Category: RIDES

Business On The Outside, Blumenau Model Train Set On The Inside

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.

The Land Sailor For Waterless Sailing In Suburbia!

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.

BMW MINI Goes Wild With Katy Perry

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.

Weaponizers: Twisted Metal Comes To Life!

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.

Dainese Tattoo Professional Bodysuit: Look Even More Badass With A Bike

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.

2009 Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana: Classic Looks, Modern Tech

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.

Come 2010, You Can Drive Your Own Parajet Flying Car

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.

Enjoy The Deep Seas With A Pedal-Powered Submarine

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.

Sustainable Formula 3 Car Made Of Vegetables

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.

Believe It Or Not, The Deronda G400 Is Street-Legal

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.

Rear View Mirror For Your Car With Built In Camera

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.

2009 Zero S Electric Supermoto: Go Green In Style

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.

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG: A Gentle-Looking 518bhp Beast

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.

Watch Out Toy Cars, There’s A New Tank On The Block

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.

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster Looks Cool For A High-Tech Carriage

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.