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Volkswagen Golf TDI
(20 October 2009) - As "green" lifestyles become the norm, conspicuous environmentalism will hopefully give way to unpretentious examples like the new 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI, which subtly makes an eco-conscious statement by making their high-tech, cleaner-burning engine available in a compact car. Car enthusiasts or climate crisis know-it-alls will already be familiar with the TDI concept, but for the rest of you, it's Volkswagen's branding for their...
(20 October 2009) - As "green" lifestyles become the norm, conspicuous environmentalism will hopefully give way to unpretentious examples like the new 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI, which subtly makes an eco-conscious statement by making their high-tech, cleaner-burning engine available in a compact car. Car enthusiasts or climate crisis know-it-alls will already be familiar with the TDI concept, but for the rest of you, it's Volkswagen's branding for their...
Carbon Motors All-Custom Police Car
(27 August 2009) - An ambitious start-up, Carbon Motors seeks to create the world's first purpose-built cop car, a refreshing change to the beefed-up Ford Crown Victoria or Chevy Impala used by most police departments in the United States. Designed by law enforcement professionals, the vehicle includes such features as driver-specific intelligent keys, 360 degree exterior surveillance, the ability to withstand a 75 mph rear impact crash and,...
(27 August 2009) - An ambitious start-up, Carbon Motors seeks to create the world's first purpose-built cop car, a refreshing change to the beefed-up Ford Crown Victoria or Chevy Impala used by most police departments in the United States. Designed by law enforcement professionals, the vehicle includes such features as driver-specific intelligent keys, 360 degree exterior surveillance, the ability to withstand a 75 mph rear impact crash and,...
Porsche Panamera
(19 August 2009) - by Tamara Warren Porsche's new four-door Zentrum made for a flash of contemporary zing in contrast to the vintage cars on display at the Pebble Beach Concourse D'elegance earlier this month. As the feature marquee at the annual classic car show, car enthusiasts could test drive the new 2010 Porsche Panamera, the German automaker’s only four-door sedan. Porsche design chief Michael Mauer explained that, unlike...
(19 August 2009) - by Tamara Warren Porsche's new four-door Zentrum made for a flash of contemporary zing in contrast to the vintage cars on display at the Pebble Beach Concourse D'elegance earlier this month. As the feature marquee at the annual classic car show, car enthusiasts could test drive the new 2010 Porsche Panamera, the German automaker’s only four-door sedan. Porsche design chief Michael Mauer explained that, unlike...
Ferrari California Road Trip
(21 July 2009) - Ferrari invited us to San Diego to test drive the new Ferrari California, and I fortunately drew the lucky straw at our editor's meeting. We have always held Ferrari in great esteem for its dedication to design and innovation, but hadn't thought of ourselves as Ferrari enthusiasts. That's changed now that I've had the opportunity to spend a day with one of the most...
(21 July 2009) - Ferrari invited us to San Diego to test drive the new Ferrari California, and I fortunately drew the lucky straw at our editor's meeting. We have always held Ferrari in great esteem for its dedication to design and innovation, but hadn't thought of ourselves as Ferrari enthusiasts. That's changed now that I've had the opportunity to spend a day with one of the most...
Airstream x MINI Cooper S Clubman x Republic of Fritz Hansen
(22 April 2009) - For someone like myself who grew up traveling in converted buses, this new Republic of Fritz Hansen-designed Airstream and coordinating modified MINI Cooper S Clubman doesn't look exactly practical, but it does look dreamy. At 6.8 meters long (about 22 feet), the Airstream trailer makes for a relatively compact way to make a road-trip luxurious—for fans of both sea and sun. Incorporating neoprene, acid...
(22 April 2009) - For someone like myself who grew up traveling in converted buses, this new Republic of Fritz Hansen-designed Airstream and coordinating modified MINI Cooper S Clubman doesn't look exactly practical, but it does look dreamy. At 6.8 meters long (about 22 feet), the Airstream trailer makes for a relatively compact way to make a road-trip luxurious—for fans of both sea and sun. Incorporating neoprene, acid...
2009 Ferrari 599XX and Maserati Gran Turismo
(13 April 2009) - Kicking off this year's New York International Auto Show last week, we attended the U.S unveiling of the new Ferrarri 599XX and Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic at Ferrari's Park Ave showroom. Both were originally exhibited at the Geneva Auto Show a few weeks prior and are the focus of much desire. While the GranTurismo is the more practical choice, the Ferrari, a professional level...
