Small Dakar Kei truck built around Suzuki Jimny is perfect
This one-off kei truck was invented by students at Japan's NATS Academy and is road legal January 20, 2025 17:31 NATS students have created a miniature version of the Hino Ranger truck that conquered the Dakar. The concept combines an upgraded Suzuki Jimny chassis with a face-swapped carrying compartment. The NATS Mini Ranger made its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon and will remain a one-off. The Dakar Rally and the Tokyo Auto Salon are two highlights of the month for car enthusiasts. While these two events are completely unrelated, there is one concept that unites them in the best possible way. The Mini Ranger is a miniature Dakar truck built by college students at NATS using Suzuki components. While the Lexus-inspired LFA-II GT concept grabbed most of the attention at the Japan Automotive School (NATS) stand in Tokyo, the Mini Ranger certainly stole the show. The kei truck is designed to emulate the majestic Hino Ranger behemoth that dominated…
A Closer Look: How Freeman’s Spark Built Siemens
Photo courtesy of Sparks Las Vegas—CES® 2025, hosted by the Consumer Technology Association®, will be held again in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10, bringing together the most influential voices in the technology world . As a show covering more than 2.5 million square feet, CES welcomes a large number of exhibitors—reportedly more than 4,000 exhibitors across 12 official venues this year. One of the exhibitors, Siemens, partnered with Freeman's audiovisual team and agency Sparks to host the show in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. trade show director On-site met with Adam Charles, Chief Growth Officer of Sparks, and Stacey Gromlich, Senior Director of Audience Engagement and Global Events at Siemens, to discuss how to turn ambitious visions like Siemens’s into reality on the show floor where innovation and wow moments become the norm. Meet exhibitor goals through exhibition features Siemens partners with Freeman's AV team and agency Sparks to bring the CES® 2025 exhibit…
No Fake Sound, Just Science: How Lexus Built the LC’s V8
Lexus uses consumer electronics technology to try and give the LC coupe a flavor of the old LFA V10 soundtrack go through Chris Chilton January 12, 2025 11:10 Lexus has revealed some tricks to get the best sound out of the LC's 5.0-liter V8. No artificial sound is produced, but active noise cancellation helps eliminate unwanted noise. Intake sound generators and exhaust flaps bring a sense of excitement while still meeting driving regulations. There are dozens of "straight pipe" videos on YouTube showing how to crudely ditch your car's mufflers and emissions equipment in favor of simple sections of pipe to make your engine sound more exciting. But Lexus engineers are an experienced bunch, and they turned to some consumer electronics tech you probably use every day to help tweak the sound of their LC coupe V8. The LC's chief engineer was Koji Sato, who later rose to become Toyota president, and he had some ambitious goals for the LC's…
You can buy one of the most famous frigates ever built
Zora Arkus-Duntov's 1957 Corvette SS was Chevrolet's boldest attempt at racing dominance. The Project XP-64 is powered by a 283 cubic inch V8 engine with advanced aluminum cylinder heads. This one-of-a-kind Corvette has been lovingly preserved for decades and is now up for auction. One of the most legendary Corvettes of all time is about to change hands. It’s not just a car, it’s a piece of racing history filled with magnesium alloys and innovation. Chevrolet's 1957 Corvette SS Project XP-64, the brainchild of Zora Arkus-Duntov, will go up for auction in late February, with an estimated value of between $5 million and $7 million . Not only does it have a rich racing history, but it may be one of the best designs the brand has ever produced. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); The story of the XP-64 begins with Zora Arkus-Duntov, who wasn't…
Tesla built a hovering cybertruck for your desk — and more
Tesla has expanded its lineup of Cybertruck-themed lifestyle products with a new product that's already sold out. The Levitating Cybertruck is a 1/24 scale electric car model that floats above a magnetic base. The item sells for $250, but scalpers are already selling it on eBay for more than double that price. It looks like Tesla fans have a new obsession this holiday season. What better thing to do than own a Cybertruck? Of course, have a mini boat that floats. Enter the "Hover Cybertruck," a desktop-sized scale model of an electric truck that hovers in mid-air like it's auditioning for the next sci-fi blockbuster. Yes, it uses magnets. Yes, this sounds ridiculous. Yes, of course, it sold out almost immediately. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); This 1:24 scale model is 8.98 inches (228 mm) long and floats above a 6.14 inch (156 mm) round…
A town built for the big leagues
Located at the crossroads of I-57 and I-70, Effingham, IL is the perfect destination for your next sporting event. With 17 hotels, 65 restaurants and state-of-the-art facilities including the Richard E. Workman Sports and Wellness Center, we have everything you need to host a successful event. From indoor fields and aquatics centers to lighted parks with softball fields, tennis courts and more, Effingham has a diverse range of venues for every sport. After the game, you can enjoy local cuisine at restaurants such as Firefly Grill and Gopher's Grill. Contact the Effingham Convention & Visitors Bureau today to plan your event! The article A Town Built for the Majors appeared first on SportsEvents Magazine.
