Zero-Boom - In a world where speed and style often belong to the playground of European giants like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bugatti, it’s easy to overlook what’s happening outside the continent. But every once in a while, someone steps onto the stage and shakes things up. This time, that someone is Aspark—a Japanese company that quietly, yet boldly, rewrote the rulebook for electric hypercars with a machine that looks like it flew in from the future: the Aspark Owl.
2018 Aspark Owl prototype supercar at 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. (Picture from: Autos.id)
At first glance, “Aspark” doesn’t sound particularly Japanese. But behind the name is a company with deep roots in advanced technology. Before venturing into the world of high-speed dreams, Aspark had made its mark in the manufacturing of medical devices and robotics. With this background, they didn’t just dip a toe into the hypercar pool—they cannonballed in. Their debut? A vehicle that not only challenged industry standards but dared to claim a spot among the world’s most extreme performance cars.
The Aspark Owl made its first dramatic appearance at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and since then, the automotive world hasn’t stopped talking. It’s not just the jaw-dropping design or the promise of zero emissions that turned heads—it’s the blistering acceleration that put every other hypercar on alert. According to Aspark, the Owl can rocket from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in a staggering 1.8 seconds. For context, that’s faster than a Bugatti Chiron and even edges out the Tesla Roadster’s impressive figures. In the race to instant speed, the Owl is soaring ahead.
Front view of 2018 Aspark Owl prototype supercar. (Picture from: AutoExpress)
What makes this kind of acceleration possible is a powerful all-electric drivetrain producing an astonishing 430 horsepower and 563 lb-ft of torque. But raw power is only part of the equation. The Owl’s body is constructed entirely from carbon fiber, wrapped around a custom lightweight chassis. The result? A total weight of just 1,875 pounds. With such a light frame and a ton of electric muscle, the Owl doesn’t just go fast—it disappears.
Right side view of 2018 Aspark Owl prototype supercar. (Picture from: Autos.id)
Visually, the Aspark Owl looks like a love letter to both modern and classic design. Its sweeping, low-slung body draws inspiration from sleek icons like the Fisker Karma and early-model Ferraris. Standing only 39 inches tall, it hugs the ground with aerodynamic precision. While getting in and out might be a challenge due to its ultra-low profile, every curve and contour serves a purpose—managing airflow to cut through the wind with minimal resistance.
Rear three quarter view of 2018 Aspark Owl prototype supercar. (Picture from: AutoExpress)
The innovation continues inside and around the vehicle. Instead of conventional side mirrors, the Owl uses camera systems, similar to what you'd see in high-end concepts from McLaren or BMW’s i8. The doors?They’re butterfly-style, opening dramatically upward to welcome driver and passenger into a cockpit that feels more like a spaceship than a car.
Aspark didn’t rush the Owl into existence. Development began in 2014, and years of research, engineering, and testing led to the prototype we see today. Even though it made a splash at its first appearance, the company has taken a deliberate pace with production and marketing, choosing to refine the machine rather than rush it to market. It's clear that for Aspark, this isn't just about selling a car—it's about making a statement.
Now, with electric hypercars becoming more than just experimental dreams, the Aspark Owl stands tall—or rather, low and wide—as Japan’s bold answer to Europe’s dominance in the performance car world. It’s proof that with vision, technology, and the courage to try something extraordinary, even a newcomer can take flight in a sky already filled with legends. (Wanna see the production version hypercar). *** [EKA [25072018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW ATLAS | AUTOEXPRESS ]
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In mid-2017 Honda is one of Japan's leading automotive manufacturers has released All-new Honda NSX, a supercar that can be driven as a daily vehicle. This car is still comfortable to use on the streets, by using a relatively efficient engine and transmission system that looks normal for a car that exists today.
Honda Invisus Concept offers high performance like a hypercar car made specifically only for racing purpose. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NztQZq)
But Honda has yet to have plans to create a hypercar in the near future. This does not discourage step and intention of an automotive designer named Leonardo Nitole Moreira who has a pretty much brilliant ideas to create an imaginary figure of Honda hypercar that has a figure no longer the same as the current NSX.
Yes, no doubt this is a crazy concept car showing how hardcore these Honda hypercar would look if it was produced in 2020. The hypercar is called Honda Invisus Concept is made specifically only for racing purpose in the circuits, like Aston Martin Vulcan or Ferrari FXX K. The hypercar has an impressive front fascia offering as well as slim LED lights that are positioned over several large air intakes.
Front three quarter view of Honda Invisus Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2NztQZq)
To make the lane light possible, the carbon fiber is widely used and the body is sculpted into a tubular chassis. The large wing and rear diffuser dominate the rear to produce a racing car with a qualified downforce level. It is estimated that Honda Invisus Concept will use a V8 engine that will proudly look ferocious from behind its engine hood.
The interior is made dramatic like a racing car cabin as usual. The elements of carbon fiber material meet almost the entire area of the cabin with red accents, and the steering wheel seems to take inspiration from the S2000 or Supra touring car.
