Articles tagged with: Automobile
Posted in Automobile, Car, Designer on 23 June 2008

Humans have a tendency to adore alien thingamajigs. Respecting that we at EliteChoice have been putting you across various forms of alien furniture viz. Giger Harkonnen Chair or unearthly tables. But seems this much is not enough to satiate your alien curiosity. Now the dude based in Russia is geared up to take the alien forms to new levels of mobility. Pictured above is the ultra-alien creation by him that seems to just bustle out of the grill. The Alien car features a perfect model to be driven during a Halloween night. I am simply floored by its hands that clasp the headlights. Elegant appeal!
Is there a worthy contender to ink a newsy deal with this alien model, if even it is available for commercialization? Well pricing shouldn’t be an issue as masterpieces’ are priceless!
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Via SlipperyBrick / EnglishRussiaÂ
Posted in Automobile, Eco-friendly, Events, Gold on 20 June 2008
As a part of marking Green Transport Week, a UK-based insurance company, ETA, is offering 24K gold slapped Charge Plug bicycle equipped with custom-made seat, handlebars and chain. This can make your wish of having a pimp ride turn reality. This enchanting bike also comes along with its own security guard. Regrettably, if you aren’t living across the pond, you may happen to slip the opportunity from your hands.
Also, you have to be 18 plus and must reside in the UK, and to participate in the contest must get a free quote online for cycle insurance.

They say only one person will be arbitrarily picked after the competition ends on 21 October. Retailed at £9,500, this striking two-wheeled vehicle would meet success in its approach of going green via bling.
Posted in Automobile, Designer on 20 June 2008

When was that last time you visited an amusement park and enjoyed a ride over bumper cars? Must be ages-ago! But now there is a possibility to undergo a similar experience on daily basis as we can word is around they are now street legal. True, you won’t be getting the same thrill (doesn’t allow you to shove others), but owning this would satiate all your longing desires. Accessible on Kawasaki 750cc motorcycle engine for power, it allows you to reach side street speeds. For some impious and unanswerable reason, they cost $50,000 to amend them so they become street legal! Are you thinking of owning one?


Via SlipperBrick/ RetroThing
Posted in Automobile, Concept, Eco-friendly on 20 June 2008

With automobile tycoons already battling with the production of automobiles that maintains equilibrium between space and economy, CLEVER or Compact Low Emission Vehicle is a concept vehicle from the Technical University of Berlin that expresses a new meaning to the urban Transport. Running on compressed natural gas, this three-wheeled vehicle (two rear wheels and one front) is 3 feet wide and can accommodate two persons (good opportunity for working couples). The computer-monitored hydraulic rolling system offers an ultimate driving experience with zero lateral forces at sloping position of up to 45degree, likewise riding a bike. Making a fuel utilization of 188 miles per gallon, this 10 ft long, 3.3 ft wide and 4.4 feet high vehicle is ever comes into production then it would cost you $10,000.
Currently, it has to work on its concept so that it can have an edge over its competitor’s creation of Carver One (video below) that has hit UK market at a cost of £27,654.



Via Tuvie/ Inhabitat
Posted in Antique, Auctions, Automobile, Car on 19 June 2008

A striking 1961 Bentley S2 once belonging to actor Sean Connery would reach the Bonhams’ auction house in England coming Saturday. The coupe is up for auction as a part of a Bonhams’ Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia Sale during the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast’s Club’s Annual Rally at historic Kelmarsh Hall near Northampton. The grand S2 model saloon (featured above) refined in two-tone Shell Grey/Tudor Grey with harmonizing red leather inside is anticipated at generate $24,000-$30,000.
Other visible models at the auction would include a rare 1919/20 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle ( $280,000-$320,000), the ex-Earls Court Motor Show 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine (limited edition sedan with counted 13 models) estimated at $116,000-$130,000; a 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Saloon with coachwork by H J Mulliner ($130,000 -$140,000); and the queen of the sale, a 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Saloon (previously the belongings of Lord Leverhulme, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, which has been tripped in by numerous affiliates of the Britsh Royal Family counting the Queen Mother, Prince Charles and the late Princess Di) expected to generate a sales of $26,000 - $30,000.





