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AIR MOTORS FOR AUTOMOBILES
2008-11-21 11:36:00 I've been thinking about the air motor. The motor could be just like the steam engine. It would be very simple. Use liquid air or highly compressed air for fuel. The air would be supplied by compressors that are powered by electricity. The electricity could come from nonfossil fuel sources. A
SAY WORD! | WHY DOES THE CITY OF NEW YORK ENGAGE IN LEGALIZED VANDELISM?
2008-11-14 12:26:00 Here's what I can't understand. Why does the City Of New York, aside from the fine, engage in what amounts to legalized vandelism of my private property by sniping my rear passenger, drivers side car window with a 12x12 garishly green neon sticker using industrial strength glue? Is that really necessary? Isn't it a little excessive? Is a fine not enough? Not in New York City my friends.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Some Data Should Just Stay at Work
2008-11-12 01:00:00 In recent security briefings, I’m often asked: “Should I protect sensitive information on my laptop by encrypting my laptop?” My advice is to first ask WHY? Why do you as an employee have the business or security justification to transfer and store sensitive PII: (personally identifiable information) onto your mobile device? (A little of asking who, what, where and when about your information will help here too).
Wearable Bike.
2008-09-11 17:06:00 Wearable Bike.Wearable Motorcycle called Deus Ex Machina is designed by Art Center Pasadena student, Jake Loniak. The rider can step in and strap the bike on like a full-body suit and its capable of cruising 75 mph. Watch the "Wearable Bike" Video on YoutubeOther Posts:Sugar Art.Mobile Toilet.World At Night.Presidential Palaces.Lords Of The Logistics.
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looking for mini project related to automobiles
2008-09-08 19:49:00 hi am engg student mechanical suggest me some ideas related to projects
Australian Automobiles: GM Down Under
2008-09-04 07:01:00 While GM pretty much snoozes through its own centennial, it's also given very little play to another rather important anniversary this year: the 60th of the Holden 48-215. Most Americans pay little attention to the modest car, based on a discarded post-war Chevrolet design, but to Australians
The Camper - World's Lowest VW Bus.
2008-07-30 19:22:00 The Camper - World's Lowest VW Bus. Volkswagen parts' specialist Just Kampers teamed up with Turner prize nominated artist, Andy Saunders in a bid to create the World's Lowest VW Bus - also known as the Camper. The team lowered the roof, body section and lowered a VW Van (a T25) until it is just 3 foot tall, VW Bus entitled "Vancake" that's fully road legal was created by Saunders and his team in just three days over a weekend at the BugJam event, Santa Pod. Apart from lowering the roof the team also applied a custom paint job and an electric sunroof.(Image credit: carscoop).Other Posts:Stamp Art.Amazing Trees. The World Is Getting Crowded.Rhymes From Touchtone Telephone.Cool Police Cars From Around The World.
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Mass production of biodiesel for automobiles?
2008-07-28 14:42:00 I want to know a lot about mass production of biodiesel for automobiles, from byproducts of vegetation, and I want to hear a lot from experts. Elias Getachew, Mechanical Engineer
Making Of The Car From Nothing.
2008-06-07 19:17:00 Making Of The Car From Nothing.So how do you make a car from nothing? Here are some really amazing photographs of this guy making a car using the structure of an existing car & converting it into something unexpected. But one thing for sure can be said, that the final result looks quite impressive. Click on the images to enlarge.Other Posts:Armored Cars.Artificial Reefs. Bathroom Ads.Art With Money.Beautiful Railway Bridges From Around The World.
By: Crooked Brains
Right up your street?
2008-06-06 18:24:00 Tata of India has begun finalising the details of their latest car, the Nano. What is so different about this car as opposed to any other is that it will cost a mere £1,250 ($2500) to buy. Now this brings obvious opportunity to many developing countries and many opportunities to market in more affluent countries to ...
Powder Coating on Automobiles??
2008-06-06 07:27:00 Of what little I know about Powder coating it is cheaper and a much cleaner process. SST life of 480 can easyly be achieved ... then why cant we use it for painting Busses and trucks. Abhinav Deep
Can we use powder coating in place of liquid based paints in automobiles ?
2008-06-06 05:50:00 Of what little I know about Powder coating it is cheaper and a much cleaner process. SST life of 480 can easyly be achieved ... then why cant we use it for painting Busses and trucks. Abhinav Deep
Single Seat Helicopters.
