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From minimalist cars -- such as the King Midget -- to the Batmobile, the Unusual Cars section boasts extraordinary vehicles. Also in the mix: the Jeep Hurricane, smart cars and the Gibbs Aquada.

How the Jeep Hurricane Works

Featured Article: How the Jeep Hurricane Works

The Jeep Hurricane is meant to be an extreme vehicle. It's certainly not intended for the average driver. According to Trevor Creed, Senior VP of Chrysler Group Design, "Jeep Hurricane is simply the most maneuverable, most capable and most powerful 4x4 ever built." See more »

How does a jet truck work?

How does a jet truck work?

Shockwave, a triple jet-engine truck, holds the Guinness record for jet-truck speed at 376 miles per hour. Find out how it works.

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How the G-Wiz Electric Car Works

How the G-Wiz Electric Car Works

It's teeny-tiny, you can buy it online, and it has zero direct emissions. The G-Wiz electric car is a popular vehicle in the UK, but safety concerns may trump its green benefits.

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How the Gibbs Aquada Works

How the Gibbs Aquada Works

Is it a boat or a car? Deep-pocketed drivers need not decide – they’ve just got to be up for a wet and wild joyride. The Gibbs Aquada is an amphibious vehicle that can tear up the highways and waterways.

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How the Jeep Hurricane Works

How the Jeep Hurricane Works

The Jeep Hurricane is meant to be an extreme vehicle. It's certainly not intended for the average driver. According to Trevor Creed, Senior VP of Chrysler Group Design, "Jeep Hurricane is simply the most maneuverable, most capable and most powerful 4x4 ever built."

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How the North American Eagle Works

How the North American Eagle Works

Speed freaks want one thing and one thing only: the fastest car on the planet and the designation of “World Speed King.” Take a look at the car that may bring the title of World’'s Fastest Car back to the North American continent.

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How the Smart Car Works

How the Smart Car Works

Already popular in Europe, the Smart Car is small in stature but big on economy. Learn how it came to be and explore the different models and versions.

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How the sQuba Works

How the sQuba Works

It's a sports car, it's a zero-emission vehicle, it was inspired by James Bond -- and it drives underwater. What's not to like about the sQuba?

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1946-1970 King Midget

1946-1970 King Midget

The 1946-1970 King Midget was a minimalist car if ever there was one: tiny, ultra-light, and powered by a one-cylinder engine. Though it was never a mass-market product, the vigorous work of the company owners brought success.

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