Via Luxist
Posted in Aircraft, Automobile, Designer, News, Technology on 16 June 2008
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An aircraft that resembles a Sports Car! Thanks to ICON for unveiling A5 Folding Plane that would cost you a sum equivalent to a Maserati ($139,000). Expected to be commercialized by 2010, the two-seater lightweight airplane comes with folding wings (making it easing for you to install in your garage) and seat belt-like parachutes (offering you the accessibility to keep the whole thing down to the ground). It sports a high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber airframe and is motorized by a steadfast, 100-hp Rotax 912 and can fly at a speed of 120 mph.
Other specks detail an innate, sports car-like arena with MP3 port, and an amphibious design with retractable hallway gear for flying off land. It is inviting pre-orders at a refundable amount of $5,000 deposit.
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Via LikeCool/ Deluxe
Posted in Automobile, Luxury, News on 14 June 2008

Dutch cycle manufacturer Koga Miyata claims that its $1million bike will enable cyclist Theo Bos earn a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics after he barely failed to spot out in Athens around four years ago. Company’s MD Wouter Jager realized the need and scope for improvement and hence ended up developing this exclusive frame. Come August and all the Olympics enthusiast of Netherlands are sure that Bos, silver medalist in the sprint in Athens would bring gold to Netherland. Respecting the hopes of the people, Koga invested 3.5 years manufacturing this innovative frame and dealt with experts in the aerodynamics and carbon technology sectors counting all those who had worked on the Ariane-5 space rocket and the Joint Strike Fighter project. Koga is known for assembling bikes by hand and selling them for around $2,023.

This elite bike with aerodynamic look was earlier budget at $100,000 but soon the cost rose to $1 million as it weathered diverse materials, made abundant moulds and conducted numerous tryouts.
Via Reuters
Posted in Antique, Automobile, Car on 13 June 2008

Don your glasses and read it between the lines as it is not an ordinary model of a coupe but an antique one. Yes, we are here pointing towards Rolls Royce Phantom IV and not the Rolls Royce Phantom VI. The model ‘Rolls Royce of Rolls Royce’ that once belonged to Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II younger sister, Countess of Snowdon is now inviting bids. The grand model of Phantom IV is being touted as the world’s most exclusive Rolls Royce as ages the sedan wasn’t open for public purchase and was sold to the Royalty or a Head of State. The limited edition Rolls Royce was produced in counted 18 models and the one featured here went to Princess Margaret in 1954.
With no information about the mileage this pristine 1954 Phantom IV H.J. Mulliner Limousine gives, it offers a room and a sunroof in the back. Elegant! The car bearing a Chassis No. 4BP7 is demanding a price of £395,000 can house a 4 bottle drinks cabinet, two for Gin and two for Scotch.




Via Jalopink/ BentleySpotting
Posted in Automobile, Eco-friendly, Events on 11 June 2008

Measuring 8-feet long and just three feet wide stands this extremely compact Lumeneo Smera two-seater. What all contributes to its erection today? Surely, two electric engines (one for each axle) allow the vehicle to propel at 80 mph for over 90 miles on a single charge. The lithium ion technology used here is similar to one used in cameras and phones and can be charged within hours. Considering the surging cost of the gas and the rising population, vehicles like this would surely rule the minds of people and roads of city for a long survival.
This gas-less, tiny Lumeneo Smera would be exhibited at the Paris Motor Show in October bearing a retail price of $31,000 to $46,000.




Via Dvice
Posted in Automobile, Car, Concept on 10 June 2008

With the word spreading like a virus about the GINA Light Visionary Model, it seems to mark BMWs successful entry in the niche of concept cars. It’s flawless, plastic-coated lycra fabric, can easily be stretched over a metal frame with stirring components, thereby offering shape-shifting properties to the sedan. The outline of the car body can be altered without shredding or slackening the fabric, and the navigation controls, gauges and head support can all be settled into place once you feel comfortable in the car.
Check out the video here:
The car is based off a 4.4-liter Z8 with a six-speed mechanical diffusion. The body is consists of four panels i.e. hood, sides and rear and did I tell you the material is water defiant. Concerning the shape-shifting properties involved, the car is accessible to alter things like adding or eliminating a spoiler, or broadening fenders.




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Via LeftLaneNews/ Jalopink



