Marine Technology Incorporated and a powerboat manufacturer by the name of Pier 57 has got inspired by Corvette Carbon Fiber to build a new age speed boat, that goes for about $1.7 million! They crafted this ZR1 Corvette inspired 2,700hp powerboat built from carbon fiber in Tennessee – this beauty can take you literally flying across the waters at 180 mph! The boat has a pair of 1,350hp turbocharged Mercury Marine V8 engines rather than the Vette’s LS9 engine. The boat is larger than a conventual size speed boat and being too large for most roads, it includes a custom t...
When a person is head over heels in love with someone he tends to surround himself with the things that are related to the object of his adoration, right?When people are madly in love with their cars they do the same thing – try to collect as many things as possible that can cheer up their spirit while they're away from their beloved cars – when at work or elsewhere. So, naturally, the car brands' designers come to help these poor souls and create many cute and awesome things to give the car-lovers something to hold close to their hearts while they're parted w...
Most of our citizens are convinced that the most effective way to attract attention to themselves in the stream of cars is to have a noticeable car license plate. It can be distinguished by a combination of numbers, letters, or both at the same time. As it turned out, for the possession of a beautiful plate people are willing to pay a huge sum of money, because it also delivers a high status to the car and its owner. Moreover, such license plates can reach a price that exceeds the cost of the car itself. There are 9.7 million vehicles with personalized license plates in the United S...
Have you ever checked out your car's gas pump and been shocked by how much gasoline it consumes and the costs of it? Maybe that made you think about getting a new car that wouldn't waste so much gas and your money? Or maybe you're worried that your car is contributing to the greenhouse effect and you don't want to be a part of it?The automobile industry has found means to solve this problem! With the help of this technology was developed a new concept of a car – it's the hybrid car we're talking about. There are a lot of hybrid models on the market today: for exam...
The ex-rally driver, car collector and dealer from Germany, Heidi Hetzer, has set off a journey of a lifetime, replicating the world’s first circumnavigation with her classic eight-cylinder 1930 Hudson vehicle. She plans to drive around two years to 56 countries, including California. Dozen of photographers, camera crews and some 100 well-wishers met the 77 years old successful Berlin businesswoman bidding her farewell.In her native Berlin Frau Hetzer – is a celebrity: she is known as autoracer, professional mechanic and owner of several Opel car dealerships. After...
