Dora on the Wheels Bandini's name is closely related toBandini Automobili is an Italian auto workshop that was founded in 1946. Its founder is Ilario Bandini, a multi-talented man who in addition to designing cars, he also builds and drives his own cars while racing. Because of his expertise, Bandini is also known as a reliable sports car maker. In addition to winning the race in Italy, Bandini also made achievements in the United States racing arena.
The GFG Style Bandini Dora Concept posed along with one of Ilario Bandini's car named the Bandini Sports International 'Saponeta' of 1957. (Picture from: Flickr)
When Ilario Bandini passed away in 1992, his-Bandini Automobili also ceased its activities. In 2002, the city of Forli built a monument in the town square to make a tribute to his achievements in the Italian automotive world. Until now there are 46 cars that have been saved from the 75 units that Bandini had made, 10 of which are in the museum.
The GFG Style Bandini Dora Concept has a touch of exterior design inspired by the Bandini car creation as well as modern sports cars. (Picture from: Flickr)
As quoted of Autocar, under Ilario Bandini's family permition, GFG Style is launched a 2-door sports concept car without a roof, with the name of Bandini Dora in March 2020 to mark the return of the Bandini brand to the world's automotive. This electric car itself was inspired by previous Bandini car models from 1946-1992 and designed by the famous designer, namely Giorgetto Giugiaro with his son Fabrizio whose also known as the founder and owner of the GFG Style auto design firm.
The GFG Style Bandini Dora Concept is a fully electric car, and powered by 2 electric motors to drive its 4-wheels with a total of 400 Kw on its two axles. (Picture from: Flickr)
Previously, Giorgetto Giugiaro was very well known in the automotive design world who had a myriad of works such as the design of the BMW M1, 1972 Lotus Esprit, DMC DeLorean, Alfa Romeo Brera, and many more. And he has also ever been worked at Fiat, Bertone and Ghia, before founded his own design house under the name Italdesign Giugiaro in 1967. In 2010, a 90.1% stake was bought by Lamborghini, a subsidiary of Audi. In 2015, Giorgetto sold the remaining stake to Audi and together with his son Fabrizio left Italdesign. In the same year, they also founded GFG Style.
The GFG Style Bandini Dora Concept manages to envelop the concept of a classic Barchetta in a modern package that doesn’t compromise on safety. (Picture from: Flickr)
And for the Bandini Dora, GFG Style has a touch of exterior design inspired by the cars that Bandini has made as well as modern sports cars. This can be seen in the curved windshield that does not stick to the structure, like sports cars in the 50s. As for passenger safety, the GFG Style is inspired by the “Halo”, a driver protection device for formula cars. This “halo” extends from the front fender of the car, floating above the windshield, to the rear wing of the car. The structure serves as a protection for passengers while happened of an accident.
The GFG Style Bandini Dora Concept has two fully automated scissor doors provide access to the completely 'switchless' cockpit, which is defined by a structural bridge that divides the driver’s area from the passenger's. (Picture from: Flickr)
Like the first Bandini car made in 1946, the Dora also deliberately not having a roof, so that the driver can feel the sensation of driving a classic 50s sports car. But Dora has an unusual door, which is not just a scissor door, but also operates automatically.
In addition to style, the Bandini Dora has specifications that are quite capable as a sports car. Armed with 2 motors with a total power of 400 kW and 680 Nm of torque, this car is able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in 3.3 seconds. The maximum speed is limited at 250 kph. Both motors are placed on the front and rear axles, so the Dora has an All Wheel Drive (AWD) drive system. With a battery capacity of 90 kWh, the Dora can cover a distance of 450 km on a single charge. Unfortunately, there is no information for charging speed yet.
The interior of the Dora's driver's and passenger's sections, split by a structural crossbar that connects the front and rear of the car. Driving positions, such as the location of the steering wheel and pedals, can be adjusted via controls located under the bars of the structure.
