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Audi’s initiative to produce a small family car has worked out brilliantly for them and auto industry as well. The third generation Audi A3 has hit the market with a strong high torque two tier TDI Clubsport Quattro engine of 224 bhp and 450 Nm. The body styles offered in Audi A3 include two and four door hatchbacks, the two-door hatchback is a sedan and the four-door hatchback is convertible. The engine is efficient enough to reach from zero to 100 km/hr in just 6.6 seconds and it can reach a top speed of 240km/hr. The Audi A3 is a 3-door model with a length of around 14 feet and 6 feet height. The headlamps are designed with new LED technology as well as xenon plus units. As far as the looks of A3 is concerned, there are a lot of improvisation in the design of the car. The Audi A3 has been given an envious touch with a six-corner single frame radiator grille.

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Interior As far as the interiors of Audi A3 are concerned, it is designed with a blend of class, comfort, and new technology. It provides you with a sporty highly attractive ambient luxurious variant. The steering wheel comes with three to four spokes. Audi has also provided shift pedals and multifunction keys in the steering wheel. A 3D graphic effect is generated in the driver information system display, which is placed between two large round instruments showing all information. The rear interior of this car provides enough space for three persons to sit comfortably. The equipment used in Audi A3 includes manually controlled air conditioning system, highly adjustable front seats, on board computer with efficiency program and a complete package of safety restraint system.

The beast The Audi A3 comes with two engine variants such as gasoline or 2.0T and a diesel or TDI engine. The 2.0T engine provides you with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder that generates 200hp and 207 lb ft torque. The front wheel drive offered with this engine is a six speed manual transmission. However, a six speed dual clutch and automated manual transmission is also available in this engine. The TDI engine offers you with a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel four cylinder that generates 140 hp and 236 lb ft torque. The TDI engine offers an incredible fuel economy as well. The Audi A3 provides front seat airbags, full-length side curtain airbags for the safety of the travelers. It also has whiplash reducing front headrests, antilock brakes and stability control to ensure your safety during any driving condition. Pros

Improved appearance
New engine line-up
Highly fuel efficient when comes with the diesel engine
Spacious and well designed interiors
Powerful engine
Sporty and stylish looks

Cons

Pretty expensive for hatchback segments
Inadequate rear seat space for taller passengers

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Motorbike riding is always fun. The kind of thrust that one gets when the bike accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a couple of seconds is unmatched. Although there is always a competitive scuffle between different companies to come up with the fastest and speediest bikes, there is a limitation to the maximum speed as set by the government agencies and various other recognized forums. Let’s take a look at the five most fierce and speedy motorbikes that are available to be bought.

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MTT Y2K Turbine Superbike

This superbike can attain a top speed of 230 mph and is indeed the most powerful bike in its category. This bike is equipped with a Rolls Royce 250-C20 turboshaft engine which produces whopping 320 horsepower running at 6000 rpm. Not only it’s the fastest bike in the world but it’s also one of the costliest superbike. This bike is equipped with a two-speed gearbox and is created by famous motorbike designer Ted McIntyre. Driving MTT Y2K superbike is an unforgettable ride and definitely gives out of the world thrilling experience

MV Agusta F4 1100 CC

Priced at $135,000, MV Agusta F4 1100 CC is a bike with unmatched looks and speed. This bike can attain a top speed of 195 mph and is powered by liquid cooled four-cylinder engine, which has been derived from Ferrari formula one engine. This bike is equipped with 6-speed cassette gearbox and can reach from zero to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. There is no doubt that this bike is packed with lots of power and every motorbike lover would like to possess it.

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa

This ultimate motorbike from Suzuki is a superbike, which is quite famous in biking fraternity. The unique and famous name of this bike is derived from a bird, which can attain a vertical speed of up to 200 mph while hunting on its prey. This motorbike is powered by four-cylinder, four-stroke engine, which produces whopping 175 horsepower running at 9800 rpm. Mere mention of this bike sets your adrenalin rush and riding this super machine is quite a thrill. The maximum speed that this bike can attain is 190 mph.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

Kawasaki Ninja can attain a top speed of 185.5 mph and is equipped with four-stroke engine that produces 178 horsepower running at 10,500 rpm. For a biker, riding and possessing this bike is like a dream come true. With fuel consumption stats of 32.1 mpg and net weight of 545 lb, this bike is virtually unmatchable.

Honda CBR1100X

Honda is world-renowned company in the field of high-end motorbike design and manufacturing. This bike from Honda is again an engineering marvel, which is powered by 1137cc, 132.9 horsepower engine and gives amazing thrust and control to the rider. Honda CBR1100X can attain a maximum speed of 178.5 mph.

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People own and use bike for several different reasons. Some find this mode of transport eco friendly while others find it a good work out. There is no doubt that by using your bike you save on fuel and thereby contribute your bit to “Go Green” philosophy. Moreover, if the bike that you are using can be folded and carried like normal luggage, then you derive more fun from this activity.

Foldable bikes are widely used all over the world; hence, many companies nowadays are involved in design and production of these ultimate pedal powered machines. Here, in this article, we have covered five such bikes that you can use not only to commute from one place to another but you can also fold them and carry as and when required.