Bentley Just Built Four Custom Continental GT Speed Convertibles
Bentley's Mulliner division says its aim is to "inspire possibilities beyond our customers' imagination" go through Brad Anderson 9 hours ago All four vehicles were inspired by the Rancho Mirage, California area. One of the Continental GT Speeds is painted in Peacock Blue satin paint. These four bespoke Bentleys are part of the Textured Expressions collection. A Bentley dealership in California has teamed up with the Mulliner Bespoke Studio to create four special Continental GT Speed convertibles for its most discerning customers. These four vehicles are part of the Textured Expression series. Dealer Bentley Rancho Mirage is located in the desert resort city and its surrounding areas, including the Coachella Valley and towering mountains, which served as inspiration for the vehicle. All four products feature a unique satin paint from the Mulliner palette, with each paint job taking 55 hours to complete. Read: Bentley Continental GT Speed now runs on Porsche's eFuel One of the quartet is bathed in peacock…
New concourse at Key West Airport to be built in 25 years
Key West International Airport's new concourse will be completed in 2025 and will add convenience and additional amenities to the southernmost airport. Construction of new A concourse key west international airport The airport reached a turning point earlier this fall with the opening of the first of eight passenger boarding bridges. The fully enclosed high-performance glass boarding bridges, manufactured by ThyssenKrupp, cost approximately $1 million each and provide an air-conditioned boarding process and are also built to hurricane impact standards. "This is another important milestone for the Concourse A project and I have to thank our design team, construction team and my staff," airport executive director Richard Strickland said in a news release. They have been working hard to achieve this.” “I’m excited to see this project continue to grow under the guidance of our committed airport team,” said Monroe County Mayor Holly Raschein. “Concourse A is going to be a masterpiece.” environmental issues The new Concourse A "curtain wall"…
Stellantis’ Heritage division just built 3 special Alphas
DTM champion Nicola Larini will sign three 'refurbished' Alfa Romeo 4C units, combining retro tones with white racing-style graphics The Stellantis Heritage division has announced the launch of three special Alfa Romeo 4C models available for sale. The 4C Collezione GT "Nicola Larini" has a unique livery and the signature of the DTM champion. They will be based on 4C's existing units as part of the "Reloaded by Creators" programme. It seems that Stellantis Heritage has a soft spot for the discontinued Alfa Romeo 4C sports car. Following the exclusive 4C Unica, part of its exclusive "Designers-Cut" series, the division has now launched three new Alfa 4C Collezione GT "Nicola Larini" editions. These special models are inspired by motorsport and feature the signatures of the DTM champions. Like other models in the "Reloaded by Creators" series, these cars are not fresh off the production line, but are based on existing Alfa Romeo 4C models. As the name suggests, they pay…
Last chance: Only 3,361 new Dodge Challengers and 98 Chevrolets built
While both models have been discontinued by the end of 2023, there are still some brand new models available for sale go through Brad Anderson October 28, 2024 17:50 The Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro were both phased out in December. There are a ton of different Challenger and Camaro models available at dealerships. The American muscle cars we know and love are slowly disappearing, including the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro. If you're eager to own one of these badges before your only option is the used car market, you'd better hurry, as there aren't that many new examples in dealerships across the United States. A quick look at the Dodge eShop portal reveals that there are currently 3,361 Dodge Challengers in stock at the time of this writing (Editor's note: This number has dropped to 3,164) Available throughout the United States. The automaker ended production of the Challenger last December, and while it will live on to some…