(13 April 2009) - Kicking off this year's New York International Auto Show last week, we attended the U.S unveiling of the new Ferrarri 599XX and Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic at Ferrari's Park Ave showroom. Both were originally exhibited at the Geneva Auto Show a few weeks prior and are the focus of much desire. While the GranTurismo is the more practical choice, the Ferrari, a professional level...
Damián Ortega: Materialista
(27 March 2009) - Mexican artist Damián Ortega's masterful new installation at Galpão Fortes Vilaça takes its title, "Materialista," from the Spanish word describing a truck that transports construction materials. The truck parts themselves are Ortega's chosen medium for the piece, a play on the idea of materialism and deconstruction. Totaling eight meters long, the Mexican artist hung steel parts from the ceiling to create the illusion of...
(27 March 2009) - Mexican artist Damián Ortega's masterful new installation at Galpão Fortes Vilaça takes its title, "Materialista," from the Spanish word describing a truck that transports construction materials. The truck parts themselves are Ortega's chosen medium for the piece, a play on the idea of materialism and deconstruction. Totaling eight meters long, the Mexican artist hung steel parts from the ceiling to create the illusion of...
Shin Tanaka x Scion x Giant Robot
(27 January 2009) - Few automotive brands know how to tap into the urban art scene like Scion, the hip entry-level marque by Toyota USA. Recently, Scion teamed up with Giant Robot Magazine and Japanese artist Shin Tanaka to offer the artist's signature cut and fold paper toys in the magazine's issues 56, 57 and soon to be released 58, which hits newsstands on 9 February, 2009. One...
(27 January 2009) - Few automotive brands know how to tap into the urban art scene like Scion, the hip entry-level marque by Toyota USA. Recently, Scion teamed up with Giant Robot Magazine and Japanese artist Shin Tanaka to offer the artist's signature cut and fold paper toys in the magazine's issues 56, 57 and soon to be released 58, which hits newsstands on 9 February, 2009. One...
Best of CH 2008: Top Five Green Projects
(31 December 2008) - by Tamara Warren In 2008, green officially made the transition from hue to lifestyle in style, transportation and construction. As environmentalism becomes increasing a part of every day life, several eco-minded designs stood out from the pack and are destined to take consumers mindfully through 2009 and beyond. Nau Relaunch Down to delivery by bike messenger, the future is Nau. Right on time, Nau relaunched...
(31 December 2008) - by Tamara Warren In 2008, green officially made the transition from hue to lifestyle in style, transportation and construction. As environmentalism becomes increasing a part of every day life, several eco-minded designs stood out from the pack and are destined to take consumers mindfully through 2009 and beyond. Nau Relaunch Down to delivery by bike messenger, the future is Nau. Right on time, Nau relaunched...
VW Touareg V6 TDI
(23 December 2008) - With the automobile industry in crisis, it's refreshing to see steps in the right direction like Volkswagon's new Clean Diesel Technology. Their most recent model to incorporate such emission- and pollution-lowering technology is the lean and mean Touareg V6 TDI. Representing a new generation of economical and low emission SUVs, Volkswagon proves once again why they're leaders in the industry. The new Touareg, available...
(23 December 2008) - With the automobile industry in crisis, it's refreshing to see steps in the right direction like Volkswagon's new Clean Diesel Technology. Their most recent model to incorporate such emission- and pollution-lowering technology is the lean and mean Touareg V6 TDI. Representing a new generation of economical and low emission SUVs, Volkswagon proves once again why they're leaders in the industry. The new Touareg, available...
GeniusRide Smart Car Rentals
(12 December 2008) - by Laura NeilsonDespite all the steam and excitement generated by the long-awaited arrival of the Smart Car on U.S. roads, rental companies for the little roadsters are surprisingly scarce. In fact, (other than our beloved Zipcar) GeniusRide is currently the only company with a fleet of Smart Cars available for daily, weekly and monthly rentals in the New York metro area. While other rental...
(12 December 2008) - by Laura NeilsonDespite all the steam and excitement generated by the long-awaited arrival of the Smart Car on U.S. roads, rental companies for the little roadsters are surprisingly scarce. In fact, (other than our beloved Zipcar) GeniusRide is currently the only company with a fleet of Smart Cars available for daily, weekly and monthly rentals in the New York metro area. While other rental...
Hermès x Smart Fortwo: Toile H Edition
(20 November 2008) - The Como group, official distributor of the Smart brand in Paris and Île-de-France, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary at the Grand Palais with a limited edition offering of ten Smart cars produced in ten stunning colors, all specially upholstered by Hermès. The Fortwo Toile H edition features a saddle-stitched leather steering wheel and gear lever, Toile H covered compartments and coachwork, luxuriously detailed pockets...