Brompton S2L folding bike

Brompton folding bikes are one of the best bikes available in the market. Brompton is basically a British company situated in West London and the foldable bikes that they produce are world class. This bike consists of six gears in total and weighs around 10 kg. The frame of this bike is made up of high tensile steel, which makes it one of the sturdiest bikes in its category.

Mobiky Genius

Made from rust free aluminum alloy, this bike can be folded or unfolded in just around 3 seconds. This bike is provided with the integrated rollers so that after folding it you can just roll it to carry it along yourself. Provided with the adjustable settings, there is no doubt that this bike can be used by anybody making it great choice for a family bike. After being folded, this bike measures just 25”x32”x12”, so it’s quite easy to carry around.

IF Mode Folding Bike

The design of this bike is highly inspirational and the best part with this bike is that it consists of full size wheels unlike other bikes where wheels are relatively small. Although it takes around 20 seconds to fold or unfold this bike but that doesn’t downgrade its popularity since it’s loaded with superb features such as 2-speed drive, S shaped frame, unique looks, etc.

Bendy Bicycle

This innovative bike can actually bend to be securely locked so that the owner of this bike need not worry about bike being stolen. Designed by avid designer Kevin Scott, this bike won the runners up prize in Business Design Center competition. Unlike the other foldable bikes, this bike can be only folded to certain extent but it’s a great bike for short distance travel.

A-bike City

Designed by designer Sir Clive Sinclair, this bike is undoubtedly the bike of today’s times. Although the wheels are a bit small compared to the other bikes but it has been largely compensated with the provision of a system that lets the bike travel 10 feet per crank rotation. Truly, a superb city bike!

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You might have heard safety conscious people considering motorbikes as dangerous and unsafe; however, the vehicle has always been popular among men, may be because hot and dangerous go hand-in-hand. Motorbikes have been around us for almost a century. Hence, creating a list of five most popular motorbikes can be very confusing considering the large number of fantastic motorbikes that surround us. Nonetheless, here we have our list of five most popular motorbikes:

Brough Superior SS100

George Brough was a passionate motorcyclist who produced some excellent and highly expensive motorbikes in the early 20^th century. The Broughs were so expensive in those days that they used to cost more than some houses in England; however, there was still no dearth of people buying the famous Brough Superior SS100. The name SS 100 was coined for this yesteryear vehicle because at that time, Brough claimed that the vehicle could run at a speed of more than 100 miles per hour (considered as Godspeed in those days).

Honda CB750

In the late sixties, the Honda CB750 actually started the trend of reliable, civilized, comfortable and affordable motorbikes, which created ripples in the world of motorbikes during those Hippie days. It first started the commercialization of four-cylinder layout motorbikes and the facility of starting button, which was not provided in any other motorbike of that period.

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Harley-Davidson Evolution

The Harley-Davidson Evolution engine actually turned out to be their savior engine as before they started to produce 1,340-cc Evolution engine. The earlier Harley engines were all leaky, unreliable and needed a lot of energetic kicks to get started. This Evolution engine gave such high performances that Harley used it in their motorbikes from 1984 to 1999 after which, many new improvements were made in them and they started to use the improved version of Evolution.

Britten V1000/V1100

Designed and produced by an eccentric engineer named John Britten who was not satisfied by the performance of the engines of Ducati and Denco, he produced this amazing new generation motorbike, which won not only the hearts of motorbike fans but also some serious races.

Laverda V6

This is the only two-wheeler installed with a powerful longitudinal V6, which can pick up a tremendous speed of 283km per hour. The design product of Giulio Alfieri, a former Maserati engineer, this two wheeler vehicle with a 996-cc V6 was purely made for endurance racing and made its first debut at the 1978 Bol d’Or 24 Hour but had to retire soon because of a 1979 rule which limited all the racing vehicle engines to four cylinders. However, Piero Laverda, a former Laverda owner can still be seen on some occasions riding this historic vehicle ever produced.

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Being weird seems to be the new fad because normal stuff seldom attracts any attention. Making weird and whacky vehicles is not a new thing; however, the following vehicles brag some of the strangest car modifications, which will beat even your wildest imaginations:

Weird Alien car

We know that aliens look weird, they travel in flying saucers and we are sure if they drive a car, then it would never resemble the normal cars used by the earthlings. However, this car surely looks like the type of car that would even attract any passing alien to have a ride in it. Designed for people with an intense Gothic taste, this car automatically alienates itself from other cars on the road.

Evil car

If you have ever imagined how Satan’s car would look like, then this Evil Car created by W.T. Burge could be your answer. Burge successfully modified this Volkswagen into a merciless automobile hell hound by making gargoyle heads and glowing eyes on the front and sides. Although it might look like a truly devilish car made for the people who sold their souls to demons for money and fame, but it took some real imaginations and brilliant engineering to create this evil masterpiece.

Mini Tank Car

There have been instances of a tank going rogue in civilian areas and resulted in large-scale property damage as well as injuries and so, the sight of a tank on the road might scare the hell out of many people. On the other hand, the sight of this mini tank on the road will instead prompt the passersby to utter numerous exclamation of amazement with its brilliant artillery tank inspired design. Originally, it was a Smart Fourtwo, which was modified to look like a mini tank by replacing the wheels with track systems used mainly in tanks. Moreover, besides the wheels, the other parts are also modified to imitate the looks of a tank along with the color which can totally blend with forest surroundings. Although we don’t have the least idea if it is equipped with any kind of artillery system or not, but this car could be a dream car for any war enthusiast.

