280000398 Ski Doo Expedition Cover Rev Xr 1 Up Med-high on 2040-parts.com

Marvel’s Captain America car by Daniel Simon [w/Video]

Automotive designer and futurist Daniel Simon has had his vehicle design from ‘Captain America: The First Avenger' featured in a short animation. This 10-wheeler 1942 supercharged V16 Coupe, the personal car of Marvel's villain Johann Schmidt (the Red Skull), is 7,620 mm long and was inspired by cars such as Mercedes' 540K and the G4. The director's instructions for the car's size  led to a truck chassis having to be used for the practical film version.

Michael Mauer appointed head of design at Porsche

Porsche AG has anounced the appointment of Michael Mauer to take over as chief designer from Harm Lagaay, who will retire on July 1 after 15 years in the post. Michael Mauer, 41, studied automobile design at Pforzheim University, and started his career at Mercedes-Benz. In 1989, he was appointed design project leader for the Mercedes V Class models, and was in charge of design work for the first SLK model generation.

Jeep future products: Fiat platforms to underpin 3 vehicles

In the next three years, Jeep will extend its lineup with a new subcompact and a revived Grand Wagoneer. It will also build three vehicles on Fiat platforms. Despite the significant model changes, Jeep will strive to remain true to its off-road heritage.