Hiriko | Folding Electric Car

So we’ve seen folding shovels, picnic tables, hammocks, and even shoes… but who would have thought we’d ever see an electric folding car?

The Hiriko uses hub-mounted electric motors at each wheel and has a rear suspension design that allows the vehicle to fold up, rotating the cabin vertically. The benefit of course is that the Hiriko takes up less space while parking… approximately one third the parking space of a SmartForTwo, making it a perfect city car.

But while hub-mounted motors and a folding suspension are completely unheard of, what really seems strange to us is the fact that the Hiriko doesn’t have a steering wheel. Nope, you’ll be driving around using a joystick!…

Cars

By Jason Bacchetta on January 27th, 2012

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2012 Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS

Has there ever been a more aptly named vehicle than the Roadyacht? The name suggests fast, sleek, high-end luxury with all the fixin’s, and that’s exactly what you get. On wheels.

It’s been a while since the world has seen a four-door convertible, but here one is from Dutch automaker Savage Rivale. And they haven’t skimped on the looks or the specs. Not only is it smooth enough to slip through like the air’s not even there, it packs the same 600 horsepower, 7.0-liter V8 as the Corvette Z06.

And yes, there are four doors. Four wicked doors that you have to see to believe. Plus a retractable hardtop because yes, oh my god yes, this is a convertible. Watch the video and swoon.

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Supercars

By Doug Sinclair on January 18th, 2012

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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

When we told you four months ago not to expect to get your hands on a 2012 Hyundai Veloster anytime soon, we weren’t kidding. There are still no Velosters to be found on dealer lots.

But if you are one of those who are patiently waiting to take this quirky ride for a spin, you just might have lucked out with the announcement of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Sure the base Veloster was appealing with 40 mpg highway, but there’s no doubt the 201 horsepower turbo version will be a helluva lot more fun to drive. It also comes equipped with a new aggressive hexagonal opening on the grille, new set of foglights, LED taillamps and a more vocal exhaust.

“But I’ll suffer at the pump” you say? 27 mpg city and 38 highway with the six-speed manual… hardly what we would call suffering.…

Sports Cars

By Jason Bacchetta on January 16th, 2012

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Abnormal Cycles Union | Harley-Davidson Sidecar

Now here’s a creation that would make any Steampunk fan salivate.

Recently appearing in the AMD Championship, Abnormal Cycles Union of Italy is the mastermind behind the wood-laden, Art Deco-esque Harley-Davidson Sidecar. It sports a very eclectic motif that’s completed with a classic 1942 Harley-Davidson Model U motorcycle. The duo rides on 18-inch JoNich wheels (mounted on custom CEAT tires), which perfectly accent its unique Kustom Tech brass & chrome brakes and handlebars.

Something definitely seems abnormal about the H.D. bike/sidecar combination, though. I for one can’t discern whether it would look more at home in the pages of Flash Gordon comics or on the streets of WWII Germany……

Rides

By Michael Bock on January 11th, 2012

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2013 HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep

Christmas may be over for another year, but the winter is still to come, and if you want to ride it out in style, then you need to consider the 2013 HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep. This $235,000 ride is limited to only 24 examples thus far, but if you’re lucky enough to nab one, get ready for an SUV that’s a far cry from the traditional Soccer Mom-mobile. With 805 brake horsepower and about 823 lb-ft of torque, this traditionally 6.4 liter engine (upgraded to 7.0) will leave a lot of sport cars in the dust.

It achieves 0-60 miles per hour in just 3.1 seconds and has a custom leather interior that will have you dashing through the snow in comfort. Will certainly go nicely parked in the garage next to that Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops Edition.…

$100,000-$250,000, SUVs & Wagons

By Aric Mitchell on January 7th, 2012

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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible

Nothing’s more savory in the automotive world, especially come spring and toasty summer, than a sexy, sporty drop-top, right?