This car also has a touch screen on the steering wheel, which allows the driver to easily adjust the infotainment and navigation system. Through the screen, the driver can see the back and sides of the car through the rearview mirror replacement camera. Because the Bandini Dora is still in the concept stage, so there is no certainty about whether its production version will be made, as well as the price. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GFGSTYLE | WORLDLESSTECH | CARSCOOPS ]
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F12 Anger Face There's a hypercar currently attracts a lot of attention in cyberspace, and becomes a trend due to it said to be the only one in the world, in the other hand it has an appearence sort a bit similar to the Ferrari F12TdF. As quoted of Autoevolution, the hypercar has ever been seen in the United Arab Emirates in May last year, and from its exterior appearance, it can be seen as the wildest creation if compared to the standard version.
The custom-built Veloqx Fangio has been seen in action for the first time at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. (Picture from: Motor1)
Recently, the mentioned hypercar is back and and making its official debut at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi by using another name as the Veloqx Fangio. Well, the name is may be a bit unique and sound unfamiliar, but there's a long history behind it.
It turns out that the hypercar's name is linked to the UK-based Veloqx Racing Team that plans in near future to end its hibernation in motorsport since the climax of its successful 2004 campaign with a pair of Audi R8 LMP1 prototypes, which resulted in a winning at the Sebring 12 Hours racing events and a runner-up at the Le Mans 24 Hours at that year.
The custom built Veloqx Fangio is powered by a V12 zero-emission combustion engine that can run on a variety of alternative fuels, including biofuels and hydrogen. (Picture from: HotCars)
Meanwhile, Fangio was chosen as a tribute to an Argentinean legendary racer and five-time F1 world's champion, Juan Manuel Fangio nicknamed El Chueco. During his long racing career, he also competed in those two endurance races we mentioned above, plus the 24 Hours of Spa. In addition, Fangio ever won the 1953 Carrera Panamericana.
The custom built Veloqx Fangio is the result of three years of dedication and craftsmanship from the Veloqx team to pay tribute to El Chueco. (Picture from: AutoMundo)
Besides that, the legendary Argentine racer has raced using many cars made by the world's top automotive manufacturers, such as Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati, and Mercedes, plus several defunc brands such as Gordini and Talbot-Lago.
Once everything is clear what exactly is the Veloqx Fangio. It's just that there is no official statement regarding this, but as quoted of the Motorsport, which had a chance to interview to the founder of the UK-based racing team, Sam Li last year who said that his team was planning to race at the FIA World Endurance Championship in near future by using its own car named the Veloqx Fangio Hypercar.
While the interior appears to be appropriately race car-spartan with one interesting feature is a digital tachometer and speedometer located on the passenger’s side of the dashboard. (Picture from: Speedster-News)
It is also stated that the car will be powered by an engine capable of running on various types of fuels including biofuels and hydrogen. And reportedly a 'zero-emission combustion engine' is also being developed, along with a low-volume road car. The plan is for the car to start racing in 2025, though Sam Li has not ruled out an early return of the Veloqx Racing Team.
The Veloqx Fangio is a custom built car based on the Ferarri F12TdF to pay
tribute to Juan Manuel Fangio and even
has his signature on the side. (Picture from: Speedster-News)
Initial tests took place last year at the Bahrain International Circuit and have now been filmed at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. As we can be seen, the Veloqx Fangio looks crazy cools and run on an LMP2' spec slick-tyres. Furthermore, its ultra-aggressive body kit serves the functional purpose of maximizing aerodynamics after three years of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) research, and meanwhile the giant front divider looks like it could easily double as a snow plug, the rear diffuser is reminiscent of a tractor aerator.
The custom built Veloqx Fangio is a crazy looking thing with an ultra-aggressive body kit and even runs on LMP2-spec slick tyres. (Picture from: Zero2Turbo)
Judging by the innards, the Veloqx Fangio uses more than just an Ferrari borrowed engine that at first glance looks to be based on the F12, possibly the same engine used by the F12TDF. However, it still cannot be confirmed. We know for a fact that the engine sound is excellent and the top-mounted quad exhaust is an interesting sight to behold.
