Volkswagen is one of Germany’s most recognizable vehicle manufacturers. The name itself translates roughly into “people’s car.” The company’s roots go back as far as the 1930’s and currently they are enjoying…

If this modified Rieger VW Scirocco looks a bit familiar to you, your eyes aren’t deceiving you: The aftermarket body kit takes design cues from two of its high-profile Volkswagen Group brethren.

In the…

The first thing that struck me about the design of this eco-micro car was its aerodynamic appeal. Seems that other electric car designers have forgotten that pushing air consumes energy—whether it’s fossil…

The diminutive Wheego Whip is a collaboration between RTEV (Ruff & Tuff Electric Vehicles) and China’s Shuanghuan Automobile looks suspiciously like a Smart car, but isn’t priced like one. This electric…

Lotus hasn’t produced a new car in 13 years, so the Lotus Evora had its own buzz even before its debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.

After the Lotus Evora was unveiled, however, buzz grew to a roar…

Space is getting tighter in urban areas, and one of the most obvious places this is being witnessed is in parking lots, or the lack of them. The LIFT hopes to solve this problem with the creation of a…

With 2008 coming to an end, it’s time to obsess about calendars. One of these that draws my attention is the Volkswagen Scirocco Calendar, which utilizes the fashion show ‘Germany’s Next Top Model,’ a…

We’ve seen a Ferrari edition and an offroad x2 Adventure version of the two-wheeled, self-balancing Segway. A new luxury model, the Titanium Diamond, is now available. It has a multi-layered titanium finish…

I’m amazed at how tilt-shift photography makes large things look miniature, and Keith Loutit has adapted this technique into video form to capture, of all things, a monster truck rally and demolition derby.…

Some of Honda’s 2009 vehicles will feature their Ecological Drive Assist System (EDAS), a color-coded speedometer. The background changes its ambient color based not on preset speed limits, but on real-time…

You’ve heard the rumor… Detroit holds the patent making a car capable of 100 miles per gallon, but won’t release it. Doug Pelmear has a lot of secrets too, but he did prove that his Mustang was capable…

Auto designer Enache Florin’s Peugeot Touch brings a whole new level to personalized luxury automobiles.

Touch-sensitive sensors with fingerprint recognition are placed throughout the lightweight body…

E-Cars and tuning: is this really possible? The answer is a resounding yes! The German tuner Brabus, based in Bottrop, is exhibiting the first ever tuned electric car at the 41st Essen Motor Show, starting…

Wiesmann, a remarkable manufacturer of exclusive and individual sports cars, shows that they have “a heart for children.” The 1000th handmade Wiesmann not only has a unique design marked with a ‘1000’,…