Concept Cars
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Without doubt the stunning Jaguar C-X75 Concept was one of the--if not the--most exciting vehicle unveilings at the 2010 Paris Auto Show last September. Not only is the low, sleek supercar a striking design from a company known for its sexy, elegant automobiles, its powertrain is utterly different from any Jaguar that has come before--and virtually any vehicle even envisioned. Now American audiences will be given the opportunity to see the C-X75 Concept up close as Jaguar has confirmed that it will be making its official North American debut at this week’s 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show...
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Aston Martin-designed bus ready for London serviceIn late 2008 London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) picked two new designs for a modern-day Routemaster double-decker bus for the UK capital’s public transport service. More than 700 design submissions were evaluated and at the end of the day two designs, one by Aston...
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Video: Official Chevy Walkaround Of Corvette Z06X, Camaro SSX Track ConceptsIf you missed the new Chevrolet Track Car Concepts unveiled at SEMA, you missed some of the most interesting enthusiast-oriented things to come out of the Bowtie in quite some time. But fear not: you'll get a solid walkaround (with some excellent visuals) of both cars in the video below. Check out...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show Preview: 2011 BMW X3, Concept 6-Series CoupeWith just about a week and a half until the start of press days for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW is getting excited about its stand. Unfortunately, it's going to be filled with cars we've already seen--just not in North America. The headliner is the Concept 6-Series Coupe, BMW's "design...
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Official: New Model Based On BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Coming In 2013There's an arms race afoot among the major luxury automakers, and it's all about power--electric power. Audi is prepping the e-tron, Mercedes-Benz is working on an all-electric version of the SLS AMG and BMW has today announced plans to put a car based on its 2009 Vision EfficientDynamics concept...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show Preview: 2012 Mazda5, Shinari ConceptThe leaves are turning, weather is getting cooler, and that smell is in the air. Yep, it's almost time for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the previews are flowing. Mazda will be bringing its new Shinari concept and the Nagare-influenced 2012 Mazda5. The Shinari Concept, originally unveiled at...
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Proving that a compact hybrid sedan can be anything but boring, the Kia Forte Hybrid Concept demonstrates styling options for those looking for an alternative to a mundane hybrid ride. Created by Kinetic Motorsports, the Hybrid Concept combines a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine fueled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG/propane) and compact electric motor running on a lithium polymer battery. This type of battery is claimed to feature a higher energy density, lower manufacturing cost, and better reliability than regular lithium-ion batteries that most other automakers are using. LPG, meanwhile, is...
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2010 L.A. Auto Show Preview: Subaru “Confidence In Motion” ConceptSubaru is in a process of reinventing itself as it desperately attempts to enhance its brand image and build up its presence in the new car market. Over the past decade or so we’ve seen Subaru’s design language and positioning in the market fluctuate rather dramatically, and as we...
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2010 SEMA: Kia Sportage Work & Play Live PhotosWork, Play, whatever you choose to fill your day, Kia has a Sportage for that. As we detailed yesterday, these decked-out Sportages are suitably SEMAfied, and the live images show just how much so in a more personal light. For the full description, including the press release, check out our preview...
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2010 SEMA Preview: Kia Work And Play 2011 Sportage DuoThe 2011 Kia Sportage is positioned to do battle in the tough value crossover segment, but it packs a punch in features and safety according to The Car Connection's full review--and now it adds some "Work" and "Play" to the mix as well with a pair of custom CUVs for this year's SEMA show. Work...
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2010 SEMA Preview: 2011 Corvette Z06X Track ConceptIf the Jake Edition Corvette Grand Sport isn't quite as hardcore as you'd hoped (despite wearing the Corvette Racing mascot as its defining element) fear not: Chevrolet has you covered with the 2011 Corvette Z06X Track Car Concept. Analogous to Dodge's Viper ACR-X--and sharing a paint scheme to...
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2010 SEMA Preview: Stealth Ford Taurus Police Interceptor ConceptSleek, streamlined and slightly sinister, a specialized stealth concept version of the 2012 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor will debut at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show in Las Vegas tomorrow. The concept is essentially a customized version of the Taurus police cruiser...
