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Renovo Coupe is $529,000 Electric Supercar, Has Tegra X1-Powered Infotainment System

By Jackson Chung January 8, 2015

What really sets the Renovo Coupe apart from other electric cars is not its $529,000 price tag nor the 3.4-second 0-60mph time, but rather NVIDIA’s Tegra X1-powered infotainment inside the vehicle. With a 256-core Maxwell architecture GPU, the Tegra X1 gives the all-American supercar what analysts are calling “mind-blowing” performance. Tegra X1 technology powers the all-digital instrument cluster and 11.6-inch touchscreen in the center stack. Continue reading for another video and more information.

5 Amazing DIY Dark Knight Batpods You Can Actually Ride

By Jackson Chung January 8, 2015

In The Dark Knight, the Batpod has 20″ tires all around and is powered by a high-performance, water-cooled, single-cylinder engine – geared toward the lower end for faster acceleration and with no exhaust pipes. It’s steered by the shoulders instead of hands, and the rider’s arms are protected by shields. The Batpod ejects out of the Tumbler’s front end, with the Tumbler’s front wheels becoming the Batpod’s front and rear wheels. Here are five amazing DIY versions of the vehicle that all function to a certain extent, with the bottom (VnExpress) being the most impressive, since it’s built from scrap parts. Tung Lam used a Suzuki FX 125 ($143), two used car tires ($39), and the entire project came out costing just $480. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading to see the top five viral videos of the day.

It Looks Like a Spaceship, Can Drive Itself, But Wait Until You See the High-Tech Interior

By Jackson Chung January 6, 2015

Mercedes-Benz has created some outlandish concepts in the past, but the F 015 trumps them all. With a futuristic spaceship-inspired exterior made from carbon-fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel, the F 015 boasts self-driving technology as well as a hybrid system it can travel up to 685-miles on a single charge. Inside, there are four rotating swivel chairs, touchscreen panels and a panoramic roof that’s perfect for stargazing. Continue reading for the live reveal video from CES 2015, more pictures and additional information.

Bugatti 12.4 Atlantique is What the Hypercar Might’ve Looked Like in the Early 1900s

By Jackson Chung January 6, 2015

If Bugatti decided to create a throwback hypercar, it’d probably look something like the 12.4 Atlantique Concept by Alan Guerzoni. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 650hp V12 and a 200hp KERS system, this vehicle boasts “suicide doors, fenders separated from body, a very long bonnet, a low and aerodinamic tail, bi-color livery and a chrome line that splits the full body in two symmetrical halves,” according to its designer. Continue reading for a video, another picture and more information.

When Jaguar F-Type Project 7 Meets Motorcycle, You Get the Jaguar Project 7MC

By Jackson Chung January 5, 2015

Jaguar’s Project 7 is based on the F-TYPE Convertible, powered by a 5.0 V8 Supercharged engine, developing 575 PS (423 kW). Only 250-units will be made and it’s Jaguar’s most powerful production car to date. The body is 100% aluminium, reminiscing historical D-Type LeMans winner. Now the Jaguar Project 7MC is what a motorcycle based on the car might look like. Continue reading for more images and information.

This is Not a Lamborghini Diablo, Just a Pontiac Fiero in Heavy Disguise

By Jackson Chung January 4, 2015

The Lamborghini Diablo was a high-performance mid-engined sports car manufactured between 1990 and 2001. It was the first Lamborghini capable of topping 200 miles per hour (320 km/h), but this orange replica won’t come anywhere near that number, performance wise. This replica can be snatched up for just $48,900 USD (€40,575). It’s based on the Pontiac Fiero platform, and is powered by a Camaro-sourced LS1 V8 engine, mated to a Porsche 911 transmission. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Mike Hudson Quits Job, Transforms Van Into Mobile Home to Travel the World

By Jackson Chung January 3, 2015

Previously a systems engineer Mike Hudson decided to quit his job and break everyday routines for a life filled with the unknown. After giving away most of his worldly possessions, he started converting a rundown, 10-year-old van into a mobile home he calls “Vandog”. It took approximately 5-months of hard work to turn the rundown LDV Convoy into a livable home, complete with a timber-lined interior with an extendable bed, a large hammock, small office area, lots of storage space, a sound system, refrigerator, a gas burner, sink, a shower, toilet, a pressurized water system (hot water on demand), and even solar-powered LED lighting. An LPG cylinder stores gasoline (used for power) that can be refilled cheaply at petrol stations. Continue reading for a video, more pictures and information.

Another Look at the Ultra Sleek 1,200-Horsepower Ferrari F80 Concept

By Jackson Chung January 3, 2015

Here’s yet another look at the ultra sleek F80, designed by by Adriano Raeli. Similar to the LaFerrari and Enzo, it takes many design cues its predecessors, or more specifically, the sharp nose, an aggressive and long rear. Not just a looker, Ferrari may use the LaFerrari’s V12 engine, a hybrid 900hp twin-turbo V8 engine paired with a 300hp KERS system. The designer stressed that even if it does end up using a smaller engine, that won’t equate to less power. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Broon F8 is World’s First Electric Supercar Designed for Kids, Costs $1000

By Jackson Chung January 2, 2015

Adults have the Tesla Model S P85D, and soon kids will have the Broon F8 to drive around. Priced at $1000, this electric supercar of sorts boasts a four-wheel drive system, LED headlights, touchscreen tablet controls and even an entertainment system. If your child happens to fall asleep at the wheel, intelligent drive assist can be controlled remotely. Continue reading for a video, more pictures and additional information.

If Mercedes-Benz Existed in TRON, Silver Lightning Would be the Result

By Jackson Chung December 31, 2014

If Mercedes-Benz existed in the TRON universe, Silver Lightning would probably be one of the most popular vehicles there. In the real world, Silver Lightning was first seen in the L.A Design Challenge where it won best animation for their short film “Silver Lightning”. It will use future technologies such as MagTech and Omni-Directional Wheels. According to fftech.net “Mag-Tech uses small lightweight magnetic squares. They can be quickly put together to make a roof, or easily contracted to make a convertible.” Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a viral video showing someone testing Apple’s Touch ID with fake fingerprints.