Cracking the code of concept cars: what to look for at auto shows
Discover the art of decoding concept cars and gain insight into future production models
The enduring importance of motor shows in the automotive industry
Auto shows remain a crucial platform for car manufacturers to showcase their latest models and connect with potential customers
Understanding concept car cues to predict production models
Discover the secrets of concept car design and how to spot future production models
Transforming prototypes into production vehicles: a complex process
Explore the journey of a car design from concept to production, and learn about the key factors that influence the final product
Understanding concept car reveals and design cues
Discover the secrets behind concept cars and how to read them like a pro at motor shows
Navigating auto shows: how to separate fact from fiction in concept cars and battery specs
Discover the secrets behind motor show hype and learn how to spot real tech advancements in concept cars and battery specs
From concept to reality: How design ideas become production cars
Learn about the journey of concept cars from design to production, including the challenges and considerations involved
Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Roadster repeats historic trip made by Bertha Benz in 1888
In 1888, Bertha Benz, Carl Benz’s wife, has tried to prove her husband’s invention was safe travelling from Mannheim to Pforzheim with their two sons in the Patent Motor Wagon, recognised as the world’s first automobile. In 2009, Mercedes-Benz has…
Lancia Imperiale Concept by David Cardoso
Independent designer David Cardoso has released the images of his latest concept, an hypothetic and quite interesting Lancia flagship called Imperiale. The concept uses the same styling language adopted by recent Lancia models such as the Ypsilon, Delta and Thesis,…
Volkswagen Iroc Concept – first images
A reader sends us these photos scanned from a spanish magazine that show the Volkswagen Iroc Concept, the car that will be shown at the Paris Auto Show and that should prefigure the next VW Scirocco, expected in 2008.More than…
Video Citroen Revolte concept
Well! This is quite a sexy video for the Citroen Revolte concept we must say, though the car itself effectively mixes cute with sex appeal. The Revolte was presented at the Frankfurt motor show, and while no production is planned,…
Jaguar XF Concept – more photos
We had to take down the “almost” official images coming from Car & Driver, but fortunately Edmunds’ Straight Line has a nice batch of photos of the Jaguar XF Concept, in which we can better appreciate the complete break from…
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics videos
After the first details released of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid concept to appear at the Frankfurt motor show this month, here are the first official videos demonstrating the concept car and its impressive design.The quite spectacular car has a…
BMW live @ 2012 Paris Motor Show
BMW is at the 2012 Paris Motor Show to present three new concepts: the Active Tourer Concept, the i3 and the C evolution. The first one of the lot is 4353 mm long and is distinguished by a raised seating…
Mercedes Shooting Brake Concept pics and video
The Mercedes Shooting Brake concept will go on show at the Beijing motor show and here is a full gallery of the concept and a video. We had orginally expected the shooting brake to be a coupĂ© style concept, but…
Citroen Metropolis concept at 2010 Shanghai auto show
The new Citroen Metropolis concept will be presented at the 2010 Shanghai motor show on May 1st. The large sedan prototype has been designed by Citroen’s Shanghai design centre, but although a luxury vehicle, it still has an ecological focus.…
Jaguar XF Concept – is it really a Jaguar ?
Update: photos taken down, as requested by C&D. Luckily, other photos of the XF Concept have surfaced.The febrary issue of Car & Driver has a couple of official looking photos of the Jaguar XF Concept, the car that will be…
Infiniti is considering a new model to fill its line-up, but not the Emerg-E
Infiniti is considering building a new vehicle that would become the halo car of the brand: it could not be, however, the production version of the Emerg-E concept car, as many had thought.The Japanese automaker is looking to develop a…
Lexus premium hatch concept named as compact tourer
The Lexus competitor to the BMW 1-Series has been named as the Lexus CT 200h, after our original post that the C premium concept car would be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. There will also be 300h and 400h…
Carrozzeria Touring returns with the Bellagio Fastback
After having announced the possible presence of two prototypes at the next “Concorso d’Eleganza” at the Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Carrozzeria Touring has sent out the first images of the Maserati Quattroporte Bellaggio Fastback: an experiment in style.There’s he who…
Aston Martin One-77 wins at Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza
The 2009 edition of the Concorso d’Eleganza at the Villa d’Este was particularly followed, from the moment two debuts were announced: the Aston Martin One-77 and the Bugatti Veyron Centenaire Edition.It was the first real outing for the Aston Martin…
Mazda 6 and CX-5 to show up at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Mazda will be at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon (January 11-13) to introduce two brand new models: the Mazda 6 sedan - dubbed ‘Atenza’ in Japan - and the Mazda CX-5 crossover. As for the much anticipated next generation of…
Mercedes F800 Style pics: Geneva show preview
The Mercedes F800 Style Concept Car will appear at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show as the company prepares its coupe-sedan design for the replacement of the Mercedes CLC. I have to admit that I wasn’t expecting something quite so sexy…
Mini Rocketman videos: design explained
The new Mini Rocketman concept hasn’t exactly won our hearts for its beauty, but there are a couple of design features we like. The Rocketman doors and boot drawer are the least of our concerns when demanding an explanation for…
Toyota GT86 Gazoo Racing: the first teasers of the new Concept
Gazoo Racing has just released the first teasers of the ultimate sporty variant of their GT 86, that will be introduced at the next 2013 Auto Salon (January 11-13). The new prototype will be called ‘GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum‘…