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Mercedes-Benz is in a process of reinventing its design language, going from the sharp edged and relatively boxy designs of the past to a much more fluid form for its next-generation of cars. Challenged by modern pedestrian impact design regulations, as well as increasing environmental awareness, the design team at Mercedes-Benz must address these often conflicting objectives while still attempting to pen a look for cars worthy of wearing the Three Pointed Star. The F800 Style concept car, unveiled back in March at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, shows the direction Mercedes-Benz plans to take...
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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Coverage PreviewThe 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show is fast approaching, with press days scheduled for November 17-18. As always, Motor Authority and High Gear Media will have a team live on the show floor to bring you photos, news, and the unexpected as it happens. Here's an overview of what to expect from the 20-plus...
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GT-R Facelift, Murano Convertible & Ellure Concept To Headline Nissan Stand In L.A.Nissan’s stands will be one of the star attractions at this November’s 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, with three world premieres scheduled to take place, each as exciting and groundbreaking as the next. The lineup will include a new sedan concept dubbed the Ellure, a radical convertible...
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2010 Subaru Forester S-Edition Concept Makes DebutSubaru has given us a preview of the changes it has in store for its Forester crossover, with the automaker unveiling a special concept version of the car packed with all its latest technologies. The concept is dubbed the 2010 Subaru Forester S-Edition and it’s made its world debut this past...
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Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out Concept 358 And Special Edition SLS AMG In AustraliaMercedes-Benz has used this week’s 2010 Australian Motor Show in Sydney to unveil two very unique vehicles, both designed by the automaker’s Aussie division as a way to highlight the importance of the local market and show off some new design ideas that could eventually be offered to...
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Lotus Drops More Images Of New Esprit SupercarTo say Lotus pulled off a bit of a coup at last month’s 2010 Paris Auto Show is a massive understatement given the automaker’s reveal of no less than six brand new concept cars, all of which are intended for production over the next five years. The list of concepts range from tiny urban...
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The Suzuki Swift is a hot little hatch sold in most parts of the globe and in its Swift Sport guise can be a hoot to drive, easily upsetting some much more expensive models when it comes to fun factor. The U.S. is finally set to taste what the rest of the world has been enjoying for years as the latest 2011 Suzuki Swift is expected to reach our shores in the coming year. To drum up excitement as well as promote the introduction of the new 2011 model, Suzuki will be presenting the pumped up 2011 Suzuki Swift R Concept at the 2011 Beijing Auto Show next April. Taking its inspiration from...
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Video: BMW Teases Its "Secret Car"The "dontblogaboutthis.com" site has crossed the bridge to official BMW promotion, with a new Facebook competition to get a chance behind the wheel of the "secret car" on the racetrack--presumably before it's unveiled. In the video we see a few enticing snippets of the car, which is looking more...
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2010 Paris Auto Show: 2015 Lotus Elise Live PhotosLotus is probably in the best financial position it’s been in for years, with its debts about to be cleared and production at full capacity. Focus now turns to what’s in-store for the future and we’ve had a preview of that with the unveiling of no less than six production intent...
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2010 Paris Auto Show: Lotus City Car ConceptWith the handful of new production intent concept cars Lotus is showing off at the 2010 Paris Auto Show this week, it’s evident the automaker, typically focused with lightweight sports cars, is trying new things. What’s interesting to see is that Lotus is expanding towards both ends of...
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2010 Paris Auto Show: Infiniti IPL G Cabrio ConceptInfiniti is at last aiming to take on high-performance designations like BMW's M line and Audi's S cars with its own Infiniti Performance Line (IPL). Following up on the IPL G37 Coupe revealed in August at Pebble Beach, the IPL G Cabrio Concept, Infiniti has rolled out an equally aggressive concept...
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2010 Paris Auto Show: Audi e-tron Spyder ConceptTurns out yesterday’s quattro Concept wasn’t the only big surprise Audi had in store for this week’s 2010 Paris Auto Show. Today we were treated with yet another e-tron electric vehicle, the 2010 Audi e-tron Spyder--though this one is very different to the stuff we’ve seen...
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