• Skimmer slides and glides over the sea

    Harsh / Feb 28 2009
    Skimmer slides and glides over the sea

    For people who thrive on extremes, the Skimmer concept is a world of fun. It starts tame, moving half-submerged in water. Keep increasing the speed, and at about 60kmph, it will start moving out of the water. Increase the speed further, and at 100...

  • Magna Steyr comes out of the shadows with Mila EV Concept

    Harsh / Feb 28 2009
    Magna Steyr comes out of the shadows with Mila EV Concept

    After a long time making cars on contract, Magna Steyr seems to have decided to take a bit of space on the stage. The company will show their concept vehicle Mila EV at the Geneva Show. The electric concept has a rather tangible design, and is...

  • MIT’s solar car to go 90mph

    Harsh / Feb 28 2009
    MIT’s solar car to go 90mph

    MIT’s solar car is finally game for the World Solar Challenge. To cover the 2000 mile track in seven days, the car has been made rugged and efficient. Its aerodynamic design leads to an ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.11, a number lower than that...

  • ‘Cars that speak’ close to getting real

    Harsh / Feb 27 2009
    ‘Cars that speak’ close to getting real

    KITT is the most famous car with AI that could actually speak, and while many dreamed of owning it, the car stayed away from reality. That may not be the case anymore, believe Cohda Wireless and researchers at the University of South Australia....

  • Pagani Zonda F Cinque headed to Geneva

    Harsh / Feb 27 2009
    Pagani Zonda F Cinque headed to Geneva

    Even for a one-off example, the Zonda F Cinque’s name appears a bit of a misnomer. While the car wears the upcoming Cinque’s livery, it is no more than a simple teaser of what the Cinque will appear at its debut. The F Cinque is built on the...

  • KTM looking forward to good times at Geneva

    Harsh / Feb 27 2009
    KTM looking forward to good times at Geneva

    With all the success that came to the X-Bow, it’s only natural that KTM is thinking of going ahead on the line and increasing its vehicle lineup. The company is expected to bring about four new models to Geneva, and cover a much wider range –...

  • I.DE.A to start a new ‘ERA’ at Geneva

    Harsh / Feb 27 2009
    I.DE.A to start a new ‘ERA’ at Geneva

    The I.DE.A Institute plans to make a show at Geneva with its ERA concept car. And they intend to take the name quite literally, saying the Era is only the first among a line of concept cars that will define the line of design for the...

  • Cars, beware of the giant pumpkin attack

    Harsh / Feb 27 2009
    Cars, beware of the giant pumpkin attack

    Cars in Aurora, Oregon have a strange plight to worry about… getting crushed by giant pumpkins. The tradition to celebrate takes a wicked turn by crushing hapless cars with pumpkins. These giant pumpkins, weighing about 1000 lbs are hoisted in the..

  • Audi Shark flying car concept

    Harsh / Feb 27 2009
    Audi Shark flying car concept

    Kazim Doku’s Shark concept is the designer’s interpretation of Audi’s design, for the future: as a flying car. Design cues come from motorcycles and airplanes, and with some good handling of design, the car gets a sleek and appealing look. The..

  • Fioravanti to take F1 racing to production vehicles with the LF1 concept

    Harsh / Feb 26 2009
    Fioravanti to take F1 racing to production vehicles with the LF1 concept

    F1 racing cars are at the pinnacle of automobile technology, employing only the best tech and continuously improving on the idea. The state-of-the-art F1 technology does find its way to production vehicles, but that usually takes a painfully long...

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