for starters, I’d really love to know how the accelerometer works.

She loves the ocean, is great at entertaining guests, and likes to hang out in style outdoors. You already know the Airstream trailer from supporting roles in Hollywood films, and as a favored mode of transport for nomadic hipsters. Now, the iconic “silver bullet” is hitting the party circuit. Who’s playing chauffeur, you ask? Why, a brand new MINI Cooper S Clubman, of course!

Quite a few new concept cars as environment and economic issues force development. Check these out. above: Citroen C-cactus concept above: Mitsubishi, the iMiev Sport above: Koenigsegg Quant above: Peugeot Shoo (photo: webecoist ) above: mercedes-benz formula zero above: Antro Solo ( photo: ecoist ) above: SEAT Brisa ( photo: ecoist ) above: Minset Six50 […]

Show your stuff with cycling gear from Tomek Pietek. Very cool! Not sure if this is a portfolio piece for the illustrator or if it went into production. via streetanatomy Designer: Tomek Pietek

2010 Olympic torch design unveiled. via designophy [PR]

A propeller that swims by itself evolves into pedal-powered submarine. via boingboing [PR]

Mission Motors builds the world’s fastest electric production motorcycle, Mission One. Top speed is 150 MPH and an estimated range of 150 miles. Designed for Mission Motors, the bike was unveiled at the TED 2009 conference at Long Beach, California, today. The announcement formally debuts Mission Motors, a San Francisco-based company geared to redefine the […]

Vienna architects Delugan Meissl have completed work on the new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany. The museum opens January 31, 2009. The museum will house around 80 chronologically-arranged vehicle exhibits and will be routinely replaced by other historical Porsches, as the majority of the exhibits can be driven on the road. The company’s production and […]

A radical new design that sets out to improve on almost every aspect of snowboard riding – more speed, higher jumps, quicker turns, better fit and less chatter. Now, after four years in development, “The Whip” as it’s known has been officially launched. The design retains a 4×4 mounting system so it can be used […]

High-design. Electric. 50-state approved (USA). After quite a bit of tweaks, good and bad press the FDA finally blessed the Tesla in January 2008 and this red (green) car can go on sale. The car won’t solve the world problems, at least not this particular car — $100K — but it is a start. Tesla […]