2008-06-03 15:30:00 Single Seat Helicopters.Here we have HRH which uses powerful 165 hp 4-cycle, 4 cylinder Subaru, has a flying time of 2 hours with top speed of 103 mph. Russian Single Seat Helicopter: You send some guy mini 500 assembly manual who lives in the middle of nowhere in Russia & has no experience in building an aircraft, what do you think will happen? Well, apparently they call you four years later with a working prototype! Here is the rest of it:GEN-H4, a compact single-seat helicopter, developed by GEN Corporation of Japan. It weighs 75 Kg & is equipped with four 125 cc engines, can fly for 30 minutes with a maximum speed of 90 km (56 miles) per hour.Dornier Do-32 an ultra-light single seat helicopter designed by Dornier. It could be taken in a container of modest size, & when the container was fitted with wheels, could be towed by a regular car. Or it could be stored anywhere & could be assembled in just five minutes.Campbell Cougar:Modac 500 Hornet:Helicom Jr, a single-seat helicopter...
By: Crooked Brains
Water Powered Automobiles - Use Water To Run Your Vehicles
2008-05-29 12:37:00 The technology for running cars on water instead of fossil fuel is a highly desirable one not just for cutting down of fuel bills but also for the betterment of the environment. The technology that exists as of today, allows the use of water and gasoline to be used in the running of the car, ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Little Tikes: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Playset for only $16.99
2008-05-29 09:52:00 Your little one will be engaged for hours of bright play with this Little Tikes Planes, Trains and Automobiles Playset. Packed with fun and adventure, this 24" playset features a little car complete with blinking stop and go light, a train with signs and a peek-a-boo tunnel. There's even an airplane that flies high and low. Adult supervision recommended. Includes 2 "AA" batteries.
Second Skin For Your Car.
2008-05-22 21:46:00 Second Skin For Your Car.Even if you buy a latest or most luxurious car after spending a huge amount, you will still find a similar one out there, & if you want something which is unique & different that will stand out from the rest, here are the second skins for your cars. We are sure these are going to be some head turners. Snakeskin Bodied Car: Here we have a Citroen Saxo in snakeskin. Actually, the snakeskin has been stitched onto the car's panels.Leather Wrapped Car:This Peugeot is fully wrapped in leather, inside & outside, looks cool. Fur Car: These cars are in fur.Here is the black fur.Car Covered In Grass: Doesn't a car covered by grass fascinate! Gallery. Car Covered By Pens: Here we have a 1981 Mercedes Benz 300SD covered inside out by over 5000 pens. Gallery. Chocolate Covered Car: 200 kg of chocolate was used in its making by seven people & it was placed in front of a supermarket on Valentine's Day. Sofa Car:The other day we had a Classic Car Sofa wherein the trunk o...
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Chromed Bikes.
2008-05-17 19:50:00 Chromed Bikes.We have seen the 'Chromed Cars, & 'Chromed Truck', now we have 'Chromed Bikes'. These amazing looking completely chromed bikes are definitely what the boys would wish to have. Source: 1, 2, 3.Other Posts:Really Cool Art.Ads Using Trees.Creativity With Cans.Creative Building Paintings.Interesting & Funny Pillows.
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Cars That Run In Water.
2008-05-16 22:20:00 Cars That Run In Water.A Swiss company called Rinspeed says it has created the world's first truly submersible car - named "sQuba," the car can run both on road, & at the push of a button - go up to 10 meters (33 feet) underwater. This car has a steel chassis, while the body panels are made of carbon nanotubes. On road, an electric motor provides rear-wheel drive & underwater, its two propellers & two jet drives which are at work. Its an environmentally friendly design. A self-contained on-board oxygen system is also included in this two-seater to supply the driver & passenger with fresh air. Its also said that it has costed more than 1 million euros ($1.62 million) to make the only sQuba built so far.Here is another one from Rinspeed called "Splash", another of the high performance amphibious vehicle. It looks quite a stylish car that can be driven at high speeds in the water too. The state of the Russian roads are known to all, & if someone has to go through a road filled with w...
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Batmobile For Sale.
2008-05-14 20:23:00 Batmobile For Sale.These are the photos of Batmobile that came up for sale on eBay at a cool $500,000. The car is 20 feet long, 8 feet in width, powered by a Chevrolet 350 engine & has a custom-built chassis. It has no doors, and the only way to get behind the wheel is to get in through the top where the canopy opens, just like in the movie. Though now the item has been removed from the site, well we're guessing this auction has a probability of reappearing soon hopeful at a lesser starting price.Other Posts:Armored Cars.Bathroom Ads.Women Of The World. Unusual Painting Techniques.Open Sewers Of The World.
