Since the dawn of time, humans have been pretty much fascinated with flight, and have tried to achieve it ever since. Of course, nowadays, there are plenty of ways for humans to fly, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still room for innovation. This is exactly what the Paravelo wants to be – a nice
For most, the name Hindustan Ambassador doesn’t really mean a thing, unless you lived in India for the past 50 years. Still, after a quick look at the actual car, especially if it’s draped in taxi yellow guise, you will certainly recognize the small car. Now that we know what we are talking about, it
Technology is advancing steadily, and each day brings something new, be it a good idea or not. Continental announced they wish to bring to the automotive industry a tire tread depth monitoring system. As if we didn’t have enough lights in the dashboard to worry about. This system will basically alert you when the tread
The European Transport Safety Council is pretty much what it sounds like, and from time to time, useful information comes from their way. It seems that according to them, while overall accidents in Europe have decreased, Switzerland has the safest roads. As technology advances and becomes cheaper and widely available, it is incorporated in new
The Mad Max universe has captured a lot of fans for a plethora of reasons, from the morbid fascination of a post-apocalyptic earth, to the bone crunching machines built and maintained with jagged pieces of scrap metal. The latter hits a soft side for plenty of people, and even respectable companies, who would actually like
The Daily Mirror caused quite a stir recently, after accusing Top Gear presenter and famous journalist Jeremy Clarkson of being racist. If we are to believe the Mirror, Clarkson used the taboo n-word during the filming of a Top Gear episode. The response from the journalist was quick, as was the reaction of both his
In recent weeks, 3D printing has certainly taken off, with the technology finally becoming somewhat affordable. One important advance in the 3D printing technology was the possibility of using metals, which opened up a whole new world for designers. Taking this to heart, one enthusiast decided to work in a CAD program and design a
Every year, every country blessed with a working road system also has to work at maintaining it, and that means fixing potholes. And each year, millions upon millions of dollars are spent on covering said potholes. But now, a solution has been invented to manage the costs of these operations. Called the Dalek, this truck
The famous TVR automaker is going through some hard times as it is struggling to survive by building a new factory that would revive the company`s sales along with the manufacturing of a new model, after the Sagaris model being a failure one. The Autocar publication states that the new center being built in the
One of the main attraction of the 2014 New York International Auto Show so far must definitely be the SRT`s Viper GTS Anodized Carbon that has been equipped with the Time Attack package. The SRT Viper GTS Anodized Carbon Time Attack is based on a Metallic Mate color at the exterior, along with some fine
When it was first released, the Cars movie became an instant success, combining the great animation and humor of Pixar with the experience of Disney. Then came Cars 2, which clung on to the laurels of the firs movie, but eventually making it on its own. Unfortunately, as with pretty much every successful movie, a
I still remember a certain awareness campaign that wanted to outline the fact that downloading illegal files is equal to stealing. One add had a particular line saying “You wouldn’t download a car.” Naturally, the reaction was fast, and the most popular response was “I would if I could”. Well, it seems that the day
The Quant e-Sportlimousine displayed for the first time at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show is a concept car that promises a lot of technology advancements in terms of battery that powers the electric drivetrain inside that futuristic body. The “flow battery” is manufactured by nanoFLOWCELL AG from Liechtenstein, which uses tanks of negatively and positively
It has been some time since F1 champ Michael Schumacher sustained a life threatening injury after his head hit a rock during a skiing trip. Rushed to the hospital, an artificial coma was induced while doctors performed needed treatments. Ever since his injury, the hospital and the family of the legend has been flooded with
Drifting is a very entertaining way to let a vehicle unfurl its capabilities, and can be fun to both watch and try out. But while doing it in a controlled environment (like a track), there are a few out there that just must show off on public roads. In Saudi Arabia this is a problem
I will admit that on more than just one occasion I have pressed the accelerator pedal a bit too far, as I am sure most drivers did. And while I may present different motivation for this, fact remains that increased speed also means an increased risk. Accidents caused by speeding have been on the rise
It seems that the former actor’s tragedy just can’t be laid to rest, with more details emerging slowly. The latest of such comes from the autopsy report, and things just take a more gloomy aspect. According to mentioned report, Paul Walker and the driver, Roger Rodas, were traveling in the Porsche Carrera GT at an
Qoros, an Israeli-Chines joint venture was first launched early this year, and now, a new second model seems to arise, since some teaser images announces its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Qoros second model is coming with features from many of the design traits of the Qoros 3, which is considered to be
