YikeBike is the smallest folding electric bike in the world designed by New Zealand inventor Grant Ryan. It was named Time Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2009; it has recently become available to the public in many countries this year. (more…)

With Sydney bike traffic up 60% since last year and new bike tracks dotted around the city, we continue to embrace cycling as part of everyday transport and commuting. We are constantly on the lookout for new bike accessories and gear. Our latest discoveries are quirky vinyl bike bags from Dutch label Kitsch Kitchen. The colourful bags have a true retro feel reminding us a bit of mum’s aprons back in the 80′s. (more…)

The iconic VW Beetle is returning later this year in an all new design. Moving away from the cute hippie car, the designer says it is more power than flower with the sporty car hoping to win back more male buyers. (more…)

Who would have thought that multi-award winning furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue also is a car fanatic! Combining his trait of environmental consciousness, his biogradable Phoenix car made from natural fibres including bamboo, rattan, steel and nylon received great attention the recent “Imagination and Innovation” exhibit for Milan Salone Internazionale del Mobile – Design Furniture Fair. (more…)

Higher and wider than your standard Mini Cooper, the Mini Cooper Countryman is a 4 door small car at just over 4 metres long. The larger grille and air intake makes it look meaner than the classic shape. Not as cute-looking but with enough space for 4 people and luggage for a short weekend getaway. (more…)

Oh, we love the Volkswagen Bulli concept bringing VW Kombi back into retrocool. It reminds us a little bit of the roomier and big brother to the Nissan Cube that everyone liked. Well, it definately seems to be very popular already at concept stage and we can’t wait to see the Kombi on the road. (more…)