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Light Graffiti Cars project completed
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The light graffiti cars project has now been completed.
In total 17 iconic autos have been created using
light graffiti...
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Bertone's Alfa Romeo concept at Geneva
2010
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Bertone have released this sketch previewing their
2010 Geneva-bound concept coupe...
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Pininfarina Concept based on Alfa Spider
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At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show Pininfarina are
planning on unveiling their latest concept...
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Carlsson C25 Super-GT
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German tuning firm Carlsson are set to unveil
the C25 Super-GT at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show...
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Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept preview
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At the 2010 Chicago Auto Show Kia unveiled the
Ray plug-in hybrid concept...
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Bugatti fountain pen
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Bugatti has decided to produce an executive fountain
pen which costs more than a decent second hand
car...
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Mitsubishi ASX unveiled
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Mitsubishi's latest vehicle, the ASX is scheduled
to go on show at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show -
shortly before it hits the European markets...
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2010 Supercar Debuts
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2010 will play host to a number of supercar debuts
from a wide range of manufacturers...
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Mercedes-Benz Design Sculpture revealed
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At the 2010 Detroit Motor Show Mercedes-Benz unveiled
a sculpture which is designed to represent the
company's future design direction...
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Swiss Millionaire gets record speeding
fine
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A Swiss millionaire manages to break the record
for the largest speeding fine after racing through
a village at 85mph...
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GMC Urban Utility Concept Preview
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The designers at GM's 'The LAB' have released
a couple of preview images and information on
their latest concept...
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Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Preview
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Megane have announced their intention to reveal
the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet at the 2010 Geneva
Motor Show in March...
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Mercedes AMG SLS Inspired Racing Boat
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Mercedes-Benz AMG and powerboat specialists Cigarette
Racing have teamed up to create a powerboat inspired
by the AMG SLS supercar...
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2011 Audi A1 Rendered in Graffiti
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Audi has started its campaign to drum up interest
in their new premium supermini which is due out
in 2011...
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Stanford University Creates Paper Battery
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Researchers at Stanford University have developed
a procedure for transforming ordinary paper into
flexible batteries...
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Abarth V12-T-44 Watch by BRM
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French watch makers BRM have produced a limited
edition watch for Abarth...
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Zerokill Wild Animal Detection System
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A couple of South Korean designers have developed
a conceptual product which helps warn motorists
of wild animals near the roadside at night...
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Routemaster Restored by Bentley
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Bentley have restored and customized a Routemaster
bus for the hospice of St Luke's...
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Light Graffiti Cars
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Light Graffiti Cars is a project which brings
a range of motoring icons to life using the emerging
photographic technique of light graffiti...
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Lee Noble returns with new Supercar
Company
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Lee Noble, the man behind many sensational low-volume
sports cars is back. This time at the helm of
an all-new company called Fenix Automotive Limited...
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Mercedes' Porsche 911 Competitor
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Based on inside sources the team at Autocar magazine
have produced a rendering of Mercedes' upcoming
911 competitor...
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Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak Race
Car
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Stanford University, VW Electronics Research Lab
and Sun Microsystems have combined their expertise
to develop an autonomous Pikes Peak Hill Climb
race car...
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Real Time Racing for Video Games
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Real Time Racing, a UK based company, have developed
a system which allows gamers to race against the
pros in real time...
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2010 Mitsubishi Compact SUV sketch
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Mitsubishi have released a single sketch and some
vague information on an upcoming compact crossover
due to go on sale in 2010...
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2009 Global Green Challenge
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The 2009 Global Green Challenge plays host to
32 teams attempting to race 3000km across Australia
using environmentally friendly vehicles...
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RMR460 Genesis Coupe V8 Preview
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The RMR460 Genesis Coupe is the result of a collaboration
between Ryhs Millen Racing and Hyundai...
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Jenson Button's Dream Garage
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After winning the 2009 F1 Driver's Championship
Jenson Button has climbed to the top of the motorsport
world. But off-track what would (or could) Jenson
put in his garage?...
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Caterham Appears At The Tokyo Motor
Show
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Despite the Tokyo Motor Show declining into a
shadow of its former past, Caterham decided to
appear at the event to display their wares...
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Smaller, More Efficient Nuclear Battery
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Researchers at the University of Missouri have
developed a smaller more efficient nuclear battery.
Could they one day power cars?...
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Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Vehicle
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Suzuki have taken the wraps of two fuel efficient
prototypes. The Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid Electric,
and the SX4 FCV...
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Abarth 500 R3T Rally Car Unveiled
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Abarth revealed their Fiat 500 based R3T rally
car at the 51st San Remo Rally. The car features
a 180 hp, 1.4 litre turbocharged engine...
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Audi A5 Lightweight Prototype
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Audi have integrated their ASF (Audi Space Frame)
aluminium chassis into an A5 prototype to improve
performance and lower fuel consumption...
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Bus CCTV to Help Predict Assaults
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Researchers at Queens University Belfast have
started developing a CCTV system which monitors
passenger behaviour to help predict assaults...
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Electric Supercharger for Frugal Cars
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CPT (Controlled Power Technologies) have revealed
their production ready electric supercharger which
can be used to help small displacement engines
reduce their emissions...
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Ford Taurus Uses Fighter Jet Technology
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Ford has revealed that the lane departure warning
and blind spot detection systems are directly
derived from the radar system of the F22 Raptor...
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Metaklett 'Steel Velcro'
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Researchers at the Technical University of Munich
have developed a new fastening system similar
to Velcro, but much, much stronger...
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Shoei XR-1100
The XR-1100 is the latest sports touring helmet from
Shoei. Highlights include a unique visor mechanism and
an all-new aerodynamic shell design.
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The 2010 Ghost is an all-new model from Rolls-Royce.
Power comes from a 563 hp turbocharged V12...
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The Faralli & Mazzanti Vulca is an exclusive
hand built sports car. Highlights include aluminium
bodywork and a 630 hp V10 engine... continue
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2010
Seat IBE Concept
The IBE concept from Spanish company SEAT is
a zero-emission vehicle powered by a 102 horsepower
electric motor backed up by a lithium-ion battery
pack.
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2010
Porsche 918 Spyder Concept
The Porsche 918 Spyder concept is a hybrid powered,
two-seat sports car. The drivetrain consists
of a 500 horsepower V8 engine and a pair of
electric motors. Continue

