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What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘RV’? A vehicle that houses basic amenities you would need in order to survive as well as living quarters. Coming a long way from the Gypsy homes of the 19th century, recreational vehicles like the Volkswagen Camper and the Dodge motorhome offered users a home away from home and were perfect for long distance trips as they didn’t require you to spend the night in a hotel. But a new RV looks set to change that idea with basic amenities and living quarters taking a backseat in lieu of amazing off-roading and water-conquering abilities. Meet the Scamander, an all-terrain RV that’s got everyone talking with its aggressive and muscular appearance and dynamic capabilities.The Scamander is the design of Peter Wheeler, the former owner of British boutique automaker TVR who passed away before seeing his creation come to life. Based on the comments posted on numerous blogs extolling the creation, Wheeler would be pleased to know that he might just have r

A lot of time is spent in research and development in an effort to develop near-perfect transportation systems that can get us to destinations fast and without high energy usage. A few months back at a transport show held in Belgium, Mercedes-Benz flaunted its Aero Trailer concept. And, though it looked efficient and sleek, it will be no match for the eye-popping full trailer/tractor combination which will be displayed this month in Germany at the international trade fair, MobiliTec. Introducing the Innotruck, a bizarre truck from the future which is a result of the project Diesel Reloaded. The project displays how drastic shifts in IT, energy and automotive related technologies can be utilized to answer common trends and needs. The team working on the ground breaking project is led by Prof. Gernot Spiegelberg of the Technische Universität München, Germany. The Innotruck was projected to serve as a demonstration vehicle and a test-bed for emerging technologies such as car-to-car, car-t

Enter the shark, a cool optical illusion for this National Geographic ad on a bus! This bus was painted with an ad for the National Geographic Channel's campaign.

The Limousine has 26 wheels and can be driven rigidly or adjusted to bend in the middle around corners. This incredible car is currently in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest car.

Power comes from a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (with a MOTEC M800 ECU) that produces about 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. Besides the enhanced engine, Vermont installed a KAPS five-hustle close-ratio ‘dog-engagement’ gearbox, a Subaru programmable DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) all-turn oblige logic, custom machined hubs, and Group N competition recover dampers by EXE-TC.The TRAX also comes with a custom carbon structure toboggan, which can accommodate four passengers. Riding on steel skis and a torsion bar suspension, the sleigh boasts heated leather RECARO seats, a naval-grade Alpine stereo system, LED lighting, and carbon integrity adorn.          

The latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" is currently in production and a series of spy photos of Anne Hathaway who is playing Cat Woman in the movie have emerged with her atop her own silver version of Batman's motorcycle, the Batpod.The Batpod first appeared in Batman "The Dark Knight" and was the creation of director Christopher Nolan and production designer Nathan Crowley. The Batpod uses 20 inch wheels from the Tumbler (Batmans avant-garde cubism car) and is powered by the water-cooled single from a Honda CRF450R trail bike. Aside from it's crazy appearance and strange riding position (I think Catwoman would find the ride much more comfortable than Batman!) the Batpod has some very interesting design features.Firstly you may notice the bike doesn't have any exhausts, this is due to the fact that exhaust gases have been routed through the aluminium and magnesium tubular frame. Steering the Batpod is done using shoulder movement rather than wit

U-Boat Worx, submarine manufacturers from the Netherlands, have come up with a staggering submarine which they’ve unveiled on the occasion of the 22nd Monaco Yacht Show, during this September. Dubbed the C-Explorer 5 – CE5 -, the people behind it call the device “the world’s first subsea limousine”. The process of manufacturing has taken roughly two years, the works at the vessel having been started in 2010. Boasting with the ability to cozily accommodate four people plus the pilot and featuring a state of the art air conditioning system, the CE5 comes with a pressurized hull which enables it dive at as much as 300 meters deep with a top speed of 3 knots. The CE5 is powered by a cluster of high capacity lithium-ion batteries which ensure it with 8 hours of operational autonomy. There is also an optional upgrade to 16 hours of autonomy. In addition, in case of emergency, the submarine can provide an additional 96 hours of emergency life support. In terms of propulsion, the horizontal an

A sparkling gem in the desert, the city of Dubai is host to more than 10 million visitors a year, and has quickly become known for its world-class dining, unparalleled shopping, prestigious sporting events and year-round recreational activities. Dubai boasts of magnificent resorts like the Burj Al Arab, seven-star hotels, world-renowned golf courses, desert safaris, snowboarding on sand dunes and indoor skiing and of course, some of the best shopping in the world. Dubai also offers much for the family: water parks, museums, historical sites, beaches and the zoo. With the cooler weather months from October to April, Dubai makes for a leisurely, enjoyable holiday stay. Cricket matches, camel racing, major sporting events and the Dubai Summer Surprises are just a sampling of what this exciting city has to offer. The combination of all these amenities in a sheltered and luxurious setting, have made Dubai one of the top vacation destinations in the world. Yes, it is a miracle because the Du

Veyron 16.4 Super Sport hit 267.81 mph, breaking the previous world speed record for a production car.  The previous record was 256 mph set by a Shelby SSC Ultimate Aero in 2007. It does 0–96 km/h (60 mph) in 2.46 seconds. To achieve this feet, Bugatti bumped the horsepower from 1001hp to 1200hp. Four enlarged turbochargers and bigger intercoolers were used to boost the power of the 16-cylinder engine, and the chassis was extensively redesigned to maintain safety at extreme speed – thanks to slightly raised main-spring travel, stronger stabilisers, and new shock absorbers with a complex architecture originally developed for racing cars. 30 will be produced although customer cars will be electronically limited to 257.90 mph because of tire safety concerns. The first five Super Sports to come off the production line will constitute a special series of their own, with the same configuration as the landspeed record car.

