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Tag: Cars

Man Installs ‘Eject Passenger’ Button Garage Door Opener in Car

Man Installs ‘Eject Passenger’ Button Garage Door Opener in Car
Because who hasn’t dreamed of having a James Bond-style ejector seat in their vehicle to quickly remove a passenger during an uncomfortable conversation, YouTuber Scott Prints installed a passenger ejector seat button in his vehicle. Of course, it’s not actually an ejector seat button; it’s a garage door opener.

Michael Myers Car Sunshade: One Deadly Driver

Michael Myers Car Sunshade: One Deadly Driver
Michael Myers: hands down one of the most iconic and best slasher film antagonists of all time. And what better way to let others know you’re deep in the Halloween spirit than with this Michael Myers car sunshade?

The Chevy Cobalt ETV (Extra Terrestrial Vehicle) Is out of This World

The Chevy Cobalt ETV (Extra Terrestrial Vehicle) Is out of This World
Crafted by car kit maker and Florida Man Mike Vetter, the ETV (Extra Terrestrial Vehicle) is a custom body kit that makes cars look like their gullwing doors are about to open and a bunch of bug-eyed aliens are going to crawl out with laser blasters to conquer earth.

Superhero Helmet Car Ignition Button Covers: I Am Iron Car

Superhero Helmet Car Ignition Button Covers: I Am Iron Car
Car ignition buttons: they usually just say ‘START STOP’ and sit there looking boring. Well now you can spice up your vehicle’s go button with one of these superhero helmet covers manufactured by LCDXBYTFT (try saying that ten times fast!)

Rats Have Learned to Drive Tiny Cars

Rats Have Learned to Drive Tiny Cars
Apparently, because we don’t already have enough problem with scooters weaving in and out of traffic, scientists are working on a way for rats to drive around in miniature cars. Yes, these rodents can now literally join the rat race.

TOYOTA Boshoku MX191 Concept Lets You Rearrange Its Interior

TOYOTA Boshoku MX191 Concept Lets You Rearrange Its Interior
I recently attended the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, and among the numerous displays of production and concept cars, I came across the booth for the Toyota Boshoku Corporation, who makes seating, interior, and exterior components for vehicles.

LEGO McLaren Senna Lets You Own a Million Dollar Super Car for 15 Bucks

LEGO McLaren Senna Lets You Own a Million Dollar Super Car for 15 Bucks
Car guys and gals, here is your chance to own a McLaren Senna supercar without having to hit the lotto. LEGO is showing off a new Speed Champions edition of the Senna that is just $14.99, making it roughly 1/64,000th of the cost of the real thing.

If Classic Game Consoles Were Cars

If Classic Game Consoles Were Cars
Have you ever wondered what cars might look like if you put the guys who design video game consoles in charge? Well, wonder no longer. Thanks to the guys at Jennings FordDirect, we now know exactly what game consoles would look like in automotive form.

Racing Toy Cars on a Treadmill Looks Like More Fun Than NASCAR

Racing Toy Cars on a Treadmill Looks Like More Fun Than NASCAR
Check out these toy cars racing their hearts out. This race looks pretty intense, but these cars aren’t even technically racing. They are on a treadmill, and the belt is moving, not the cars. Still, if you look at the footage in Diego Jesus Asim’s treadmill racing videos for a little while it almost looks like a real race with the ground moving by fast underneath them.

Hot Wheels Zoom In Car Carries a GoPro Camera Down the Track

Hot Wheels Zoom In Car Carries a GoPro Camera Down the Track
I’d wager just about everyone has played with a Hot Wheels car at some point in their life. I know I played with lots of them as a kid, and my son loved them when he was small.

BMW Launches Car Subscription Service

BMW Launches Car Subscription Service
If you have a spare $2000 a month, you might want to buy a second home – or you might want to check out BMW’s new car service. This Netflix-like subscription service recently kicked off a pilot program called “Access by BMW,” which lets subscribers drive various BMW vehicles on demand.

Lexus Genetic Select Customizes Cars Based on Your DNA

Lexus Genetic Select Customizes Cars Based on Your DNA
Coinciding with the 2018 New York Auto Show, luxury performance automaker Lexus showed off something highly unexpected – a new offering designed to offer the ultimate in automotive customization. Partnering up with DNA analysis company 23andMe, they plan to build cars catered to your exact genetic makeup.

Guy Builds Mad Max Cars for His Toddlers

Guy Builds Mad Max Cars for His Toddlers
You know you are a Mad Max fan when you start building apocalyptic cars for your toddlers. That’s what Ian Pfaff, of Glendale, California did. And they are super cool mini cars that are hopefully battle-ready.

Jaguar and Shell Let You Pay for Gas from Inside Your Car

Jaguar and Shell Let You Pay for Gas from Inside Your Car
Thanks to improvements in fuel efficiency, stops at the gas station continue to be less frequent occasions for many modern vehicles. But there’s still the process of getting out of the car, sticking your credit card in the machine, and hoping it works properly.

LEGO Ideas Caterham Seven 620R Is a Mini Automotive Masterpiece

LEGO Ideas Caterham Seven 620R Is a Mini Automotive Masterpiece
LEGO Ideas showcases some of the coolest blocky constructs in all the world, and the best part is that some of the user-submitted designs eventually get produced. The latest awesome kit you can actually buy appeals to both the LEGO and car geek inside of me.

This LEGO Fiat 500 F Needs Your Votes

This LEGO Fiat 500 F Needs Your Votes
The Fiat 500 has been around for a long time in the automotive world with modern versions still in production. The LEGO Fiat model you see here is a replica of the classic 1968 Fiat 500 F and it looks fantastic.