(20 November 2008) - The Como group, official distributor of the Smart brand in Paris and Île-de-France, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary at the Grand Palais with a limited edition offering of ten Smart cars produced in ten stunning colors, all specially upholstered by Hermès. The Fortwo Toile H edition features a saddle-stitched leather steering wheel and gear lever, Toile H covered compartments and coachwork, luxuriously detailed pockets...
Aston Martin One-77
(18 November 2008) - There's a lot of buzz around Aston Martin these days and deservedly so. You might have heard about the new Aston One-77 (it's been around the blogs) and if you've seen the "Quantum of Solace" Bond flick then you've glimpsed the new Aston Martin DBS. While both are attractive and presumably provide a great driving experience, we're more captivated with the Aston One-77 because...
(18 November 2008) - There's a lot of buzz around Aston Martin these days and deservedly so. You might have heard about the new Aston One-77 (it's been around the blogs) and if you've seen the "Quantum of Solace" Bond flick then you've glimpsed the new Aston Martin DBS. While both are attractive and presumably provide a great driving experience, we're more captivated with the Aston One-77 because...
Volkswagen CC
(30 October 2008) - A couple of weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to check out the new Volkswagen CC, the German auto maker's foray into the entry-level luxury market. Having been the passionate owner of two Volkwagens already, I was more than thrilled at the prospect of test driving this introduction on the highways and byways of the Windy City. Over the years, Volkswagen had managed to...
(30 October 2008) - A couple of weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to check out the new Volkswagen CC, the German auto maker's foray into the entry-level luxury market. Having been the passionate owner of two Volkwagens already, I was more than thrilled at the prospect of test driving this introduction on the highways and byways of the Windy City. Over the years, Volkswagen had managed to...
Eric Haze x Lotus Exige
(23 October 2008) - by Tamara Warren With big, black bold sinuous lines, artist Eric Haze's interpretation of the Lotus Exige seemed to reverberate above the music on the platform where it was unveiled at the Manhattan Classic Car Club last week. The occasion was Jeff Staple's Downshift 08, an event bringing together gaming and cars, but Haze, a fine artist and New York subway art legend, stole...
(23 October 2008) - by Tamara Warren With big, black bold sinuous lines, artist Eric Haze's interpretation of the Lotus Exige seemed to reverberate above the music on the platform where it was unveiled at the Manhattan Classic Car Club last week. The occasion was Jeff Staple's Downshift 08, an event bringing together gaming and cars, but Haze, a fine artist and New York subway art legend, stole...
Tonke Campers
(10 October 2008) - Campers are usually unsightly hunks of metal spewing smoke all over the highways. We'd much prefer traveling in the dutch countryside in a Tonke Camper. Tonke of Holland manufactures eco-friendly campers that offer a timeless look and lifestyle. Completely handcrafted, for its old-world styling there are plenty of modern facilities that combine comfort with classic looks. Luxurious features include polished mahogany fittings, teak wood...
(10 October 2008) - Campers are usually unsightly hunks of metal spewing smoke all over the highways. We'd much prefer traveling in the dutch countryside in a Tonke Camper. Tonke of Holland manufactures eco-friendly campers that offer a timeless look and lifestyle. Completely handcrafted, for its old-world styling there are plenty of modern facilities that combine comfort with classic looks. Luxurious features include polished mahogany fittings, teak wood...
MINI Motoring Graphics
(03 October 2008) - MINI Motoring Graphics is MINI's partnership announced today with Original Wraps, Inc. that allows MINI owners to add a little flair to their exteriors and interiors. From full-on custom jobs to small round badges, the program presents over 5,000,000 options enabling drivers to stand out from the masses on the road. Designs include national flags, camo, abstract designs and a donut pattern to name...
(03 October 2008) - MINI Motoring Graphics is MINI's partnership announced today with Original Wraps, Inc. that allows MINI owners to add a little flair to their exteriors and interiors. From full-on custom jobs to small round badges, the program presents over 5,000,000 options enabling drivers to stand out from the masses on the road. Designs include national flags, camo, abstract designs and a donut pattern to name...
Volkswagen Jetta TDI
(03 October 2008) - Last weekend we were invited out to San Francisco, CA to try out the new 2009 Volskwagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel and were pleasantly surprised in more ways than one. It had enough torque and power to zip through downtown San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge through Sausalito, and was smooth and quiet on the winding roads up through Napa. Even better, almost...
