Epic is an overused phrase, but it seems apt in describing Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming adaptation of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel. Maybe you haven’t read the book since high school, but you probably never imagined it as lushly or cinematically as this interpretation. Shot in the latest 3D technology, this film releasesContinueContinue reading “The Great Gatsby, 3D”
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Tesla: Exceeding Expectations
I’m a sucker for new technology, especially when it is smart and clean. And I have followed the development of the next car from Tesla for a number of years. It’s called the Model S, and it hopes to compete head-to-head with internal combustion luxury cars like the Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series. However,ContinueContinue reading “Tesla: Exceeding Expectations”
The True Cost of Oil
Before you start groaning at the gas pump (and you’re still allowed to groan), take a look at this animated video from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Via Treehugger:
Extinct Sporting Events
Perhaps some sports are best to be left in the past. From the Library of Congress’ Flickr page, some photos of “Auto Polo”, back when the automobile itself was still new. Pretty amazing images.
Bizarrely Excellent
The Geneva Auto Show just began, and Toyota’s new far-out concept car stands out from the crowd. Via DesignBoom: the ‘ft-bh’ concept hybrid by toyota has just been debuted at geneva motor show 2012, intended as an ultralight B-segment family car that attains less than half the CO2 emissions of the efficient Toyota Yaris (achieveingContinueContinue reading “Bizarrely Excellent”
Tesla Model X
Tesla just released news of their highly anticipated third vehicle, named the Model X. Via Uncrate: Tesla has unveiled its third electric car, and this time they’re aiming for something with a little more utility. The crossover-style Tesla Model X ($50,000-$90,000) can go 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, and sports falcon-wing doors for rear passengers. SpeakingContinueContinue reading “Tesla Model X”
GM’s Backseat View into the Future
A pretty neat concept for people in a car’s backseat. Via Leftlane News: By Drew Johnson Rear-seat entertainment systems have steadily improved over the last few years, but General Motors has developed a new technology that could revolutionize the entire industry. Most rear-seat entertainment systems include a couple of screens and a DVD player, butContinueContinue reading “GM’s Backseat View into the Future”
The Very Oldest
Henry Ford may be attributed to the invention of the automobile, but it just isn’t the case. This week, the oldest running car in the world, a steam driven 1884 De Dion Bouton Et Trepardoux was auctioned off for $4.62 million dollars. It’s pretty amazing that this 127 year old automobile is still around, aliveContinueContinue reading “The Very Oldest”
The Flake
A super cool and bizarre car concept that’s been making a wave in the design scene this week. Scary, for sure, but in an intriguing way. Definitely look for this in science fiction movies before you see it running errands at the grocery store. Via Wired Autopia: The Flake, Da Feng’s latest design, is coveredContinueContinue reading “The Flake”
The Bikeification of Clinton
Long known for its bike-friendliness, Portland has made big strides in improving safe access to cyclists all over the city. Dangerous bridges and overpasses have been transformed and retrofitted with pedestrian and bike paths, allowing multi-modal transport to and fro. When it comes to more quiet neighborhoods, the city isn’t sitting still either. Perhaps spurredContinueContinue reading “The Bikeification of Clinton”
Electric Future 