The Pininfarina Sintesi is absolutely stunning. It’s based on the concept of mobile transparency. The Citroen Survolt Concept is an attractive car, but simply doesn’t provide the same feeling of openness and accessibility as the Sintesi. There’s something about its shape that’s unnecessary. The Citroen Survolt is a concept electric racing car that runs on…
Month: September 2016
Top Five Concept Cars That Never Entered Production
The Lincoln Futura was original even by the standards of the 1950’s. It featured two, clear canopies and opted for a futuristic look; thus its name. Batman’s vehicle, 1966, was custom made and delivered. The 1958 Ford X-2000 was a sight to behold. Remember, back then, form didn’t necessarily follow function. But, that was the…
Some of the Most Famous Roads in California
If you love taking a weekend excursion along a beautiful route, California offers some of the most memorable and exciting. Of course, this isn’t to put down all the amazing roads across the country. Highway 1, Tail of the Dragon, Route 66, and Blue Ridge Parkway rank among the best! These are well-known and well-traveled….
The Best & Worst States to Drive
A study by Bank Rates looks at several factors like car theft, gas, vehicle pricing, roads, etc. and figured that Idaho, Vermont, Wyoming, and Wisconsin are among the best. The worst states, to nobody’s surprise include California, Texas, and Louisiana. This could of course just be a partial list, and an opinionated one at that….
Amazing Stories of Kids Driving Cars
In most states the legal age to drive is 16. Some kids have decided that’s too long to wait. The first story describes is a kid that stole his grandmother’s Dodge Durango. Cars moving, cars parked, and mailboxes were all fair game. Self-imposed punishment—not video games for a whole weekend. The next footage describes a…
World’s Biggest Fire Truck Ever Built
It’s known as “Big Wind,” and was used to put out the fires in Kuwait oil fields set by Saddam Hussein’s retreating armies in 1991. The vehicle is comprised of two 10-foot-long-MiG fighter jet engines that are mounted on top of a 46-ton tank. It’s an ultimate fire-fighting weapon that can generate 27,000 pounds of…
Highway Buckles Sending Cars Flying
It’s weird watching this video! That buckle in the road is a serious accident waiting to happen. So, is it that difficult to see the buckle, or are drivers too distracted to see what’s right in front of them. Finally, at 1:10, a driver slows down to avoid the road buckle. Other vehicles, following, begin…