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Motion Simulation TL1: Ariel builds an immersive simulator

Ariel Moto Company, makers of the mad-yet-minimalist Atom sportscar, have teamed up with new UK firm Motion Simulation to develop and manufacture the TL1 immersive motion simulator. Featuring a spherical immersive projection screen and adjustable driving position, the TL1's composite pod allows vicarious thrill-seekers to try piloting anything from an F1 car to a combat aircraft with a greater degree of realism than existing simulator chairs. In the video above, the TL1 is configured as as Touring Car racer.

Dodge Demon unveiled

By Tim Pollard Motor Shows 08 March 2007 08:15 Another motor show, another demonic Dodge That’s about the sum of it. Dodge has unleashed a tirade a different concept cars at recent motor shows and Geneva was no different. The evil-named Demon emerged from a cloud of dry ice amidst lightning-strike strobe effects - quite befitting for a company in the clutches of a possible fire sale.

Where’s the end of the Rainbow? On the M25 in Surrey!

Rainbow end on the M25 in Surrey (© Janice M Thomas 2011) The end of the rainbow is the stuff of mythology; the place where leprechauns hide their pot of gold. Or so legend tells us. But the truth – as is almost always the case with myth and legend – is rather more prosaic.