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Record Breaking and Extreme Vehicles

Record breaking vehicles are some of the most important vehicles in the world. Information gathered from the advanced technology needed to make these extreme machines filters down to the common vehicles we see everyday:

Extreme Land Vehicles

Extreme Sea Vehicles
Extreme Air Vehicles


Beautiful and Ugly Machines

Sometimes a design can display an outstanding ability to attract or repulse.
In this new section we explore some of the most memorable - and unique - designs of all time in: Beautiful and ugly machines.


BMW and the revival of steam

Steam power, for vehicles anyway, has been long dead, killed off by the internal combustion engine. Well if BMW get their way the two could form a very fruitful partnership. BMW Turbosteamer



2005 Motorcycle Design Awards

The Motorcycle Design Association has revealed the winners of the 2005 Motorcycle design awards which covers all new 2005 models produced. More >>

Advanced Helmet Design


No this isn't the Master Chief's helmet from X-Boxs' Halo. This is BMW's idea of what an off-road helmet should be. See this and other advanced helmet designs here.

Related articles:
Buell, the motorcycle innovator
Motorcycle technology
Experiences of a novice biker
Interview with a car design student



ideas on artificial intelligence

I'Robot Film promotionOver the past couple of decades, much work and progress have been made in the pursuit of creating artificial minds and life-like humanoid movement. Researchers from many different nations have experimented with recreating realistic human characteristics with some success...

Read more from this speculative article on artificial intelligence


ASIMO Honda's robot


Animated wallpapers for your computer

A selection of original diseno-art.com GIF animated wallpapers. Very easy to put on your computer with 3-step instructions. Topics include: Quotes and phrases, quitting smoking, World Records, famous last words and various others.
diseno-art.com animated wallpapers


Or if you would prefer here are some standard wallpapers displaying manufacturer badge's of sports vehicle company's.
Logo Wallpapers.


A brief history of car design from the 1950-1990s

Lamborghini MiuraThroughout the decades of car design there have been many events and technological advances that have helped bring about major design trend changes.

Read more on car design history



Future car predictions

The future car - say a 2025 model - will be a very different beast to its present day grandfather. It will be packed with computers and safety devices ensuring that not even a stunt driver can crash.
Read more in this two part article:


The Future Car Predictions


Modifying / restoring cars on a budget

In this series of articles we go through the basics of restoring and customising cars on a budget. The series begins with:

An introduction
The Plan
The Project car
Your Workspace

With more articles to follow on. Including tips, methods and skills.


What makes a great car?

What is the secret formula for creating an automotive icon. This short article identifies a few 'great cars' and attempts to decipher the connection.

What makes a great car?


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2008 BMW M1 Hommage Concept
The BMW M1 Hommage concept is a styling exercise celebrating 30 years since the original mid-engined BMW supercar, the M1.
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2008 Space Efficient Vehicle Concept
The Space Efficient Vehicle (SEV) was an entrant to the 2008 Michelin Challenge Design and was displayed at the Detroit Motor Show.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is an all-new RWD sports coupe powered by either a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder or 3.8 litre V6 engine.
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2008 Kia Koup Concept
The Kia Koup is a sports coupe concept designed to preview a new design direction for Kia. Power comes from a 290 horsepower, turbocharged, 2 litre engine. Continue



2008 Saleen S5S Raptor Concept
The S5S Raptor concept was displayed at the 2008 New York Motor Show. The design is a proposal for a new supercar from Saleen.
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2008 Marion Hyper-Sub
The Marion Hyper-Sub is a powerful, safe and versatile submersible which has the on-water credentials of a powerboat.
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2008 Pontiac Solstice Coupe
The Pontiac Solstice Coupe is the long-awaited hard-top version of the Solstice Roadster. Power comes from either a 173 or 260 horsepower engine.
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2008 Lightning Car Company Lightning GT
The Lightning GT is an all-electric powered sport car developed by the Lightning Car Company based in the UK. Continue



2008 Volvo Hot Rod Jakob
The Volvo Hot Rod Jakob is a modern interpretation of the very first production car from Volvo.
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2008 Renault Megane Coupe Concept
The Megane Coupe Concept is a preview of an upcoming model from Renault. Powering the concept is a 200 hp, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine. Continue