Wired Volkswagen

A perfect example of creative art and brilliant engineering, this Wired Volkswagen is not designed for only one glance. The exterior metal body of this car has been removed and replaced by a complete wired body which leaves no stone unturned to make sure that this is purely a geek’s invention.

Art car

If you have ever wondered about the resultant product of an odd combination of sculpting and automobile engineering, then this Ford Mustang art car is here to demonstrate your imagination. It seems like the owner of this car was successful in transforming an old Ford Mustang into a whacky piece of art by installing rolling balls and jack box antenna in such a way that it looks like a moving masterpiece of modern art.

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Carmakers across the world nowadays are designing and developing vehicles, which are not only smooth to drive but give high mileage too. Due to the soaring fuel prices and environmental concerns this approach does makes sense. The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is a diesel variant of Chevrolet’s Cruze lineup, which not only gives excellent mileage but is also a great car to drive. Achieving the magical number of 46 mpg, which has been certified by EPA as well, is no small feat. As far as mileage is concerned, this car ranks number one in the US in “non hybrid” category. Let’s take a brief look into this sedan’s specs and find out what all it has to offer to the end customer.

Externals The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel has an overall length of 181 inches and is 70.7 inches wide. This car comes under the category of compact cars and is a good choice if you are looking for car with superb drive comfort and fuel economy. This sedan is available is several attractive colors such as Red Hot, Silver Ice Metallic, Rainforest Green Metallic, etc.

Internals

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is powered by 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder engine, which generates 148 horsepower running at 4000 rpm. Considering the size and the segment this car belong to, the figure of 148 horsepower is not very impressive but still the overall driving pleasure is good enough. This car can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 8.6 seconds.

Transmission and other features

This car is equipped with 6-speed automatic transmission and is basically a front wheel driven vehicle. As stated before, the mileage of this car is world class. As per the company, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel can give a mileage of 27 mpg in city while on highways the mileage can go as high as 46 mpg. This marvelously designed sedan can go as far as 700 miles on one time full tank, which is not only quite impressive but makes this car stands apart from the lot. This is for sure that if you buy this car, you are going to save lots of money on fuel expenses and your number of visits to gas station shall decrease considerably

Price and Availability

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel is available at a price of $25,695. The best part is that this car is under company warranty for 3 year or 36,000 miles so you don’t need to worry about maintenance for quite sometime.

Verdict

This diesel version sedan from Chevrolet is worth buying and this is for sure that it won’t dig a hole in your pocket compared to other cars in the same category. The closest competitor of this car is the 2013 Volkswagon Jetta TDI, which is also an excellent car but lags behind Cruze diesel in terms of mileage and powertrain performance.

Stylish and cool motorbikes bring the passion inside you and help you get as much attention as you want. A good motorbike gives you speed as it maneuvers through congested traffic areas with ease and élan. At present there are thousands of great motor bikes available in the market; however, if you want to get the best deal then you better cut the slack and do some research of your own. You should choose a motorbike that gives you both speed and safety. The best five motorbikes that you can try in 2013 are discussed in this article for your benefit. Pick the one that appeals you the most and fits your budget as well. 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 The upgraded version of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R flaunts really amazing performance. This lightweight, speedy sports bike responds quickly to your needs. Whenever you need, you will be able to increase the speed without any ado and catch up with the bikers ahead of you. The 13,000 redline provided by the engine is surely a pro at an affordable price of $4,799. You can also get a compact ABS with this bike at an additional cost. Honda Goldwing F6B This motorbike is the perfect companion for small tours and adventure getaways. It is very lightweight yet powered by a six cylinder engine. There are two saddlebags, one at each side, which lets you keep your essentials safely locked. This gorgeous bike comes in two color varieties- red and black. It is not only efficient but also high on style. You get sufficient protection from dust and fast blowing wind but also get to enjoy the natural elements to their fullest. It will cost you around $19,999.

2013 Harley Davidson seventy Two Styled after the choppers that became famous in the 70s, the 2013 Harley Davidson Seventy Two is surely a looker. It is nothing less than stunning but also has the edgy and bold attitude that you have always craved in motorbikes. It is a bit costly at $10,699 but the pride of owning it will make up for that. Honda NC700X If you are on a tight budget yet you want a handsome sports bike, then you should go for the Honda NC700X. It is good both on busy city streets and for the adventure expeditions. The 670cc twin engine gives great power and fuel efficiency. It will cost you about $6,999.

2013 Ducati Monster 696 Anniversary This year the Monster became 20 and Ducati is celebrating the birthday with special 696 editions of this mesmerizing bike. It has 696 cc twin engines. It combines the charm of early 90s and the competence of modern bikes. It will cost you around $8,795.

Not even the person who first said that human imagination has no limit could have predicted the awe-inspiring automobiles that run on the streets of 21^st century. Mentioned below are some of the most incredible car mods that can only be the result of excellent engineering skills and a lot of wild imaginations involving technologies:

Scrap Part Limousine

Created by Antti Rahko, finishing this incredible and strange looking limousine took the designer 10 years and a whopping $950,000 to complete. Constructed from the scrap parts of 40 vehicles including two Mercedes, this extra-ordinary limousine has 86 lights, 36 mirrors and is a 10-seater vehicle. Because of its strange way of construction and splendid engineering with which all the scarp parts are put together, this scrap part Limousine has won the title of the best art car at the Houston Art Car events in 2007 and 2009.

