Volkswagen Passat. New photos

To wait for a premiere of new generation Volkswagen Passat remains not long. And here on site Auto Motor and Sport already was published computer drawings new Passat which as journalists assure, practically will differ nothing from serial model.

According to Auto Motor and Sport, new generation Passat will be made on a platform of old model. Certainly, the suspender will be seriously modernised, however will be constructive changes not too much. To be surprised to such decision Volkswagen it is not necessary – by this principle new generations Golf and Polo have already been constructed.

And still new Passat becomes hardly more than the present car, and the design of the car too will change. Outwardly Passat will resemble in many respects on updated Phaeton which has been recently presented on a motor show in Beijing. Official premiere Volkswagen Passat of new generation should take place in October of this year on a motor show in Paris.

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Volkswagen Kai-Nalu concept represents Sea waves in contact with the rocks of the coast

The brainchild of Josep Ferriol, the Volkswagen Kai-Nalu concept car has been created as a part of his final year thesis. The futuristic sports car concept with unique design is composed of two distinctly different elements: the waves of the...

The brainchild of Josep Ferriol, the Volkswagen Kai-Nalu concept car has been created as a part of his final year thesis. The futuristic sports car concept with unique design is composed of two distinctly different elements: the waves of the Mediterranean Sea and shoreline rocks. The concept car features flowing glass upper section which is inspired by the waves of the Mediterranean Sea and is designed to mimic the sea; whereas the angular, jagged bodywork underneath represents the rocks of the coastline.

The mixture of two different shapes and textures represents the dynamic and forceful appearance, similar to the waves. The other unique features of the concept include highly stylized wheels which were inspired by the appearance of bicycle wheels; VW logo in the center is balanced and mounted on a bearing and clear roof. Also, there are windows and upper bodywork that provides a glimpse of the vehicle’s electric drive-train, featuring two separate motors – one mounted upfront and the other at the rear to help balance out weight distribution.

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The monster motorbike is modern day penny farthing for big nuts

Those of you out there who don’t hesitate to wet in sweat in order to remain fit; this monster penny farthing offers the ideal ride. However, it’s far from a common penny farthing that you might have come across scores of time but is equipped...

Those of you out there who don’t hesitate to wet in sweat in order to remain fit; this monster penny farthing offers the ideal ride. However, it’s far from a common penny farthing that you might have come across scores of time but is equipped with a monster truck tire as a front wheel that will make your drive a strenuous one. Dubbed the Monsterbike, it’ll ask you great exertion and time because it merely has a top speed just above walking pace. And the most cardinal thing is you won’t be afraid of intimidation in traffic. So, if you have all that time and big nuts to pedal this monster penny farthing, it will give you a ride in style and acclamation by the onlookers as well as on road vehicles.

Via: Gizmag

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Sebastian Salanova’s QuadUrban is the best vehicle for urban jungle

This concept vehicle is designed with the future city congestion as well as the environmental concerns in mind. Christened as QuadUrban, the vehicle is agile and comfortable enough to provide you easy and quick ride to your office school, gym or just.

This concept vehicle is designed with the future city congestion as well as the environmental concerns in mind. Christened as QuadUrban, the vehicle is agile and comfortable enough to provide you easy and quick ride to your office school, gym or just for fun. Designed by Sebastian Salanova, the vehicle is based on the medium sized quad that enables you to commute through thick traffic jams easily or it can just use the space between cars as a lane to rid you of the traffic jams.

The environmental concerns has been met with a small gasoline engine with low emissions and for those of you who think the side walk is an extra lane, the QuadUrban has independent suspension on all four wheels. The vehicle features signal lights, head and stop lights, bumpers, seat-belt, extinguisher and a GPS. The vehicle has a small trunk that fuses panel and battery location and can also be used to deposit things like helmet and beacons. On the top of this, the vehicle is maneuverable and street legal.