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2010
I.DE.A Sofia Concept
The Sofia is a concept created by the automotive
design and engineering firm I.DE.A. The concept
was designed to be instantly recognisable as
Italian in origin. Continue

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2011
Porsche Cayenne
For 2011 Porsche has thouroghly redesigned and
engineered the Cayenne. Drivetrain choices how
include a hybrid version - a first from Porsche.
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2010
Lucra LC470
The Lucra LC470 is a clasically styled sports
car from Los Angeles based manufacturer Lucra
Cars. The LC470 is available with four different
drivetrain options.
Continue

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2010
Honda 3R-C Concept
The Honda 3R-C concept is an electric powered,
single seat commuter vehicle. The concept features
a windscreen which folds down to protect the
interior when not in use. Continue

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Snow
Glider
The Snow Glider is an unusual vehicle which
was developed in the Czech Republic. Powered
by a snowmobile engine, it was designed for
travel across large open expanses of snow and
ice. Continue

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2010
Audi RS5
The 2010 Audi RS5 is the latest, fastest and
most powerful addition to the A5 range. Power
comes from a naturally aspirated 4.2 litre V8
which develops 450 horsepower.
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2010
Mercedes F800 Style Concept
The F800 Style concept is a vehicle designed
to preview the next generation Mercedes CLS
Class. The car also showcases a couple of different
fuel efficient drivetrains. Continue

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Top
Ten Soulless Sports Cars
Not every car is created equal. Some are technically
proficient but lacking in style. Others look
great but have a chassis like wet pasta. And
others are soulless. Continue

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Martin
Marietta X-24A
The X-24A was part of a series of research aircraft
designed to help test lifting body concepts,
and experiment with unpowered reentry and landing
- a principle later used on the Space Shuttle.
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2010
Rinspeed UC? Concept
The Rinspeed UC? (Urban Commuter) concept is
a proposal for an electric powered car which
is designed to be used with a specialized train
system. Continue