The first ever entirely solar-powered ship to circle the globe embarked on this tremendous journey that has taken it through 28 countries, 11 seas and 3 oceans two years ago and lasted a whopping 585 days. Reportedly named the MS Tûranor Planetsolar, its journey started on the 27th of September 2010, at 2:00 p.m. and ended at 2:21 p.m., in Monaco. The ship has started a new journey during this month, touching at famous ports of the Mediterranean Sea, like Spain’s Barcelona and Mallorca, as well as Cagliari, on the island of Sardinia. The crew of this massive sailing wonder says that it’s actually “more than a ship”, now being a “mobile battery”. It can power up concerts and lightshows, can hold exhibitions and do all sorts of activities that other ships cannot, in every port it docks in. The name Tûranor was picked from the fabled Lord of the Rings book, by J. R. R. Tolkien, where it stands for “the power of the sun”. Built as a catamaran, it measures 115 feet in length (35 meters) and

Futuristic Mercedes Biome concept points to a mid-engined eco supercar to take on the BMW Vision ED The futuristic Mercedes-Benz Biome concept previews a full-sized design model of a mid-engined eco supercar to battle the BMW Vision ED around 2015, Autocar has learned.  Created at Merc’s Californian design studio, the ground-hugging four-seat coupé explores the future of sustained mobility to a brief set by the Los Angeles Design Challenge.Although the eco-friendly ‘grown from a seed’ body construction and organic drive system are fictional, the ground-hugging stance, exaggerated proportions and striking design lay the foundation for a new ecological supercar.

There are a lot of new inventions and weird man-made gadgets or machines that are truly amazing and stunning in all the ways possible. Such a thing would be combining an attack helicopter and a stealth jet fighter. Actually, the guys at Juliet Marine Systems from New Hampshire have really done it – they’ve designed the Ghost marine platform. Possibly being destined for US Navy’s use, the project has been developed in complete privacy, while the manufacturers assure us that the vessel is invisible to radars, while also being more economically efficient and a lot faster. They also declare that it’s the first super-cavitating watercraft in the world.This principle refers to the process of surrounding an item with air so that it goes faster and smoother through water, downing the friction coefficient. The main structures that assure this to the Ghost are the two submerged buoyant tubular foils.The particular system used here is represented by the fact that when the boat’s gas turbines prop

Larger than its siblings, the D8 270 RS and GT, by almost the third of a meter in length and 6 inches in width, Donkervoort have created it by a mostly different pattern than the others. This time they used a revised Audi TSFI 2.5-liter engine from a TT-RS, 30 kg lighter than the original.

This amazing Rolls-Royce concept car called the “Apparition” was created by Jeremy Westerlund of Dallas, Texas. He designed it as an independent project while studying at the Art Center of the School of Design. The design offers sharp geometric lines, a massive hood and large 23-inch wheels. This concept is a great blend of classic design elements and futuristic ones.Although just a design for the time being, the model itself is nearly six feet long, and in reality would measure over 23 feet long, or four feet longer than the Phantom saloon.

The Mercier-Jones Concept pictured on this page is a futuristic yet modern hovercraft concept, based on the high end supercars of today. It reportedly is a lot easier to maneuver, environmentally friendly and more silent than any other hovercraft of today. In addition, given the almost non-existent maneuverability of these machines, they have also put together a patent-pending directional control system which will supposedly enable the craft to brake and steer similarly to a car. At a closer approach this is due to the fact that the front, side mounted fans provide fine tuned control in reverse, lateral and forward directions, with independent control over each side, which enables advanced maneuverability. In solidarity to other machinery industries like automotive, aerospace and marine, Mercier-Jones Concept will be crafted from high end, lightweight materials, like marine plywood, fiberglass, carbon fiber and aluminum. But, due to modern manufacture techniques and existing technologi

The Toyota Fun-Vii pictured here is the most futuristic and radical of three concept vehicles that the Japanese manufacturer will display at this week’s Tokyo motor show. According to Toyota, the “Fun-Vii is a concept vehicle that heralds a not-too-distant future where people, cars and society are linked”.The exterior of the Fun-Vii is essentially a blank canvas on which the driver can displaythe content of their choice, or change the car’s color, with the ease of downloading a smartphone application. The whole of the vehicle interior is also changeable.Content such as navigation information is blended seamlessly into the interior through the use of augmented reality. The vehicle’s ‘navigation concierge’ can provide the passengers with driving information and guidance through a vocal interface.A network update function makes sure the software versions for the vehicle’s drive, control and multimedia system are always up-to-date, although Toyota hasn’t made it clear what the Fun-Vii’s po

A company called Hammacher Schlemmer has recently come out with a brand new design for hovercrafts with their new project, the Flying Hovercraft. Endowed with wings that permit it to fly, reaching heights of up to 20 feet, in order to avoid eventual obstacles, this vehicle is planned to do so in every way. Even if it seems rather odd, that’s actually its side purpose. Technically, it comes with a lightweight fiberglass and PVC hull, being powered by a 130 HP engine. Alongside a horizontal elevator, the 60-inch long wood and carbon fiber propeller, plus the 1100 RPM lift fan, combine their efforts to elevate the hovercraft up to twenty feet in the air. Available for $190,000 per unit at Hammacher’s main internet page, this contraption surely doesn’t come cheap. It’s up to future owners to see if it is actually worth that staggering amount of greenies. source: luxatic.com