Mark Zuckerberg built a Porsche minivan for his wife
In addition to the extended version of the SUV, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan will also have a matching 911 GT3 Touring parked in their garage. Mark Zuckerberg teamed up with West Coast Customs to build a Porsche Cayenne GT minivan for his wife, Priscilla Chan. This custom minivan features sliding doors, an extended body, and a turbocharged V8 engine under the hood. The Meta CEO also purchased a matching Porsche 911 GT3 Touring to complete his luxury garage. Mark Zuckerberg, away from his usual penchant for data mining and erasing human privacy, has apparently found the time to dabble in car customization. With a touch of Silicon Valley arrogance, the Meta CEO teamed up with West Coast Customs to build a custom Porsche Cayenne GT minivan Serving his wife, Priscilla Chan. One might think that the standard Porsche Cayenne offers enough interior space to satisfy most buyers. However, Zuckerberg thinks Priscilla could use more space for a variety of…
McLaren W1 is the fastest, most powerful road car ever built
The McLaren W1 is the latest member of the company's "1" series of supercars, following the F1 and P1. It is the most powerful car McLaren has ever produced, with a total output of 1,258 horsepower thanks to a hybrid V8 drivetrain. The W1 uses F1-inspired ground effects and active aerodynamics, making it three seconds faster on the track than the Senna. Here it is: the supercar that will take over the reins at the top of the McLaren tree. It follows in the footsteps of the seminal F1 and its modern successor, the P1. McLaren calls the latest addition to its '1' series flagship the "ultimate expression of a true supercar". Well, by all accounts, the F1 and P1 are pretty remarkable in their own right, but if this is the new standard, it's going to be a tough act to follow. The headline numbers immediately confirm the McLaren W1's specialness. The W1 is powered by a hybrid V8…
Manhart just built an M240i that makes the M2 nervous
The low-powered version of the M2 has been engineered to be faster with new tires and a lower-to-the-ground body. September 18, 2024 17:51 Manhart has added something new to the BMW M240i, giving it a configuration comparable to the M2. The revised engine produces 434 horsepower, but can be made higher if needed. The tuner has provided a ton of aerodynamic and chassis upgrades, along with a wild set of decals. The BMW M2 has always been an absolute hit with tuning enthusiasts, and the base 2 Series Coupe has been forgotten. Manhart has unveiled a heavily modified M240i that brings it closer to a full-fledged M2 than ever before. The conversion kit was previewed via renderings back in 2021, but this is the first time we’ve seen a real example of the Manhart MH2 450. MORE: 705-hp Manhart MH2 GTR II shows BMW how to build an M2 Thanks to the MHtronik powerbox, the turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine has…
Built for Hospitality 2.0: New Orleans Gains Momentum
Stephanie Turner, senior vice president of conference sales strategy for the New Orleans-based company, details the latest developments and things to watch out for. New Orleans Company Formation Designed for hosting Several years ago, we began educating planners about what Crescent City has to offer groups and how its team of professionals can help through seamless, one-stop meeting and incentive planning services. “New Orleans & Company takes the time to understand our clients and align with their goals, which creates a valuable partnership,” said Stephanie Turner, senior vice president of meeting sales strategy. “From venue selection to the final attendee departure, we stay connected with our clients every step of the way to ensure success. We offer free planning services, marketing tools and attendance-boosting resources, and connect organizations with volunteer opportunities that reflect their values.” Prevost recently caught up with Turner to get the inside scoop on Built to Host and NOLA. Previous article: What are the most significant changes…
