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Hot Wheels Legends: Chevy Corvair Rampside Truck

Hot Wheels Legends: Chevy Corvair Rampside Truck

A car-nut fantasy came true for Wayne Dick of Alberta, Canada, whose custom Chevrolet Corvair Rampside Truck won top honors at Hot Wheels’ El Segundo HQ in the toymaker’s coast-to-coast Hot Wheels Legends Tour quest to find real wild cars to recreate as genuine Hot Wheels toys.

Van vs. Flail Simulation

Van vs. Flail Simulation

There are lots of things you could crash your vehicle into, but a giant medieval flail isn’t likely to be one of them. In this entertaining Beam.NG Drive simulation posted by TG22110, we see what might happen if you drove an old Ford Econoline van into a spiked wrecking ball at speeds up to 300 MPH. BeamNG Nation had some fun flailing about too.

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Van Life Board Game

Van Life Board Game
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Make the best of van living downtime (with or without an actual van) with this board game that fits in the glovebox. Van Life by Ridley Games steers 2 to 5 players around the board to punny places like Silly Cone Valley, Wood Sock, and Vanhaven on fictional Vantopia island.

Minivan Mobile Gym

Minivan Mobile Gym

Maker Handy Geng was tired of being unproductive while sitting in traffic, so he got the idea to modify an old minivan and turn it into a gym on wheels. The driver and passengers can all work out at the same time, and the energy they generate powers the van’s drivetrain. Turn on captions.

Ford Pro Electric SuperVan

Ford Pro Electric SuperVan

Over the years, Ford Europe has created race-equipped vans to promote their production models. For 2022, they created this modified E-Transit Custom van with four electric motors and 1973 hp. It does 0 to 62 mph in under 2 seconds, and has modes for road, track, drift, rally, and drag racing. This video offers an in-depth look.

Inside the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon

Inside the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon

Reporting for Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk, automotive journalist and friend of The Awesomer, Micah Wright headed to the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon for an up-close look at some of the weird and wonderful custom SUVs, trucks, and vans on display on the show floor. That Daihatsu Midget truck is bonkers. Watch part two here.

Nissan Office Pod Concept

Nissan Office Pod Concept

For the 2021 virtual Tokyo Auto Salon, Nissan showed off its concept for a sweet office on wheels. Based on their NV350 Caravan, the Office Pod features a desk module that can extend outside its rear, providing fresh air and a view of the world while you sit and work. It also has a see-through floor and a rooftop relaxation area.

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The Upside-down Van

The Upside-down Van

For no reason other than to say it could be done, Coby from Michigan’s 545 Lawn Care took an old 1985 GMC van and flipped its body 180º. Not only does it drive upside-down, but it also drives in reverse, stupefying everyone it passes on the road. It’s built on a custom chassis and its roof-mounted wheels even spin as it rolls along.

Vans x National Geographic Era

Vans x National Geographic Era
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Part of Vans’ recently-released National Geographic collection, these classic canvas sneakers feature bold and colorful imagery from the magazine’s storied photographic covers, celebrating the publication’s 130+ years in business. Naturally, they feature Vans’ trademark waffle outsoles for grip and style.

Vans SK8-HI MTE 2.0 DX Rainbow

Vans SK8-HI MTE 2.0 DX Rainbow
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Vans’ all-weather high-tops look great in this ’90s inspired multicolor design. They feature water-resistant leather and suede uppers, along with a heat retention and moisture management layer, and a cushioned, molded sockliner. Their lug soles provide plentiful traction on slippery surfaces too.

The Eggvan

The Eggvan

Petrolicious introduces us to filmmaker and racing enthusiast Niki Byrne, whose car of choice is a 1991 Toyota Previa van, known in some circles as the “Eggvan.” Built during a time when wacky ideas could actually make it into production, this quirky little van has a mid-mounted, supercharged engine, and rear-wheel drive.

Cargo Van Home/Office

Cargo Van Home/Office

Zach Both was looking for a way to pursue his dreams of traveling the country and developing his filmmaking career, so he set out to make the ultimate live/work mobile office – a fantastic vehicle which started out as a simple white panel van. Learn to DIY with The Vanual.

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Wee Man’s Van

Wee Man’s Van

(PG-13: Language) Best known for his role on Jackass, skateboarder Jason “Wee Man” Acuña is living the dream. But his version doesn’t involve mansions and fast cars. Instead, he’s decided to strip away all that superficial stuff, and now lives happily in his custom Mercedes Sprinter van.

VW Camper Van Cooler

VW Camper Van Cooler
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Keep your drinks on ice in the coolest cooler we’ve seen in a while. This 33″ long replica of the classic Volkswagen camper van has rubber wheels and a handle so you can pull it around. It’s expensive, it’s still way cheaper than the real thing – and needs fewer oil changes.

Vans x David Bowie

Vans x David Bowie

Vans adorned four of its classic sneakers with loud designs based on David Bowie’s albums. The Sk8-Hi and Old Skool receive the Aladdin Sane treatment, the Slip-On 47 V DX gets a furry Hunky Dory design, and the Era receives a dotted Space Oddity look. Drops 4/5/19.

Vans ComfyCush Era

Vans ComfyCush Era
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Vans refreshes its timeless Era silhouette with ComfyCush, an airy foam and rubber sole that makes the shoe significantly lighter and more comfortable than its regular counterpart. It also has a one-piece interior and added arch support for more comfort.

Vans Blur Check Authentic

Vans Blur Check Authentic
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Don’t worry, your screen is fine. Vanscollaboration with END. Clothing turned its classic checkerboard graphic into a dizzying swirl. This general release, on the other hand, fools the eyes into a false sense of motion with its blurred heel and toe patterns.

END. x Vans Vertigo

END. x Vans Vertigo

END. Clothing’s upcoming exclusive Vans collaboration twists the classic checkerboard pattern into an “optical-whirl.” The pattern will be available on the OG Slip-On and the OG Old Skool. Both shoes are made of jacquard, canvas and leather. Drops 12/8/18.

Vans x NASA Space Voyager

Vans x NASA Space Voyager

Vans and NASA commemorate the space agency’s 60 years of exploration with the Space Voyager collection. Largely inspired by space suits, the collection features shoes, jackets, a hoodie, t-shirts and bags adorned with NASA’s logo and patches. Drops 11/2/18.

Vans Van Gogh Collection

Vans Van Gogh Collection

Vans collaborated with the Vincent Van Gogh Museum to create a collection of shoes and apparel featuring the late artist’s paintings. The proceeds from the collection will go to the museum to continue preserving Van Gogh’s legacy. Drops 8/03/18.

Vans Quilted Slip-On Lite

Vans Quilted Slip-On Lite
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From skateboarding to slacking off. Vans put a cozy twist to its classic Slip-On silhouette with this quilted variant. It’s more comfortable, more flexible and lightweight than the original, and features UltraCush Lite sockliners for added comfort.

How Vans Shoes Are Made

How Vans Shoes Are Made

Insider takes us through one of Vans‘ factories to show how their sneakers are made. While many of their processes have been modernized, the way they make their world-famous vulcanized rubber waffle outsole remains mostly the same since the 1960s.

Vans Made for the Makers Shoes

Vans Made for the Makers Shoes
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Vans‘ Made for the Makers collection features extra durable and comfortable versions of its bestselling silhouettes. They have stain- and dust-repellent all-black canvas and suede uppers, cushioned sockliners, padded collars, and extra thick lugged outsoles.

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