By: Crooked Brains
Lamborghini Reventon unboxing pics, must see!!!
2008-05-13 20:18:00 Last year in September, we talked about the Lamborghini Reventon and what a special car it would be when it kicks into production. So special that a very limited quantity of just 20 will be produced, that number I think even restricts Top Gear from getting their hands on the car to be honest! Now that ...
By: GadgetLite Blog
Monowheel.
2008-05-10 19:00:00 Monowheel.Designed by Ben Wilson, this monowheel was made for the XXIst Century Man exhibition at 21_21 Design Sight in Tokyo. Kerry's V8.Anothe cool looking one!Here is the Uno:The Uno weighs about 120 lb & there are no controls except for an on-off button. To go forward all you got to do is push your body weight forward & to back up, just lean back on the seat. One other thing the farther you lean, the faster it accelerates.How about this one?And if you want to check some more of these monowheels, here is the gallery. Other Posts:Skin Art.Roman Colosseum.Ads Using Escalators.Not Always Invincible.Houses With A Difference.
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Cool Looking Truck.
2008-05-10 18:58:00 Cool Looking Truck.Now who said that the trucks can't be made to look cool. If you are among those who thought so, then its time you think again. This truck looks really interesting with custom paint job & the chrome work adds the needed touch. Other Posts: Fun With Eggs.Ads Using Mirrors.Humorous Html Tags.Awesome Hand Paintings.Modified Cars & Vans From Japan.
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Fifth Gear video: Off road challenge with England Rugby captain Phil Vicker
2008-05-10 12:52:00 Hey lads, here’s some weekend entertainment for those who like to get their hands dirty and I mean really dirty: an off road challenge with my favourite rugby player Phil Vickery! In this Fifth Gear video, Phil and Jason races against the clock on a 4×4 off road course using a £22 grand Mitsubishi L200 (pickup ...
By: GadgetLite Blog
Vehicles With A Difference.
2008-05-09 22:17:00 Vehicles With A Difference.Brinks Dynamics Carver: The fully automatic hydraulic-mechanical DVC system makes this Craver drives like a car & bank like a motorcycle. It's capable of carrying two people, or one person with luggage.Peraves Ecomobile: manufactured by the Swiss company Peraves, looks like an aero plane cockpit. Powered by liquid cooled 4 cylinder BMW K series motorcycle engine with a top speed of 202 miles per hour.Cree SAM: a product of Swiss company Cree Ltd & is an environmentally friendly zero emissions vehicle powered by an electric motor. Clever. Mercedes F 300 Life-Jet: it can attain speeds similar to those of a motorbike. Electronic system monitors the F 300 Life-Jet's speed, acceleration & angle. Toyota PM: is highly maneuverable thanks to its castor like wheels capable of rotating through 180 degrees. With this one you wont be needing the elevator, just park it below your window & press the button & get into your home through the window. (Image credit: M...
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World's Fastest Limousine.
2008-05-08 19:47:00 World's Fastest Limousine.Made from a Ferrari 360 Modena that is halved & stretched by 9.5ft with a section of hand-built carbon fibre. A 3.6 litre V8 engine gives a top speed of around 166mph (just 17mph less than the standard 183mph Modena) & it can go from 0 to 60mph in less than six seconds. It lost little of its performance because it weighs just 160kg more than the original 1390kg car. This 23ft long, the 400bhp vehicle has been equipped with an extra six seats & can carry eight passengers in total & the car gives an average of 15mpg on the motorway. It has a six speaker surround sound system & slimline DVD built in & apart from this, it has a 10-inch flat screen monitor between each pair of seats which relays images from cameras fixed on the outside of the vehicle. The project is thought to be around £200,000 & the world's fastest limousine is available to rent - £700 an hour.(Image credit: Cardomain).Source: 1, 2, 3.Other Posts:Ads Using Trees. Maybach Landaule...
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Super Boat XSR48.
2008-05-07 20:34:00 Super Boat XSR48.'The XSR48 is a supercar on water, a luxury powerboat with supercar looks' - XSMG. The 48-foot powerboat powered by two diesel engines, produces no less than 1600hp from two bi-turbo diesel engines & top speed of 85 knots. It's a combination of high performance of a super car with super yacht styling. The interiors are as impressive as the exterior. One may choose a large 2m long double bed, or two singles or perhaps go in for customization as per their needs. Apart from this, it has an entertainment system including four 12-inch LCD screens, a fridge & microwave. It's said that only 100 of these super boats will be manufactured in Lymington with a price of around £1.25M.Other Posts:Art Car.World At Night.Feather Paintings.Interesting Billboards.Interesting Vintage Ads.
