Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC

“…that’s not a knife,… that’s a knife…” (Crocodile Dundee reference) is what popped in my head when I saw a picture of the all-new Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013 motorcycle.  The “XC” is based on a regular Tiger Explorer but with added bits and pieces which make it look tough and worthy of the aforementioned Crocodile Dundee reference.

Normally I prefer to ride and write about sports bikes but that Triumph Tiger Explorer XC is such a cool looking off-road adventure bike, I just had to share it with our viewers.  I can see this bike featured in “around the world…” type adventure documentaries.

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BMW Designworks Intermarine 55 Yacht

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When it comes to transportation in style, most of us gearheads think of cars or planes but we somehow ignore the other stylish transportation mode, luxury boats and yachts.  Take the Intermarine 55, for example, it’s a luxury yacht designed by Brazilian yacht makers Intermarine in collaboration with BMW Designworks USA.

The Intermarine 55 features a stunning exterior design with an abundance of windows for the occupants to enjoy the view.  The yacht is 57 feet long and is available with two engine options that include a set of 670 horsepower engines for the endurance model and a set of 800 horsepower power model.  The endurance model can travel up to 350 nautical miles with a top speed of 31 knots and the power model can travel up to 300 nautical miles with a top speed of 35 knots.

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Video: Collection of Amazing Low Pass Flybys

I’m pretty sure I have loved anything aviation related before I could even take my first baby steps. Helicopters, Commercial Jets, Fighter Jets, Hot Air Balloons, and anything else that takes to the skies. I also have a lot of respect for pilots because of the skill and training required to safely fly a plane.

Safe flying is nice and all but I do happen to have a fetish for fighter jets that push the limits of the pilot and the aircraft to the max. Below, you will find a small collection of dare devil pilots that push their aircraft to their limits when it comes to

An Electrified Supercar – Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

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Following in the footsteps of the Porsche 918 Spyder, Mercedes-Benz have announced their own electric supercar called the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell.  The car is based on the gasoline powered SLS AMG and looks just as beautiful as that car.  If you’re lucky enough to own the electric version, you’d be able to sleep better at night knowing you blasted around on the autobahn at 200 mph without creating too much pollution (other than the tire smoke).

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell has 526 horsepower and 649 pound feet of torque and can reach zero to 60 miles per hour in four seconds and the engine can rev up to 12,000 rpm (numbers provided by Mercedes-Benz).  The car is powered by four engines, each engine powering a wheel and is placed low in the car for improved handling.  Electricity is stored in 324 cells in its lithium-polymer batteries which are placed in front of the firewall, in the center tunnel and behind the driver and passenger seats.