BMW’s Autonomous Motorcycle of the Future

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.Continue reading "BMW’s Autonomous Motorcycle of the Future"

Mercedes’ Scarlet Vixen

The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is not an ugly car. It's not a real car, either, but we can ignore that for now. Unveiled at Pebble Beach, the Vision 6 is an exercise in pure luxury, in the form of a 738 horsepower, all-electric coupe, 18 feet in length, a wearing a scarlet snarl.  The practicality, letContinue reading "Mercedes’ Scarlet Vixen"

Zebra Boat

We can't quite figure out if The Zebra is a concept only, or if it's for sale. But with such devastating good looks, we don't really care. Designed by Dimitri Bez, The Zebra evokes the classic forms of great speed boats of the past, but with a refined geo-minimalism that is just stunning. Add theContinue reading "Zebra Boat"

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 greatContinue 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 ofContinue reading "Mercedes F 015"