Category Archives: concept

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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Another SUV Concept Debuts in Los Angeles – Subaru VIZIV-7

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

“We know customers in this segment want a full-sized vehicle and the next 3-row from Subaru will be the biggest Subaru vehicle ever,” said Takeshi Tachimori, corporate executive vice president, of Subaru owner Fuji Heavy Industries. Continue reading →

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Fast Eddy Concept – the Chevrolet Aerovette XP-882 Revisited

Posted on 17 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The design pays homage to the Chevrolet Aerovette XP-882 that had a mid-engine configuration using a V8 engine. The Aerovette was revealed in 1977 as a concept, but went no further. Continue reading →

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Jaguar I-Pace Concept – Electric but not Electrifying

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Ken Zino

The revenge of tougher fuel economy regulations is on full display at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the debut of the Jaguar I-Pace concept – a frumpy electric vehicle that runs counter to Jaguar’s low and sleek design practices. Continue reading →

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BMW Motorrad Reveals HP4 RACE in Milan

Posted on 8 November 2016 by Ken Zino

At this year’s EICMA trade show in Milan, BMW Motorrad showed a peak at what it is calling “the most exclusive model in its history,” the BMW HP4 RACE. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell Ready for Army Testing

Posted on 4 October 2016 by Ken Zino

GM and TARDEC developed the Colorado ZH2 contract to concept in less than a year. Who paid for what was not specified, but it certainly wasn’t Donald Trump’s non-tax dollars. Continue reading →

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Daihatsu Takes Lead from Toyota in Emerging Markets

Posted on 4 October 2016 by Ken Zino

Toyota under intense competitive pressure from global automakers (Honda comes to mind) is experimenting with a different organizational approach to getting cars to market. Continue reading →

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Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept Debuts 2016 Paris Motor Show

Posted on 15 September 2016 by Ken Zino

Sitting in the seat helps steady head movement caused by vehicle motion, keeping the field of vision fixed, according to the Japanese luxury car maker. Continue reading →

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Cadillac Escala – a Four-Door Hatchback?

Posted on 19 August 2016 by Ken Zino

Cadillac Escala, a four-door hatchback large sedan that GM hopes to peddle at premium prices – if and when it goes into production. Continue reading →

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Renault Alpine Vision Concept to Appear at Goodwood

Posted on 23 June 2016 by Ken Zino

Production will start during 2017, and it could eventually appear in the U.S. Continue reading →

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First Look – Next Volvo S40 Small Car

Posted on 18 May 2016 by Ken Zino

It appears that Volvo’s new T5 Twin Engine powertrain – which has a new 3-cylinder gasoline engine and a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission coupled to an electric motor – indicates Volvo is abandoning its existing Twin Engine all-wheel drive designs for a more efficient front-wheel drive system on its smaller cars. Continue reading →

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VW T-Prime Full-Size SUV Concept Shows at Beijing

Posted on 26 April 2016 by Ken Zino

VW and all major automakers appear ready to flood the world’s largest auto market – and others – with SUVs. Continue reading →

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Beijing – Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration SUV Concept

Posted on 26 April 2016 by Ken Zino

This radical approach is not without risk because the mid-sized SUV class is one of the largest and fastest-growing premium segments. Whether this approach inspires buyers remains to be seen. Continue reading →

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Toyota and Clemson Unveil Gen-Z Focused Concept – uBox

Posted on 12 April 2016 by Ken Zino

The result is a concept car – uBox – that attempts to appeal to the next generation of car buyers; Gen-Z. Continue reading →

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Sprinter Extreme Concept – Strong, Work Ready

Posted on 11 February 2016 by Ken Zino

Take the heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cab Chassis, hire long-time Benz customer RENNtech, and present the Sprinter Extreme as the ultimate work machine concept. That’s what Mercedes-Benz did today in Chicago. Stretching more than 20 feet from bumper-to-bumper, it’s over 95″ tall. Hauling 6400 pounds of payload and a towing capacity of 7500 pounds, it’s an impressive heavy-duty truck that looks like it came from Jurassic Park.

“Unlike most concepts, the foundation for the Sprinter Extreme can be ordered at a Mercedes or Freightliner dealership today with the help of our MasterUpfitter program.” says Bernie Glaser, Vice President of Mercedes-Benz Vans USA. Continue reading →

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