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The Gold Porsche.
2008-05-07 20:29:00 The Gold Porsche.The Gold Porsche, created by a company Visualis in Germany & car of choice was a Boxster (since its Porsche's smallest model). It's made out of 22 carat gold at the hands of artists rather than those working in the factory. Piece by piece, the manual work created a real one-of-a-kind as never seen before car. No part was left untouched. All the controls, steering wheel, doorknobs down to the car's body & alloy wheels were transformed to gold. These cars aren't made just for art galleries only, they are meant for some very wealthy owners. Here is another one:Other Posts:Bead Crafts.Paintings On Leaves.Its All In Your Mind. Don't Leave Dogs Alone.Interesting Artificial Islands.
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Tanklimo.
2008-05-05 18:18:00 Tanklimo.If you had enough of the regular limos & want something different & unique, then here is 'Tanklimo' for you. It's fitted with a glass fridge, DVDs, reversing cameras & redone interiors for much more comfort & luxury; the exterior appearance is maintained as it original looks. Other Posts:Creativity With Soap.Humorous Html Tags. All Are Not Born Equal.Realistic Looking Babies.Awesome Hand Paintings.
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Do you need personalized number plates?
2008-05-04 12:56:00 I have seen many friends of mine who love automobiles and use to customize them to their needs. Apart from this, I have observed a trend among them that tend to get the Personalized Number Plates for their cars. Once I happened to ask one of them about this trend, he told me that he ...
By: Silence
A History of Vintage Automobiles from 1916 through 1924
2008-04-29 08:51:00 Before cars were around, people usually traveled distances using horse-drawn carriages. But as early as 1335 several bright minds have been trying to come up with a “horseless carriage”. In Italy there were quite a number of designs for wind-driven vehicles, none of which were ever built. Leonardo da Vinci designed a clockwork vehicle, but ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Latest technology: Uno, the self balancing motorcycle?
2008-04-28 22:23:00 Remember the MonoTracer? Well here’s another vehicle classed within the motorcycle category but an entirely different concept! The Uno, designed by the 18-year old Ben J. Poss Gulak and his team is a self-balancing motorcycle that uses a pair of gyroscopes to constantly keep its rider upright. This means it only needs a set of ...
By: GadgetLite Blog
Calling the Democrat?s Bluff
2008-04-24 13:45:00 Prior to the 2006 elections Nancy Pelosi put out a memo telling people that the Democrats had a plan to lower gasoline prices. Her memo discussed many items that Democrats, if placed in charge, would do to lower prices and ease the burden of rising fuel costs. Two years later the plan has yet to ...
By: Webloggin
Custom Painted Bikes.
2008-04-23 20:50:00 Custom Painted Bikes.What makes your bike look differently from the other guy's bike? For sure these 'Custom Painted Bikes' stand out from the rest. Here we have some custom painted bikes that just look marvelous. It's a great way to make a statement or express one's feeling or outlook by getting the bike custom painted. But for sure, these paint jobs will really make you stand out.Source: 1, 2, 3.Other Posts:Banana Art. Interesting Shopping Bags. Fantastic Pencil Sculptures.Buildings Constructed In Unusual Places.Porcelain Sculptures By Guy Micheal Davis.
By: Crooked Brains
Which Limo Would You Pick.
2008-04-18 20:49:00 Which Limo Would You Pick.Here are some really cool limos, elegant & classy outside & colorful & vibrant in the inside.(Image credit: Matta).(Image credit: Fishki).(Image credit: Hemmy).(Image credit: Chiquita).Here is a transformed Boeing 727 jet airplane into real big limousine. Chassis & running gear of a Mercedes-Benz bus, is been used for this Boeing 727 Jet Limo to make it street legal - or at least that's what been said. Weighs 24,000 pounds, equipped with a dance floor, big screen TV, & a full bar. Laser lights, fog machine, strobe lighting & "aerodynamic seats" are also on the menu. What more, it found a buyer on an auction site for $275k! Other Posts:Tin Foil Art.Cool Driving.Presidential Palaces. Working Without Proper Tools.What Would You Do In These Conditions.
By: Crooked Brains
Gas Mileage of Automobiles
2008-04-18 14:57:00 In these days of ever increasing gasoline (petrol) prices the importance of having vehicles that attain good mileage is increasingly important. As I havent purchased a new car in many years and as my need for a large car are minimal, I began looking at the fuel economy of cars available in the
Maybach Landaulet.
