08 December 2011, 02:04 PM
Great news for “go-greeners” today! They come from DARTZ which are very pleased to present the Jo-MOJO - an electric modification of their bulletproof Roadster. Moreover it is also redesigned in their second collaboration with Eduard Gray of Gray Design.
As usual this vehicle is again following the armored tradition set by DARTZ. Although it has an open top, it is based on a pseudo-KAPSULA technology platform akin to its bigger brothers. In addition it has been equipped with patented bullet w
08 December 2011, 12:26 PM
The motto of the concept is simple: “Take 3!” and it is all about taking three axels instead of two. However this modification is based on the thinking “but only if you need them”! This third axle with two wheels is the main feature of the brand new modular mobility system from Swiss automotive visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht. Under the name “Dock+Go” the Swiss will present the vehicle from 8th till 18th of March at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. What is so special about this concept lies in the aim of docking “ba
07 December 2011, 04:32 PM
Smart is as usual making grate challenges with the ideas that it have presented recently. And more precisely what I consider as a challenging idea is the vision of Smart for an urban pickup. This would probably be the best car not only for the young and people with active lives, but also for those who attach importance to low emissions and taking up minimum road space.
As usual the exterior dimensions of the car are designed the minimal possible: length/width/height: 3547/1506/1701mm. It is so small that it coul
30 November 2011, 05:58 PM
Mazda TAKERI is the new-generation mid-sized saloon concept. The vehicle was firstly presented to the market at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. This concept car is the crystallization of the new ‘KODO — Soul of Motion’ design theme and breakthrough SKYACTIV Technology. The aim is to show future of Mazda’s new-generation mid-sized saloon.
From the vision of Mazda SHINARI, TAKERI has taken the four-door sports coupe. The car is equipped with unique features such as SKYACTIV-D diesel engine, Mazda
30 November 2011, 02:50 PM
Volkswagen will announce the Cross Coupe Concept at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. The all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid vehicle is a mixture between a four-door coupe and a SUV. It also defines a new stage in VW engineering design, being the first model based on the company’s new modular transverse matrix – or MQB – to be shown publicly.
The dimensions are 4 345 mm in length, 1 868 mm width, 1 523 mm height and 2 630 mm wheelbase. The overhangs - 855 mm at the front and 860 mm at the back are corre
30 November 2011, 11:15 AM
Honda will reveal the new EV-STER, an electric rear-wheel-drive two-seater convertible sports car at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show, next month.
Honda EV-STER Concept features a lot of carbon fiber materials, easy-to-operate twin-lever steering, adjustments to some vehicle characteristics such as motor output and suspension settings.
Furthermore, the instrument panel features not only meters, but also the vehicle information display as well as the network display used for the audio, SAT NAV sys
29 November 2011, 03:13 PM
Hyundai has introduced the Shouwang BHCD-1 Concept at the Guangzhou Motor Show. The vehicle is co-developed by Hyundai and its Chinese partner, Beijing Automotive. The model will actually hit the market under the new Shouwang brand name in China.
The Shouwang sub-brand will specialize primarily on ECO-friendly cars. The BHCD-1 looks a lot like the new the Hyundai Elantra, but it will feature hybrid powertrain. Still no technical data has been released.
The exterior looks quite good featuri
29 November 2011, 12:46 PM
Nissan will reveal Juke Nismo at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show, next month. With its distinctive styling Nissan Juke has redefined the highly competitive B-segment, but the Juke Nismo Concept is even more dramatic. The crossover is lower, wider and has a meaner stance. Even standing still, it's clearly a performance car.
"The global sales success of Nissan Juke has proved beyond doubt that customers are looking for something different," said Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor Co.
18 November 2011, 04:05 PM
The eT! research vehicle could someday actually revolutionise the world of lightweight commercial vehicles. Completely reconceptualised, driven with zero emissions, thought through to the last detail and driving semi-automatically if necessary! Just how wide-ranging the significance of this research project could be for sustainability in the transportation field is underscored by the support for the eT! project by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear S
17 November 2011, 12:39 PM
Subaru has unveiled the BRZ STI Concept at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The sports vehicle come with RWD and it is co-developed with Toyota Motor Corporation.
The car is designed for “Pure Handling Delight” and features horizontally-opposed Boxer engine. The exterior boasts aggressive headlights, a carbon fiber roof and an enormous rear wing. The package also includes a front spoiler, a rear diffuser and a 4-tailpipe exhaust system.
The performance is further boosted by a special sport-
16 November 2011, 04:09 PM
Volkswagen will exhibit the Beetle R Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car made its official debut in Frankfurt earlier this year. The US was the biggest market for the previous New Beetle, and that’s likely to remain the same with the new vehicle.
Beetle R comes with redesigned front and rear bumpers. The f
16 November 2011, 11:02 AM
BMW will bring the two famous concepts – i3 and i8 at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show, next month. With the “i series”, the BMW Group is adopting an all-embracing approach, redefining the understanding of personal mobility with purpose-built vehicle concepts, a focus on sustainability throughout the value chain and a range of complementary mobility services. Both vehicles were introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, this year.
BMW i3 Concept is a small 5-door city car, which can carry up to four occupants. It is power
