SsangYong Rodius, launched in 2004, expanded the brand’s lineup with a large MPV technically based on the Chairman sedan. Its powertrains included Mercedes-Benz-linked engines, including a licensed five-cylinder diesel and a gasoline inline-six; a SsangYong-developed 2.0-liter diesel arrived later. Four-wheel drive with low range was available, and independent suspension provided a comfortable ride. In corners, however, the vehicle’s weight and substantial body roll became apparent.

Ken Greenley designed the controversial exterior with luxury yachts as his inspiration. The bulky body, sloping rear pillar, and unusual triangular window created an appearance that failed to attract many European buyers. The cabin was one of the model’s main strengths, offering generous space, several seating layouts, and up to 11 seats. Better-equipped versions featured leather upholstery, rotating second-row seats, and other comfort-enhancing equipment.

The Rodius struggled in Europe, where its best annual sales result only slightly exceeded 4,000 units. In its home market of South Korea, it appealed to families with its spaciousness and benefited from tax advantages for vehicles with greater seating capacity. First-generation sales exceeded 100,000 units by 2013. The successor retained the practical cabin but adopted a substantially more conventional exterior.

Could the Rodius have succeeded in the European market with a less polarizing design, or were market conditions simply too different from those in South Korea at the time?

The car was finished ten years ago. 4.4-liter Ferrari V12. 25 years of gradual work to bring it to completion

Very rare german car👍🏻

GM Defense unveiled its Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) concept, built on a rugged Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD dual-rear-wheel skateboard architecture to support silent logistics and casualty evacuation, with functional trials targeted for 2027.

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Late model racing of the UK

In 1975 the Changchun Highway Passenger Transport Company in northeast China had 53 buses to cover 14 cities and counties. Since it couldn’t get more, it built its own. The first one was finished in about 40 days (Dec 1975 – Jan 1976) and entered service in March 1976.

• Chassis: Jiefang CA10 (China’s first truck, a ZIL-150 derivative), stretched and fitted with two steering axles and two rear axles
• Engine: CHJT140, a modified CA10 engine making 142 hp
• Body: reinforced JT661 intercity-bus frame
• 13.5 m long, 2.57 m wide, 61 seats, 80 passengers, rear luggage hold
• Top speed: 60 km/h
• 13 built in 1976–77, about ¥60,000 each

They tested it on gravel and oil-surfaced roads out to Yitong and Nong’an, then took it apart to check wear. The company claimed it steered easily and rode smoothly.

Cover photo: Automotive Technology magazine, No. 3, 1976 (marked “domestic circulation only”).

The last images are lowpoly renders I modeled of it in C4D.

We want to archive these plans

Does anyone have a copy of the plans and manual?

This was on display in my hometown roughly 15 years ago. A prototype high speed bus by the late Dutch astronaut and scientist Wubbo Ockels.

Saw one of these today. Thought it was just a tundra with a cheap aftermarket grille until I saw the bed decal that looked way too OEM. Didn’t get a picture, unfortunately.

Saw this a few days ago, thought it belongs here.

The Vanclee Mungo, a vehicle equivalent to the Citroën Méhari. A polyester body mounted on a Citroën 2CV chassis. The car is equipped with a 602cc, 29hp two-cylinder engine and draws on the PSA parts bin to complete the model: door latches from the Citroën Visa , headlights from the Citroën Dyane , taillights from the Peugeot 205. The car weighs 595kg, 80kg more than the Citroën Méhari. The number of units produced between 1980 and 1989 is unknown, but it was only a few hundred at most.

This car has been featured here 5 months and 12 years ago, but never with photos as good as this.

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