And if you’ve got the dough, Jaguar has one of the newest, most lusty ones for you yet! Powered by Jag’s time-tested, time-approved supercharged 5.0L V8 (worthy of some 550 supercharged horses), the XKR-S Convertible arrives as Jaguar’s most powerful convertible ever. Just how fast and powerful? It’ll tear up the pavement with a top speed of 186mph (forget combing your hair!) and blasts from 0-60mph in a scant 4.2 seconds.

Additionally, better drive dynamics, sweeter interior appointments (including carbon leather-trimmed seats), and a sexier-than-ever body have all found their way into the creme of the XK crop; that is, the XKR-S convertible.…

Sports Cars

By Michael Bock on January 5th, 2012

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VTM Spacester

The VTM Spacester looks oddly similar to the previously featured Mansory Zapico, lacking any noticeable handle bars and resembling a bike that one might find in a futuristic sci-fi film.

From designer-extraordinaire Bernard ‘Buck’ Massart at VTM Motorcycles comes the Harley-Davidson-inspired (even has a Harley engine!) Spacester. Its design and fabrication, as most any motorcycle fan will notice, is pretty damn unorthodox—with parts like the exhaust vent and rear “fender” oddly (yet brilliantly) residing where parts usually just don’t reside. That’s saying nothing bad, though. Adding to the mystique is the Spacester’s flowing, ultra aerodynamic-looking style, a product not of a CAD program as some would suspect, but of precise hand-shaping.

It’s disappointing that the VTM Spacester’s specs haven’t been made available yet; however, the nothing-short-of-revolutionary and double-take-worthy design make for a great convo starter!…

Motorcycles

By Michael Bock on January 5th, 2012

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2013 Hennessey Venom Spyder

From Hennessey—yes, the same company that gave Dodge Vipers even more brute power and handling ability—comes what sort of resembles what the mating of a Lotus, Porsche Carrera GT, and Panoz roadster might look like.

Although most of the de facto specs have yet to be released, the Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (even sounds like one super badass car, right?) will serve as the ragtop version of the much-envied Venom GT (itself a $950k gem). And running counter to what may seem logical, losing the roof will cost an additional $200,000. But, hey, with this kind of sheer, 1,200+ horsepower awesomeness—as well as a nearly bottomless wallet—what’s a cool million?

Like the annoying infomercials command, ACT NOW!…because Hennessey has plans to build only five Venom GT Spyders, and dibs have already been claimed on two.…

$1,000,000+, Supercars

By Michael Bock on December 29th, 2011

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Lexus LF-LC

Looks like the Christmas presents just keep coming as we get an early look at what’s to come from Lexus at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit (January 9, 2012).

Presenting the futuristic Lexus LF-LC, a 2+2 supercar concept designed at the company’s California design studio. Not much else is known about the car yet, other than it looks ridiculously awesome (if this teaser image is anything to go by). But some are already speculating that the LF-LC will feature a hybrid electric system along with a targa top.

And judging by the term “supercar”, you can bet you’ll pay a fortune to own one.…

Supercars

By Jason Bacchetta on December 26th, 2011

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Electric Lightcycle | Tron-Inspired Motorcycle

Make no mistake, riding down the highway or sitting at a stoplight atop the Tron-inspired Electric Lightcycle will probably garner you more looks of amazement and lust than any ‘ho-hum’ Ferrari could ever dream of.

Based on—you guessed it—the flashy, very future-esque bike from the movie Tron: Legacy, and built by the legendary Parker Brothers Choppers company (and no, not the board game company), the Electric Lightcycle comes with either gas or electric powerplants. . The gas version, a Suzuki V-Twin-powered bike, is already available through Hammacher Schlemmer, while the electric version (boasting a 96v electric motor and Li-on battery) is coming soon! Rumor even has it that the latter is going to sport a 100+ top speed with only a brief, 35-minute charge!

I’m thinking the Electric Lightscycle would make one helluva stocking stuffer for, perhaps, slightly geeky, Tron fanboys.…

Motorcycles

By Michael Bock on December 20th, 2011

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