Saleen’s GT4 offering was offically unvelied as a concept in Las Vegas last Friday. Based on their new Saleen 1 which competes in their own dedicated Saleen Cup Series, the specs point to it being quite a formidable chassis in world challenge next year. It’s also quite a beautiful machine in GT4 trim as well.
While the new Mk 5 Supra street car hasn’t been revealed, Toyota did something arguably better by showing the new car in racing form at the Geneva Motor Show.
While the current batch of plug-in hybrids are seen as some of the most environmentally friendly vehicles on the road today, it’s tough to beat the environmental credentials of a hydrogen fuel cell car, whose emissions are just a few drops of water. Audi has gone a step further with the Audi A7 Sportback H-Tron Quattro Concept, adding an 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery that can be recharged via a power socket, giving the fuel cell vehicle even more flexibility. But perhaps even more intriguing is the fact that this one actually sounds fun to drive.
Lexus has unveiled their latest design study in the form of a 2 + 2 roadster that recalls the distinctive looks of the LF-LC Concept that debuted in Detroit in 2012, and the currently-in-production RC coupe, which has yet to see a convertible model added to its roster. Accordingly, it likely foretells both what to expect from the RC lineup as well as the future of Lexus design language, which looks to be staying the course with regard to its bold and angular styling.
Bentley has been teasing us with an open top grand touring machine based on the Mulsanne platform ever since the Arnage-based Azure bowed out a few years ago. Such a vehicle has yet to appear in showrooms, but that doesn’t mean Bentley has forgotten about the project. The highly exclusive automaker intends to make that clear with the Grand Convertible Concept on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show this year, and while it isn’t a production-ready example, it’s a good indicator that automaker has every intention of moving forward with the droptop if interest is there.
VW is bringing a pair of concepts to the Los Angeles Auto Show that both started life as fairly standard Golfs, but while one is more or less steeped in reality, the other was born and bred in the virtual world long before any consideration was made to actually building a physical example of it.
While the new M3 sedan and M4 coupe are highly capable on the racetrack and adept at handling daily driver duties, over the years, the steady increase in both physical size and price tags of those cars have caused some hemming and hawing from BMW fans who long for the simpler days of the 2002 and the E30 M3. But fear not, faithful enthusiasts – BMW has not forgotten about you. The M2 is coming, and it’s shaping up to be a very compelling option.
Porsche has been taking its time developing the hardcore version of the already potent 991 generation 911 GT3, which is understandable given the latest GT3’s inclination to spontaneously combust. Some lightly camouflaged GT3 RS test mules were spotted testing in Nürburg earlier this year, but these photographs, used for patent filing and discovered by CAR, now show us the new GT3 RS in full form.
Earlier this week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, Nissan showed off their latest design study in the form of the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept. Part of a retooling effort of the brand’s overall style, the Sport Sedan Concept is likely a thinly veiled teaser of the design cues we should expect to see in the next Maxima.
Earlier this month, we reported that Kia was bringing something especially interesting to this year’s Detroit Auto Show. Today, the veil of secrecy around Kia’s conceptual sports coupe was lifted, and beyond getting our first look at the GT4 Stinger concept as whole, we have more information from Kia about whether this is simply a tease or truly a harbinger of things to come.
This year’s North American International Auto Show is shaping up to be quite a feast for automotive enthusiasts. While the usual suspects like the Ford, GM and Chrysler are expected to have a bevy of new high-profile performance offerings on hand, the 2014 show in particular has a dance card filled with interesting new product. Now Kia Motors, a brand typically not synonymous with sport-oriented vehicles, has announced they’ll have something tasty to bring to the party as well.
Gamers will get to enjoy this concept car in the new Gran Turismo 6 title for PS3 when the launches in December. Now, though, a physical manifestation of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo virtual supercar has graced the halls of the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Sporting four electric motors with a combined output of 1000 horsepower, a top speed of 190mph and a range of 150 miles, the Croatia based EV startup responsible for this gas-free super sports car also holds the record for the fastest accelerating EV in the world – a converted 1984 BMW E30 which served as a test mule for the Concept One. And Rimac says the Concept One is ready for production today.
This week at the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda took the wraps off its newest kei car entry, set to go on sale in 2015. Dubbed the S660 Concept, the tiny sportscar gets its name by way of the 660cc motor under the hood.
Volkswagen is showcasing the CrossBlue Coupe Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car shows off new Volkswagen design ideas in an efficient but powerful hybrid SUV.
Hyundai has announced that a Legato Concept developed in partnership with Ark Performance will be on display at SEMA in Las Vegas this November. Based on the Genesis Coupe, the Legato receives an upgraded design and performance enhancements.
After teasing the car at Monza, and images leaking on the internet, Caterham has officially debuted its AeroSeven concept at the Singapore Grand Prix, and a production version is due in the fall of 2014.
Maserati has introduced a limited edition concept version of the Quattroporte by Ermenegildo Zegna which “blends the classical and the contemporary.” It is meant to preview a limited edition production version. The Zegna edition uses color schemes, materials, and finish to create a unique and special version of the Quattroporte.
Alongside the Sport Quattro, Audi is displaying another all-wheel-drive concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the Nanuk Quattro. This V-10 TDI monster is capable of attacking more terrain than just the track.