Important Innovations

Hyundai's Two  New eVTOLs                                          Source:  Hyundai's Supernal New Hydrogen Powered eVTOL South Korea-based automaker Hyundai is developing two, highly innovative eVTOL (electric, vertical takeoff & landing) vehicles for inner-city and intra-city commuting.  Hyundai's Advanced Air Mobility division, Supernal, unveiled an electric flying taxi concept that seats 5 at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.  Specifically, they unveiled the very futuristic and elegant passenger cabin.  Supernal is working with Hyundai's top automotive designers and engineers to integrate automotive capabilities into the flying taxi. In terms of flight, it is being designed to mimic the flying capabilities of a butterfly.  Hyundai also disclosed that it is working on a larger, hydrogen powered eVTOL that will roll out two years after the smaller eVTOL. Targeted Plans Hyundai expects the eVTOL, just revealed in the UK, to start operations in the US

"New Travel Vehicles Illustrated" by Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane                                                  Source:  Amazon #1 New Release in Pictorial Automotive Books So proud that my brother Ed and my book "New Travel Vehicles Illustrated" by Edward Kane has been a #1 new release on Amazon, now in Pictorial Automotive Books, for a few weeks. I'm the co-author. Here's an easy way to take a free look  New Travel Vehicles Illustrated   It contains fun, easy to read news briefs and great images of the world's top emerging travel vehicles. 

  Bold New Design That Stands Out                                                                           Source:  Toyota Part Sedan - Part SUV Toyota is resurrecting its longest running model name with the unveiling of its new hybrid flagship sedan, the 2023 Toyota Crown.  The hybrid-electric vehicle will replace the Toyota Avalon in the Japanese automaker's lineup.  The Crown has quite the pedigree, dating back to 1955.  It became the first Japanese car sold in the US in 1958.  For 15 generations, the Crown was Toyota's premiere sedan.  The new Crown is much taller than a sedan with a high-riding SUV-like body.  Automotive experts are hailing the design as bold and blurring the lines between a SUV and a sedan.  It's a one-of-a-kind small SUV/sedan in the global automotive market.  Tech Specs The Crown will actually be a series of vehicles crossing vehicle classes.  It will be available with a choice of two different powertrains and 3 grades:  Crown XLE, Limited and Plat

  Bold New Design That Stands Out                                                                           Source:  Toyota Part Sedan - Part SUV Toyota is resurrecting its longest running model name with the unveiling of its new hybrid flagship sedan, the 2023 Toyota Crown.  The hybrid-electric vehicle will replace the Toyota Avalon in the Japanese automaker's lineup.  The Crown has quite the pedigree, dating back to 1955.  It became the first Japanese car sold in the US in 1958.  For 15 generations, the Crown was Toyota's premiere sedan.  The new Crown is much taller than a sedan with a high-riding SUV-like body.  Automotive experts are hailing the design as bold and blurring the lines between a SUV and a sedan.  It's a one-of-a-kind small SUV/sedan in the global automotive market.  Tech Specs The Crown will actually be a series of vehicles crossing vehicle classes.  It will be available with a choice of two different powertrains and 3 grades:  Crown XLE, Limited and Plat

  Donkervoort's Hand-Built Speed Machines                                                  Source:  Donkervoort Dutch Sports Cars Coming to US The Donkervoort D8 GTO is a classic, hand-built, lightweight, hot rod by Donkervoort Automakers of the Netherlands.  The vehicle, that is essentially a European version of a hot rod, is now coming to the US.  The brand, which dates back to 1978, is synonymous with customization and "no compromises" on customer service.  This brand is so coveted that there is a two-year waiting list for their vehicles in Europe.  Speed Machines The vehicles are built to be speed machines and to deliver a thrilling experience of pure driving.  The first model coming to the US is the D8 GTO Individual which is elegantly styled and very fast.  It has an Audi sport-sourced turbocharged, 5-cylinder engine.  The engine pumps out more than 400 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a lightning 2.7 seconds.  It can hit 124 mph in less than 8 seconds.  St

  Donkervoort's Hand-Built Speed Machines                                                                                           Source:  Donkervoort Dutch Sports Cars Coming to US The Donkervoort D8 GTO is a classic, hand-built, lightweight, hot rod by Donkervoort Automakers of the Netherlands.  The vehicle, that is essentially a European version of a hot rod, is now coming to the US.  The brand, which dates back to 1978, is synonymous with customization and "no compromises" on customer service.  This brand is so coveted that there is a two-year waiting list for their vehicles in Europe.  Speed Machines The vehicles are built to be speed machines and to deliver a thrilling experience of pure driving.  The first model coming to the US is the D8 GTO Individual which is elegantly styled and very fast.  It has an Audi sport-sourced turbocharged, 5-cylinder engine.  The engine pumps out more than 400 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a lightning 2.7 seconds.  It ca

  Hyundai's N Vision 74                                                     Source:  Hyundai Best of the Past & Future Sports Cars Combined  Hyundai just unveiled its hydrogen powered N Vision 74 for its "N Day" and it is getting WOW!! reviews. The 74 is a high performance, hydrogen fuel cell powered EV.  For Hyundai the concept is a rolling innovation lab on wheels designed to push the limits of "driving fun" and to determine the viability of sustainable future performance technologies for Hyundai's N brand.  The EV combines the best of the future's energy sources with the best and most stylish retro & future sports car designs.  It's being called an aerodynamic masterpiece. Tech Specs The 74 has grit and power:  670 hp, 664 lb-ft of torque and top speeds of 155 mph.  There are two electric motors in the rear that allow for more precise cornering.  The range on a charge is 373 miles.  The EV's hydrogen fuel tanks can be refilled within 5