Awesome Rides

Moving beyond the drawing board to a production vehicle, the ELR is GM’s classier cousin to Chevy’s Volt, offering a combined electrical/extended driving range of 300+ miles and a top speed of 100MPH.

The BMW Z4 roadster retains its low and sporty design. The top of the line Z4 has a turbocharged 3L 335hp engine and an optional metallic orange finish, available in the Hyper Orange Design package.

The NSX Concept continues to evolve, with a new cockpit focused on connecting the driver to the vehicle and the road, powered by a sport hybrid drive with a mid-engine V6 and front-drive motors.

Mercedes-Benz’ concept coupé is now known as the CLA, the German automaker’s new entry-level sport sedan. It still has its turbocharged 208hp inline-4 engine and aggressive sweeping design.

The all new Corvette Stingray sports a 6.2L LT1 V-8, 450 hp and 450 lb/ft of torque; inside the fighter jet-inspired wraparound cockpit, you’ll find carbon fiber, Napa leather and 2 seating choices.

A gnarly off-roader built by Off Road Evolution for RCH Designs. Its frame and body were taken from a ’69 Jeepster Commando, while the sweet faux rust paint was made by Loose Cannon Customs.

The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum will sell off its prized possessions with the help of RM Auction on 02/15/13. Many of the petite post-WW II vehicles are incredibly rare and impeccably preserved.

Prior to its official launch, Lexus released images of the redesigned IS F SPORT, with an aggressive new grille and front bumper, and a sporty, ergonomic interior. IS 250 and 300h hybrid models coming too.

Audi shows a concept demo of a prototype tech that replaces the tail lights on a vehicle with a curved OLED display. As incredibly cool as it looks, we can only imagine how distracting this could get.

Chris Booth had never ridden a motorcycle until he got on a Honda CB500. He bought the exact same bike on the spot and gradually personalized it. All images taken by Luke Uri. More at Bike Exif.

Rally Driver Guerlain Chicherit attempts to pull off the world’s first unassisted backflip in a car, driving a John Cooper Works Mini Countryman. You’ll have to wait to see him land, though. Damned marketers.

The latest E-Class 2-door and drop-top have a redesigned front with larger air intakes and new headlamps. They also have new assistance systems such as radar sensors and steering assistance.

Hankook Tire held a competition challenging designers to look at tires from a whole new angle. Ben Zavala’s innovative Tiltread design won, but any of these finalists could change the tire paradigm.

Ubica’s small, but luxurious D23 is a 23-foot-long boat with a fiberglass and polyester resin hull that hides its 115hp outboard motor. Options include a sundeck and a retractable table. Video here.

We wonder why Bentley chose that shade of pink paint too, but despite this there’s no doubt that the world’s fastest 4-seat convertible rides like a boss; 616 hp, 0-to-60 in 4.4 seconds and 202 max mph.

The Zuumer is an electric scooter designed to be easy and fun to ride. The rider can carve and steer simply by leaning, similar to riding on a longboard. It has a range of 20mi and a top speed of 20mph.

As one of Robby Gordon’s Super Stadium Trucks takes a turn, its engine spontaneously combusts, sending itself off with an amazing smoke display unequalled by even the mightiest human smoker.

A 13-month calendar featuring the world’s best bikes, from vintage-themed racers to raw zero-styles. At 16.625″ x 10.75″, it’s much larger than its predecessor, the better to ogle the bikes.

Made by Michigan-based Falcon Motor Sports, the Falcon F7 has an aluminum and carbon fiber chassis, a 620hp 7.0L V8 engine and hydraulically-assisted braking. Skip to 1:12 for the test drive.

A driver in Japan shows his Christmas spirit by playing a rendition of Jingle Bells by simply revving his inline 6. We suppose it’s better than one of those horns that plays La Cucaracha.

A three-door electric version of the i3 Concept, the design of the i3 Coupe is focused on spaciousness and intelligent, hassle-free navigation. It has a range of 100mi and can charge to 80% in 30 mins.

An elegant 2012 Rolls Phantom heads out to the country for a quiet Sunday drive – assuming your idea of a Sunday drive includes shredding lawns and burning rubber with a 454hp V12.

Currently being developed by sport aircraft maker Sonex, the SubSonex has a cruise speed of 170mph, a smooth ride, great visibility and is said to be akin to “driving a car that only has fifth gear.”