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Tokyo 2009: Cool As Ice: Japanese architect builds full-size transparent Lexus LFA

Next to the Lexus LFA display at this week's Tokyo Motor Show is a separate room displaying brand-themed art. At first, we didn't bother going in, but we went back here on day two, and we're sure glad we did. Inside, we found this amazing full-size transparent sculpture of Lexus' new $375,000 LFA supercar that was constructed by Scu Fujimoto, a noted Japanese architect. The sculpture was first displayed at the Milan Design Week earlier this year and is simply stunning to look at. What's most impressive is that details like the seats, ... Read more →

Audi gifts hometown with 10-ton TT as part of centennial celebration [w/VIDEO] Sam Abuelsamid

It's not at all unusual for successive generations of a car line to grow larger the preceding edition. However, in an era where down-sizing is becoming more common, this is a bit absurd. ...

Ex-F1 Mechanic Alastair Gibson brings racing materials to fish sculptures. Wait, wha? Jonathon Ramsey

Alistair Gibson spent 22 years in Formula 1 paddocks as a mechanic with teams like Benetton and BAR Honda. With decades of carbon fiber and shiny bits swimming in his head, it probably shouldn't ...

I can see its ribs! Toyota Corolla in wireframe Dan Roth

Art and automobiles share an uneasy crossroads. Automotive body design is certainly art, but the expression tends to be curtailed by the demands of commerce. Design a car that leans too far towards ...

What to do with those empties - Mustang made from beer cans Dan Roth

We'll avoid the trite jokes about Jack Kirby's Mustang sculpture being a "nice car, bud." Ouch. There, it slipped out anyway. Now we can just move on. Rather than just stack up the red, white, and ...

Audi Tower to be unveiled at LeMans 2 years ago on Autoblog

Not many automakers have accomplished as much as Audi at LeMans. Though it only began competing at LeMans in 1999, the automaker has achieved six overall victories from its eight starts, including the first ever win for a diesel-powered car with its R10 last year. This Saturday before the start of ...

That is one sharp Maserati 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above pic to view additional images of this one-of-a-kind "Shattered Glass" Maserati Quattroporte var digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/design/Masarati_covered_in_1_763_lbs_of_shattered_glass_PICS'; They say that the beauty of art is in the eye of the beholder, and we're torn between ...

Recycled Ford MPV travelling world as 'Galaxyman' 3 years ago on Autoblog

As we previously reported, the automobile is one of the most recycled products in use today. While most vehicles have their parts transplanted into new vehicles or converted into fuel, some become works of art. The "Galaxyman" is one such art piece. Made from a used Ford Galaxy MPV, the ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Chris Paukert joins the usual crew of Chris, Sam, and Dan, summarily classing up the joint.

 
 

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