However, there's some bad news regarding the use of the 'Fangio' name for the car. As quoted of Motor1, Fangio's heirs said that Veloqx never requested such authorization... This, without a doubt, could cause a serious problem for the British company. But on the other hand Li assures that he has the rights to use the Fangio' name 'in the fields of motoring and the automotive industry.' Hopefully this problem can be resolved as well as possible.
As quoted of Automundo, as seen at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, it looks very impressive by its performance, and reportedly the British-based Veloqx team plans to produce in limited numbers of 12 units only. Well now is the time for us to sit back and wait for further news. Ciao, baby..!! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORSPORTS | MOTOR1 | CARSCOOPS | AUTOMUNDO | HOTCARS | AUTOEVOLUTION ]
Time Busting Do you remember the iconic car roled in the 'Back to The Future' trilogy in the 1980s? The car, whose full name is DeLorean DMC-12 is konwn as the only one produced by an American car company called the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) during short production periods of 1981 to 1982.
A teaser image of DeLorean EVolved electric powered sportscar as the result of collaboration DMC with the Italian coachbuilder company, Italdesign. (Picture from: Carscoops)
The mentioned car became popular because it used as a time machine vehicle that could fly in those mentioned 'Back to The Future' trilogy starring Michael J. Fox (as Marty McFly) and Christopher Lloyd (as Dr. Emmett L Brown).
However, the company ever thought that the sedan had become an iconic car, even before the first sequel of the 'Back to The Future' movie was made. But unfortunately the popularity factor was not able to raise the prestige of the DMC-12 at all. The irony of this car was failed to compete in the market and the automaker was later went into bankruptcy in 1982.
The legendary DeLorean DMC-12 taken role as an advance time travel machine in the Back to The Future trilogy in the 1980s. (Picture from: GridOto)
Hopely this time the news right. As quoted of the DeLorean Motor Company official website. To revive this legendary car, it turns out that the American manufacturer not alone, it also involved a well-known Italian coachbuilder company, Italdesign.
It seems that it is not just a rumor anymore and is believed to be true with the presence of a teaser video shared by DeLorean Motor Company and Italdesign through the official social media accounts of both companies. As quoted of Carscoops and Auto Express, DeLorean Motor Company is preparing for a 'comeback' in 2022 by launching an electric vehicle named DeLorean EVolved.
In the teaser video, DeLorean shows a glimpse of the silhouette of the EVolved design which is said being done in collaboration with Italdesign. In addition to doors similar to the DMC-12 owned, the electric version DeLorean sportscar also has a windshield design similar to its predecessor. The difference is that there is no more DMC logo on the grille. Instead, the latest DeLorean car will have a "V" shaped logo.
Unfortunately, neither DeLorean nor Italdesign have released more exterior details or technical specifications of the latest DMC-12 successor. But considering the EVolved will be electric, of course there is no longer a 2,894 cc Peugeot-Renault-Volvo (PRV) V6 engine with 130 hp that originally filled the engine bay. There is a possibility for the DeLorean EVolved will be use the EVX coded platform developed by Italdesign in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering.
In
this year, DMC will launch the DMC-12 successor as an electric powered
sportscar named DeLorean EVolved in collaboration with the Italian
coachbuilder company, Italdesign. (Picture from: Carscoops)
At a glance about the EVX, Italdesign said that the platform could be developed into an electric sedan, crossover, GT, and convertible. It is also predicted to have a 104-120 kWh battery packages that is claimed to be able to give off a maximum power of 1,000 kW or 1,360 hp. Not only that, the EVX can also be configured with a 160 kWh battery so that it is claimed to be able to cover a distance of up to 1,000 kilometers.
