Category Archives: Design

Behold: the 2024 GMC Hummer EV – a monstrous SUV with an 830bhp tri-motor Ultium Drive system capable of 0-100km’h in 3.5 seconds.

Should see you safely down to Centra, so.

With a 480km range, 40cm of ground clearance, the ability to ‘crab walk’ via independent 4-wheel steering and climb 60-percent gradients, the e-Hummer has a slew of data and navigation systems including smartphone digital key starting, 35cm ‘infotainment’ screen, satellite-rendered trail mapping, one pedal driving and 200+ optional accessories.

Prices start around $79,995 (€67,400) (if you live in the US) and go up.

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Behold: the Ferrari 250 Europa GT – with bodywork by Pinin Farina and a 3.0L Colombo V12 engine, it was the first Ferrari to wear the GT moniker and a rare beast indeed as only 43 were made between 1954 and 1955.

This unmodified, unrestored ‘barn find’ was originally built for Dr. Enrico Wax, the official Italian distributor of Moët & Chandon. Later sold to an American collector, it has languished in a private collection since the mid 60s and will come to auction next month. 

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Behold: The Humble One  – a conceptual electric SUV with 7.5m² of proprietary photovoltaic cells built into the roof, sidelights, doors and (yet to be revealed but necessarily sizeable) ’wings’ that will fold out from the car when it’s parked.

The solar panels add up to 100km of additional range, giving the 1020bhp car a full-charge reach of 800km.

According to the manufacturer, production starts in 2024 and the One will cost around €93,000.

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Behold: an epic one-off Lego model of the Land Rover Defender 110 Camel Trophy by master block-builder Manuel Nascimento, complete with roll cage, bull bars, winch, tow hitches, snorkel, roof rack, fuel canisters, working lights, blinkers, and a deployable rooftop tent.

The build won him “Best in Show” at the 2017 Paredes de Coura LEGO Fan Weekend in Portugal.

In fairness.

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Behold: the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport.

Well, not quite. Only five Grand Sports were ever made. All are spoken for and this isn’t one of them.

This is a no-expense spared replica, commissioned for the 2010 Fast And Furious sequel ‘Fast Five’ by Ohio-based autoshop Mongoose Motorsports. Titled as a 1966 Corvette, the car has a 380bhp GM performance crate 350 engine, automatic transmission and a custom tubular chassis paired with C4 suspension.

It’s the only survivor of twelve such vehicles made for the film and it’s yours at auction next month.

Bidding starts at €84,000.

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Behold: the Crescere – a 132m concept superyacht – green on the outside and green(isn) under the skin with a greenhouse, tropical garden and planted lounge area at its core, watered by an autonomous sensor and software system.

Huge glass panels on the hull admit sunlight and on the foredeck, a seawater swimming pool disappears when not in use to make room for a helipad. A electric-diesel hybrid engine powers electric motors with biofuel generators for general navigation, switching to diesel power for faster crossings.

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Behold: the Bandit9 X Royal Enfield Jaeger – a collaboration between the Indian manufacturer and Vietnamese custom shop Bandit9, based on the Continental GT 650 café racer.

Hand-made from surgical grade stainless steel, the combined tank, seat, and fender create a low profile, ultra-clean line with dual LED heads and strip tail lights, turn signals, custom handlebars and tucked-away wiring. 

Only nine will be made.

Yours (in kit form or fully built) from €23,500.

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