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Students design dashboards to encouraging drivers to drive efficiently [W/Video]

Technology is marching its way into the thick of things sending the vehicles on a futuristic roller with each passing day, yet keeping eco-credentials in the hood. Judging by the kind of conceptual dashboards high school students have designed for the..

Technology is marching its way into the thick of things sending the vehicles on a futuristic roller with each passing day, yet keeping eco-credentials in the hood. Judging by the kind of conceptual dashboards high school students have designed for the Dash+ Contest we can surely reflect on what we could expect from our car’s dashboard in the future.

The school teams from Dash Tech of Dearborn, Michigan, EDV Technologies of Santa Barbara, California and Harker Innovation Team of San Jose, California have suggested dashboards with in-dash avatar to coach drivers toward efficiency, with smart navigation system to inform when to take public transport instead of the car and with a web enabled dashboard that rewards the economical drivers with “green points” redeemable for discounts at participating retailers respectively.

The winner of the DASH+ contest will be decided via online voting, so you can vote in for your favorite team that you think has a dash design that’ll maximize fuel efficiency by encouraging drivers to drive with a green foot.

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F1-based Hulme CanAm supercar goes on sale

After four years of designing and development, New Zealand’s Hulme has finally launched its Supercar named the “CanAm” after 1967 F1 champion Denny Hulme. Produced in a limited edition of just 20 cars, the mid-engined roadster is intended to...

After four years of designing and development, New Zealand’s Hulme has finally launched its Supercar named the “CanAm” after 1967 F1 champion Denny Hulme. Produced in a limited edition of just 20 cars, the mid-engined roadster is intended to run on both road and track. Presenting the rear wheel drive through a Quaife six-speed manual gearbox, the CanAm takes the braking system and safety aids from A.P. racing and Bosch respectively. Generating power from a LS7 V-8 engine, producing 600 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, the Supercar is capable of accelerating from 0-62 mph in less than three seconds and can reach the top speed of above 200mph. Potential buyers needs to submit fully refundable £10,000 (about $14,400) to get their name on the order list.

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Taeho Yoon's MUON concept car reads the occupant’s pulses

The brain child of Taeho Yoon, the concept vehicle is all about user comfort, ads more to driving experience and works as a depression reliever. Dubbed the Muon, the concept car is optimally customized for physical and psychological condition in the..

The brain child of Taeho Yoon, the concept vehicle is all about user comfort, ads more to driving experience and works as a depression reliever. Dubbed the Muon, the concept car is optimally customized for physical and psychological condition in the first place. The concept car’s steering wheel features sensors that reads the pulses and plays the music on the internet as soon as the occupant touches it. Not only this, but the car has a mechanism that notes the feelings of the user and music that was played to repeat it in the future. Also, there is 100% personalized thermo sensor and heating wire in the seat to warm the body in the freezing cold weather. Vehicle takes care of the mood and e.g. a warm and fresh breeze of phytoncide is given off from the vent on the IP face to comfort occupant’s depressed soul. The interior of the vehicle is made from the complete environment-friendly material that gives one an impression to be in the greenhouse of the garden.

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Metro car concept features organically shaped interior design

This organically- shaped interior design concept for the Metro car is created with the intention to provoke positive energy as well as inspiration and to add more to travel experience. With the functional sitting length is 6 meters per unit, the main.

This organically- shaped interior design concept for the Metro car is created with the intention to provoke positive energy as well as inspiration and to add more to travel experience. With the functional sitting length is 6 meters per unit, the main unit of this two sided sitting module which is made of highly reflective fiberglass surface which is styled in such a way to bring sense of movement and comfort to the space. The concept also features attractively shaped and functional handrails along the walls that replicate the shapes of the lighting fixtures and elliptical handrails above each sitting unit provide extra support.

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Schmittenhöhebahn aerial tramway cabins get Porsche looks

Schmittenhöhebahn has a long history of more than four decades to carry millions of visitors in summers and winters from Zell am See, Austria, to Schmittenhöhe. But finally it’s a time to replace its two old red cabins with the latest generation..

