Category Archives: concept

Hyundai Motor Group Reveals Solar Charging System Technology

Posted on 1 November 2018 by AutoCrat

Hyundai Motor Group will launch the first generation of this technology into its vehicles after 2019 to help meet global regulations targets and improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Continue reading →

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Mopar at SEMA – 1000 Horsepower 426 Crate Hemi, Supercharger Concept

Posted on 31 October 2018 by Ken Zino

The press briefing in the Mopar exhibit at SEMA also included the unveiling of the 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept, the perfect package for highlighting the “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI engine assembly and kit. Continue reading →

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More Automated Driving R&D Underway at Toyota

Posted on 30 October 2018 by Ken Zino

Through this alliance, the three companies will work toward achieving “freedom of movement for all” and a “society with zero casualties from traffic accidents.” While these goals are a cliché in automated driving releases, scant evidence exists that this will happen beyond the fact that there is a lot of work underway in the area. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Performance to Show Newest Crate Engines at SEMA

Posted on 24 October 2018 by Ken Zino

The new crate engines add to a line of nearly 50 Small Block, Big Block, LS, LSX, LT, Circle Track and COPO crate engines, giving enthusiasts myriad choices for powering their projects. Continue reading →

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More EQ Silliness from Mercedes-Benz

Posted on 28 August 2018 by Ken Zino

Using a thread bare marketing technique, borrowed interest, the role model for the EQ Silver Arrow is the W 125 twelve-cylinder, record-breaking car built by Mercedes-Benz in 1937 as a Grand Prix racing car. Continue reading →

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New Genesis G70 Luxury Sport Sedan Makes Concours Debut

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Ken Zino

The all-electric, high-performance Genesis Essentia Concept made its world debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show to mixed reviews among the press I talked with there. Continue reading →

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Ongoing Death of the Diesel: Toyota Shows Next Gen Zero Emissions Heavy-Duty Fuel-Cell Truck

Posted on 2 August 2018 by Ken Zino

Toyota put another shovel of dirt on the diesel engine grave by unveiling the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck before a crowd of media and industry leaders during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in Northern Michigan. Continue reading →

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Chinese Currents – Buick Enspire All-Electric Concept

Posted on 18 April 2018 by Ken Zino

The car is remarkable because it debuts during a trade war invoked by the Trump Administration and China, the world’s largest car market. The Chinese have expressed the desire to replace the fleet with electrified vehicles, but no standards or rules have thus far been published. Continue reading →

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Artificial Intelligence Next Big Thing in Autos?

Posted on 15 February 2018 by Ken Zino

As just the latest example of the growing use of sophisticated computer programming, some of it quite invasive and reckless in customer privacy issues, Mercedes-Benz is presenting what it calls “innovations and initiatives” from a variety of fields as part … Continue reading →

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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi and Didi Chuxing Sign Chinese Car-Sharing MoU

Posted on 8 February 2018 by Ken Zino

Automotive Alliance to explore future business opportunities with global Chinese transportation company. Continue reading →

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Toyota to Use Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Zero Emission Trucking

Posted on 23 April 2017 by Ken Zino

The Project Portal platform is designed to provide the target performance required to support port drayage operations. The truck generates more than 670 horsepower and 1325 pound feet of torque from two Mirai fuel cell stacks and a 12kWh battery, in what appears to be a small battery to support class 8 loads. The concept’s gross combined weight capacity is 80,000 pounds and its estimated driving range is more than 200 miles, under normal operation. Continue reading →

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Qoros Shows Model K-EV Concept at Shanghai This Week

Posted on 11 April 2017 by Ken Zino

While U.S. journalists are obsessing over the New York Auto Show this week (not a mea culpa, but AutoInformed is admittedly part of this) in the world’s largest car market – China – Qoros Automotive will reveal its Model K-EV, an electric concept car at Shanghai Auto 2017. Continue reading →

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Geneva: Toyota i-TRIL Concept Car

Posted on 7 March 2017 by Ken Zino

With its One-plus-Two seating layout, the i-TRIL has odd, but potentially effective interior space. Current interior design philosophy hinges on everything being built around the driver, with rear seat passengers very much regarded as second class citizens. Continue reading →

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Chrysler Portal Concept, Millennial Family Wheels, New at CES

Posted on 3 January 2017 by Ken Zino

In what it is calling the “fifth generation” of family transportation – the Chrysler Portal concept debuted today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Eschewing its home town auto show, NAIAS that opens next week, the electric-powered Portal is estimated to have more than 250 miles of range on a full charge. Continue reading →

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Lexus Serves Sriracha IS – Hot and Spicy

Posted on 18 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Whether this is an early April Fool’s spoof or luxury automaker Lexus is serious about bringing a playful, potentially dangerous take to a concept IS sedan by partnering with Sriracha sauce remains to be seen. Continue reading →

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