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Awesome Vans

Kia EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR Concepts

Kia EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR Concepts

Kia brought two adventurous concept vehicles to the 2024 SEMA Show. The EV9 ADVNTR is a rugged take on the awesome EV9, with all-terrain tires, a 3″ lift, reinforced rocker panels, and a custom roof rack. The PV5 WKNDR is a nifty electric camper van. It’s ready for overlanding on rough terrain and offers a modular live-work space, a popup roof tent, and solar panels.

Vans AVE 2.0 Knit Skate Shoes

Vans AVE 2.0 Knit Skate Shoes

Skate shoes are always a safe bet for sneakers that can take a beating. Now we have that durability to go with the comfort and fit of a knit upper, thanks to Vans and skater Anthony “AVE” Van Engelen. The AVE 2.0 has a sock-like upper, TPU reinforcement, a cushioned midsole, and Vans’ trademark sticky waffle outsole. It comes in either cream or black.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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