Italdesign brings its most recent industrial design projects to Milano Design Week 2019

  Italdesign is exhibiting at Milano Design Week 2019 for the first time with a display space dedicated to its most recent industrial design projects. Italdesign DaVinci makes triumphal entrance at Milano Design Week Until the 14th of April, inside the Opificio 31 event space at Via Tortona 31 in Milan, design enthusiasts are able to … Read more

Entire run of 4,190 Gladiator Launch Edition cars sell out on Jeep 4×4 Day

All-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition

There has been significant interest in the all-new Jeep Gladiator since it was first revealed late last year. This limited-run version of the Jeep brand’s return to the pickup truck market has sold out on Jeep 4×4 Day, April 4. The all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition is one of the most off-road capable midsize trucks. The new model builds on a rich heritage of tough, dependable Jeep trucks with a good combination of rugged utility, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, clever functionality and versatility and available best-in-class towing and 4×4 payload.

the newest addition to the Jeep lineup
The newest addition to the Jeep lineup; @fcanorthamerica

The all-new Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition will feature unique wheels and interior accents, as well as a “One of 4,190” forged aluminum tailgate badge. The number is a tribute to Toledo, Ohio, and its 419 area code where both Gladiator and the Jeep Wrangler are proudly assembled.

Manufactured at the Toledo Supplier Park in Toledo, Ohio, the all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator arrives in Jeep showrooms this spring.

The Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition features a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, rated at 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque, and a six-speed manual transmission or an optional eight-speed automatic transmission.

Joining the Gladiator lineup for a limited run, the Launch Edition features a unique forged aluminum tailgate badge, 17- inch Mid Gloss Black aluminum wheels, 33-inch Falken Wildpeak All-Terrain tires, a wrapped instrument panel mid-bolster painted in Monaco silver and black leather seats with red accent stitching.

2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition RED
2020 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition – The newest addition to the Jeep lineup; @fcanorthamerica

Available in Black, Bright White, Billet Silver Metallic, Firecracker Red and Granite Crystal Metallic, the Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition features a body-color hardtop and fender flares. Standard features include LED head and taillights, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, a nine-speaker Alpine premium sound system, keyless entry, Forward Facing TrailCam camera, Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, ParkSense rear park assist system, Advanced Brake Assist, Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning With Active Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop, Trail Rail Cargo Management System, spray-in bed liner and Trailer Tow. Gladiator Rubicon models are capable of towing 7,000 lbs.

Street to stream, the all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator has what it takes to go wherever adventure takes you
Street to stream, the all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator has what it takes to go wherever adventure takes you; @fcanorthamerica
2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland on the road
2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland; @fcanorthamerica
2020 Jeep Gladiator interior
2020 Jeep Gladiator interior photo @fcanorthamerica

 

Lazareth LMV 496 – very first motorcycle that can be transformed into a quadrocopter

 

 

Lazareth’s futuristic motorbike transforms into a flying hoverbike. It’s a real flying motorcycle prototype. Designer Ludovic Lazareth and the team of French custom auto/moto maker hover-tested the motorcycle on tethers to a height of one metre.

Lazareth's futuristic motorbike transforms into a flying hoverbike
Lazareth’s futuristic motorbike transforms into a flying hoverbike; @lazareth.fr

Called Lazareth LMV 496, the flying motorcycle/ La moto volante is equipped with a 5.2-litre V8 Maserati engine and will certainly appear in movies and ads in the near future. In 60 seconds, the 140kg motorcycle gets airborne thanks to the combined vertical thrust provided by the 96,000-rpm Jetcat jet turbines (equal to ~240kg).

The LMV496 embodies the Lazareth design par excellence, futuristic features and pendulum geometry, combined with outstanding performance and character.

The ~£496,000 bike-quadcopter is made of Kevlar-carbon composite. On the road, the LMV496 is an electric motorcycle with a hundred kilometres of autonomy. The transition from the road mode to the flight mode is done by operating a simple switch on the dashboard. The total power delivered is around 1300 horses for 2800N of thrust.

The concept was inspired by the first Lazareth LM847motorcycle prototype. Instead of the Italian engine, a composite body conceals the kerosene tank which gives the flying bike an autonomy of about ten minutes in the flight mode.

Lazareth LM496 is limited to 5 units. The motorcycles available for order are #002 , #003 , #004, and #005 . All Lazareth customized vehicles are approved in accordance with French regulations.

Lazareth's futuristic motorbike transforms into a flying hoverbike-2019
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Lazareth's futuristic motorbike transforms into a flying hoverbike-
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Lazareth's futuristic motorbike transforms into a flying hoverbike-2019-
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Aston Martin DBZ Centenary Collection conceived to mark Zagato’s centenary

    The DB4 GT Zagato Continuation is one of the world’s most beautiful and instantly recognisable pieces of car design. Creating a car fit to stand alongside it was always going to be a formidable challenge, but also a great motivation for British luxury car manufacturer and Italian coachbuilder Zagato. Aston Martin released the first … Read more

Bloodhound’s 1,000mph car project given financial boost

The jet car scheme was given a lifeline by Ian Warhurst, who stepped in to provide finances

SR/F – the most innovative and powerful electric streetfighter by Zero Motorcycles

    The SR/F by Zero Motorcycles, one of the leaders in electric motorcycles and powertrains, is the first fully “smart” motorcycle thanks to the Cypher III operating system. It is also the first commercially available connected motorcycle on the market. Connectivity gives the rider the ability to monitor the bike in four main areas: … Read more