The Cars of “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen”

Critics have panned the new Transformers movie, but box-office receipts already total over $200 million, which is proof that folks love the giant transforming Chevrolets. Here’s a list of the GM Transformers and their availability (just in case you want to park an autobot in your garage!): Chevy Volt: Jolt Prototypes of the electric Volt are starting to turn up , and it looks like we could see a 2011 release. By the time it’s available, though, hype generated from the movie wi

Transformers Robot Design

Salam. Since I’m studying in industrial design, I like the idea of transformers, which make a robot out of products, or vice versa, a product out of robot. In this entry, let me share few cool resource for Transformers robot design and behind the scene stuff. Designing the Robot Alex Jaeger was the Transformers Visual Effects Art Director. He studied in automotive design in Detroit. Basically, he produced lot of sketches to design the Transformers robots. The picture below illustrate the tra

Paccar Scales Back on Ambitious Project – Analyst Blog

Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Paccar Inc. ( PCAR ) announced the delay in the commissioning of its diesel engine plant near Columbus, Mississippi. Paccar attributed the delay to adverse economic conditions that have impacted truck demand. The plant, which was scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2009, will now start production in late 2010. Paccar is engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. The company markets heavy-duty dies

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime – Toy Review

Series: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Size class: Leader With the release of Transformers 2 just around the corner, its only necessary that we take a look at the new Optimus Prime. Every Transformers series needs Optimus Prime to lead the way, and each year, the toys for old OP get more and more impressive. Vehicle mode Optimus transforms into a Peterbilt 379 big-rig truck, with red & blue flame décor streaked across his chasse. Now possessing flames on the side of his hood, &

Trucker Pays Tribute to a Friend in Big-Rig Contest

Shell Lubricants/David K. PurdyBest in Show at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition was a 2007 Peterbilt owned by Brad Caton of Hampton, Minn.The 2009 Shell Rotella SuperRigs, the “premier truck beauty contest for actively working trucks,” as its organizers bill it, took place last weekend at Grove 70 Petro on Interstate 70 in Oak Grove, Mo., just outside of Kansas City. At stake were cash and prizes worth about $25,000. But the real distinction was to be one of the dozen most impressive flam