But unfortunately there is no more information about the peak power of this hypercar. But if we look at the performance of its competitors that exist today, it will not be far or close to 1,000 horsepower. That's only the wild idea of an automotive designer, nothing more we can do now and let's wait whether Honda is interested to make it happen near future.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1]
Exquisite Rarity- When people talk about dream cars, the conversation usually circles around familiar names like Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Bugatti. But every now and then, a new figure quietly enters the spotlight and reminds us that automotive design is still full of surprises. Back in 2017, the world witnessed the arrival of a machine that didn’t just look like a supercar but carried the spirit of exclusivity in its DNA—Zerouno, the very first supercar officially wearing the Italdesign badge. Even today, it remains one of those rare gems that collectors whisper about with a sense of awe.
All-new Italdesign Zerouno supercar shown at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: Autoevolution)
The debut took place at the prestigious Salon Privé Supercar Show in the UK, an event known for gathering some of the most extravagant and unique cars on the planet. Between August 31 and September 2 of that year, at the elegant Blenheim Palace, Italdesign unveiled a creation that instantly captured attention. The Zerouno was more than just a fast car; it was a statement of design excellence and rarity, considering only five examples were ever produced. For many enthusiasts who attended, it might have been their only chance to witness such a rare creation in person.
Left side view of All-new Italdesign Zerouno supercar.(Picture from: Autoevolution)
Italdesign itself is no stranger to automotive icons. Founded in the late 1960s, the Italian design house has shaped cars for brands that defined generations—Bugatti, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Lancia, to name just a few. Now under the ownership of Lamborghini, Italdesign decided it was finally time to showcase a creation of its own, one that blended half a century of experience into a single rolling sculpture. The result was a supercar that looked futuristic, drove like a race machine, and carried a sense of exclusivity so strong that even among collectors, it became a talking point.
Rear view of All-new Italdesign Zerouno supercar.(Picture from: Autoevolution)
At the heart of the Zerouno is a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, a powertrain capable of launching the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. Its top speed pushes close to 350 km/h, numbers that place it firmly in the territory of established supercars. But the Zerouno isn’t just about speed—it’s about how it achieves it. The body and modular chassis are entirely crafted from carbon fiber, a material choice that not only reduces weight but also amplifies the car’s presence with razor-sharp edges and aerodynamic precision.
All-new Italdesign Zerouno supercar powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, a powertrain capable of launching the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds.(Picture from: BlackXperience)
Aerodynamics, in fact, became the soul of the Zerouno’s design. Italdesign introduced an innovative feature known as the Y Duct®, a system integrated into the car’s nose. Airflow is directed through a central gap, split into a Y-shaped channel, and then expelled through two openings on the bonnet. The result is improved downforce and stability, ensuring that the Zerouno feels planted whether it’s sprinting on a straight or carving through corners. This was Italdesign showing that beauty and function can coexist seamlessly.
Automotive entrepreneur and car collector, the Belgian businessman first took chassis #0001 for a 100-kilometer drive around Italdesign’s headquarters. (Picture from: Autoevolution)
What makes the Zerouno even more remarkable is the attention to individuality. With only five units produced in 2017, Italdesign allowed each buyer to personalize their car extensively. From optional full-carbon finishes to Corsa racing packages, no two cars were destined to be identical. The very first chassis, numbered #0001, found its home with Belgian entrepreneur and collector Steven Lismont in October 2017, marking the beginning of the Zerouno’s journey into automotive folklore.
Looking back now, years after its launch, the Zerouno remains more than just another addition to the supercar world. It symbolizes a moment when a design house decided to step out from behind the curtain and sign its name proudly on a creation of its own. For collectors and enthusiasts, it’s a reminder that sometimes the most extraordinary stories in the automotive world don’t come from the most obvious names, but from the courage to create something truly different. The Zerouno is rare, bold, and unforgettable—exactly what a supercar should be. *** [EKA [23072018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION | BLACKXPERIENCE ]
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Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus is currently working on some new models, but if usually they show off the figure of supercars or racing car with great performance, but this time the latest car from this company is slightly different.
Yes, now they are preparing a classic supercar model called SCG 006. This supercar will be a two-seat sports car. But until now, they have not revealed any details yet, but the model seems to take inspiration from the figure of sports cars from the 1960s era like Shelby Daytona and Ferrari 275 GTB and others.
The main key of this classic supercar design is a rounded front fascia and headlights are hidden. Moving backwards, we can see 4 classical wires wheels, and long shaped double exhausts coming out from the side, as well as ducktail.
Although this car is not too focused on performance, but it still has a fairly impressive engine under the hood. Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus insists this model will use a 650 Hp powered engine mounted in front. This machine will be accompanied by a 6 speed manual transmission system or "paddle rear transaxle."
The first image of the car depicts the Spyder variant, but the SCG 006 will also be offered as a coupe as well as a GT4 variant in the future. About the price, this car may be very expensive, because the basic version of the SCG 004S has priced starts from US. $400,000. Ofcourse it is not cheap, but the SCG 006 will look much more affordable than some of the Ferrari 275 versions currently known to be worth more than US. $10 million.
