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Strap a V10 Viper Engine Onto a Motorcycle and You Get the Dodge Tomahawk, Here’s Another Look

By Jackson Chung June 14, 2015

Sure, it’s been years since the Dodge Tomahawk was officially unveiled, but even after all this time, the motorcycle looks like it belongs in a sci-fi flick. Priced at $555,000 USD, this 4-wheeled motorcycle is powered by an 8.3L V10 SRT 10 engine that churns out a whopping 500-horsepower, mated to a 2-speed manual transmission. The pairs of wheels move independently, allowing it to counter-steer and lean in turns like a motorcycle. Believe it or not, they sold nine of these hand-built bad boys through the Neiman Marcus catalog. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including the wondrous rarely seen world of exploding plants.

This is Not the Real KITT from Knight Rider, Just an Amazing Homemade Replica

By Jackson Chung June 13, 2015

Chris Palmer from Detroit has created an amazing replica of KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) – the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with artificial intelligence – featured in the hit TV show Knight Rider. He spent approximately 3-years researching, hunting down parts and building the vehicle using only screenshots from the show to get an idea of what he needed to do. Continue reading for a video and more information.

XSR 48 Military Interceptor Has .50-Caliber Machine Gun Hidden Under the Deck, Might be Coolest Boat Yet

By Jackson Chung June 13, 2015

Touted as the “world’s most advanced performance, pursuit and patrol vessel,” XSR’s 48 military interceptor is a boat to be reckoned with. The composite hull, which includes Kevlar armour, gives increased strength with a lighter weight and the crew sits in spcial shock-mitigation. When this vessel comes within range of an enemy ship, the .50-caliber machine gun emerges from the forward hull and is trained on the target using a remote controlled system from the cockpit. In addition to the main machine gun, other weapons can be mounted in the rear cockpit and the boat comes equipped with a small galley, fridge and stretcher positions. The larger model has four bunks, can carry up to 12 additional passengers and has a range of 1,000 nautical miles. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including

Gunbus 410 is World’s Largest Running Motorcycle, Here’s Another Look

By Jackson Chung June 13, 2015

Touted as the world’s largest running motorcycle, the Gunbus 410 measures in at a massive 11.6-feet long and 4.9-feet high. It’s been equipped with a 38-inch wheel up front, and a giant 42-inch wheel in the rear. The Gunbus tips the scales at 1433-pounds, and powered by a 6.7L twin-cylinder engine that generates 350-horsepower as well as 523 lb-ft of torque. One caveat: it costs $350,000. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

Nissan BladeGlider Looks Like a Futuristic Spaceship, Complete with Lambo Doors

By Jackson Chung June 12, 2015

Similar to Nissan’s DeltaWing, with its delta-shape body, the front of the BladeGlider is narrow, while the rear is wider, setting up the 1+2 seating arrangement with the driver nestled in front while passengers sit behind each of his shoulders. However, this futuristic zero-emissions vehicle will be powered by a lithium-ion battery. This vehicle is no longer a concept and will be heading to production. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

Forget Car Jacks, the Bushranger X-Jack is an Inflatable Orange Cylinder That Can Hold Up 4-Tons

By Jackson Chung June 12, 2015

The Bushranger-X may look like a simple orange cylinder, but it’s actually an inflatable car jack that can lift up to 4-tons with ease. It sports a triple layer top with a hard core insert for added protection as well as stability, and the two way inflation system uses either the exhaust or a portable air compressor which provides added control in determining, rate and extent of lift. Product page. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

Geeky Photographers Capture 24 Strange Windshield Notes Left for Inconsiderate Drivers

By Jackson Chung June 12, 2015

Why are these photographers geeky? Well, they were smart enough to capture these windshield notes left for inconsiderate drivers (plus a few others) and then upload them to the internet for everyone to see. Starting off, we have someone who assumed the person that parked must have been blind-folded as well as clawed at by a crazed ferret. Continue reading for more interesting notes you probably haven’t seen before.

New “Batman v Superman” Batmobile Officially Unveiled, These 7 Images Give Us an Inside Look

By Jackson Chung June 11, 2015

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Officially unveiled at the Licensing Expo 2015 in Las Vegas, the new, full-armored Batmobile set to be featured in “Batman v Superman” (March 25, 2016 release) comes equipped with a twin .50-caliber retractable machine gun turret, Active Protection Systems with anti-ballistics, measures 20-feet long by 12-feet wide and weighs in at a hefty 7,000-pounds. No word yet on if it can be remotely controlled with a smartphone, etc. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including an ingenious wood chopping trick.

Deadpool-Inspired McLaren P1 MSO is Most Sinister-Looking Yet, Sports Black and Red Paint Job

By Jackson Chung June 8, 2015

The McLaren P1 in stock form already costs a staggering $1.15-million, so it’s safe to say that this one-off McLaren Special Operations (MSO) model set one lucky auto enthusiast back a pretty penny. Sporting a Deadpool-inspired black and red paint job, its matching interior is also a sight to behold, complete with two-tone steering wheel, center console and more. Continue reading for a video and more information.

Can-Am Outlander 6×6 ATV Goes Anywhere and Can Tow Nearly a Ton, Perfect for the Zombie Apocalypse

By Jackson Chung June 8, 2015

File this under: zombie apocalypse vehicles #1023. The Can-Am Outlander 6×6 ATV boasts on-demand real six-wheel drive, making it perfect for even the toughest terrains, whether it be crossing streams, climbing hills, sloshing through mud, traversing forests or even Bigfoot hunting. The two-level rear cargo bed is customizable to your liking, and it has a 0.75-ton towing capacity as well as a cargo capacity of more than 800-pounds. Powered by a Rotax V-Twin 1000 engine, mated to a CVT transmission with an extra low gear, it also includes an anti-theft system and pre wiring for a rear winch. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos of today, including bionic Wolverine claws.