New 2011 Rinspeed BamBoo Concept

The Swiss design house, Rinspeed that dares to be different to released a concept study for a pure-electric beach cart. Rinspeed has released real-life photos and additional information on its 2011 Geneva Salon-bound BamBoo.

Rinspeed’s boss Frank M. Rinderknecht claims that the BamBoo is more than a simple concept study as the company is already thinking about series production.

The latest creation from Rinspeed was jointly developed and built with Swiss engineering firms 4erC and Esoro, and features several innovations. That is include the canopy-like inflatable roof tent, which is covered on the outside with a water-resistant coating while the inner side is made from bamboo threads, and can be used as a beach mattress.

In addition, both rear seats are inflatable and stored in two aluminum cases on the open cargo bed, and – they too can be taken to the beach. Another notable feature is the dashboard that is said to open “in breadbox fashion” revealing the control elements and the futuristic VDO display on the driver side, and a glove box that houses a seven-inch HTC tablet PC “Flyer” with docking station on the passenger side.

2011 Rinspeed BamBoo Concept offers funky four-seater with the composite body made out of polymer plastic materials is powered by an electric motor from the German Fräger Group (German e-Cars) that delivers 54 kW / 72HP and accelerates the 1,090-kilogram (2,403 lbs) vehicle to a top speed of 120 km/h or 75 mph. The battery’s capacity is good enough for a maximum driving range of 105 km or 65 miles. The BamBoo rides on 17-inch AEZ three-spoke billet aluminum wheels wrapped around Goodyear “EfficientGrip” energy-saving tires.

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New MINI Crossover Concept cars

At first glance the little hatch above may look like the Infiniti FX. It is actually BMW MINI’s third variant in its line-up of “New MINIs” and it will be an all-wheel drive type of vehicle.



MINI will be previewing the upcoming MINI crossover “softroader” SUV (reportedly going to be called the “Crossman”) at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.

The MINI Crossover Concept rides on a 2606mm wheelbase (longer than the Cooper’s 2466mm and Clubman’s 2547.6mm) and has a conventional four doors with two on each side of the car. The driver’s side has no B-pillar so that particular door is of a sliding type that slides to the rear to open. The rear hatch once again opens with a split in the middle, so I suppose you could call this a 6-door hatchback?

The focus of the interior is the “MINI Centre Globe” which is installed in the place of where you’d typically expect the giant speedometer to be. The 3D sphere uses laser projection to display two different views if viewed from different positions. This allows the front passenger and front driver to view different displays from the same MINI Centre Globe.

It’s quite obvious that BMW ConnectedDrive will come to the MINI brand soon enough because the press release also indicates the ability for the front passenger to surf the web from the MINI Centre Globe display, and ease of data input is facilitated by a keyboard that can slide out from the front dashboard on the passenger side. Steering-wheel controls typically use buttons or scrollwheels but in the MINI Crossover Concept, a trackball is used.

The starter system gimmick is also integrated into the MINI Centre Globe. Instead of a keyfob, a Keyball is used. The Keyball is inserted into an opening in the upper edge of the globe. It will then roll down towards the driver along the middle of the globe.



The driver can then press the Keyball to start the engine. When the engine needs to be turned off, the ball is pressed again and it will then roll down into its housing bay where it can be removed.

Cool X-ray Mini is amazing

As cool car paint jobs go, this X-ray mini is amazing! The X-ray Mini was created in collaboration with Foxton and contemporary artist Nick Veasey. Tiring with the limits of traditional photography, he imprinted himself on the international art scene using the unlikely medium of a radiography machine

The X-ray Mini was created in collaboration with one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists, Nick Veasey. Tiring with the limits of traditional photography, he imprinted himself on the international art scene using the unlikely medium of a radiography machine.

After receiving a former Foxtons Mini at his specially built studio, he promptly set upon it with power tools. “The process begins by cutting the car into manageable sections but BMW makes the Mini in an incredibly complex way,” Veasey explains.

“It took two weeks to angle grind just one side; on the classic Mini, the job was done in three days. The old cars were much simpler in their construction.” While he nostalgically refers to the classic Mini as “one lovely piece of design”, the X-ray process illuminates the second generation’s ergonomic curves and high-spec technology.

The arresting new artwork encompasses the entire car, stretching seamlessly across every surface to complete the mesmeric optical illusion. Achieving this stunning transparent finish took over one hundred photos: “The real challenge was ensuring we had X-rayed all the components from every angle, taking different shots to cover each perspective – including the roof.”

After digitally stitching all these images together to form complete panels, the final artwork was applied to vinyl shapes and then smoothed across the bodywork. Despite the extra hours' work it entails, Veasey says this project has further fuelled his passion for 3D art.

Cool Smart Car Batmobile pictures

Check out these cool batmobile smart car pictures! Maybe it is because of the economic situation or perhaps a parking problem, but the batmobile Smart Car seems like a great financial answer for Batman wannabe's everywhere.




This BatSmart car was available on Ebay, signed by the maker and modeled with a few Catwomen models for show.

New Smart Car Body Kits

Check out this cool Smart car modified into a tank!

Smart Cars are by no means the coolest cars in the world but with these cool body kits fitted - they get real close! It looks like these kits are manufactured by Adobe Ferrari, Adobe Lamborghini and Adobe Porsche...but very cool all the same!

New Mini Paceman Concept Heads To Production

Mini Concept production driving the bowler head on all four wheels are only two doors, the concept of a mini-pitcher shows that the Mini is a mini Evoque with pieces compatriots cause. six-speed mixing of 211 horsepower? Why can not we see more?
In addition, the Mini bowler seven different models of the original to the SUV-based compatriots, who never goes on the truck. There is only one body style Mini has not been fully investigated, and if it can go from one model Range Rover, Mini, why not try the suit in El Camino-style?