2008-04-17 21:13:00 Maybach Landaulet.Luxury & style do come with a hefty price tag & in this case it's EUR 900,000 ($1.35 million US). The Maybach Landaulet is powered by an uprated V12 engine (co-designed by AMG) with twin turbochargers & water inter-cooling develops a maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp. The Maybach Landaulet will offer an open-air experience, a very cool rear folding roof, while the driver's compartment remains completely enclosed. The first customer vehicles are due to leave Maybach Manufaktur in autumn 2008.(Image credit: Feels).Press Release: Maybach 62 Landaulet. Only the sky is the limit. Maybach shows one of the world's most exclusive luxury cars.Majestic open-air experience with the ultimate in luxury and comfort.Folding roof for pampered rear-seat passengers.Appointments in the rear include white leather, piano lacquer and exquisite black granite.Other Posts:Art Trucks. Naughty Kids. Interesting Bikes.Ads Using Bus Stops.Interesting Business Cards.
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Remote Control Hummer.
2008-04-17 21:07:00 Remote Control Hummer.The "ultimate boy toy" a unique vehicle is like something out of James Bond. It's the work of James Brighton from Britain's Cranfield University who has converted a full-size Hummer H3 into a remote controlled toy. And what's more impressive is that the car can climb a 16-inch vertical wall & operate in up to two feet of water. The England's Sun tabloid did a test drive & journalist driver lost control over the vehicle which is worth £34,000 or $68,000 (USD). Then again these are the toys of super-rich who have enough land to race one around on & buy another one just in case.(Image: Credit).Other Posts:Coffee Art.Origami Art.Ads Using Poles.Funny Road Signs.Interesting Vehicles From Russia.
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Latest news: MonoTracer from last year?s Geneva Auto Show will soon be avai
2008-04-16 16:35:00 Is it a car or is it a bike? There is probably still much debate on whether the MonoTracer should be classed as a bike, on the other hand, if it should be a car, then does it need training wheels? Well I can certainly assure you now that it doesn’t need any wheels to ...
By: GadgetLite Blog
Britney Spears All Shook Up In Minor Car Accident
2008-04-14 14:44:00 Britney Spears was left unharmed after being involved in a minor car accident on Saturday evening. The pop princess was driving her 2008 Mercedes in Los Angeles at 8:18 p.m. when the mishap occurred. According to the accident report from the California Highway Patrol, “The collision occurred when the driver of the Mercedes, driving in the number ...
By: The.DERRTY Truth
Fifth Gear video review: Mini ONE vs Fiat 500?
2008-04-13 17:02:00 We don’t show Fifth Gear videos often but since Top Gear isn’t back yet, it’ll have to do, actually this review isn’t too bad. Both these cars topped my list when I was hunting for a super-mini a few months ago. Though Mini’s have always been rated highly for their quality as a mini city ...
By: GadgetLite Blog
This Isn't The Way To Drive A Ferrari.
2008-04-13 07:46:00 This Isn't The Way To Drive A Ferrari.Here are a few videos & photos that shows how one isn't supposed to drive a Ferrari. Its good to have fastest cars which can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 3 plus seconds, then again you need to know how to control it at those speeds! Watch "This Isn't The Way To Drive A Ferrari" Video - 2 on YoutubeWatch "This Isn't The Way To Drive A Ferrari" Video - 3 on YoutubeWatch "This Isn't The Way To Drive A Ferrari" Video - 4 on YoutubeWatch "This Isn't The Way To Drive A Ferrari"Video - 1 on YoutubeWhat happens when a Ferrari at high speed goes out of control:(Image source: Unknown)Other Posts: Artistic Tanks.Metro Stations.Car Art On Roadsides.Beautiful Rice Field Art.Amazing Body Painting Art.
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Infiniti M35 Review - Infiniti M35 Review Video - Infiniti M35 Reviews - In
2008-04-13 06:44:00 Infiniti M35 Review - Infiniti M35 Review Video - Infiniti M35 Reviews - Infiniti M35 AWD Video Review - Infiniti M35 Information - Infiniti M35 Newshttp://classiccustomandspor-tscarvideos.blogspot.com/Infini-ti M35 Review ft. the Infiniti M35 AWD. The Infiniti M35 is one of the smoothest luxury cars around and in a video that you won't want to miss, see the interior, features and accessories of the Infiniti M35.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the best, cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Also features the best hybrid and electric car videos and reviews.