Camera Car

At first sight you might think that some kind of Japanese best buy must be going on because hundreds of cameras are attached all over the car in such a way that no free space of the exterior body is left untouched by any camera. A truly creative idea of combining cameras and a car to make a camera car, the creator of this car must have been deeply fascinated by the paparazzi at some point of his life.

The Dark Knight

Batman and all of his super Batmobiles never get old and never will. It has and will always remain as a brilliant source of inspiration for numerous car modders and this Batman Smart car is a tribute to the epic character ever invented in the history of human civilization. Designed by George Barris, this Batmobile might seem like a bit smaller for our mighty Batman but he made sure that every inch of this car exudes the charm and splendor of the protector of Gotham city.

The Cork Truck

When we were kids, we were taught that recycling art is not only useful for us but it is useful for our environment too and this must have deeply motivated Jan Elftman, who after working in a restaurant for 13years got the chance of collecting almost 10,000 wine bottle corks. Moreover, in the process of trying to make good use of these corks, she covered her entire truck with it and overnight became famous as the creator of The Cork Truck.

Alien Car

Made out of various scrap parts of expensive car models like Chevy Cobalt SS, Chevy Cobalt, Chevy Aveo, Honda Insight, Toyota MR2, Toyota Echo and Porsche Boxster, this space ship car is the dream product of any Star Wars or Star Trek fan. It might not be the fastest vehicle of the planet but its spaceship like design is totally mind-blowing.

Like human imagination, celebrity extravagance is also beyond limits. The rich and the famous would go to any length to spoil themselves with their own wealth. They buy islands in Europe, own million dollar houses across the country, sleep in diamond studded beds and most of all they spend a huge sum of money in their vehicles. But here, except their too expensive and gorgeous cars, we are not going to discuss their extravagant display of wealth in other aspects of their life. So, we have comprised a list of five most expensive cars flaunted by the rich and famous:

Jay Z and his Maybach Exelero ($8,000,000)

An 8 million dollar Batmobile lookalike might only be a dream for many of us, but not for Jay Z. He drives a Maybach Exelero which exactly looks like a Batmobile. In his music video named “Lost One”, he is even seen driving this highly expensive jaw-dropping piece of beauty. With an enormous weight of 2.66 tons, this dream car can be driven at a speed of 218.38mph and in just 4.4 seconds; it can also pick up acceleration from 0-60mph.

Simon Cowell and his Bugatti Veyron ($1,700,000)

Simon might be the crankiest judge of American Idol but when he is driving his 1.7 million dollars Bugatti Veyron, he is nothing but all smiles. This million-dollar car is ranked second in the category of fastest car of the world and in 2.5 seconds, it can pick up an acceleration of 0-60mph and can also reach a speed of up to 267mph. Besides this, Cowell also has an expensive car collection of Rolls Royce Phantom, Ferrari, and is soon going to add a 100EX Cabriolet.

Jay Leno and his Mercedes SLR McLaren ($450,000)

Jay Leno has always been a big fan of cars and has a grand collection of rare and expensive cars ranging from a 1906 Stanley Steamer, 1970 Dodge Challenger to EcoJet. However, the famous talk show host/comedian proudly calls his Mercedes SLR McLaren as one of his favorite cars among other masterpieces because, according to him, this is the fastest car from his collection.

David Beckham and his Custom Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophe ($407,000)

The former Manchester United player, David Beckham is often seen proudly cruising in his Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead, which is fully customized for him. Besides the custom built wheels and the color matching exterior, Beckham’s famous “23” is also embroidered neatly onto the seats.

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As a rich and famous hotel heiress, who also got caught up in some serious law and order trouble, Paris Hilton drives an entirely pink Bentley GT Continental fitted with a diamond encrusted dashboard. Especially made to suit her taste, she bought this diamond filled pink Bentley in December 2008 as her Christmas present.

Women have always been accused of making decisions with their hearts rather than their brains, but when it comes to the task of picking a vehicle, women really use their head while the male population likes to follow their aesthetics. Here is a list of top five cars that are good-looking, practical, fuel-efficient, safe and are loved by the women drivers:

Nissan Rogue

The Nissan Rogue is one of the most practical cars that women prefer to drive. This small crossover SUV offers you a very flexible interior with room for up to five passengers and also a storage capacity for 57.9 cubic feet cargoes. Available at a starting price of $23,915, this car claims to provide an impressive fuel economy which appeals to a maximum number of women who are required to maintain their kids and family budget together.

Toyota Camry

For years, Toyota Camry has been one of the best selling cars in America and also the most preferred car by the female drivers. It has almost all the qualities that a car should possess. Camry is fuel efficient, roomy, comfortable and well priced. So, being affordable and well-equipped, Toyota Camry is another practical yet gorgeous car that majority of women would always choose to buy.

Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle is small, stylish and gorgeous car, which has always attracted women like bees. Smooth drive, affordable price and impressive fuel economy ratings are other qualities of this petite piece of engineering. Moreover, the 2012 model of Beetle has undergone some improvement in designs and features in order to attract male buyers too. This iconic little coupe now offers keyless access and provides you with the option of push button start. Therefore, this gorgeous sporty four-seater is another beautiful and practical car that makes it to the top five lists of favorite cars of women.

