Toyo Microbit Tires: These Are Nutty!

Posted on February 27, 2007 Under Life

When I went back to my 'Siberian' hometown recently, the new rave were these Toyo Microbit Tires. People who live in the Colorado Rockies drive on snow and ice during the majority of the year, so they don't skimp when…

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BMW Car Camper: Keep Away From Open Flames

Posted on February 6, 2007 Under Gadgetry

From the looks of this concept camper by BMW, I wouldn't pitch it anywhere near an open flame. Whether a camp stove, a campfire, or just a lighter, this think looks like it could take off like a dead dandelion…

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Peugeot Design Competition

Posted on February 4, 2007 Under Design

The results are in: Peugeot has announced the top 10 finalists of this year's Design Competition. This is the 4th year of the contest, and the challenge this year was to design a car that would PLEASE (Pleasurable to drive,…

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Aston Martin Rapide

Posted on January 24, 2007 Under Design

When we were in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), we saw our fair share of beautiful cars. Among those we saw, the Aston Martin line-up especially stood out. We were, however, not at the unveiling of…

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NAIAS Favorites (if the world were to end tomorrow)

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

You all know that we're pretty eco-consious over here at JoshSpear.com. But we're not going to lie to you, our readers-- we have a soft spot in our hearts for beautiful, powerful, classically designed sports cars. They make us feel…

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North American International Auto Show: Top 3

Posted on January 9, 2007 Under Design

We had the fortune of being General Motors' guest to the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, and the world's largest auto show was an eye opener in more ways the one. We got a first-look at…

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Drooling on The Audi R8

Posted on January 4, 2007 Under Design

I almost forgot to mention, while the other JS and I were down devouring art fairs in Miami, we had a chance to spend a few minutes hands-on with (fondling inside and out) the new devilishly-fast looking Audi R8. The…

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Mercedes A to S: Uber Interactive Website

Posted on December 14, 2006 Under Design

From time to time we like to point you toward websites that we love-- for the site design in and of itself. From a design and interactive standpoint, I have to say I love Mercedes' uber-interactive (as I am calling…

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VW’s New Testing Facility

Posted on November 10, 2006 Under Life

After test driving a new Volkswagen Touareg yesterday, I have even more respect for the brand than I did before. I have always thought of VW as a go-to brand for people who want German engineering and performance but don't…

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Pay As You Drive Car Insurance

Posted on November 9, 2006 Under Life

I don't know about anyone else out there, but I am sick and tired of paying so much for car insurance. I rarely drive, I have an impeccable driving record, and I am a careful and defensive driver. So why…

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