Replica Cars.
2008-04-11 19:22:00 Replica Cars.This post has been with us for ages but never got published. Perhaps, it got its due break today. We thought that the replication of work without crediting the source, taking word for word was most flourishing in Blogsphere. But after seeing these images of various replica cars of their more established counterparts, we knew how wrong we were. Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Hongqi HQD.Mercedes C vs Geely Merrie 300.Daewoo Matiz vs Chery QQ.Vauxhall Frontera vs Landwind.Honda CRV vs Laibao SRV.Smart vs Smart.Toyota Prado vs Dadi Shuttle.Nissan XTrail vs Greatwall Sing.BMW 7 vs BYD F6.Neoplan Starliner vs Zonda A9.Toyota Logo vs Geely Logo.Source: Amazing Filtered Things.Other Posts:Stealth Ships.Bubblegum Art. Official State Cars. Ads Using Attraction.Who Says Staircases Can't Be Creative.
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Modified Cars & Vans From Japan.
2008-04-09 21:14:00 Modified Cars & Vans From Japan.Here are a few modified cars which we don't think you may have come across in day to day life & they come from the land of invention - Japan. (Image: Credit).(Image: Credit).And here are a few custom vans featuring lots of cartoon characters & anime-themed airbrush designs, & models dedicated to pop stars Ayumi Hamasaki. Now who says mean machines can't look cute?Other Posts:Glass Floor.Armored Cars.Official State Cars. Ice & Snow Sculptures.The Most Interesting Bridges In The World.
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Transformer Bike.
2008-04-07 21:22:00 Transformer Bike. Now here we have a 'Transformer Bike' (don't take it technically), though it's not the sought of the thing which we see in the movies, but its kind of something similar.It doesn't look much dissimilar to any other bike but all the difference comes once you activate the mechanism for what its meant for - towing. Much information isn't available about this bike as we received these images by email without any details. If you find any info about these bikes then do let us know.Other Posts:Painted Planes. Ads Using Escalators.Not Always Invincible.Handling Heavy Machinery.Aquariums That Are Definitely Worth A Second Glance.
By: Crooked Brains
Some Of The Reasons Why Hybrid Automobiles Are So Popular
2008-04-05 07:00:00 Basically a hybrid car is a battery powered car and a gas powered car. The battery drives the car until more horsepower is needed such as to get on the highway or interstate. The battery will let you cruise I think of speeds up to 60mph but if you want to accelerate fast then you ...
By: Resources zone
The Astor Collection: vintage automobiles and memorabilia.
2008-04-03 00:00:00 Discerning collectors will have a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Hollywood?s Golden Age when the esteemed private collection of renowned radio magnate, Art Astor, crosses the auction block in June. A Californian native with over 50 years in Southern California broadcasting, Art Astor is a renowned entrepreneur and passionate collector, having built one of the country?s most impressive and diverse collections of vintage automobiles and memorabilia. Encompassing over 280 vehicles, his remarkable fleet of classic motor cars is the result of over thirty years of dedicated acquisition. Highlighted by various American models from the 1920s through 1970s, the collection features a comprehensive selection of original, low mileage examples, including various magnificent ?woodies?, and one of the largest collections of Packards in the area. In pristine condition, the majority remain in working condition, with Astor himself regularly taking them to the road. In addition to the cars,...
Kelly Rowland Loves Big Cars Too Much To Go Green
2008-03-31 22:40:00 R&B star Kelly Rowland has refused to give up her gas guzzling SUV. The former Destiny’s Child singer was recently quoted as saying that “green” cars don’t “look fun”. Kelly also admitted that she is frequently made to feel bad about the environment, but she still loves her “baby,” or at least until Range Rover engineers develop ...
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Jay Leno: Gimme A Brake!
2008-03-31 19:05:00 Jay Leno has good reason to not trust shifty NBC's mutation of the Brit car show "Top Gear." NYP NBC doesn't have a good track record. Recall in 1993 when "Dateline: NBC" rigged a GM truck to blow up to support the faulty gas tank design lie. NROCar freak Jay opines in a Brit paper that NBC will "ruin" the Brit hit TV import. The speculation: Jay's burning rubber over Conan.
By: Chickaboomer
Ford Escape Hybrid
2008-03-31 06:45:00 In 2004, the Ford Escape Hybrid was released. Ford Escape Hybrid is a gas-electric hybrid powered version of the Ford Escape SUV developed by the Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. This hybrid electric vehicle is 75% ... |