Honda Civic

There is a good reason that you see Honda Civic almost everywhere. They are affordable, easy to drive and have an impeccable build quality. The passenger floor of a Civic is totally flat which makes it practical as well as comfortable for the passengers and especially for the kids. Moreover, it also gives you the option of buying the car with hybrid or the natural gas engine, which not only helps you in saving money but also in saving our environment.

Mazda 3

Mazda 3 is the kind of vehicle that offers you style, comfort and driving pleasure, all at the same time. This is the kind of practical car that most women with a family would like to drive on the streets. Besides being highly well equipped and fuel efficient, Mazda 3 is also considerably affordable, which is another quality that attracts most of the budget conscious women.

Cars and bidding both get our blood running fast through the veins. They are both associated with excitement and winning. You need not to be surprised when you hear about the huge amounts spent for getting second hand yet rare, collectible cars from eBay. Car lovers are always ready to spend vast sums of bucks for getting their hands on a car that is worth it; the excitement of the bidding process only adds to the fun. In this article, you will find information on the top five cars eBay has sold until date at excessively high prices. The owners are not in the least remorseful rather they are probably gleeful to have got the car of their dream in their garage. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder This is an exemplary edition of Ferrari that leaves nothing to be desired. The elegant and classy make will definitely take your breath away or make you sigh in envy. It was sold for $3.26 million. It is one of the 45 exclusively designed, long wheel models of Ferrari with a Columbo designed V12 front. Each and every line is magnificent; and there is no other Ferrari model that looks exactly similar. 1933 Duesenberg SJ Speedster The second most expensive car sold until date on eBay is the Duesenberg SJ Speedster. The ‘S’ in the SJ of the car comes from the fact that it is one of the only 36 supercharged models of Duesenberg manufactured from 1932 to 1937. This beauty got sold for $2.6 million. None of the 36 supercharged Duesenberg models look similar to each other. This one is capable of delivering 104 mile per hour speed.

2008 Lamborghini Revention The edgy and super cool design of the Lamborghini Revention is sure to make your jaws drop. This glamorous car got sold for a staggering $2.5 million on eBay. There are only 20 of this type of car and the model and make both are exclusive. The first owner used the services of this beauty only for some meager 73 miles and it was sold almost as it was bought first time. Maserati MC12 The gorgeous MC12 was sold on eBay for the startling sum of $1.205 million. It was first owned by a Florida based car collector who ran it for only 512 miles. It is quite similar to the Ferrari Enzo with regard to price and built.

1937 Alfa Romeo 2300MM This car is not only famous for its stylish body or built but also because of the man who owned it first. This car belonged to Benito Mussolini. It was sold for a heavy sum of $1.200 million.

Some people always think in a different way. When we talk about vehicle design we only imagine the vehicles that are appealing to eye, have good fuel efficiency or may be some other criteria depending upon our taste and financial abilities. But here we are writing about vehicles that are not only strange but may also look awkward to some people. It’s a totally different approach as far as vehicle design is concerned and you may just want to appreciate how much imagination and innovation goes into this task. So here we have listed five such vehicles for you to have a look.

Monsterbike

This strange pedal powered machine was created in Netherlands. The front wheel of this vehicle is borrowed from monster trucks while the rear two wheels are quite small comparatively. With the help of crank and chain arrangement, this vehicle is pedaled to be driven. Not to mention, you need to be a strong person to sit and drive it due to the sheer weight of this 3-wheel machine.

Tank Chair

This unique chair shaped vehicle is inspired by the real tank design and uses the moving mechanism similar to tank. The good part with this chair is that it can easily move on any surface such as mud, sand, snow, etc. Although this design looks little weird but it can actually be used by the people who use wheel chair. The joystick provided on the hand rest can control the chair movement.

Swisscopter Dragonfly DF1

This strange looking helicopter design is inspired by the dragonfly and is created by an Arizona based US Company. At a time, it can take only one person so you need to know the driving skills before you board this strange helicopter. This incredible machine is powered by hydrogen peroxide fueled rockets and is certified by Federal Aviation Administration too.

Rocket Bike

This is again a bizarre piece of innovation by Tom Pickens, which has a rocket propulsion mechanism installed in a bike. With the help of thrust generated by the gasses emitted by the propulsion mechanism, this bike can zoom from zero to 60 meters in just five seconds. Pickens spent quite a lot of money and time to build this bike but never thought of making it commercially available.

Surface Orbiter

Designer Rick Dobbertin from New York created this strange looking vehicle, which is capable of being driven on land as well as inside the water. He invented this vehicle out of curiosity since he wanted to travel the earth on just one vehicle and no commercially available vehicle could fulfill his desire. He allegedly spent $175,000 and worked towards this vehicle’s development for four complete years. You will be surprised to know that this strange looking vehicle is actually derived from a milk truck although it looks like a mini rocket placed horizontally on wheels!

Cars are not just necessary but also luxury. Cars make us dream and drool and plan our budgets so we can accommodate one in our lives. Accordingly, technology is always improving and trying to deliver its best through every amenity of daily use. The modern cars combine speed, comfort and environment friendliness together and pack a punch. To be highly esteemed, a car must pass the road tests with ease and give us good fuel efficiency, reducing the fuel costs and air pollution. Safety is another aspect of cars that must not be neglected while you are planning to buy a new one. Here you will find the details regarding the best cars that have been launched in the market in 2013.

