Inside Koenigsegg

Christian von Koenigsegg explains how to build a high performance sports car from his company’s headquarters in Angelholm, Sweden. Episode One: Carbon Fibre Construction How automotive components are built of carbon fibre, the tough, lightweight material essential to high-end performance cars. [youtube width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=504I_hJDFck[/youtube] Episode Two: Triplex Suspension Explained How the … Read More

The Modern Man’s 7 Best Weekend Reads

Sun Myung Moon’s Lost Eco-utopia – Outside Magazine Before he died, the founder of the controversial Unification Church send a bunch of his followers into the jungles of Paraguay. Here’s how that worked out. Kill These Characters at your Own Risk – The New York Times Killing off a beloved … Read More

BMW i8 Concept

The BMW i8 is still a year away, so it’s a bit early to get excited. That said, BMW’s taking a shot at Porsche’s 911 crown, so expect great things. [youtube width=”640″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR_Z3wmj_zU[/youtube]

Making Cars with 3D Printers

For a long time, 3D printing was something for hobbyists, but if Jim Kor has his way, it will be the future of car manufacturing. His latest creation, the Urbee 2, is proof that this is possible, all while emphasising maximum miles per gallon and lightweight construction. Still in the … Read More

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