2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
The Gallardo LP560-4 is a new, more stylish and powerful version of the Gallardo. Changes include aerodynamic and power improvements.
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Holden Coupe 60 Concept
The Holden Coupe 60 is a luxury sports coupe concept based on the Holden VE sedan. Power comes from a 6.0 litre V8.
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Italdesign Quaranta Concept
The Quaranta concept uses an advanced hybrid drivetrain developed by Toyota which delivers impressive performance.
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Bentley Continental GTZ by Zagato
The Bentley Continental GTZ by Zagato features a number of design changes including a new roof and tail section.
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Webasto LiGHT Concept
The Webasto LiGHT concept showcases an advanced convertible roof design. The styling is inspired by the Fiat 124 Spider.
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Pininfarina Sintesi Concept
The Sintesi is a stunning four-door concept from Pininfarina which attempts to predict the future of passenger vehicle design.
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2008 Maserati GranTurismo S
The GranTurismo S is a higher- spec version of the GranTurismo coupe. Power comes from a 4.7 litre V8 which produces 440 horsepower.
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Mitsubishi Double Shotz Concept
The Double Shotz was created for the Hot Wheels Designer Challenge. The concept is designed to represent the Mitsubishi brand's spirit.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 8c Spider
The Alfa Romeo 8c Spider is the soft-top version of the 8c Competizione coupe. Only 500 examples of each model are to be produced.
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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z03 Concept
The Corvette Z03 concept is a creation of Dutch design firm Ugur Sahin Design. A limited production run of 100 cars is planned.
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2008 Cirbin V13R
The Cirbin V13R is a three-wheeled sports vehicle powered by a 1250cc Harley-Davidson V-twin. The styling of the V13R is influenced by both Hotrods and modern vehicles.
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2008 Rinspeed sQuba Concept
The Rinspeed sQuba concept is a zero-emission, electric powered sports car concept which also doubles as a submarine. Video included.
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2008 PGO Cevennes Turbo-CNG
The PGO Cevennes Turbo-CNG is a lightweight convertible sports car powered by a turbocharged, natural-gas-fueled, four cylinder engine.
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2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
The 2008 production Dodge Challenger SRT8 has changed little from the original concept. Power comes from a 6.1 litre, 425 bhp HEMI V8 engine.
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2009 GMC Denali XT Concept
The GMC Denali XT concept is a unibody construction, hybrid powered Sports-Utility Truck which features chunky, powerful styling and a fuel efficient hybrid drivetrain. Continue



2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
The Mitsubishi Eclipse receives mild updates for 2009 which include cosmetic changes and a slight increase in power.
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2009 Mercedes SL 600
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 is the flagship model in the SL-Class range. Power for the SL 600 comes from a 517 horsepower, twin-turbo, V12.
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2008 Ferrari F460 Tifosi Concept
The Ferrari F460 Tifosi is an independent design by Atilla Tay. The concept is a proposal for the successor to the Ferrari F430.
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2009 Mercedes CLC-Class
The Mercedes CLC-Class is a renamed and restyled update of the C-Class Coupe. The top-spec version is powered by a 3.5 litre, 268 horsepower V6.
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ZEUS Nanocar Concept
The ZEUS Nanocar is a conceptual vehicle based on the Segway transporter platform.
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2008 Willys Interlagos Concept
The Interlagos concept is the work of Wide ID. The original Interlagos was a lightweight sports car based on the Renault Alpine.
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2008 Audi R8 V12 TDI
The Audi R8 V12 TDI concept is powered by a 6 litre, twin-turbo diesel engine generating 500 horsepower and 738 ft-lbs of torque.
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2008 Plymouth 'Cuda Concept
The 'Cuda concept is the work of Brazilian designer Rafael Reston. Power for the 'Cuda concept comes from a 5.4 litre, bio-fueled HEMI V8 engine.
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2008 Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept
The Cadillac CTS Coupe concept previews a possible production 2 door, four seat, luxury sports coupe from Cadillac.
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2008 Ferrari F250 Concept
The Ferrari F250 is an independent design for a lightweight entry level Ferrari. Proposed power comes from a 2.5 litre, bio-fueled, V6 engine.
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