Awesome Rides

The second generation of the hit electric skateboard features a ton of improvements, such as a new hot-swappable battery system, an optional larger capacity battery, a water-resistant cover for the electronics and an external port for accessories.

BMW celebrates the 80th anniversary of its pre-WW II street racer with this one-off bobber. The R5 Hommage has a restored 1936 R5 engine, but the rest of it was mostly custom made by BMW Motorrad and Unique Custom Cycles.

We can’t imagine many better ways to spend a day than on a track with pro drivers behind the wheel of exotic Italian luxury Italian. Maserati’s Master GT1 Driving course puts you behind the wheel of cars like the Quattroporte, Ghibli, and GranTurismo to hone your driving skills.

BMW celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 2 Series with this fu-manchu’d machine. Inspired by the 2002 Turbo and built on the M2, the 2002 Hommage has racing-inspired spoilers and a carbon fiber stripe, huge wheel arches and the classic mirrored Turbo script up front.

You’ll believe a van can fly, as this custom Toyota Sienna tears up the track to win its class in the 2016 One Lap of America. The minivan finished 21 out of 69 overall, beating out Vipers and Corvettes. We caught up with the team for a couple of laps at Autobahn Country Club.

Razik’s custom built bicycles feature a stunning frame design that brilliantly blends form and function. The Isotruss lattice frame uses carbon fiber and carbon nanotube tech to produce an extraordinarily lightweight and strong frame unlike any other.

Aston teamed up with Zagato to create the ultimate expression of its Vanquish sports coupe. The concept has bespoke carbon fiber body panels, a 600 hp V12 under the bonnet, a retractable spoiler, cool bladed taillights, and premium interior befitting a true grand tourer.

For 2017, the M235i is now the M240i, and with that name change, the sporty 2-door, 6-cylinder gets a bump to 335 hp and 369 lb-ft. of torque, with the AWD xDrive Coupe auto doing 0-to-60 in 4.2s, and the drop top doing the same in 4.4.

Freeskier and car enthusiast Jon Olsson outfitted his Lamborghini with studded tires and proceeded to drive it to the summit at Norway’s Fonna Glacier Ski Resort. It’s not the most practical way to traverse the snow and ice, but it might just be the most entertaining.

To demonstrate the off-road and water fording capabilities of its Renegade Trailhawk compact SUV, Jeep UK sent Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller on a journey through an 820 foot-long white water rafting course. Now when can we see Aimee take it snowboarding?

Motorsports hall of famer Derek Bell drives around the historic Targa Florio track in Sicily in the Porsche 718 RS 60 that won the endurance race in 1960. A promotional short film for the new Porsche 718 Boxster by Petrolicious.

A folding electric fat tire bike. The RadMini comes has 4″ wide and 20″ tall Innova tires, 180mm front and 160mm rear disk brakes, LED headlight and taillight, front and rear cargo racks and a 750W motor that can get you up to 20mph. Available in black or white.

The ultimate version of the D8 GTO. The RS has new launch control and double-clutch functions, a carbon fiber tunnel section, interior, and grill and headlight designs as well as improved aerodynamics and acceleration. Drops Summer 2016 for ~$173K.

Sam Fankuchen spoke with Petrolicious about his 1970 AMC Jeepster Commando. He loves the classic SUV not only because it’s great for California’s beaches and dirt trails, but also because it lets him connect and hopefully inspire the people he meets on the road.

While we’ve still yet to see and hear Bugatti’s new Chiron hypercar flogged about at full speed, we’re already impressed by the epic exhaust note of its massive W16 engine, as shown in this video of one of the cars being unloaded for an exhibition in Vienna, Austria.

Honda commissioned designers and big thinkers from Map Project Office and Mori Inc. to conceptualize how autonomous vehicles could improve lives around the globe, and built small prototype models of their seven concept vehicles to help demonstrate. More here.

Carfection briefly touched on the origins of the Beetle successor’s prodigious variant, before test driving each of its seven generations and deciding which one they like best. Is it the wildly popular Mk II, the cutting edge Mk VII or perhaps the original? We prefer this GTI.

Gumball 3000 vets Team Galag hired Caresto to turn a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560 into the TGX, an amazing real life version of the Batmobile from Batman: Arkham Knight. Its body is made of carbon fiber panels and it’s actually comfortable and easy to drive.

Add an electric motor to your bicycle in just a couple of minutes with the GeoOrbital. Its 500w motor goes up to 20mph for up to 20mi per charge without pedaling. The electronics are mounted inside the rim and flat-proof tire, which mount into your existing front fork.

BMW didn’t change the outside of the new i3, but it’s what’s underneath that counts. That means more battery capacity, and an electric driving range of 114mi combined city/highway without affecting performance. The optional gas range extender also gets a bigger fuel tank.

The F1 Ranger Marmon-Herrington was the first Ford Ranger. It started as a Ford delivery truck that Marmon-Herrington converted into a 4×4. It’s believed that only 54 F1 Rangers were made; this particular unit has been meticulously restored to its original condition.

A compact boat for fishing, hunting and more in shallow waters. The GoBoat weighs just 15lb, fits in most cars when disassembled and can be assembled in minutes. It works with transom-mount trolling motors (not included).

Petrolicious features Del Necessary and his Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. The middle class dad car for many Europeans and Asians in the ’80s, the Baby Benz’s hoity-toity grill and boxy frame belies its unexpected racing pedigree.