Archimedes Sting is a Tesla Cybertruck built for the awakened military
Sting provides generators and heavy armor plates Archimedes Defense and Up.Fit team up to launch Sting. The model is based on the Tesla Cybertruck and is aimed at government, military and civilian use. Three different versions are planned, including the heavily armored Sting APC. When you think of military vehicles, what comes to mind? Probably nothing but the Tesla Cybertruck. Yet, this is exactly the future that Archimedes Defense and Up.Fit envisioned when they unveiled the Sting. It's based on the aforementioned pickup truck and is being hailed as a "doomsday-ready" government or civilian vehicle. MORE: Tesla Cybertruck joins police ranks, may pull you over later this year The two companies are working on three different versions, and they've pretty much admitted that electric military vehicles don't make much sense. So the Sting Baja is equipped with an "AMP Drive G125TM aero-derivative 800V generator set" mounted on the front trunk that can run on jet fuel, diesel, or biodiesel. It's…
Porsche built a ridiculous one-off 993 Speedster
Porsche has unveiled a special 993-based speedster built by its Sonderwunsch division. This one-of-a-kind piece was commissioned by a collector who was deeply involved in the design. This is the third factory-built 993 Speedster in existence. Porsche has revealed its Project Sonderwunsch at Monterey Car Week 2024, unveiling a stunning 993-based speedster. This one-of-a-kind creation was commissioned by a hardcore Porsche enthusiast and collector to fill the last gap in his "extensive" speedster collection. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); While Porsche offered Speedster versions of its G-series and 964 models, the 993 never received the same treatment—officially, at least. In fact, only two 993 Speedsters ever left Stuttgart: a green version built in 1995 to celebrate Ferdinand Alexander Porsche's 60th birthday, and a silver version built in 2001 for comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Now, a third rare car has joined the ranks: a yellow 993…
This Volkswagen Jetta with 4,400 miles on the clock is a wormhole built in Wolfsburg
Although SUVs continue to encroach on the original go through Chris Chilton July 30, 2024 15:10 A 1981 Volkswagen Jetta wreck has appeared on an online auction site, showing just 4,400 miles. The 1.6-liter automatic engine is finished in Diamond Silver Metallic paint, a tear-resistant black vinyl interior, and the massive bumpers required by U.S. regulations. The deadline for submission of bids is August 5 Bring a Trailer website. Even as SUVs continue to eat into sales of traditional VW sedans, the Volkswagen Jetta has survived into the 2025 model year. But 43 years later, how many 2025 Jettas will survive as well as this 1981 car? We're guessing almost nothing, since this Mk1 Jetta is not only good-looking, but in its nearly half-century of driving, it's covered fewer miles than most cars do after being on the road for half a year. The analog odometer shows just 4,400 miles (7,080 km). RELATED: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta GLI Get…
When was the first 1970 Road Runner built?
Collectors' Favorite First refers to anything, like the first model year of a particular car or the first car to roll off an assembly line. But here we have a twist: The first 1970 Plymouth Road Runner was built before the first Road Runner was built, a test car built before production. And it was a Hemi! 1970 Road Runner. (Photo courtesy of Dale Matthews) Pre-production vehicles are not prototypes. They are hand-built vehicles used to test processes and confirm product details before full production. This short production run can reveal any problems that may arise so that they can be resolved before full production begins. In today's automotive terminology, this is called a "production pre-run." Road Runner fender label. Note the serial number 00015. Dale Matthews just wanted a 1970 Hemi Road Runner, but he got more than he bargained for. A quarter century ago, a local new resident was rumored to have a Hemi Road Runner, but the…
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