The Taga is a convertible tricycle-stroller that switches between pedal-powered trike and push stroller in 20 seconds flat. With an aluminum frame, Shimano gears, and multiple seat configurations, it folds compact for transport and handles single or double child seats.
BMW unveiled its S 1000 RR superbike at Monza Racing Circuit with a water-cooled four-cylinder engine producing 193 horsepower. The literbike features Race ABS, dynamic traction control, and four riding modes while weighing just 403 pounds dry.
Ferrari is selling a signed 7-speed gearbox from the Scuderia F2000 F1 racecar, autographed by Michael Schumacher, Jean Todt, and Luca di Montezemolo. The historic piece can be configured as a tabletop display, lamp, or coffee table for $10,000.
The Gruber Assist kit retrofits a 200-watt electric motor entirely inside your bike's frame, making the upgrade completely invisible. It delivers 100 watts of pedal-assist power for 45–90 minutes per charge, controlled from your handlebar. At $2,399, it's pricey but unmatched in stealth.
The Blumenau briefcase disguises a fully functional model train set behind its professional exterior. Inside, a battery-powered locomotive runs a scenic route over bridges and through mountains, all secured by aluminum frame and keylocks. Perfect for the train enthusiast who wants portable nostalgia.
This wind-powered land vehicle combines the thrill of sailing with the freedom of the open road. With a 35-foot Dacron sail, foot steering, and speeds up to 25 mph, the Land Sailor breaks down into four bags for easy transport and works on beaches, boardwalks, or any flat terrain.
The Blonds transformed a MINI Convertible with gaudy pink and black leopard prints for the 2009 Life Ball AIDS charity event in Vienna. This Katy Perry-inspired one-off was offered as a prize draw for 10 Euro tickets at Europe's largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser.
Goodmorning Technology's Bike Porter reimagines the bike basket by building it directly into the handlebar using matching tube construction. The design eliminates clunky add-ons while maintaining a sleek profile, though the Copenhagen company never brought it to market.
Discovery Channel's Weaponizers brings Twisted Metal to life as two teams convert real vehicles—from shuttle buses to ice cream vans—into remote-controlled war machines armed with actual weapons. The three-episode series premieres May 11 at 9pm, pitting the weaponized rides against each other in ultimate survival battles.
This Dainese Tattoo Professional Bodysuit elevates motorcycle gear with tattoo-inspired Japanese Samurai and Maori prints by artist Luca Ionesco. Crafted from kangaroo hide and Lorica black leather using patented D-TEC technology, it features carved designs, Zama shoulder pads, and bi-axial elastic inserts for maximum flexibility on the track.
Swiss tuning garage Ueli Anliker Design created the Red Gold Dream, a Mercedes SLR McLaren adorned with 500 rubies and 24K gold accents. The one-off custom build took 30,000 manhours, boosted output to 999 hp, and cost $4.3 million to complete.
Gullwing-America's 2009 300 SL Panamericana reproduction blends classic Mercedes styling with modern performance. Featuring a 370hp V8 from the SLR McLaren, BMW transmission, and aircraft-grade composite bodywork on 17-inch AMG wheels, this white-and-red stunner updates the iconic gullwing design with contemporary engineering.
Prindville Prestige has crafted a one-off carbon-fiber Murcielago LP-640 that's poised to become the most expensive modified Lamborghini ever. With full carbon bodywork, handle-free electronic doors, hand-finished aluminum interiors, and a titanium exhaust, this bespoke supercar is expected to command over €1 million.
The Parajet Skycar promised to be the world's first road-legal flying car, switching from ground to air mode in three minutes. With 180 kph road speeds and 110 kph flight capability, this bio-fuelled vehicle was announced for 2010 production but never reached consumers.
A Russian company is working on a bicycle-powered submarine that seats two and dives to 30 meters. The transparent vessel uses innovative rotor-jet propellers to amplify human pedaling into submarine-worthy thrust, with estimated costs between $30,000–$70,000 if it reaches production.
A team at the University of Warwick created the WorldFirst Formula 3 car from renewable resources including carrot-fiber polymers, potato starch, flax mirrors, and soybean seats. Running on plant oil fuel, it's designed to prove eco-friendly cars can be competitive racers.
The Deronda G400 looks like a track weapon but it's street-legal in all 50 states. With a mid-mounted Corvette LS2 V8 producing 400 bhp in a featherweight 1,890-lb chassis, this hand-built speedster starts at $64,000 and takes eight weeks to build.
Maserati unveiled the production GranTurismo MC, a track-only beast engineered for GT4 racing rather than road use. With a 4.7-liter V8 pumping out at least 450 bhp, carbon fiber everything, and racing-grade suspension, it's selling to select gentlemen drivers for €135,000 plus VAT starting October.
Mopar Underground stole the show at 2009's Moab Jeep Safari with the Lower Forty, a heavily modified Wrangler Rubicon. The one-off beast packed a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, oversized tires, custom carbon-fiber hood, and Red Eye No. 3 paint without adding suspension lifts.
This rear view mirror upgrade includes a built-in camera that records accidents with time and date stamps saved to an SD card. It mounts over your existing mirror without extensive installation, giving you video evidence if you're hit or capturing that hit-and-run driver who fled the scene.
The Zero S Electric Supermoto brought gas-free riding to the streets with aggressive styling borrowed from the off-road Zero X. With instant torque, 60-mile range, and street-legal specs, this aluminum-framed electric motorcycle aimed to make green transportation desirable.
Segway partnered with General Motors to create the P.U.M.A., a self-balancing electric vehicle that seats two passengers and reaches speeds up to 35 mph. The concept debuted at the New York Auto Show with a 35-mile range and vehicle-to-vehicle communication capabilities.
BMW unveiled the Mini Chameleon in 2009, a concept car using liquid-crystal Feint Paint that shifts colors with temperature and moisture. The finish brightens in rain for visibility, lightens in heat to cool the engine, and darkens when overheating starts.
The new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG disguises serious muscle under a modest four-door exterior. With a revised 6.2-liter V8 pumping out 518bhp and 465 lb-ft of torque, this understated beast rockets from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds while achieving improved fuel efficiency.
The Amphibious R/C Tank rotates its arms to set wheels on the ground and takes off across any terrain. With full 4-wheel drive, it converts into a speeding boat, crosses water effortlessly, and fires BBs up to 33 yards from its mounted gun. It even holds drinks while you command it by remote.
The Hotelicopter was supposedly the world's first flying hotel, a modified Soviet Mil V-12 helicopter with 18 soundproof rooms, a spa, fitness center, and blackjack table. Unfortunately, the ambitious concept turned out to be an April Fools stunt that never took flight.
150 Daimler trainees spent a year creating the F-CELL Roadster, a joystick-driven concept vehicle powered by emission-free fuel cells. With giant spoke wheels echoing the 1886 Benz Motor Car and a Formula One-inspired body, this quirky carriage-racer hybrid tops out at 15 mph with a 220-mile range.
