There's a Kenny Chesney song that goes "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" (tractor being a euphemism, based on the lyrics). And sexy is the vibe the Japanese masters at Kubota have gone for in the video, above, showing off their new X Cross concept with a tractor strip tease that reveals its futuristic form and […]
Overview The 2020 Audi S5 Sportback is the most practical members of the performance-oriented S5 clan. This turbocharged luxury hatchback slots between the pedestrian A5 Sportback and extra-powerful RS5 Sportback, which are both reviewed separately. The S5 features a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that sends 349 horses to all four wheels courtesy of Audi's legendary Quattro […]
Transcript: A mini robotic tank. The Ripsaw M5 is an unmanned tank. Howe & Howe collaborated with Textron Systems to create the Ripsaw M5. The modular design allows it to be configured to fit mission needs. It has a top speed of 40 mph, a 360 degree view of its surroundings, and it can be […]
Overview A car windshield protects passengers from rushing wind and dangerous debris, but the McLaren Elva eliminates that barrier to provide the purest driving experience possible. The automaker also includes an innovative feature that directs air up and over this topless beauty to help shield passengers from the elements. Still, the Elva's main mission is […]
Transcript: 360 degree helicopter mover. Typhoon by Tiger Tugs is an omnidirectional helicopter mover. Designed to move choppers in tight spaces for quick storage and deployment, it’s operated by a wireless remote control and can rotate and move sideways. Tiger Tugs plans on creating a Typhoon with the ability to carry 10,000 lbs.
French automaker Renault showed this rally-spec Alpine A110 mid-engine sports car concept at the International Automobile Festival in Paris. It's based on the Alpine A110, which is powered by a turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four. Renault said that there are no plans for production, but we think the company should consider adding an off-road-spec A110 to the […]
The Nissan Ariya concept. YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan is planning aggressive cost cuts to deal with an unexpected slump in sales as the expansionist strategy it inherited from fugitive former Chairman Carlos Ghosn flounders, four people familiar with the plans said. Japan's second biggest carmaker is set to eliminate at least 4,300 white-collar jobs and […]
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was pulled over in Waukesha, Wis., recently after it failed to move out of the lane closest to a stopped emergency vehicle, which is the law in Wisconsin and just a good driving practice anywhere. The Waukesha County Sheriff office then publicly shamed the enormous hot dog on Twitter along with […]
Everyman Classic Car Auctions The late Diana, Princess of Wales, was often photographed in 1994 at the helm of her Audi 80 cabriolet, which is now set to roll across the auction block. The right-hand-drive Audi 80 is painted dark green with a white interior and shows 22,000 miles on its odometer. The car, which […]
