The Dark Knight Rises Car - Lamborghini Aventador Pics and Videos

Showcasing cool pictures and videos of the amazing Lamborghini Aventador LP700 super car. The Aventador is Bruce Wayne's new mode of transport in this summers new batman movie 'The Dark Knight Rises'.

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Cool Replica Car MotorBike Trailers

Showcasing cool and slightly crazy motorbike trailers made by ACT which look like small replicas of real cars. Priced at $3,695, each trailer is hand crafted and comes equipped with 12 inch wheels, sleek aerodynamic body, carpet, and working LED lights.

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Cool Cars, Bikes and Trucks - Pics and Videos of 2012 Dakar Rally

Showcasing pics and videos of the cool cars, bikes and trucks competing is the 2012 Dakar Rally. The world’s top adventure riders are currently battling it out in this amazing 5,000+ mile grueling race. The rally takes riders through the countries of Argentina, Chile and Peru. Starting in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, the race includes hostile sand dunes, rocks, mud, camel grass and other treacherous terrain. The rally finishes in the Peruvian capital, Lima.

Dakar 2012 Route map

What a cool adventure this would be....but dangerous as we find out below.

The Dakar Rally has 3 main competitive classes:

1.  Truck Class (vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kg)

2.  Car Class (vehicles weighing less than 3,500 kg)

3.  Moto / Motorcycle Class (including a sub-class for quads)

The current leader of the moto (motorcycle) class is 2010 winner Cyril Despres. The French rider holds the narrowest of leads over reigning Dakar champion Marc Coma. The Red Bull riders, both 3-time winners are set for an epic battle over the remaining stages.  Follow the closing stages and find out if Despres can hold onto his slender lead via his blog on the official Red Bull Dakar site.

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Cool Push Bike Stunts Video - Danny Macaskill 'Way Back Home'

The coolest bike stunt video i nthe world has to currently be the Danny Macaskill 'Way Back Home' video. Viewed over 20 million times on YouTube, this incredibly cool new riding video from Danny Macaskill follows him on a journey from Edinburgh back to his hometown Dunvegan, in the Isle of Skye.

He calls in at some amazing riding locations along the way including tourist hotspots like Edinburgh Castle and the Forth Bridge, as well as more off-the-beaten-track spots.

Check it out the amazing video here:

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4 cool motorbikes we'd love to own in 2012

Showcasing 4 cool motorbikes that we'd love to own in 2012. Mind you, you'll need deep pockets to buy one, not forgetting the cost of bike insurance for the privilege to own one of these bad boys!

1. Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorbike
Named after the famed F6F Hellcat fighter plane of WWII, the Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorbike is a fighter in its own way. This third-generation two-wheeled ride is built using the highest quality components possible, from its billet aluminum case to its carbon fiber wheels, all of which are hidden in plain sight thanks to the X132's unique au naturale design that showcases craftsmanship over fancy bodywork. Available for pre-order now for delivery in the first half of next year and costing a cool $45,000.

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10 tips for winter proofing your bike

With winter upon us, here at cool cars and bikes we like to provide helpful motoring and biking tips and today's article is all about winter proofing your bike 

There are many ways you can winter proof your bike and it’s vital you do so to meet the challenges of the harsh and dangerous winter months.

One thing is absolutely necessary: obtaining a cheap motorcycle insurance policy from a reputable provider like MCE Insurance. After you have this covered, simply follow the ten tips below.

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