Jaguar F-Type Powered by a 3.0 liter, V6 340 engine, the Jaguar F-Type is a first class car that will take your breath away at a single glance. It is drop dead gorgeous and available in three varieties- F-Type, F-Type S, and F-Type V8 S. It is the ultimate sports car that you can desire for in 2013. It gives you an average of 260 km/h mileage. It is a smart car that stops whenever you bring the car to a halt. This way fuel and money both get saved. McLaren P1 This is a supercar. Much is being expected from the McLaren P1 because it is the newer generation of the legendary F1 series cars by the same company. The hybrid car uses electric motor to enhance its performance and respond faster to the driver’s commands. It is available in vibrant colors like canary yellow and bright red. It is going to give a tough competition to the Ferrari and Porsche contemporaries. Tesla Model X The brand new SUV has merged the functionality of a minivan with the comfort and good looks of a high-end luxury car. It is a dual motor powered model. The second motor enhances the road performance by increasing the torque of the car substantially. It is a compact family car that looks elegant. Ferrari F150 This hyped car, launched at the Geneva Motor Show this year, is one of the most anticipated cars of the year 2013. It will give tight competition to the Porsche 918 and the McLaren P1. It looks stunning and a brilliant V12 engine is supposed to deliver 230 mph speed.

Mercedes Benz A-Class This classy car is a dream to ride. You can get one of these luxury cars in the price range of $ 18,945 to $28,775. It is a spacious and very comfy family car that looks and feels high end from every aspect.

Mazda had launched a similar car before but due to the global economic crisis, it could not make a market for itself around 2009. With the world economy more stabilized than before, they have again ventured into launching a brand new car, 2014 Mazda 6. This car is even better than the predecessor with the same name. The full sized sedan gives you the value for your money.

A car has to be judged from several different angles before a conclusion can be drawn. The last verdict definitely comes from the public who use it and form a firsthand idea about it. The model of the 2014 Mazda 6 The new Mazda 6 is an exquisitely designed car that focuses on minute detailing. Every line of this car has been carefully drawn. The grille of this car has a more matured and square box shape. Compared to the previous model, this one looks more high-end and has an edge to its look. Unlike the other contemporary sedan manufacturers, Mazda has shown guts in shifting its design drastically. It actually proves their commitment towards achieving customer satisfaction. They have decided to market a wagon and a sedan version of the Mazda 6. Not only the four door version but the 5 door Tourer version is also stylistically perfect. The halogen or bi-Xenon headlights look attractive along with the useful daylights beneath. 17 to 19 inch alloy wheels are used in the different versions of this car.

The interior and comfort levels The interior of a car is of prime importance, especially if you are buying it for family use. The steering wheel has been designed with care and not cluttered. The inside of the car is spacious. You may find the cruise control button at the left of the steering wheel. There is enough room for your knick-knacks as the roomy door pockets are good for stacking your newspapers, books and water bottles. The seats have been contoured to give you excellent comfort.

Engine and other features The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine provides an average of 185 lb/ft of torque and 184 horsepower. It comes into life briskly and gives a smooth performance. This car has been designed to give you great fuel economy and save you bucks wasted on fossil fuels. The dry clutch is easy to use and maneuver. The front of the car comes packed with tech details that will delight both the passenger and the driver. They have added a 5.8 inch LCD screen, Bluetooth and Hands Free streaming system. The rear and front parking sensors that you will get with the sports version is a great advantage.

Every year new motorcycles are launched into the market. Some of them are just remodeled versions of pre-existing motorcycles while some of them make our heart beat faster with excitement and anticipation. To meet the demands of the modern consumers, the motorcycle companies are trying their best to combine all style, performance and fuel efficiency together. In 2013, the premium motorcycle manufacturing companies launched a host of new bikes that will surely impress you with their performance in every important aspect. The best motorcycles of the year 2013 are discussed here. Aprilla Caponord 1200 One thing that is absolutely true about the Aprilla Caponord 1200 is that it is powerful. It is roomy enough for a comfy two-some ride around the city. You can even take this beauty for a city to city road trip. This bike protects you from dust particles and wind. The Caponord 1200 is powered by twin 1197 cc engines. It also has cruise control, which enables you to control the mega ride better, and automatic shock absorbers that don’t let the roads seem bumpy for you.

Bimota BB2 The best thing about this bike is probably its BMW S1000RR engine. It can also boast of several other stunning features like the Brembo monobloc brakes and Arrow slip-on echaust. It has been carefully crafted by the sak-art design and gives a staggering 193 horsepower. The design is very stylish and the hidden headlights add to its oomph. The sleek performance paired with sporty good looks make this bike feature in all bike lovers’ wish list. BMW F800GT An advanced and much improved version of the 2006 F800St, the new BMW F800GT is surely a showstopper. This one is great for travelling and road trips and gives high speed for sporting events as well. The 798cc parallel twin engines produce enough power for a speedy ride it will give you an average of 250 miles and provides torque of 63lb/ft at 5800 rpm. The price may seem a bit high but you don’t get BMW at a cheap rate. It has been marketed at $11, 890. Honda CBR500R This is the ultimate budget friendly sports bike that you have been waiting for. It is available at only $5,500. It doesn’t matter how skilled you are, this bike will perform smoothly. The parallel twin engines of 471cc helps in speeding up and efficient fuel savings.

