Less than four months have passes since the first design for a 3D-printed car was revealed, when Local Motors demonstrates the LM3D Swim, the latest rapid vehicle iteration that leads to full homologated 3D-printed car, especially created to be safe, smart and flexible. The sales are scheduled for spring 2016.
Local Motors, the brand that shocked the world with its live-printing of world’s first 3D-printed vehicle at SEMA last year now raises up to the challenge to deliver road-ready, fully homologated series of automobiles, using the direct digital manufacturing technology, of which 3D printing is part.
Being unveiled at SEMA show in Las Vegas this year, LM3D Swim, which is personally designed by Kevin Lo, won the design prize with community votes and judging panel that includes and the former TonightShow host Jay Leno and SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak. The competition was hosted on Local Motor’s co-creation platform, Open IO with the single idea to demonstrate design concept for next-gen 3D-printed cars.
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Furthermore, the software developed by Siemens, including the Solid Edge allows the Local Motor engineering team to move as fast as possible from concept vehicle to synchronized and flexible technology. And SABIC, the world leader in thermoplastic material solutions, provided all that is needed in order to created the body of LM3D Swim.
From now on, the incredible and advanced technology will be incorporated into all models in LM3D series. Local Motors even partnered with IBM in order to create interactions between microfactory, 3D-printed automobiles. All these technologies will result in improved safety and efficiency.
We all hope that the safety features will be not just improved, but will be the center of further innovative technologies.
Source: Local Motors
By far, the most powerful Lotus in production, the Lotus Evora 400 comes as superior as you have never expected from it. This beast is not only beautiful, but it is also flexible, mean and aggressive. So, let’s check it out!
Shortly after being named the “Truck of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), the 2016 TITAN XD, geared with Cummins 5.0-liter V8 Turbo Diesel is the ideal, most flexible and trustworthy land speed record racer. Dubbed “Project Triple Nickel” as an homage to the stock TITAN XD’s titanic 555 lb.-ft. of torque, the one-of-a-kind truck was unveiled today at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.
The second running of the Race of Remembrance will witness Mission Motorsport once again. The event will be honored with a special motorsport event at the Anglesey circuit in North Wales. His year’s race will embrace a battle between 45 teams and a track of 1000km around the well-known Welsh circuit. Being sponsored by Mazda UK, the event will take place in aid of Mission Motorsport: a charity campaign that uses motorsport events to provide respite, rehab and vocational support for people who are affected by military operations.
The annual Season of Audi year-end sales event begins on November the 4th and will continue until January 8, 2016. And this time Audi will celebrate the Christmas Eve with two special edition A3 and A4 models and a special TOMS eyewear promotion. How cool is that?
Jeep and Mopar brands teamed up only to create the stunning Wrangler Red Rock Concept car, which will be demonstrated at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) in Las Vegas. In fact, the whole creation of Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Concept pays tribute to the well-known Red Rock 4-Wheelers off-road club which hosts the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab , Utah. And now, for 2016, Red Rock 4-Wheelers celebrates the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari. The event started back in 1967 with a special off-road driving, along with “Behind the Rocks Trail”.
Dodge/SRT buyers will be definitely impressed by the alliance between Dodge and Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in order to create “The Official High Performance Driving School of Dodge/SRT.”
Good news for all Ford lovers out there! Mustang, Focus and F-Series are now officially Hottest Car, Hottest Sport-Compact and Hottest Truck of this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA). This year’s event recognizes the most popular and most appealing vehicles appearing at the show. And 2015 marks the first time any OEM has won three prizes. So, let’s check out what is going on here.
2016 Chevrolet Silverado Realtree Bone Collector comes with enhanced strength, versatility and personalization options: this concept was just introduced at the SEMA Show, where it joined other modified Chevrolet concept vehicles that are especially designed to demonstrate brand’s latest and greatest plans for the future.
Chevy’s 2016 Silverado Special Ops concept is especially created to aim rescue teams in the special operations forces. Based on the Silverado 1500 Z71, the concept offers a restyled front-end design, advanced technologies, high-strength body structure and fully boxed frame. Furthermore, the Special Ops also comes with naval-inspired camo appearance, named Razzle Dazzle that was created a century ago to disguise a ship’s speed, direction and profile to enemy’s eye.
Cadillac team extends the top of its range with the 2016 Cadillac Touring 6 sedan. The brand will begin production in January with initial shipments to dealers a bit later, in March. With the integration of modern technologies and systems, the Cadillac CT6 will be the top-of-the-range vehicle and will make a tangible increase to the Cadillac portfolio.
Nissan started a challenge that is entirely fan-focused. Widely reviewed on all social media sites, the Nissan crew wants to challenge anyone to prove himself as worthy for the latest Altima model. What is required, brand’s fans should watch closely for screenshots and answer questions about footage, which features Altima in flashing lights, reflective glass, fast-moving scenes and other. In this way, all participants will have the chance to win one of the 10 cash prices. The contest will be running along all social media from 1 p.m. ET on Monday, November 2, until 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, November 16.