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2012
DeltaWing Racing Car Prototype
The DeltaWing Racing Car Prototype is an unusual
proposal for the next-generation IndyCar series.
The radical design is lighter and more efficient
than the current IndyCars. Continue

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2010
Kia Ray Concept
The Kia Ray is a stylish concept car with a
hybrid drivetrain. The Ray concept is being
used to help promote Kia's new 'EcoDynamics'
fuel efficient range of vehicles.
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2011
Audi A1
The latest, and smallest, addition to the Audi
lineup is the 2011 A1. Power comes from a choice
of four different engines ranging in power from
86 to 124 horsepower.
Continue

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Porsche
911 Turbo S
The 2011 911 Turbo S is the latest top-of-the-range
model from Porsche. Power comes from a 530 horsepower
3.8 litre boxer six-cylinder connected to a
7-speed paddle-shift transmission. Continue

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2010
Protoscar LAMPO2 Concept
The Protoscar LAMPO2 is a fully functioning
electric sports car prototype which is being
used to evaluate the design for a possible small-scale
production run. Continue

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2010
SHC (Super Hatchback Concept)
The SHC was designed for the near-future where
sporty hatches will have to make a concerted
effort to reduce their CO2 output - but still
maintain similar performance levels. Continue

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2010
Vyrus 987 C3 4V
The 987 C3 4V from Italian manufacturer Vyrus
is a radical sportsbike which features an unconventional
suspension and steering system. Power comes
courtesy of a Ducati 1198 engine. Continue

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2010
Sentori 50 R
The Sentori 50 R is a luxury flybridge motor
yacht designed by motion code: blue.
The styling was inspired by automobiles - specifically
coupes, and the top deck features a versatile
seating configuration. Continue

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2010
Heynsdyk 2500SF
Designed in Holland the Heynsdyk 2500SF is a
lightweight two seat sports car based on the
Porsche 944. Power comes from a range of 4-cylinder
engines with power outputs up to 250 hp.
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2010
MINI Countryman
The MINI Countryman crossover is the largest
vehicle yet from MINI. It offers more space
and versatiliy inside, and four full-size doors
for better access. The Countryman also features
MINI's first AWD drivetrain. Continue

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2010
Honda HSV-010 GT
The HSV-010 GT is an all-new race car designed
to compete in the GT500 class of the SUPER GT
Series. Power comes from a 3.4 litre V8 producing
496 horsepower.
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2011
BMW 3 Series
For the 2011 model year BMW has developed a
range of styling and engineering upgrades for
the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible models. The
engine of the 335i develops 300hp and 300lb-ft
of torque. Continue

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Ghia
Action Prototype
Back in 1978 Ford decided to give its European
design agency Ghia a go at developing a supercar.
The Ghia Action was the unsuccessful and rather
shocking result.
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2010
Toyota FT-CH Concept
The Toyota FT-CH (Compact Hybrid) concept is
an all-new dedicated hybrid vehicle which is
designed to sit below the Prius in Toyota's
model range.
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2010
GMC Granite Concept
The GMC Granite concept is a relatively compact
vehicle which could fit in under the Terrain
in the company's lineup. Power comes from a
turbocharged 1.4 litre engine. Continue

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X-36
Prototype Aircraft
The X-36 was an advanced prototype aircraft
developed by NASA. The X-36 was designed to
fly without the traditional tail surfaces common
on most aircraft.
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2010
Peugeot SR1 Concept
The Peugeot SR1 concept is an important vehicle
for the company as it showcases an all-new design
language which will eventually filter down across
the entire model range. Continue

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Cectek
Quadrift 500EFI
The Cectek Quadrift 500EFI is a quad bike which
has been specifically designed for road use.
It's aimed at commuters who want something a
bit bigger than a scooter, but smaller than
a compact car. Continue

