Aftermarket firm to make 100 Tesla Model S convertibles

Tesla started making a roadster called the Tesla Roadster. It was more of a targa top sports car than a full convertible. A company called Newport Convertible Engineering has announced … Continue reading

Volvo Inflatable Child Seat Concept is lighter than most at 10lbs

One of the biggest problems with conventional child car seat is its weight. You can expect them to weigh close to the 25-pound range and besides being bulky; they are … Continue reading

Formula E public testing kicks off in UK on July 4

Formula E cars look something like the Formula 1 cars from years past with the big difference being no gasoline engine powers the racecar. Rather than burning fuel, Formula E … Continue reading

2015 Honda Fit rolls into showrooms April 14

We’ve already seen just about all there is to see about the 2015 Honda Fit. The car is all new for the 2015 model year and is an attractive, affordable, … Continue reading

Bentley plug-in hybrid concept promises 50km on electricity only

Bentley is set to show off its hybrid car concept at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 20. The hybrid vehicle that will on display at the show is … Continue reading

Ford shows off all-new 2015 Focus sedan

One of the most popular Ford cars on the market in the US is the Focus. Ford has announced that it has retained the title of the world’s best selling … Continue reading

Millennium Falcon Chevy Malibu: Why Not a Ford Falcon?

You’ve never heard of the Millennium Falcon? It’s the car that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. I had to stop for gas like five times though. The choice of vehicle for this amazing customization is actually appropriate when you stop to think that Star Wars takes place a long time ago.
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It was built by Bill Deacon from a 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic. This image comes from Star Wars Celebration IV back in 2007, but you are seeing it now because it is super cool. That cockpit mounted on passenger-side mirror even has action figures of Han Solo and Chewbacca inside. Naturally, its license plate reads HANCHWY. Apparently it also has a TIE fighter hood ornament but apparently it’s currently out on a mission.

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I hope Bill is still driving this thing. She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts, kid.

[Geek Art Gallery via Neatorama]

2015 Corvette Stingray 8-speed paddle shift auto transmission detailed

Chevrolet is giving the 2015 Stingray Corvette a new transmission option that is an 8-speed paddle shift automatic transmission. When this transmission was first announced, some were disappointed that it … Continue reading

SIM-HAL EV produces 1829 lb-ft of torque, won’t kill Dave

Japanese EV firm SIM-Drive has been producing prototype electric vehicles for a while and previously rolled out the SIM-LEI, SIM-WIL, and SIM-CEL. The company has now unveiled its fourth EV … Continue reading

2015 BMW M4 Convertible boasts inline-six M engine and lightweight design

It’s that time of year again for cars makers to put their best foot forward and BMW does not disappoint. The renowned automobile maker has just announced the M4 Convertible … Continue reading