Awesome Rides

Porsche posted this cool behind-the-scenes video, which shows off some of the assembly process of its awesome gold and carbon fiber 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. Watching the body meet the chassis was particularly satisfying, as was the Porsche logo on the wheels.

One of three replicas that Dr. Erik Brandenburg built based on the 911 that he used to finish 9th place in the 2007 TransSyberia Rally. What was once a 1979 911 Super Carrera has been turned into a rock-solid all-terrain beast. More here.

GoCamp was founded by a club of Volkswagen Eurovan and Vanagon owners in Portland, Oregon. Reserve one of their camper vans on their site, get the van from its owner and off you go. They’ll even fill your ride with basic necessities, except for food.

Singapore-based Autobahn Motors turned its showroom into a 15-story luxury car vending machine. Even though it’s more of a marketing and space-saving stunt, the delivery system actually works, and is controlled through a mobile app.

The most powerful production Lotus ever made, the GT430 packs a 3.5L supercharged V6 that makes 430hp. The car is loaded with aero upgrades which create more than 550 lb of downforce, and it can go 0-to-60 in 3.7 seconds, with a 190 mph top speed.

To follow up on his awesome superhero suit from last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Conan O’Brien teamed up with West Coast Customs to create a very special vehicle for his alter ego to fight crime in. We suppose it’s only fitting the car had to be pushed onto the stage.

Vehicle maker Honda and a team of talented artists pay tribute to the creativity and effort that goes into the production of modern motion pictures, peeling back the layers of the visual effects onion, and reminding us how little of what we see on screen these days is real.

The new Regal GS is unlike any Buick we’ve seen before. It’s got dynamic looks, and packs a 3.6L V6 with 310 hp, standard all-wheel drive with the ability to adjust rear wheel torque, an adaptive suspension, and a sporty new interior with heated, cooled, and massaging front seats.

French company Lazareth says that it’s selling Mini Mokes modified to be amphibious. The mod is mainly based on a propeller that lets it go up to 7 knots on water. On land, you get 4-wheel drive and a top speed of 56mph.

Indian’s new bike is all about the ride, with stripped-down, blacked-out looks that focus the eye on its 100 hp V-Twin engine. Its low stance and closer-in handlebars make for a powerful riding position, and its knobby tires and suspension are tuned for smooth, fast rides.

Jaguar’s new compact SUV made quite the debut, setting a record for the longest ever barrel roll in a production vehicle. It borrows heavily from the excellent F-PACE, with sporty good looks, premium materials, AWD, and up to 296 hp for a 0-60 mph time of 5.9 seconds.

Lithium Cycles managed to bring down the price of its all-terrain electric bike so more of us can afford one. The rugged cruiser has fat tires, a comfy seat, and a removable battery pack. Available with 20 mi and 40 mi ranges, with top speeds of 18 and 20 mph, respectively.

ChrisFix shows us how to clean the engine bay of a variety of vehicles, turning them from being covered with dirt, oil and rust to good as new. Watch it all the way through instead of going along with it step by step, because he’s got lots of precautions and tips.

Etsy store Potaito Boards makes longboards out of reclaimed wood. White oak and walnut make up the core, sandwiched by horizontal planks of walnut, cherry, mahogany or maple. The boards come in two types: one for carving and one for cruising. You can also buy just the decks.

A look inside the factory where craftsmen painstakingly select, attach, laminate, sand, shape, glue, and finish each piece of wood that goes into Bentley Motors‘ extravagant vehicles. We appreciate the lack of music or voiceover so we can focus on the work at hand.

We’re absolutely head over heels for this custom built soapbox derby racer built to look like the bonkers Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. Only this version doesn’t have 480 hp – it’s powered by gravity. Watch it leap towards the finish line at the Red Bull Soapbox Derby.

The DriveWithDave team spent an afternoon with the gorgeous car Enzo Ferrari never wanted to build. Was Enzo’s dislike of mid-engined sports cars for the street wrong? And why was Enzo Ferrari so against calling the 246 Dino a Ferrari?

Gary Freedman’s wonderfully directed VW commercial features a series of villains pushing buttons to bring chaos to the world, contrasted with the slightly more responsible use of pushbuttons – to activate the gas/electric hybrid drivetrain of the Golf GTE.

Driven by an efficient, mid-mounted Bosch Active Cruise motor, the Fuji E-Traverse is the ideal electric commuter bike, offering a smooth, natural boost of power to augment your pedaling. Its hybrid design handles great on city streets, but can also tackle unpaved trails.

The ultimate incarnation of the 911, the GT2 RS packs a 700 hp twin-turbo flat-six, lightweight body materials, aerodynamic upgrades, rear-wheel steering, a 0-to-60 time of just 2.8 seconds, and a 211 mph top speed. It may not be the prettiest 911 ever made, but it is the fastest.

Has your car’s air conditioning lost its cool? You could go to a repair shop, wasting time and money, or buy the A/C Pro Recharge kit, which lets you fix your A/C yourself in less than 10 minutes with no tools. After a few quick steps, your car will have the #1 coldest air.

To celebrate the 4th of July, the guys from The Hoonigans took their bargain-priced American flag-wrapped junk car and turned it into a dangerous looking fireworks show on wheels. We’re a bit perplexed that they chose to use a German car to celebrate America’s birthday.

The now defunct Arrows racing team used this overhauled and slightly driven two-seater Formula 1 car to give rides to sponsors and VIPs. Decked in Lotus’ black and gold, the racer has a 3.5L V8 and comes with an extra set of slicks.