Moto Guzzi California 1400 The Moto Guzzi California 1400 embodies the Italian elegance and razor sharp performance. You can get it on two different versions – customized and touring. It is quite lightweight though looks huge and gives 88.5 lb/ft torque at 2750 rpm.

It is not always about the luxury and expensive cars in the automotive world. Drivers usually prefer cars that allow wonderful driving and modifications. They also need high-performance and affordable sport compacts. Here are these horsepower-giving machines that have reached a respectable level due to the love of their home mechanics. Check out some of the top-rated sport compacts that are a blast to drive. Volkswagen GTI: Volkswagen has come up with its hatchback’s sporty version that professional tuners have loved for long. In the world where solid sporty cars come up with bulletproof 8-valve engines, Volkswagen GTI has made a mark by introducing a power-packed VR6 engine that is 16-valve. With its turbocharged 1.8-liter engine, the car is predicted to continue into another generation. Even if an in-house tuner has not added much to the brand value, there is surely a good online following for its sport compacts.

Honda Civic: Even without a very powerful engine, until its Si versions appeared on the scene, Honda Civic managed to maintain its ruling in the sport compact tuner kingdom. You would see almost every tuner company offering some upgrade of this car, but Civic operates through its qualities of being so lightweight and handling innumerable engine swaps. Check out, which engine are you using under your Civic to race up. Acura Integra: Renamed as RSX, Acura Integra’s every version can offer a powerful platform for modifications. That is the reason its high-performance versions are favorites among home tuners. Just don’t leave the opportunity if you get its Type R edition. Scion tC: It is one of the youngest members of the sporty coupes club. It offers a tunable and fun ride to drivers. The in-house upgrades of Scion have also benefited this car a lot, especially its 2.5-liter DOHC 16V version. Though you might not be that impressed by some overdone versions at shows, a few modifications have received their share of potential.

Honda S2000: It is an optimally balanced and compact roadster, much like Civic. Beneath this car’s long and sleek hood, you will find its 2-liter, ultra-power-giving, inline four-cylinder engine. Being nimble and small, this car is a fun adventure for home tuners. There are several other sport compacts from different brands that can be candies for tuners but these are the best models some best of the brands have come up with. So, go on and grab one.

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Though you may imagine of driving flying cars, but exploring the reality of your future will also not disappoint you. Your future cars in 2020 will surely have some advanced features you do not get to see today. As safety will always remain a concern for drivers, you might have advanced technology being used to reduce road accidents. As there is a focus on saving fuels and reduce environmental pollution, some greener cars would come to the roads. There will be more of electrified vehicles that would not consume much fuel. That’s not all — you might also get to order your car to check your social sites in 2020! If that’s not exciting enough, check out the other top things your call will have a few years from now. High-end warning systems: Though you currently have some collision-mitigation systems in your car, these will get technologically advanced in 2020. Presently, you get visual or auditory warnings when you are too close, over-speeding, or reversing improperly. This is done through radars that also pre-charge your car brakes or tighten your seat belts. You also get blind spot and lane departure warning systems, but these are quite expensive and come in packages. The future will bring you these systems on high-end car models as a standard, as well as on other cars as an option. You will also see the prices getting down by a good margin.

Pedestrian detection and night vision: To help you detect pedestrians on your way or see wanderers out of your headlight’s reach at night, such systems are available but at high prices. Volvo is currently offering such a systems package in about $2,100, while BMW’s system costs around $2,600. The future will help you get all these systems at a lower price and as a standard in high-end cars. Vehicle-to-vehicle communication: Several accidents are avoidable if cars could speak to each other. The 2020 cars will make it happen. There are intelligent vehicle systems being designed for these purposes and these would operate on the advanced Wi-Fi technology. You will receive your vehicle’s location information and know about other vehicles around you. App central: Though there are concerns on Web surfing while driving, there will be better systems coming in by 2020 that can run all your favorite apps through voice commands.

Advanced engines: The future will offer you more hybrid engines with lithium-ion batteries to power regenerative brakes and start/stop systems. Rest of the models having gas engines would depend on direct injection or turbo-charging. You will get better fuel economy through these engines.

When you select the technological innovations or gadgets for your new vehicle, there is always a variety to choose from. Sometimes, you are just not able to pick a few that you really want. Have a look at some of the options we are providing you to choose from – top car gadgets you would not want to live without. So, go and make your selection to live with them.

Bluetooth: You may use Bluetooth without any hard connection being made between your phone and your car. You just need your car to be Bluetooth-enabled to make a wireless signal connection between it and the phone. An instance is the UConnect System offered by Chrysler that helps you make and take calls without holding or picking up your phone. You also have a phonebook feature in it that helps you to add contacts verbally so you remain hands-free. In-car device for media storage: You have some cars that come with an in-car hard drive. This drive can be used to store pictures, music, etc. Soon, you would also be able to connect to these devices via USBs in order to transfer the media files.

