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Mercedes-Benz Eurocopter Helicopter

Justin Giritlian - Monday, May 10, 2010

Luxist is reporting on a new Helicopter made for Mercedes-Benz. "A special edition EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter designed by Mercedes and Eurocopter was just unveiled at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2010 in Geneva. The luxurious EC145 is equipped with comfortable seats made of exclusive materials coupled with sumptuous wood fittings for the floors and ceiling. The project, conceived by the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Como, Italy, is the only helicopter in its class that can seat up to eight passengers. For the cabin layout, Mercedes-Benz opted for a modular approach inspired by its new R-Class crossover. All seats are mounted on rails and can be quickly and easily reconfigured or removed to make room for luggage including golf bags and bicycles (also designed by Mercedes, of course). There are also three multi-function boxes with features such as a cooler, cup holder, table, 15-inch monitor and DVD player."

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Porsche 918 Spyder Concept

Justin Giritlian - Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Porsche has debuted the 918 Spyder Concept. Here is what AutoBlog wrote up about the car: "Porsche is looking to prove that the best of both worlds don't have to be mutually exclusive with the 918 Spyder concept scheduled to debut tomorrow at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Looking a bit like a Carrera GT evolved, the 918 Spyder is powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors (one for each axle) producing an additional 218 hp or 160kW. At full gallop, the concept can theoretically reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and nip 198 mph on the high end. On the flip side, Porsche says it can also achieve 78 miles per gallon and emit just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

How does a supercar have such range? Well, the 918 Spyder concept is a parallel hybrid just like your mom's Prius (well not just like). That means the two powertrains, gas and electric, can operate together or separately to motivate the wheels into motion. There are no less than four modes that configure the powertrains for anything from maximum efficiency to maximum performance and everything in between. The E-Drive mode means pure electric power, and the car can reportedly last up to 16 miles on electrons alone. Next up is Hybrid mode, which is just what it sounds like and would probably be the mode for everyday around town driving. The Sport Hybrid mode again uses both powertrains, but tips the needle a bit more towards performance with most power reaching the rear wheels. Finally, the Race Hybrid mode means all systems are go for the lowest lap times possible (Porsche says it can do the Nordschleife in less than 7:30 minutes). There's an even a push-to-pass button (if only it were that easy) that adds a bit of E-boost on the straights and, of course, regenerative braking is present and accounted for. "

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Audi A8: Art of Progress

Justin Giritlian - Monday, March 08, 2010

Audi has brilliant marketing. This video gives a hint of the R&D they go through to get where there cars are today. Watch to be inspired!

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Mercedes Sculpture: Now with Video

Justin Giritlian - Monday, March 08, 2010

Remember when we talked about Mercedes Benz's liquid metal sculpture? Well they made a video to compliment it. Click the pic to watch.

Or watch it here.

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Honda Jazz: Intense Legoing

Justin Giritlian - Sunday, February 07, 2010

Honda has crafted a very interesting European commercial for their Jazz model. Relaying on the popular trend of stop-motion animation and using legos to allude to the many scenarios you could be in with your Jazz, they seem to not worry about perfecting every shot. Either way - we like and not to mention are very impressed with how much time and legos it must have taken to craft the pieces involved.

Watch HERE

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SMART X-mas Cards

Justin Giritlian - Wednesday, January 27, 2010

SMART got it right this year with their holidays cards! We love clever executions like this.

Thanks HipBip

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Honda and Living with Robots

Justin Giritlian - Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Honda has produced this short documentary explaining the importance of robots and how beneficial their role will be in the future. However, the biggest challenge they face is not the technology, but rather people being scared of them.

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Mercedes-Benz: SLS AMG Extreme Looping

Justin Giritlian - Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Mercedes-Benz gets super cinematical with their newest commercial for the SLS AMG.

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Mercedes-Benz Liquid Metal Sculpture

Justin Giritlian - Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Seen on display at the Detroit Auto Show 2010, Mercedes-Benz showed off an extremely impressive sculpture creating the effect of a liquid-metal sheet covering what could be the next CLS model. This is dripping with impressive.