When it is produced later, hopefully it will be successful in the market. For now on, there is nothing wrong if we just wait and see for the continuation of the news about this electric car from DMC and Italdesign. Because that's what we can do right now. See ya..! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DELOREAN | INSIDEEV | CARSCOOPS | AUTOEXPRESS | BLOG.DUPONTREGESTRY.COM ]
Mega Flying Today a superyacht sailed away in the ocean might sound normal. However, what if there's anyone who made a superyacht that can sail on water but also could be flied in the air? This kind of yacht going to be realized by a design company based in Rome, Italy called Lazzarini Design Studio. Well, the Italian company made the design of all-new mega yacht concept capable to sail on the ocean and could be flied on the sky as well.
New luxury mega Air Yacht concept designed by Lazzarini Design Studio to fly rather than sail thanks to two large airships. (Picture from: UK Time News)
This Lazzarini-designed unique vehicle is called Air Yacht and is said specially for private owners whose carried a vision of the evolution of the mega yacht / aviation and is not intended for tourist or public transportation purposes.
The Air Yacht concept consists of twin fuselages that look like Zeppelin airship filled of
400,000 cubic meters of compressed helium and special main structure in the middle, is driven by eight rotating
electric motors opposite with the power supplied by the ultralight
batteries and solar panels. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
According to Lazzarini, this cruise ship will have a carbon fiber structure and a length of 150 m (492 feet) and width of 80 m (262 feet). This unique mega yacht is driven by eight rotating electric motors
opposite with the power supplied by the ultralight batteries and solar
panels.
New luxury mega Air Yacht concept designed by Lazzarini Design Studio has a total length of 150 meters, with a width of 80 meters. (Picture from: UK Time News)
As quoted of the UK Time News, the Air Yacht concept of Lazzarini consists of twin fuselages that look like Zeppelin airship filled of 400,000 cubic meters of compressed helium and special main structure in the middle, which offers a 360° view.
New luxury mega Air Yacht concept designed by Lazzarini
Design Studio has five passenger suites available on each airship and a special main structure in middle for the 'shipowner suite,' which offers a 360° view. (Picture from: UK Time News)
The two enermous air ballons are connected to the main central structure through four carbon decks on each side that passengers can move between different areas on the airship. For the master suite based on the main central structure, which is around 78 meters. There is also a spacious living room with a dining room and swimming pool.
There is also a spacious living room with a dining room and swimming pool inside of the Air Yacht concept of Lazzarini Design Studio. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
This luxury water yacht is able to carry up to 22 passengers. Mega Yacht this fly has 10 cabins for passengers, five on each plane, plus a ship owner suite in the middle area, which offers 360 degree views. There is also a possibility for this yacht using helipad, with this into additional options.
There is also a spacious living room with a dining room and swimming pool inside of the Air Yacht concept of Lazzarini Design Studio. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
The Air Yacht can fly at a maximum speed of about 60 knots (69 mph / 111 kph) for more than 48 hours with zero emission and also sail on the ocean at a speed of 5 knots (5.7 mph / 9 kph). When a water landing is necessary, Lazzarini said, that the airship is pushed down by the rotation of the engines and can stay in the water thanks to depressurization of the helium and ballast anchoring system.
Currently the Air Yacht is just a unique concept of future vehicles made by Lazzarini Design Studio that offer many other portfolios, such as cruise ship projects, automotive, and aerospace. Might still fresh in your memory one of them such the Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar concept specially for the rich in you.
