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hyundai shows the magnetic i-flow concept

Hyundai shows the magnetic i-flow concept

Hyundai Europe has revealed the first image rendering of its future family saloon vehicle, the Hyundai i-flow concept. Undoubtedly athletic and stylish, the all-new D-segment ride will make its first official appearance at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show next month. True carrier of the brand’s latest styling language (fluidic sculpture), the i-flow combines naturally sleek design, mean stance, expressive flowing lines and advanced technology features. Hyundai has teamed up with the chemical company BASF

kia ray plug-in hybrid unwrapped at chicago auto show

Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid unwrapped at Chicago Auto Show

Chicago Motor Show 2010 is the only place where we can see ‘LIVE’ the stunning Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept, which made its official debut yesterday. Along with the new concept ride, Kia has also announced the launch of its eco sub-brand dubbed EcoDynamics, under which badge we can expect the most eco-friendly vehicl

citroen ds high rider - the second ds-styled concept

Citroen DS High Rider - the second DS-styled concept

Citroen has released first details of a striking new concept design that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.  DS HIGH RIDER is the second concept associated with Citroen’s innovative and distinctively styled DS line. Without denying the appeal of conventional coupés, DS HIGH RIDER represents a bold and radica

miranda media renders its own vw corrado concept

Miranda Media renders its own VW Corrado concept

The German-based Miranda Media has released exclusive concept sketches of own-designed VW Corrado. Mega interested in the question “how the nowadays VW Corrado for serial production would look like”, the specialists at Miranda have developed four conceptual sketches that represent their own vision for a new sports ride in its serial production and tuning appeal. “That’s exactly what the new VW Corrado should look like, and no way else”, says Patrick Moczarsky, a professional designer and graphic artist of Mirand

pininfarina spider concept car to debut at geneva 2010

Pininfarina Spider Concept Car to debut at Geneva 2010

Pininfarina, the renowned Italian designer house has released the first official sketch of its latest concept car, which will make its first public appearance at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The new Spider concept is designed specially to mark the Pininfarina’s 80th and Alfa Romeo's 100th anniversaries. Based on Alfa

edag will exhibit revised light car concept at geneva 2010

EDAG will exhibit revised Light Car concept at Geneva 2010

At this year’s Geneva Motor Show 2010, EDAG, the independent concepts development company will present the next step in the evolution of its extremely innovative concept car, the EDAG Light Car - Open Source. Premiered at the same auto occasion last year, the novel lighting concept represents an independent design conc

venturi shows the volage concept at naias 2010

Venturi shows the Volage concept at NAIAS 2010

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the French electric cars manufacturer Venturi Automobiles has presented its innovative concept vehicle Volage. Engineered in close technological collaboration between Venturi Automobiles and Michelin, the Volage concept benefits from Michelin’s Active Wheel technology, which incorporates two electric motors per wheel (1 for suspension and 1 for drive), a total of 8 electric motors piloted in real time by spearhead electronics. The Venturi Volage has the s

kia motors will debut the ray concept at chicago

Kia Motors will debut the Ray concept at Chicago

Kia Motors has unwrapped the first rendered image of its latest concept vehicle – Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept – which will make its first appearing at the forthcoming 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Engineered at the Kia Design Centre America, the brand-new Kia Ray project is set to demonstrate how the brand’s evolving design would be applied in the packaging of a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The hybrid future car will be displayed as the Kia’s main piece at Chicago.

honda insight sports modulo concept at tokyo auto salon 2010

Honda Insight Sports Modulo Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon 2010

At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010, Honda Access Corporation, the manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories announced the Honda Insight Sports Modulo Concept. Based on the Honda’s Insight hybrid, the concept newcomer is restyled under the motto “Exciting Eco”. The Insight concept benefits from the Honda's Modulo customization range and further demonstrates how a tweaked eco vehicle could look. But not only the styling gets enha

cadillac xts platinum concept - the future of the high-end luxury

Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept - the future of the high-end luxury

Teased almost one month ago, the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept made its official appearance today at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, offering brand-new illustration for the luxury sedan of the near future. Boasting the top-of-the-line Platinum series design cues, the newcomer underlines the future expressions of luxury and technological features, including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system. Engineered from inside out, the all

volkswagen reveals the new compact coupe concept

Volkswagen reveals the New Compact Coupe concept

In Detroit, at the 21st North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen has premiered the Compact Coupe Concept, an extremely fast hybrid vehicle with sharp styling and amazing fuel economy. The VW New Compact Coupe is positioned between the striking sporty Scirocco and the internationally renowned Volkswagen Passat CC. According to VW’s estimates, the New Compact Coupe is capable to reach combined fuel consumption of only 4.2 l/100 km (45 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 98 g/km. Amazing, considering its V-max of 2

toyota debuts ft-ch compact hybrid concept

Toyota debuts FT-CH compact hybrid concept

Today, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Toyota has unwrapped the Toyota FT-CH compact hybrid concept, a four-seat vehicle aimed at the young generation. Developed to be agile, responsive and maneuverable, the future hybrid excels as a pure inner-city ride. Offering spacious interior finished with style and unmatched passenger comfort, the FT-CH concept is created at Toyota’s European Design and Development (ED2) centre in Nice, France. In comparison with the Prius, the newcome