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smart forspeed concept

Smart Forspeed Concept

Smart will reveal ForSpeed Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, which will start in the beginning of March. Smart ForSpeed Concept is an electric powered roadster designed by Steffen Kohl, who commented: "Look at the fullness of the car’s exterior surfaces. This is important and will be reflected in future production models". ForSpeed is powered by 30kW (40PS) electric motor mounted in the rear. The range is more than satisfying - 135 km (84 miles). There is also a 5kW (7PS) overboost fe

jaguar b99

Jaguar B99

Jaguar B99 Concept is a four-door coupe, which measures 4.5 meters long, 1.95 meters wide and 1.35 meters tall. This means that the car is slightly smaller than the old X-Type. B99 brings revolution in the design of four-door coupes, because it doesn't feature the sloping roof line. Instead, a normal sedan-like C-pillar is inserted, but this makes the rear doors half the size of the front doors. There are no details about the powertrain, but Jaguar B99 will be a long range full hybrid. As

lancia flavia concept

Lancia Flavia Concept

Looking exactly like the newly premiered Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan, Lancia Flavia Concept is about to make its premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. As we can easily suggest, the Flavia study ride is the natural result of the Lancia-Chrysler alliance and its launch on the European market could start in record time (just 6 months). The re-badged 2011 Chrysler 200 (Lancia Flavia Concept) is a real eye-pleaser. It has clean surfaces and elegant lines, as well as a distinctive new grille

suzuki swift s-concept

Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT

The Swift S-CONCEPT is Suzuki’s newest study ride aimed at demonstrating the fans the remarkable character and sportiness of the latest styling language by the Japanese brand. Based upon the latest Swift generation, the Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT is true to the theme “more sporty and exciting”, utilizing bold, accentuated bodywork design and rear roof spoiler. Unfortunately, Suzuki is really short with the features and specifications on the Swift S-CONCEPT, leaving us on our imagination and curio

renault captur concept

Renault Captur Concept

Renault has revealed new Captur concept, which will has its official debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. There are some details from the DeZir concept, but Captur also features a hard convertible roof, LED lighting units, matt-finished accents and 22" wheels. The interior has floating front seats, a translucent dashboard, aluminum pedals, and plenty of string accents. "The whole of the interior is designed around this network of stretched elastic ropes which bring to mind the worlds of

infiniti at geneva show 2011

Infiniti at Geneva Show 2011

According to the latest news from Infiniti, the luxury automaker is about to showcase a completely new concept vehicle at the upcoming 81st edition of Geneva Motor Show. Aimed at offering its customers a luxury performance car that sports all the spirit, innovation and exclusivity of the pure Infiniti, the Japanese brand said: “Infiniti is currently examining concepts for a luxury performance car that will fit below the current G Line. Like every Infiniti, it will be completely different to a

ssangyoung sut 1

SsangYoung SUT 1

SsangYong will reveal a new concept of its popular Actyon Sports at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, which will be held 3 to 13th March. SUT 1 has the essential characteristics of a traditional pick-up, but it also presents a more contemporary look to reflect the styling expected of today’s Sports Utility Truck It measures 4 985mm long, 1 910mm wide, 1 755mm high, and with a 3 060mm wheelbase. The engine is 2.0 liter diesel, which meets EU5 regulations and develops 155PS and 360Nm of torque bet

pininfarina nido at qatar show

Pininfarina Nido at Qatar show

Pininfarina has presented its exclusively innovative Nido concept at the first edition of the Qatar International Motor Show past weekend. The renowned Italian designer Pininfarina participated as one of the 8 Italian car designers showcasing creations under the collective - Made in Italy, promoted in collaboration with the Car Coachbuilders Group of ANFIA - National Association of the Automotive Industry. Silvio Pietro Angori, CEO of Pininfarina shared: “We are proud to attend the first edit

lexus is-f sports concepts at tokyo saloon

Lexus IS-F sports concepts at Tokyo Saloon

At the Tokyo Auto Saloon, which brought together the most intriguing custom cars of the world at one place, Lexus has revealed its undoubted sports nature, showcasing two exclusively athletic-styled IS F one-off rides. Starring the sporty duo was the ultra-high performance Lexus IS F CCS-R (Circuit Club Sport Racer), which benefits from new frameless construction roll cage, polycarbonate windows and carbon fiber body panels, including a front bumper, rear wing, bonnet and a boot lid. Furthermore, a racing suspe

toyota ft-86 ii concept

Toyota FT-86 II Concept

Toyota has exclusively released a teaser image of its refined, sharp and remarkably athletic FT-86 II Concept, which showcases the final design for the brand’s next production sports car. The FT-86 II Concept is scheduled for public unveil at the forthcoming 2011 Geneva motor show and is developed in cooperation with Subaru. According to the latest leaks, the new sports ride will draw its power by a turbocharged 2.0-liters unit with peak output of 260 horsepower (194 kW) mated to a six-speed

volkswagen xl1 concept

Volkswagen XL1 Concept

At the Qatar Motor Show, Volkswagen has revealed its all-new Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle, a unique concept ride which utilizes innovative construction techniques, high-end hybrid drivetrain and future-like packing. Returning figures of 313 mpg on combined cycle while emitting only 24 g/km of CO2, the new XL1 study vehicle draws its energy by a small 800 cc, two-cylinder common rail TDI plant with 48 horsepower and an electric motor with 27 horsepower, resulting in a total output of 75

grmn iq racing concept

GRMN iQ Racing Concept

At the Tokyo Auto Salon, which took place this weekend, Toyota has exclusively debuted a highly-tuned, track-ready conversion of its super-smart Toyota iQ city cruiser. Tweaked by MN especially for Gazoo Racing, the cubic iQ Racing Concept is the latest interpretation of the brand’s renowned, compact model by its motor sport competition partner. At first glance, the GRMN iQ Racing Concept stands out with deep front air dam, huge lower air intake and racing wheels. In addition to these newl