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"
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 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"
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+ horsepowerContinue reading "2017 Ford GT"
Rinspeed’s Driverless Car
Rinspeed is a Swiss company that tunes cars to make them faster and sexier. They call themselves a creative think tank for the automotive industry. Now they've taken a Tesla Model S and turned it into a driverless car of the future. The XchangE is only a concept, but it gives us a glimpse intoContinue reading "Rinspeed’s Driverless Car"
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 andContinue 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 reduceContinue reading "Skytran"
Electric Future 