium JBL sound system, next-gen Entune, sat nav, and a huge cabin.

Giugiaro Parcour Concept

Giugiaro Parcour Concept

A two-seater car with a 550hp V10 Lamborghini engine. The Parcour is designed to be equally at home on gravel, snow and race tracks. Its exhaust system is above the gearbox to prevent them from being damaged when off-roading.

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Maserati Ghibli

Maserati Ghibli

Maserati takes aim at major luxury car makers with its latest vehicle, the Ghibli – an elegant and aggressive 4-door sedan with a base price under $70,000(USD). We’re most intrigued by the upgraded S model, with its 410hp twin-turbo V6.

McQueen’s ’46 Indian Chief

McQueen’s ’46 Indian Chief

One lucky bidder will become instantly badass by winning the 1946 Indian Chief formerly owned by “the King of Cool” Steve McQueen at auction. The event will be covered live by NBC sports the first weekend of August.

2013 Zagato Aston Martins

2013 Zagato Aston Martins

For Aston Martin’s 100th birthday, Zagato created these two droolworthy rides. The DBS Coupe Zagato Centennial and DB9 Spyder Zagato Centennial, which dramatically overhaul Aston’s default styling with James Bond style.

Vespaology

Vespaology

Creative agency Nomoon put together this animated tribute to the last 70 years of the iconic little scooters, from 1943 to 2013. We had no idea Vespa made a car. Or a military scooter. Or a gyrocopter/submarine for that matter.

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

The latest variant of the luxurious S63 AMG sedan turns in an admirable 0 to 60 time of just 3.9 seconds, with the help of a 577hp 5.5L biturbo V8, and a 220 pound weight reduction. And how about that all LCD dashboard?

Making the Tesla Model S

Making the Tesla Model S

Wired takes us inside the Tesla Model S factory. It still amazes us that raw coils of sheet metal can transformed into such a beautiful and functional vehicle. While the plant employs 3000 humans, robots are the true star of the show.

The Stig’s Lawnmower

The Stig’s Lawnmower

Top Gear’s mystery man hops on a very special Honda lawnmower – modded with a VTR 1000cc motorcycle engine – to take it on the track and crank it up to a whopping 130mph. And yes, it still cuts grass.

2014 Hennessey C7 Stingray

2014 Hennessey C7 Stingray

As if the new Corvette Stingray didn’t have enough muscle, the guys at Hennessey can juice theirs up to anywhere from 600 and 1000hp, with their supercharger and twin-turbo upgrades. Optional body mods improve airflow and drag.

Hover Golf Cart for Sale

Hover Golf Cart for Sale

A limited edition replica of Bubba Watson’s BW1 hovercraft golf cart. It has a 65hp engine and can hover forwards and backwards while making minimal noise. Can’t afford it? Don’t worry: the cart will also be deployed in golf courses soon.

BMW Active Tourer Outdoor

BMW Active Tourer Outdoor

An offshoot of BMW’s Active Tourer concept compact car. It’s a hybrid that has a 1.5L engine and an electric motor for a total output of 190hp. It has a built-in carrier rack for two bicycles, rugged interior and a glass roof.

Porsche Engine Teardown

Porsche Engine Teardown

A look at the mechanical wonders of a Porsche Carerra 3.2 Engine as told through a time-lapse of an old engine being torn-down for restoration over the course of three months by Hoing Motorsports. Shot by Filmkooperation.

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