BMW’s Vision Next 100 is an unabashedly futuristic look at motorcycles. Their bike is an autonomous, self-balancing machine, capable or reading your intention, and getting you to the destination, fast. Able to read the road and alert riders of road dangers, they claim the safety of the motorcycle will remove the need for helmets entirely.ContinueContinue reading “BMW’s Autonomous Motorcycle of the Future”
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Car Designs from Yesteryear
Found in a garage and thought destroyed forever, these rare drawings of concept cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s show an interesting era of cars, some elegant and some a bit far out.
Designer Gas Stations
Most of us think of gas stations as pure utility. A shapeless and forgettable stop on your way to your next destination. Sure, some people may have their ‘brand’ that they go to, but the structures themselves rarely get any love. Luckily, design does matter to some people, and these standout stations are a greatContinueContinue reading “Designer Gas Stations”
Mercedes F 015
As a car design geek, it’s always fun to see what automakers have up their sleeves for the future. Often a company will release a concept car that is stylistically cutting-edge, but basically just a shiny paperweight, it doesn’t operate or move the conversation very much. When Mercedes released their vision for the car ofContinueContinue reading “Mercedes F 015”
2017 Ford GT
The most important car show of the year kicked off in Detroit this week, and with it comes some pretty amazing new rides. Take the 2017 Ford GT, a supercar with superb lines. The teardrop shape and active aerodynamics make it supremely sexy and slippery, and the all carbon body combined with a 600+ horsepowerContinueContinue reading “2017 Ford GT”
A Colorbomb in Limerick
Some epic and mind-bending paintwork in Limerick Ireland. Taking over a derelict gas station, artist Maser gives some intense pop to an otherwise normal street. Via StreetArtNews: I converted a derelict petrol station in Limerick city into an interactive installation, as part of a transformative urban art project. My work often boldly juxtaposes old andContinueContinue reading “A Colorbomb in Limerick”
Volvo Concept C
A super refined concept car from Volvo, pointing at their future design direction. very well executed. I’ve always loved the no compromises approach of concept cars, which hold a level of sophistication and finesse that showcase the purity of a design. Via DesignBoom: Led by Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President of design for Volvo.
Skytran
A pretty neat futuristic mode of transit, looking to come to Tel Aviv and other cities in the near future. Via DesignBoom: Tel Aviv is set to become the world’s first city with the magnetically levitating skytran system of mass transit, described by its developers as ‘the Jetsons made into real life’. designed to reduceContinueContinue reading “Skytran”
Making the Tesla Model S
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Tesla. I think their business model, products, and mission are spot-on. Elon Musk was wise to purchase a defunct Toyota assembly plant during the economic downturn, and revamped it into Tesla’s manufacturing and assembly superfloor. Wired Magazine takes a look at the car getting assembled usingContinueContinue reading “Making the Tesla Model S”
Rolls Royce Wraith
The newest Rolls Royce was just trotted out to the public, and it’s called the Wraith. Beyond being the most powerful Rolls ever built, the ‘fastback’ design and dual-tone body has a decisively muscular appearance, way less Grey Poupon, grey-haired than in years past. Inside you’ll of course find luxury details like the new Spirit ofContinueContinue reading “Rolls Royce Wraith”
Electric Future 