Schmittenhöhebahn has a long history of more than four decades to carry millions of visitors in summers and winters from Zell am See, Austria, to Schmittenhöhe. But finally it’s a time to replace its two old red cabins with the latest generation of new cable cars. For that purpose, they partnered with Porsche Design Studio to develop the specifications for the fifth generation of Schmitten aerial tramway cabins thus giving the red cabins new Porsche looks.

The cable cars make a captivating impression with their compelling combination of design and function. Two new cabins with the h/b/l: 270/270/430-510 cm dimensions and increased capacity of 45 persons per cabin; 30 persons with bar installed can travel to Schmittenhöhe (2000 meters above sea-level) in just eight minutes.

The other design specifications include a strong focus on safety and a comfortable ride, full-length glazing, extra-wide doors and the latest safety features. And for those fun loving people, one of the cabins has a mobile bar and high-end multimedia system installed so that it can be used for private parties and company events.

Via: Porsche-design / Isr

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Christian Förg designs RealEase mobile elevator for those with claustrophobia

The brain child of Christian Förg, this ultimate mobile elevator is specifically for those with claustrophobia and I bet they’ll surely opt for it over conventional elevators for its unique features. Christened as RealEase, the concept is designed.

The brain child of Christian Förg, this ultimate mobile elevator is specifically for those with claustrophobia and I bet they’ll surely opt for it over conventional elevators for its unique features. Christened as RealEase, the concept is designed with the intention to provide real ease to users and to complement the existing stationary elevator system. On the top of this, RealEase is a mobile elevator with its own propulsion system that allows you drive it to wherever you need it like parks, hotels, or snow areas. RealEase’s mobile lift is easy to setup, its speed and anchor height is adjustable and the machine is very flexible for skiers and snowboarders, adding more to their fun .

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X-Rod Custom Sport – An odyssey from digital renderings to materializing basic concept

This V-Rod based custom motorcycle by French Custom Builder Bertrand Dubet is a vision of a modern two wheeler born from the numerous design features calculated by a CAD software program. However, Bertrand, of course, goes beyond from merely...

This V-Rod based custom motorcycle by French Custom Builder Bertrand Dubet is a vision of a modern two wheeler born from the numerous design features calculated by a CAD software program. However, Bertrand, of course, goes beyond from merely producing the eye catching and colorful digital renderings to convert the basic concept into a feasible yet reliable machine that pleases the onlookers. This X-Rod Custom Sport model in full rolling chassis features steel frame with mono swing-arm setup at a reasonable 38-degree rake, carbon fiber gas tank and fenders, 24” seat height and 68″ wheelbase. Wheels of the bike are 3.5″ x 18 upfront and 3.5″ x 18 at the rear and there is PM 6-piston brake at the front and PM 4-piston at the rear. Its powertrain is stock VRSC 69″ engine that electronic sequential port fuel injection with a 11.3:1 compression ratio producing 80 ft at 7000 rpm. This bike will rule the roost at the AMD World Championship of Bike Building where this bike will be displayed in August this year.

Via: Xrod-motorcycles / cyrilhuzeblog

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YEE flying car concept is a new paradigm for future transportation

The modes of transport are going to switch from land to air in times to come, because the congestion in the city will make it almost impossible for one to commute through lanes. Keeping this thing in mind, three students (Pan Jiazhi, Zhu Wenxi and...

The modes of transport are going to switch from land to air in times to come, because the congestion in the city will make it almost impossible for one to commute through lanes. Keeping this thing in mind, three students (Pan Jiazhi, Zhu Wenxi and Lai Zexin) from the South China University of Technology has envisioned a concept car that could be turned into a plane once the operation is switched to the flying mode through transformation. This is made possible by upturning two front wheels sideways and two back wheels outside allowing people to fly over the overcrowded roads to reach their destination on time. Also, the integration of the propeller into the back wheels endues the vehicle with two distinct mobile modes. YEE is super cool and a stunning racer while on the ground but when it spreads out its back wheels and starts its propeller, it can fly along a special air route.

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