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2011
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
The CTS-V Coupe is powered by a 6.2 litre supercharged
V8 which produces 556 horsepower and allows
the car to hit 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.
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2011
Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
For the 2011 Mustang Ford's engineers have developed
an all-new 5.0 litre V8 engine which produces
412 horsepower and 390 ft-lbs of torque.
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2009
Mansory Cyrus
The Mansory Cyrus is essentially a heavily modified
Aston Martin DB9. The bodywork is constructed
entirely from carbon fiber which is left unpainted
to show off the weave pattern. Continue

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Alaskan
Land Train
The Alaskan Land Train (or Overland Train) was
an enormous leviathan developed by LeTourneau,
a heavy-equipment maker based in Longview, Texas
for the US Army in the 1950s. Continue

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2009
HUMMER HB Concept
The HUMMER HB concept is a proposal for an extreme
off-road vehicle. The HB would be available
in two different configurations depending on
users needs. Continue

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2010
Kepler Motors Motion
The Motion, from California based Kepler Motors,
is a hybrid supercar which uses a combination
of a 3.5 litre V6 and an electric motor for
propulsion.
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2010
BMW Concept ActiveE
The BMW Concept ActiveE is a prototype vehicle
designed to showcase the company's all-electric
drivetrain in a rear-wheel-drive platform.
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2010
Aston Martin Cygnet Concept
The Aston Martin Cygnet is the result of two
very different worlds colliding. The Cygnet
is a luxury commuter car which is very different
to Aston Martin's other offerings. Continue

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Hiller
X-18
The Hiller X-18 from 1959 was the first ever
tilt-wing aircraft to fly. Its design precedes
all VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) tilt-wing
aircraft. The X-18 first flew in 1959.
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Brimstone
Quadracycle
The Brimstone Quadracycle is a ludicrous mix
of hot rod styling, quad bike layout and V8
power. The Quadracycles V8 engine can produce
up to 750 horsepower.
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Sentori
84 S
The Sentori 84 S is a luxury superyacht with
styling inspired by the shape of mid-engined
sports cars. The design was created by the naval
architects at motion code: blue.
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Capstone
CMT-380
The Capstone CMT-380 is a prototype show car
designed to showcase the technology and products
available from Capstone Turbine Corporation.
The vehicle features a microturbine/electric
hybrid drivetrain. Continue

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Northrop
HL-10
The HL-10 was a peculiar research aircraft built
by the Northrop Corporation for NASA in 1966.
"HL" stands for horizontal landing,
and "10" refers to the tenth design
studied by engineers at NASA. Continue

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Top
10 Ugliest Sports Cars
Sports cars are supposed to be objects of desire.
Beautiful, stylish and well, for want of a better
word, sporty. They are not supposed to be mismatched
and disjointed... Continue

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2009
Honda P-NUT Concept
The Honda P-NUT (Personal-Neo Urban Transport)
concept is a bizarre and rather ridiculous concept
which was displayed at the 2009 LA Auto Show.
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Alfa
Romeo Giulietta
The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta which is due to
appear in European dealerships in spring 2010
is the latest addition to Alfa's growing model
range. The Giulietta continues Alfa's latest
styling language... Continue

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2011
Audi A8
The next generation of the Audi A8 represents
the natural progression of Audi's flagship model.
This is certainly not a revolutionary design,
but as you'd expect it's packed full of technology.
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SpeedArt
PS9-650 Panamera
SpeedArt have made some tasty modified Porsche's
over the last 10 years, and now it's the turn
of the Panamera to undergo some tuning tweeks.
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ConvAirCar
The ConvAirCar was designed by the American
Industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss in 1947 for
the aviation company Consolidated-Vultee. As
far as flying cars go the ConvAirCar was....
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Scubacraft
SC3
Creative Worldwide Ltd have unveiled a remarkable
watercraft which is a mix of speed boat and
submersible. Called the Scubacraft SC3 this
amazing vehicle can travel at up to 50 mph on
the water... Continue

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2011
BMW 5 Series
BMW's 5 Series has been one of the company's
most successful and prestigious models since
its introduction back in 1972. 2011 marks the
start of the sixth generation of the 5 Series...
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