All Blog Posts Tagged 'cars' (18)

Massive Stonehenge Replica Made of Cars



Artist Tommy Gun and his team of workers took 3 months to create this 36-ton Stonehenge replica made out of cars called Citihenge, though it is also referred to as Skodahenge. The Czech car company Skoda commissioned the life-size installation that sits on London's South Bank near the Tower Bridge, welcoming…

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Added by Pinar on June 22, 2012 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Fine Art of Classic BMW Cars



Art gallery LUMAS recently teamed up with BMW for a one-off project showing the fascinating history of some of BMWs most impressive and exciting cars. The series, shot by Erik Chmil, shows a total of ten models, each of which they consider "a landmark in the history of contemporary automobile design." Each automobile is shot from the front and the side so that one can see and appreciate its…

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Added by alice on June 15, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Heavenly Shots of Drag Racing



Since the film franchise The Fast and the Furious came out in 2001, drag racing has been recognized and improved upon by motor enthusiasts in global street culture. Australia-based photographer Simon Davidson captures the popular adrenaline-rushing sport that has swept the world with its fast-paced and dangerously stylized…

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Added by Pinar on April 26, 2012 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Audi's Sleek Indoor Test Track



At the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi will be showcasing its brand in a separate, temporary building designed by German firm Schmidhuber + Partner.



The exhibition in the Grand Hall leads visitors through the newest vehicle presentation, followed by a number of highlights and a technology park where interactive exhibits and displays show how Audi asserts its claim to cutting-edge… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 9, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

The Ultimate Hot Wheels Track



Get your favorite Hot Wheels ready for the race of a lifetime! California artist Chris Burden has now built the “Hot Wheels track of epic proportions,” says MAKE magazine in their most recent issue. (Here's Alice writing about it back in November 2010.) Burden’s astounding sculpture… Continue

Added by Alyssa Anda on June 24, 2011 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Cars-Inspired V8 Hotel (12 pics)

Lightning McQueen and his Radiator Springs pals would surely approve of this hotel. After all, the V8 Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany seems like it's inspired by the Disney/Pixar movie "Cars."



The four star establishment is built inside the old Boblingen Airport and features 34 rooms, 10 with their own unique interior. Depending on their mood, guests can sleep… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 23, 2010 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Dust Drawing On Cars (10 pics)

What do you do when you see your friend's car all dusty and dirty? Like any reasonably creative and curious human, Scott can't resist a dirty rear car window. We suspect that Scott started off with clever sayings, like, 'wash me.' Probably his first image was the ubiquitous smiley face. Living on a particularly dusty road. It wasn't long before Scott was experimenting with techniques to achieve these amazingly detailed and shaded… Continue

Added by Fatima on November 6, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

I wonder



Is this what happens to us when we've broken down for the last time?

Added by Lindsey Lockdown on June 13, 2009 at 7:59pm — 1 Comment

Creative Outdoor Installation: 50 Cars Make 1 Bus

How does an advertiser get an idea to go viral? Ask Acne Advertising agency who created this awesome ad campaign for their client Flygbussarna Airport Coaches. In an effort to show that riding in… Continue

Added by alice on May 4, 2009 at 6:51pm — No Comments

Great way to find Amazing Pictures on Flickr

This handy dandy website is a visual index for some amazing images on Flickr. You can spend days going through this site, its pretty awesome.





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Added by Jason Chen on March 13, 2009 at 1:16pm — No Comments

Rare Ferrari 250 TR Expected to Set New World Record (8 photos)

Considered one of the most alluring, competitive and iconic of all Ferrari racing cars, the beautiful and immediately recognizable Scaglietti-designed, 'pontoon-fender' 250 TR was produced from 1957 to 1958 during which only 22 were constructed. The Ferrari 250 TRs entered 19 international championship races from 1958 through 1961 emerging with 10 victories and… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 21, 2009 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Google's Aptera Schedules October 2009 Release Date

Last summer Google invested $2.75 million into Aptera Motors in an attempt to create a revolutionary, eco-friendly car (see Panda Ju's post). Fast forward a year and the Aptera 2e, an all-electric car that the company calls an “aerodynamic marvel,” has reached pre-production and is scheduled to… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 19, 2009 at 9:31am — 3 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - ART+CULTURE: BMW Art Cars @ LACMA

Andy Warhol - 1979 BMW M1

Alice wrote a post about BMW art cars back in June, and I'm happy to announce that they have arrived in LA! Four BMW Art Cars, designed by Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, and Andy Warhol, will be on display at the LACMA for two weeks… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 11, 2009 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

I"ll take two please.



2009 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP560-4 COUPE. 560 horsepower. Starts at a bargin price of only $198,000. Interesting commercial. Looks like part of it was shot in downtown… Continue

Added by Eric on February 5, 2009 at 9:25pm — 4 Comments

Art in Motion: Drive Gorgeous, Exotic Cars at Halekulani Resort

If you're going to plop down $7,000 for a Premier Suites at Halekulani, a super luxurious hotel in Waikiki, why not drive around in some hella expensive "art"?



The Halekulani in Waikiki has unveiled an exotic automobile amenity program called Art in Motion. The fleet includes a custom-designed Maserati Gran Turismo and Bentley Continental GTC, a Lotus Elise… Continue

Added by alice on January 30, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Volkswagen Westfalia Verdier Solar Powered Mobile Micro Home



The coming together of the Westfalia, long a symbol of the hippy culture, and the green energy technology of Verdier takes the camper experience and turns it on its head, transforming the simple VW bus into a modern, self-sufficient driving/living machine with a smooth design and the coolest features this side of a high-end fifth wheel. Verdier set out to enhance the “light recreational vehicle” and make the Westfalia traveling experience more… Continue

Added by E on January 15, 2009 at 10:47am — 7 Comments

One of the Hottest Supercars in the World - Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro

Check out this sexy beast! Audi has revealed photos and details of its ten-cylinder version of its R8 supercar. More formally known as the Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro, this R8 features more upgrades than just an extra pair of cylinders.

With a 5.2-liter V-10 FSI engine, this version of the R8 makes more power than the now… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 21, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Bye Bye M3, Hello Mini E?!: 500 of Mini's New Electric Cars Will Hit the Road in Early 2009

I've been eyeing those wonderfully cute little Mini's since they first came out. Alright, so maybe I fit the typical "mini" profile - Starbucks drinking, iPhone carrying girl. But now that Mini's bringing out the electric version of their cars can't we just justify swapping my M3 for this Mini as also helping the environment? (Hubster is probably shaking… Continue

Added by alice on October 19, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

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