Awesome Rides

Audi presents a concept sportback designed for adventure. The Activesphere has a sleek design and off-road capabilities. In packs Quattro all-wheel drive, a height-adjustable air suspension, panoramic glass windows, autonomous driving, and a gesture control system that pairs with augmented reality glasses.

The Veteran Sherman Max is a powerful electric unicycle that can hit speeds up to 45 mph thanks to its 2800-watt motor. The appropriately-named Joseph Sherman has put nearly 10,000 miles on his already, and shows us just how quick this thing is with some reverse POV video footage. Now, watch him race a train. (Thanks, Orion!)

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the short film, Nitro WarriorsSpaceCamperBike, Paul Greer’s Vanguard Pictures is back with another action-packed stop-motion car chase. This time, a truck carrying valuable cargo is pursued by a dragon car and a crew of malicious motorists. After the cops show up, a T-Rex gets in on the action.

The unique SpaceCamperBike bicycle has a pop-up tent and reclining bed, allowing riders to enjoy an off-the-ground shelter when they stop to rest. It’s also got a fold-out table which can be used for dining or as a desk. It’s based on the Riese&Müller Load75, an electric cargo bike with a powerful Bosch motor drive.

Compressed air can pack an impressive amount of energy in a small space. Brick Technology shows off how it can power LEGO Technic engines, then moves on to a brick-built, remote-controlled semi that’s powered by compressed air in the tanks that it’s towing. The custom pneumatic parts came from Green Gecko Workshop.

Los Angeles-based home decor collective Cölle makes some truly unique candles. Our current favorites are these handmade candles inspired by the Mercedes-AMG G63 “G-Wagon” and the Land Rover 110, both boxy and classic SUVs. Unfortunately, the limited-edition handpainted versions already sold out.

On a normal bicycle, the drivetrain only engages when you pedal forward. Move your feet backward, and the rear axle freewheels. But BigWR likes to build unusual bike mods, and created a unique gear and chain configuration that moves the bike forward whether pedaling forward or backward.

Aston Martin bids farewell to its DBS coupe with its fastest and most powerful variant. The V12-powered DBS 770 Ultimate makes 759 hp, zooms from 0-to-62 mph in 3.4 sec, and has a top speed of 211 mph. It’s seen upgrades to its transmission, steering, suspension, and frame, and it rolls on some of the best-looking wheels ever.

To celebrate 70 years of Corvette, Chevrolet revealed the first hybrid-electric Vette, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray. The supercar pairs a 6.2L V8 with an electric motor for 655 hp, all-wheel drive, a 0-to-60 time of 2.5 sec, and a 10.5-sec quarter mile time. The prototype E-Ray dropped in at the Rink at Rockefeller Center to kick up some snow.

The Pathfinder Rock Creek is a new edition of Nissan’s popular SUV designed with rugged styling and above-average off-road capabilities. We took some time to get to know this great-looking family vehicle on and off the pavement and enjoyed its smooth and comfortable ride and spacious and versatile interior.

Yeah, we know a spider has eight legs and not six, but Hacksmith’s rideable hexapod robot looks like a giant spider to us. It took a crazy amount of time and effort to create the massive mech, which they built from six excavators provided by Princess Auto. The year-long project served up a serious schooling in mechanical engineering.

Jaguar celebrates 75 years of sports cars with a special F-TYPE. As the UK automaker goes electric in 2025, the F-TYPE 75 and F-TYPE R 75 coupe and convertible offer a luxurious, fully-loaded send-off of the supercharged V8 in 450 hp and 575 hp flavors, with special-edition badging and unique 20″ gloss-black wheels.

We’ve had the pleasure of driving a customized Nissan Altima with snow tracks. This build from Garage 54 is the low-budget equivalent of that, using a janky old Lada and fitting it with dual rear tires wrapped in metal tracks. It’s definitely not the most agile vehicle in the snow, but it is able to drive on some sloppy powder.

Zero Labs makes modernized versions of the classic Ford Bronco and Land Rover Series III 109. They have a fully-electric powertrain with up to 600 hp, a 235+ mile range, and independent front and rear suspension. The Bronco can be built with a carbon fiber body. Prices range from $225K to $400K, including the donor vehicle.

ExtenPro is back with another entertaining BeamNG.Drive video. This time, they used the vehicle physics simulator to attach wheels to steel shipping containers, then rolled them downhill into oncoming traffic. The carnage is spectacular, though we thought for a moment that Dodge Viper would escape unharmed.

Scotty Cranmer and his pals hacked together this ridiculous bicycle with an oversize hoop that surrounds its rider. The design lets the bike and its rider perform rolling flips when going down staircases or on flat surfaces with enough momentum.