(03 October 2008) - Last weekend we were invited out to San Francisco, CA to try out the new 2009 Volskwagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel and were pleasantly surprised in more ways than one. It had enough torque and power to zip through downtown San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge through Sausalito, and was smooth and quiet on the winding roads up through Napa. Even better, almost...
Ferrari 456 Venice Station Wagon
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Spyker Collection
(14 August 2008) - by Tamara Warren This season, Dutch luxury automaker Spyker expands its automotive aesthetic to apparel, accessories and fine art prints with the Spyker Collection. And what an aesthetic it is. In 1898, coachbuilders Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker crafted their first car in Amsterdam, laying the foundation for Spyker, the Dutch car company that continues to make bespoke, high-performance super cars for select clientele. The...
(14 August 2008) - by Tamara Warren This season, Dutch luxury automaker Spyker expands its automotive aesthetic to apparel, accessories and fine art prints with the Spyker Collection. And what an aesthetic it is. In 1898, coachbuilders Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker crafted their first car in Amsterdam, laying the foundation for Spyker, the Dutch car company that continues to make bespoke, high-performance super cars for select clientele. The...
Green Concept Cars by The Royal College Of Arts
(13 August 2008) - Design with no regard to plausibility is always fascinating, especially when applied to the sense of fantasy and freedom inspired by cars. But what happens when you introduce a limiting (and very real) factor to the project? Featured in Wired, the Royal College of Arts (RCA) recently unveiled 10 progressive automobile designs that all take into account our current limiting factor of petroleum and...
(13 August 2008) - Design with no regard to plausibility is always fascinating, especially when applied to the sense of fantasy and freedom inspired by cars. But what happens when you introduce a limiting (and very real) factor to the project? Featured in Wired, the Royal College of Arts (RCA) recently unveiled 10 progressive automobile designs that all take into account our current limiting factor of petroleum and...
The Umberto Panini Maserati Collection
(05 August 2008) - The Panini family in Modena, Italy not only produces some of the most delicious and coveted organic Parmigiano Reggiano in the world, but next to the feed barn that houses the cows is the most complete collection of Maseratis in the world. As such, the farm gets hundreds of visitors per year just for the extensive range of cars, motorbikes and tractors they have...
(05 August 2008) - The Panini family in Modena, Italy not only produces some of the most delicious and coveted organic Parmigiano Reggiano in the world, but next to the feed barn that houses the cows is the most complete collection of Maseratis in the world. As such, the farm gets hundreds of visitors per year just for the extensive range of cars, motorbikes and tractors they have...
Carver One: Three-Wheeled Automobile
(15 July 2008) - The Carver One's hybrid car-motorcycle design has been well-reported, but what's it like to actually drive one? I recently had the chance to test out the tilting three-wheeler and initially thought they should add roller coaster to the list of vehicles it mimics. Needless to say, I was a bit cautious driving around rainy, unfamiliar Paris streets but not the least of the Carver's...
(15 July 2008) - The Carver One's hybrid car-motorcycle design has been well-reported, but what's it like to actually drive one? I recently had the chance to test out the tilting three-wheeler and initially thought they should add roller coaster to the list of vehicles it mimics. Needless to say, I was a bit cautious driving around rainy, unfamiliar Paris streets but not the least of the Carver's...
Ferrari: Formula Uomo
(11 July 2008) - Soon after a report in the June edition of Wired that talks of spying and sabotage against Ferrari causing a Formula One fiasco, I was understandably a little surprised to be invited to Ferrari's Maranello, Italy headquarters to celebrate the latest installment to Formula Uomo, a program started in 1997 aimed at holistic and continuous improvement of the company. After watching test cars roll...
(11 July 2008) - Soon after a report in the June edition of Wired that talks of spying and sabotage against Ferrari causing a Formula One fiasco, I was understandably a little surprised to be invited to Ferrari's Maranello, Italy headquarters to celebrate the latest installment to Formula Uomo, a program started in 1997 aimed at holistic and continuous improvement of the company. After watching test cars roll...
Zipcar's Low-Car Diet
(11 July 2008) - With gas prices at a record high and public transit a cost-effective and greener option, now's a good time to ditch your car. Zipcar is trying to ease the transition with the "Low-Car Diet." Beginning 21 July 2008, they're challenging North Americans to go car-free for a full 30 days. They will replace participants' car keys with a complimentary transit pass, a free one-year...
(11 July 2008) - With gas prices at a record high and public transit a cost-effective and greener option, now's a good time to ditch your car. Zipcar is trying to ease the transition with the "Low-Car Diet." Beginning 21 July 2008, they're challenging North Americans to go car-free for a full 30 days. They will replace participants' car keys with a complimentary transit pass, a free one-year...
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