28 Oct
Tubular space frame + modified Corvette V8 engine

What happens when you take a 2-seater mid-engine sports car built around a German tubular space frame and stuff it with a 7-litre American engine plucked straight from the heart of a Corvette? Why CCG’s CustomGT Super Sports Car of course. This 14.3 foot long (4.356 m) land yacht is actually shockingly light on its […]


27 Oct
Only 1,100 homage bikes from "The Great Escape" to be made

Our society’s love for Steve McQueen shows no sign of slowing down, and although I hesitate to worship false idols there are few better men we could learn a thing or two from. Who are 21st Century America’s male cultural touchstones? Donald Trump? Glenn Beck? Lebron James? The Situation for chrissakes? Hell no! No wonder […]


27 Oct
Japanese brand introduces minimally clean leather-lined case

Like so many well-designed pieces in their inventory, Comme des Garcons has introduced their own minimally clean version of the iPad case. The simple leather lined cases feature a zipped closure and contain pockets for a notepad, as well as slots for credit cards. Available in brown, blue, green, azure and black, each iPad case […]


4 Oct
Combining American and Nepali craftsmanship

  The duo behind el dot designs, husband and wife team Leo and Lishu, have aimed to build furniture that’s not only aesthetically pleasing from a design aspect but also highly sustainable. That’s why they’ve focused on using bamboo as the prime material behind their Future Primitive and Simple Office Collections, as it is one of […]


14 Sep
Karma's Shooting Brake cousin debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show

By now you should now know about Fisker Automotive, a California-based independent startup founded by premier designer Henrik Fisker — best known for penning the gorgeous Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage and BMW Z8. But unlike most startup auto companies, Fisker actually has a chance of succeeding — first because it’s executive board is loaded […]


We’ve come across some very interesting items made from recycled products. Remember the wood ties? The same concept in recycling old products into something new and wearable has been applied to the production of the Sonic Fabric’s ties from artist Alyce Santoro in collaboration with New York City designer Julio Cesar. The sustainable ties — […]


19 Aug
Efficient Performance concept aims straight for the Green Zone

Usually when AC Schnitzer lays their modifying Midas touch on a Bimmer, they throw some massive horsepower and headturning body kits on a car and call it a day. But with their latest release, the 99D Concept Coupe, the German tuners are aiming straight for the Green Zone with a performance car that emphasizes efficiency. […]


Audi today unveiled a brand new electric concept vehicle squarely aimed at the urban market. The ultra-lightweight compact Audi Urban Concept features a standout 1+1 seating arrangement which allocates two seats staggered back-to-back, ideal for congested urban spaces. The green vehicle will offer both a Sportback model and a Spyder variant, which combine “elements of […]