But for now, we'll just have to wait patiently for further news and enjoy these concept drawings. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ROAD&ASPHALT]
Einride, a tech start-up company from Sweden recently launched its 4th level autonomous truck called T-Log. The figure of these driverless vehicle is moved by a series of electric motors and used to transport the logs. These autonomous vehicles were launched to coincide with the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England, on July 16, 2018 and the company hopes their newest autonomous truck can be marketed starting this year.
As quoted from Autoevolution, Einride said that T-Log is equipped with a number of the same advanced technology as the technology used on the T-Pod trucks that has been launched earlier. In this autonomous truck has installed a variety of advanced technology that makes it able to cope with off-road conditions in the woods. Yes, since this is an autonomous vehicle so the T-Log does not have a driver's cabin like most other trucks, it has only a supporting pole on the left and right deck sides to transport logs.
These trucks are specifically designed to operate in the areas not easily traversed and understood by other autonomous systems. Beside that T-Log is also made to be able remotely operated by using an RC device. It could be happen, because the truck uses NVIDIA self-learning software as its operating control center. Through this 'smart brain' the truck can quickly understand its environment, and be able to move itself to cross it.
To support all the vehicle performances, the T-Log is equipped by the battery series with a capacity of up to 300 kWh to be able provides cruising range up to 125 miles or the equivalent of 200 kilometers. While for the loading capacity, the truck is capable of carrying logs loads up to 16 tons on its back. Physically, the autonomous truck has a width dimension of 2,552 meters, height of 3,563 meters, and length of 7,338 meters.
According to CEO of Einride, Robert Falck who said that the company will continues to push the limits of their autonomous vehicles and everything are powered by electricity. "With T-Log, we've created a vehicle that can adapt to the environment. This is uncharted territory for us, but also a promising market for AV battery. " he said.
The company also said its plans to create T-Log autonomous truck is available for loggers and others in 2020. And by 2035, 20 percent of land transportation in Sweden is expected to be made for T-Log along with T-Pod. So as to be able to achieve decreased CO2 levels up to 33,000 tons in that country. What an incredible target, is not! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | EINRIDE | AUTOEVOLUTION]
After we discuss a lot of articles about automotive things, maybe there is nothing wrong if on this occasion we talk about something different but still in the feel of the automotive.
An image of innovative recycled car parts couch. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2uxEc4L)
Many ways to thicken the feel of the automotive at your home or work space. The most common is to put the racing memorabilia or miniature of your favorite vehicle brands, etc. But if that way is still lacking, maybe it's time for you to adopt the automotive nuanced furnitures.
These way has been tried to be offered by the Polish manufacturer of luxury furniture named Design Epicentrum. Through some of their products, the Poznan-based company gives you a chance to have the Lamborghini cars pieces for your favorite space at home.
1. Lamborghini Aventador couch
If already smitten after seeing the picture in the brochure and ordered it, then the consumers still have to be patient. Because as quoted from Autoevolution, Design Epicentrum takes about four months to complete one unit of these sofa.
For specification, the sofa with Aventador fascia shape is made using fiberglass material and medium-density fiberboard on the back. For the color, obviously can be adjusted to your demand as the customer.
2. Lamborghini Murcielago desk
To complement the sofa set above, Design Epicentrum also provides a table with a similar theme. But, these table takes the design of another Lamborghini model ie Murcielago.
Keep in mind, the furnitures in question above was not the original Lambo parts but only the form that esembles it. But if you want the furniture made from the original car components, so you can check the next part below.
3. RedBull racing car exhaust lamps
Unlike the sofas and tables as mentioned earlier, these lamp set is the original component that taken of the Infiniti RedBull racing team cars that won the title of the Winning Constructor four times. These are the original parts was ever used on Mark Webber or Sebastien Vettel cars on the Formula-1 racing track.
To get these exhaust, the consumers can begin to contact Racing Gold, the company that has a specialization to "collect" the historical car components that taken of the racecourse.
If You want to see more models of furniture made from recycled or unused vehicle parts, please feel free to push here. Hopefully this will be an inspiration for you to beautify your favorite room at home with a thick automotive nuance.
I think, all of these ideas above are quite interesting isn't it? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION | THE GASPOL]
At first glance, “Aspark” doesn’t sound particularly Japanese. But behind the name is a company with deep roots in advanced technology. Before venturing into the world of high-speed dreams, Aspark had made its mark in the manufacturing of medical devices and robotics. With this background, they didn’t just dip a toe into the hypercar pool—they cannonballed in. Their debut? A vehicle that not only challenged industry standards but dared to claim a spot among the world’s most extreme performance cars.
Now, with electric hypercars becoming more than just experimental dreams, the Aspark Owl stands tall—or rather, low and wide—as Japan’s bold answer to Europe’s dominance in the performance car world. It’s proof that with vision, technology, and the courage to try something extraordinary, even a newcomer can take flight in a sky already filled with legends. (Wanna see the production version hypercar). *** [EKA [25072018] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEW ATLAS | AUTOEXPRESS ]