If there are any buyers or investors, Lazzarini is targeting to build this super unique airship and collect helium within five years. However, every potential customers must have a ton of money because the price is estimated to be very fantastic, ie around US $ 621 million (Rp. 8.9 trillion). Even now the Italian company already has much larger version called the Air Yacth V.2. We're really speechless and amazed.😲 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAZZARINI DESIGN STUDIO | UKTIMENEWS ]
SuperVillain Rides Not like usual, this is just a parable to illustrate how unique the following car design is. Well, for example, we currently live in the comic world along with the rich superhero character of Batman in Gotham City who also known has a myriad of great vehicles such as the Batmobile, Batpod, Tumbler and others.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar had an appearence of a four-seats electric-powered limousine that looks
like a prototype of something that proper to drive by a rich
super-villain in the 1980s to early 1990s. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Then have you ever imagined what kind of a proper four-wheeled vehicle would fit for the character of the rich supervillain? Maybe some of you will just shrug, because don't know what to say. And some might answer the Captain Nemo's Nautilus car, Schmidt Hydra Coupé or even the Studebaker XF58 'Ice Pincess' and others.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar has length dimention of about 21.5-feet, while a wheelbase is almost eight feet wide. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Those such cars mentioned earlier might be too classic and old school for today's rich supervillains. So is there such a car and who designed it? After seeing the picture of the car above, of course you will think that there is a car that has a unique design and deserves to be driven by such the rich supervillains.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered long-snout supercar has a unique fancy canopy door features that opens from the back to the existing two doors. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Again, this is just an illustration, and of course it has nothing to do with a great car design made by an Italian car designer named Pierpaolo Lazzarini. As we all knew that he was a designer behind the Jet Capsule projects and the UFO houseboats, and by the end of 2020 he is revealed a new vehicle model named the Lazzarini One.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar
is technically an AWD hybrid, with a 600 hp engine and an additional
1,200 hp from four electric Bosch motors, one for every wheel. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Now and then, he does automotive concepts, sometimes just from a scratch, or starting from famous car marque like the Ferrari or the Fiat. The Lazzarini One is probably one of his the least talked-about projects, and would be had an appearence of a four-seats electric-powered limousine that looks like a prototype of something that proper to drive by a rich super-villain in the 1980s to early 1990s against the Batmobile.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar perfectly unifies the futuristic and retro components into one. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Furthermore, Lazzarini describes this 1,200 horsepower four-seater as an electric limousine maybe a better and more precise description would be a supercar or a luxury sedan. It is technically an AWD hybrid, with a 600 hp engine and an additional 1,200 hp from four electric Bosch motors, one for every wheel. It is about 21.5-feet long, while a wheelbase is almost eight feet wide. Uniquely, the vehicle boasts an impressive canopy door that opens the roof from the back.
The Lazzarini One electric-powered supercar looks like something that would perfectly fit in the Tim Burton’s Batman universe, but coupled with an extra note of aggressiveness. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Considering the style, Lazzarini One unifies the futuristic and retro components. This extraordinary electric limousine looks like something that would perfectly fit in the Tim Burton’s Batman universe, but coupled with an extra note of aggressiveness and if it could be made into real world estimated the price very high as well, about €2,298,500 which is roughly $3.09 million at today’s exchange rate.
For someone who wanna has Lazzarini One, so he or she should be ready pay around €2.55 million, which is roughly $3.09 million at today’s exchange rate. (Picture from: LazzariniDesignStudio)
Unfortunately, Lazzarini didn’t offer specific details on this electric limousine project, which ended with a lack of attention in comparison to other projects. But one thing is for sure, this project serves as a reminder that we can shape the future whatever it is, according to our dreams and desires. If you were a visionary billionaire eager to draw supervillain comparisons, you should had this car. 😎
On his website, as you can read his motto, in which he states that he is a designer that believes in taking a different design approach. We can agree that he’s holding to it until today, while seen one of his craziest creations such the Lazzarini 550 Italia Prototipo Uno. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LAZZARRINIDESIGNSTUDIO | AUTOEVOLUTION | EDELSWISS-LIMOUSINE.CH ]
Better Hurry As we all knew that the Chinese auto industry is moving along with the times that are happening in other parts of the world, including the transition from internal combustion cars to electric vehicles that come in all categories, including SUVs.
