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Years before they hit the road, production cars come to us as wild concepts, often sporting wacky doors and futuristic technologies. This is what the future of the auto industry could look like… before the accountants and lawyers get involved.
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Audi e-Bike Features Five Drive Settings Including ‘Wheelie’ Mode
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At the annual Worthersee Tour in Austria, Audi will be bringing its new e-bike Worthersee prototype which will be on display alongside the Audi Q3 Red Track, Q3 jinlong yufeng and RS Q3.
Audi Q3 Red Track Revealed Ahead of Worthersee Tour Debut
Along with the Q3 jinlong yufeng and RS Q3 which both debuted at the recent Beijing Auto Show, Audi will showcase a third Q3 concept car at the upcoming Worthersee Tour VW GTI meet in Austria.
Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition Heading to Production
At last year’s Frankfurt Auto Show, Volkswagen displayed a Beetle “Fender Edition” concept car that paid homage to the legendary guitar brand based out of the U.S. A year later, the German automaker has decided to offer the package to interested buyers. Unfortunately the production model won’t be as cool as the concept, which featured…
Volkswagen Hover Car is Out of this World – Video
The Volkswagen People’s Car Project brought a trio of concepts to Auto China 2012 in Beijing, two of which were realistic, one of which seems more out of this world than we originally assumed.
Red Acura NSX Concept – New Photos from Beijing Auto Show
First unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, Acura then showcased its new NSX Concept at the Beijing Auto Show in a more dramatic shade of red. While the show is long over, we just stumbled across these live shots of the red NSX on the Honda press site (which oddly never made…
World’s Oldest Unrestored MINI Nets $65,000
The oldest unrestored MINI in the world far exceeded Bonhams’ initial estimate of netting $19,000 to $24,000 on the auction block. Instead, it sold for $65,000 (£40,250) which undoubtedly makes it the most expensive, unrestored MINI in the world now. The rare 1959 Austin MINI Se7en De Luxe Saloon was auctioned off on April 30th…
Trio of Chinese Concepts Showcase Volkswagen of the Future
Almost a year ago, the People’s Car Project launched in China to garner ideas for concepts that would further be developed by German automaker, Volkswagen.
Top 10 Progressive Sports Cars of the Future
Sports cars have often set the bar in new automotive technology and trends. Things like dual-clutch transmissions and forced induction engines were practically engineered for the sole purpose of taking a sports car to the absolute edge of excitement and danger.
Infiniti Emerg-E Concept Borrows Platform from Lotus Evora
The Infiniti Emerg-E was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show as Infiniti’s first mid-engine sports car, but not previously disclosed was that the base of concept was actually the Lotus Evora 414E Concept.
Disney Reveals Revamped Epcot Center Test Track Amusement Ride
Having renewed its long-term business relationship with GM, Walt Disney Land has renovated, or “re-imagined”, an older test track feature at Epcot for a more up-to-date experience. With an atmosphere that combines Tron themes and the appearances of a development lab, the new ride incorporates a new design center concept that allows visitors to design and…
Honda Develops Successful Traffic Jam Detector
Honda announced a technology breakthrough today capable of detecting the potential for traffic congestion by actively determining whether the driving pattern of a vehicle is likely to create bottle-necking.
Brabus Drops The V12 For Hybrid-Diesel For Latest Technology Project Hybrid
Brabus established its name as the monster tuner of Mercedes-Benz engines capable of exceeding 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque. But for its latest project, the company drops its earth-shaking V12 in a bold pursuit for a more eco-friendly diesel hybrid.
Honda Concept C and S Showcase Future Brand Design
Whether a production version of the Concept will materialize outside China’s borders remains to be seen, though in this age of increasingly global automotive product plans, we wouldn’t be surprised if it does.
Jeep Wrangler Dragon Design Concept Bows at Beijing Auto Show
Judging from the series of releases at the Beijing Auto Show, China is far and away the most important market for global automakers. A trend first started by high-end luxury brands, Jeep is hopping on the bandwagon by introducing the Jeep Wrangler Dragon design concept, a China-market-exclusive vehicle that features a “dragon design” theme to commemorate…
BMW EVs and Plug-In Hybrids now Called eDrive
The BMW i8 Spyder Concept made its Chinese debut today at the Beijing Auto Show, but more importantly the car was revealed wearing an eDrive badge, tipped by BMW as the designation for all of the brand’s upcoming electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
Lamborghini Urus in the Flesh – Video
Laden with power yet light with carbon fiber, the Lamborghini Urus debuted ahead of the Beijing Auto Show yesterday much to many people’s delight. Bragging an impressive 600 hp from an undisclosed engine, the company says its SUV concept will be priced less than the Gallardo and Aventador and aimed to sell around 3,000 units per year.
Toyota Concept Car Trio Let Loose at Beijing Auto Show
Toyota has fulfilled its promise from last week, unveiling a trio of new of new concept cars, including a China-only hybrid concept. The most interesting of the three cars is the “Yundong Shuangqing” concept, seen above. It features the company’s usual blue badge, signaling that it is a hybrid. In fact, the “Yundong Shuangqing” features technology from Toyota’s…
Mercedes-Benz CLC Concept Revealed in Los Angeles- Video
Mercedes-Benz revealed images and a video of its latest Concept Style Coupe design study earlier this week, but the concept’s rollout accelerated as the Mercedes CSC exhibit headlined yesterday’s Transmission LA:AV Club at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles. A 17-day art event featuring concerts, DJ nights, performances and installations, the Transmission LA:AV…
Volkswagen E-Bugster Speedster Revealed Ahead of Beijing Auto Show – Video
The Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept debuted back at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, showing off an electric, modified Beetle that could be getting closer to reality. Now the E-Bugster Concept is dropping its top, revealing a Speedster variant that is heading to the 2012 Auto China Show in Beijing. The topless E-Bugster Concept shows off the…
BMW i8 Concept Becomes Life-Sized LEGO Toy
We might not know what the production BMW i8 is going to look like but the German automaker is clearly proud of its concept model. At this year’s LEGO Kids Fest in Munich, the BMW Group teamed up with LEGO to build a life-sized replica of the BMW i8 Concept vehicle. The upcoming hybrid sports car will…
Alfa Romeo 4C Trademark Granted For US Market Relaunch
Relaunching the Alfa Romeo brand in North America has been a priority for Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne since he assumed the chief executive position for Fiat and Chrysler three years ago. Through years of setbacks, Marchionne admitted that transitioning Alfa Romeo’s return into the United States would be among his most difficult tasks.
New Toyota Hybrid Concept Teased for Auto China Beijing Debut
Toyota will be heading to this year’s Auto China Beijing show with a new concept car, releasing two teaser images prior to its debut. The popular blue shade that Toyota normally associates to its hybrid vehicles hints that the upcoming concept will either be a hybrid or electric vehicle. In fact, it’s believed to be…
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe is Longer, More Stylish A-Class
A hot batch of photos and a detailed video of the Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe (CSC) didn’t take long to surface after the initial images leaked. Mercedes briefly flashed some of the car’s interior last week in a video talking about style and craftsmanship. Now we have a full video and a host of pictures to…
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe Pictures Leak, Previews New CLA
The Mercedes-Benz CLA is going to be a downsized CLS, as we saw in our spy photos, and today we get to see a full image of the CSC(Concept Style Coupe), the concept that the car will be based on. Thanks to leaked photos from Germancarforum.com, we see that the new CLA shares much of its…
