The Audi TT offroad concept show car

The Audi TT offroad concept show car

Study combines the sportiness of a coupe with the utility of a compact SUV Powerful and efficient e-tron quattro drive with Audi Wireless Charging technology Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “A glimpse of how we might imagine a new model in a future TT family*” The Audi TT offroad concept breaks the mold, combining the sportiness of a coupe with the lifestyle and utility of a compact SUV. The four-door model, which Audi is presenting at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, adds an entirely new expression to the Audi design language….

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Mazda to Unveil Mazda HAZUMI Concept at Geneva Motor Show

Mazda to Unveil Mazda HAZUMI Concept at Geneva Motor Show

World Premier of small-displacement clean diesel SKYACTIV-D 1.5 21. Feb. 2014 HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation will premiere the Mazda HAZUMI next-generation subcompact car concept at the Geneva Motor Show which opens on March 6 and runs through March 16, 2014.*1 The name HAZUMI is a Japanese word meaning to ‘bound or spring up.’ Chosen to convey the image of an untamed animal leaping, it is particularly fitting for a small car designed to look as if it is literally bursting with energy. Refusing to compromise on any of Mazda’s vehicle…

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Lexus LF-NX Turbo Advanced Crossover Concept

Lexus LF-NX Turbo Advanced Crossover Concept

Following the Frankfurt Motor Show LF-NX HV concept, a new version -the LF-NX Turbo- world premieres at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show Distinctive, sculpted and sporty styling Driver-focused cockpit introducing new Remote Touch Interface (RTI) with touch tracer display and touch pad control 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder turbo gas engine –Lexus’ first turbocharged powertrain TOKYO (Nov. 20, 2013) — More compact than the pioneering RX luxury utility vehicle (LUV) at 182.7 inches long with a 106.3 inch wheelbase, the LF-NX Turbo concept focuses on the growing segment of smaller, more urban-centric…

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Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Named Concept Car of 2013

Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Named Concept Car of 2013

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 3, 2013 – Hyundai received the 2013 “Concept Car of the Year” award for the HCD-14 Genesis Concept. The vehicle was also awarded the “Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year” title for scoring the highest among the category winning concepts. HCD-14 debuted Hyundai’s design direction for future premium vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year.

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Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA: Escape the everyday

Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA: Escape the everyday

Mercedes-Benz will be showing a compact premium-class SUV at the “Auto Shanghai” motor show (21 to 29 April 2013) in the form of its Concept GLA. The Concept GLA combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use. Under the bonnet of this new concept vehicle (length/width/height: 4383/1978/1579 millimetres) sits a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine rated at 155 kW (211 hp) with a displacement of 1991 cc. Its power is transmitted to the road via the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. A new approach is taken here in the form of headlamps featuring laser technology: these not only shine more light on the road, but also function as projectors.

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BMW i3 Concept Coupe: European premiere plus intelligent range-enhancing solutions

BMW i3 Concept Coupe: European premiere plus intelligent range-enhancing solutions

The BMW i3 Concept Coupe celebrates its European premiere in Geneva, while the BMW i8 Concept Spyder also makes an appearance. These two concept models reflect the current status of the ongoing development process and illustrate the potential breadth of an extended BMW i portfolio. At the same time they show how high-performance, zero-emission mobility is also able to deliver when it comes to emotional excitement and sheer appeal. Both models are built around BMW eDrive technology, which will provide a unique driving experience in all future BMW electric and…

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Gloria: IED concept for Alfa Romeo

Gloria: IED concept for Alfa Romeo

13. Februar 2013. – At the 83rd Geneva Motor Show, the European Design Institute (IED) of Turin is presenting the world première of ‘Gloria’, the concept by the Master in Transportation Design in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Style Centre. The prototype represents the sports spirit and Italian style of a brand with powerful international appeal, whose products have brought the beauty of Italian design into the wider world. It was 1966 when the Spider Duetto in the film The Graduate reinforced the mythical image of the car manufacturer in the United States. Today, the ‘Gloria’ concept is intended as another international challenge, again looking overseas, to the American and Asian markets.

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