The Chery Jetour T-X Concept while on display in a brand-specific event that took place in Fuzhou, China. (Picture from: Chinapev)
And some time ago Chery Automobile, an Chinese automotive company managed to surprise the world's automotive public through the appearance of a radical SUV concept car called the Chery Jetour T-X Concept. Although it is still a concept stage, the mentioned car is considered to have great potential for success in the market.
As summarized by Chinapev, which states that the driving factors for manufacturers to introduce this concept car are the re-popularity of retro designs and the higher sales of new SUV-types in the mentioned country. For your information, Jetour is a sub-brand of the Chery Holding Group which was founded in 2018 and now sells more than 150,000 units of car per year.
The Chery Jetour T-X Concept's front fascia similar to the Ford Bronco, is featured with illuminated Jetour lettering on the grille and modern style LEDs headlights. (Picture from: Carscoops)
There is something interesting about this Chery-made concept car that we can see in its exterior appearance, in which the Chery Jetour TX Concept figure by design can be likened to a cross-breeding between the new Ford Bronco which is represented by its front fascia and the Land Rover Defender which is reflected in the design of the windows and the car's back.
As You can see, this car uses large dark colored glass pillars, with a floating roof design, in addition on the side there is also no visible handle on the door, making the car's side appearances look so minimalist.
The Chery Jetour T-X Concept's side looks minimalist with large dark colored glass pillars, a floating roof design and without visible handle on the door. (Picture from: Carscoops)
Besides that, on the front there is an illuminated Jetour lettering on the grille, coupled with another car's exterior characteristics such the use of LED headlights, boxy fenders, and four A/T big tires. Those are accompanied by yellow accents in some parts. Meanwhile, the roof has a roof rack which adds to the feel of adventure in this concept car.
As quoted of Carscoops, the car concept unit had presented and appeared at the auto exhibition in Fuzhou, China is still a static prototype, aka it does not have an engine neither the interior as it uses dark black glass.
The Chery Jetour T-X Concept's rear end seem like to the Land Rover Defender with integrated LEDs taillight enhance the concept’s adventurous style. (Picture from: Autofun.co.id)
Furthermore, this car is claimed to have efficient energy consumption, this can be seen after in an official release the manufacturer stated that the Chery Jetour T-X Concept built based of the Chery-developed new Kunlun architecture to be able paired with a 'Kunpeng' plug-in hybrid engine.
Unmitigated, in addition to having a fairly economical fuel consumption, which is around 100 km per liter, the electric power supplied from the batteries is able to move the Chery's concept car as far as 1,000 km. Other information mentioned, that the concept car is also equipped with adaptive suspension and an all-wheel drive system complete with differential lock.
Still qouted of Carscoops, the Jetour TX production version will be marketed starting in 2023, and is predicted to be sold with a price range from CHN ¥150,000 to ¥300,000 (approximately Rp. 338.2 million to Rp. 375.7 million). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CHINAPEV | CARSCOOPS ]
When Ilario Bandini passed away in 1992, his-Bandini Automobili also ceased its activities. In 2002, the city of Forli built a monument in the town square to make a tribute to his achievements in the Italian automotive world. Until now there are 46 cars that have been saved from the 75 units that Bandini had made, 10 of which are in the museum.
As quoted of Autocar, under Ilario Bandini's family permition, GFG Style is launched a 2-door sports concept car without a roof, with the name of Bandini Dora in March 2020 to mark the return of the Bandini brand to the world's automotive. This electric car itself was inspired by previous Bandini car models from 1946-1992 and designed by the famous designer, namely Giorgetto Giugiaro with his son Fabrizio whose also known as the founder and owner of the GFG Style auto design firm.
The interior of the Dora's driver's and passenger's sections, split by a structural crossbar that connects the front and rear of the car. Driving positions, such as the location of the steering wheel and pedals, can be adjusted via controls located under the bars of the structure. 
