The Michelin Challenge Design 2006 running in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit has some fascinating designs including this one, the Quasar Terragen, a hydrogen electric pickup designed by Tomas Sarnovsky from the Czech Republic. The wheels are designed with the Michelin Tweel, an airless tire design and the pickup bed can be reconfigured … [Read more...]
Ford F250 Super Chief
Ford unveiled its F250 Super Chief concept truck with a tri-fuel supercharged V10 engine and it is one imposing vehicle. The gasoline, ethanol, hydrogen capable engine can drive this truck for up to 500 miles between fillups. The interior is at an ultimate luxury level and reflects the open view of the Super Chief trains with their observation cars since this F250 has a glass … [Read more...]
Toyota planning diesel Tundra
Toyota is planning to introduce a diesel V8 powered Tundra in the next 3 years, building the trucks in a plant in San Antonio, Texas. Also in the works is a high efficiency V8 powered version plus a hybrid. … [Read more...]
GM 1950 Futurliner on the block at Barrett Jackson
If you love trucks, or almost any motor vehicles for that matter, the Barrett Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona is almost here, running from January 14th to the 22nd. Not many of us will have the opportunity to attend, however, the list of vehicles up for auction is on their website and it's enough to make any motorhead weak in the knees. The truck segment is … [Read more...]
Audi Diesel Powers F100 Concept by Vizualtech
Computer concept vehicles can be fantastic but they often never stray beyond the monitor. This 1954 Ford F100, is being built in southern California. It was designed by the Swedish design firm Vizualtech run by Bo Zolland that has created computer design concepts for car companies, racing teams and car magazines. A San Diego customer wanted this one built. A 4.2 liter Audi A8 … [Read more...]