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The Inspirations Collection gathers objects, places and ideas worth a closer look, from design and technology to moments that changed what seemed possible.
BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide
Daytime lighting, adaptive non-blinding headlights, speed limit sensing, vehicle-to-vehicle cross-traffic assistance, and collision mitigation, all on a motorcycle? Yes, please. The sooner, the better.
Witty Knitting
Vík Prjónsdóttir is a collective of Icelandic designers that one day decided to start collaborating with an old knitting factory in the countryside of Iceland.
BMW Breaks Barriers with M1
BMW has long been breaking performance barriers with each successive model in their M range, and the new 1 Series M is no exception. In this nicely choreographed video, they take things to a new level, which would undoubtedly make Tanner proud.
Building Empathy
For those who could swear that their car had to have been built late on a Friday afternoon or bought a pure lemon, try building an 8070 over a weekend.
Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept
Cadillac's Urban Luxury Concept, which debuted this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is just the kind of product that will continue to fuel General Motor's emergence from bankruptcy.
The Warmth of Great Ideas
While perhaps not entirely ideal in that BioLite still draws on burning wood as a source of fuel, it is nonetheless a revolutionary stove that makes cooking on wood as clean, safe, and easy as modern fuels while generating electricity to provide illumination and cell phone connectivity to those that are off-grid.
The New Face of BMW Motorrad
A recent study indicates that people love cars with angry faces. Automotive designers have long recognized this finding.
BMW 6 Cylinder Now On Motorcycles
It's on the way...and ready for the touring motorcycle of the future.
The Magic of Iteration
A few months back, I received an Apple Magic Mouse as a birthday gift. Since then, it has served as a powerful reminder of the power of offering a thoughtfully designed ecosystem to users and of the need to pay attention to even the smallest parts of that environment.
BMW R1200 RT: A New Perspective
Sometimes, the essence of an object is best revealed from angles seldom seen. Take the redesigned 2010 R1200RT, for example.
Getting Smarter
With the Smart Fortwo becoming available in the United States, perhaps more sustainable attitudes towards transport will shift into higher gear.
Sony Launches Xperia
Sony's Xperia X1 appears poised to compete strongly with the hipster while incorporating a large touch screen like the Apple iPhone.
Seiko and Final Fantasy
Seiko has produced a limited edition of watches similar in appearance to the one Dr. Aki Ross wore in the film "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within."
Back to the Future
Not sure just what is going on over at Cadillac headquarters these days, but let's hope they keep it up!
Lamborghini Reventon
Inspired by military aviation and the stealth aesthetic, the Lamborghini Reventon is admirable for its purity of statement.
Sony Rolly
The Sony Rolly is captivating to watch—a candidate for the bivouac's notable products category.
One Laptop Per Child
The One Laptop per Child initiative was aimed at getting technology into the hands of more children so that they could learn programming and experience computing at an early age.
BMW X5: Before and After
Some people may have difficulty spotting the differences between the older model X5 and the all-new 2007 redesign. However, enhancements and changes are significant.
Michelin Tweel
Coming to a vehicle near you. Not clear when, but Michelin is working on an airless wheel called the "Tweel"