Traffic information display system: You will find AcuraLink equipped in Acura cars that enables you to get real-time information on traffic around your location. This can help you avoid busy routes and save your travel time. BMWs are also soon expected to have a similar system. Lane departure warning system: This system is being used in several cars now. It works through a small camera and speed sensors that judge when you get deviated from your lane. The system offers a vibration, visual or buzz alert so you can maintain your lane accordingly. Branded stereo: Most of you would not enjoy your trip without a sound stereo system in your car. There are a variety of luxury, as well as affordable branded stereo systems for you to choose from.

Rear parking camera: This has now become a common gadget that you would always want to live with. The rear parking sensors beep to inform you about any object your car is approaching. A rear-mounted camera additionally displays the video while you are in reverse gear and have a chance to run over something. You may keep a check on the things behind by monitoring this video. Self-parking capability: Some Lexus and Toyota car versions are equipped with this capability for the car to self-park. The driver just has to use its touch screen to enter some parameters and the car is fitted into a spot.

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Steampunk gadgets get their inspiration from the time when steam power was still widely used. These modern gadgets, which appear to belong to Victorian era, are cool and stylish. In these gadgets, future meets the past. 19^th century technological and aesthetical aspects are incorporated in Steampunk art. Steampunk enthusiasts work on the design of modern gadgets and give it the look of era when steam power was prevalent. Here we highlight some cool steampunk gadgets that you will really like. Incredible Steampunk Computer Mouse Are you tired of regular mouse that come with your computer? Here is the smart steampunk computer mouse, which will floor you. This tank shaped golden computer mouse looks cool. It displays eclectic Victorian exterior. The cord and the USB port are also very classy. The occult symbols engraved on the gadget really make this gadget very stylish.

Steampunk Laptop This hand crafted intricately designed wooden case may look like Victorian era box, but within it lays a Hewlett Packard ZT 100 laptop. On its upper surface, one can see a number of clock works arranged under a glass panel. The keyboard itself looks like an antique piece with leather wrist pads and copper keyboard. It is supplied with violin style sound holes covered with black cloth, which is actually a functional speaker. An antique winding key is provided to turn on the laptop. Unusual Earphone This peculiar looking earphone is made from rubber and sculpey. It has watch parts on its outer surface, giving it a typical steampunk look. It is lined on the inside by suede leather making it comfortable on the ear. Unfortunately, this set of headphones is non-functional model. Still it is cool. Isn't it?

Steampunk five lens goggles These goggles with five lens fully adjustable system are made from durable plastic. The lenses are clear, with a large flip down lens on the left eye, and two smaller flip down brass lenses on each sides of the goggles. The goggles are fitted with adjustable leather strap and brass bolts for durability. Several parts of these goggles are highlighted with vintage leather and brass. Tentacle bass guitar Guitars are very popular for steampunking. This beautiful guitar designed by Molly Fredrich has 16-inch brass tentacles. They are made in such a way that they do not interfere with the strings. The metalwork does not make the instrument heavy, and the guitar is fully functional. There is Jules Verne inspired clockwork on it, which makes it stunning.

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How about living in the future now! Get whatever you want with just a push of a button. With the advent of 3D printers, the power to create has been put in to the hands of ordinary people. This technology is of course not new, as it has been around us for more than three decades now but it is quite expensive to make it work on an industrial scale. The method 3D printing works on the concept of fusing layer upon layers of dust particles, liquids or working polymers to create a solid template, which can be designed using a three dimensional computer aided software. Some of the wonderful creations made out of 3D printing are listed below; take a look: Glove One palm phone This could possibly be a smart solution for those who keep on losing their phones quite often. This device is a brain concept of a Milwaukee artist Bryan Cera, who used a 3D printer and recycled circuits to create this operational gauntlet. All you need to do is to push in your Sim card, dial the number on your fingers and literally talk to your hand.

A jaw for medical ailments Well the advantages of 3D printing are not just limited to gadgets or fun based material but it does have some real medical usage too. Recently some medical implant experts printed a 170g titanium jaw, which was a copy of the original lower jawbone of an 83-year-old Belgian woman based on her MRI scans. The copy was so very perfect that it fitted the lady accurately and she was able to speak, chew and even swallow normally just after 24 hours of the jaw implanted. N12 Bikini’s the future of fashion Take a glimpse into the future of the fashion world. How about a cloth being perfectly printed based on the exact body fit of a person! The Continuum Fashion has come out with its N12 Bikini, made from thousands of circular plates connected by minuscule springs that were printed on a solid and flexible polymer called Nylon 12. This polymer is waterproof and becomes more comfortable on being wetter. This futuristic swimwear costs around USD $200-300 and can be easily ordered through various online stores. Discover newer ways of learning with 3D Medical Models With 3D printing being in action, medical schools can have a cheaper alternative to learn about human anatomy along with being able to make their surgery practices more accurate and realistic without using the cadavers. With 3D printers, one can printout various medical models, such as full-size translucent leg or a body, with an underlying realistic looking skeletal structure. This would have the doctors a great advantage to plan their surgeries before the real patient goes under their knives.

Printable Food In present times, even the food industry is not left behind from the advances of 3D printing. Now, one can create confectionaries based on various designs and shapes without the use of molds. A printer developed by the researchers at Cornell University's Creative Machines Lab, can print various food items using liquid ingredients such as batter, cheese, butter etc. Though this printer is in its prototype stage, but the team developing it confirmed to have successfully developed a 3D chocolate printer for the time being.

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