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Geneva 2012: Mini Cooper Clubvan Concept
We said this one was coming, and now here it is. Mini has taken the wraps off the working-class version of its long-wheelbase Clubman. Of course, it’s still a concept, but this car looks quite production ready.
Rumors: Teaser—Bertone’s Nuccio Concept
This year, famed Italian styling house Bertone will be celebrating its 100th birthday. To commemorate the occasion, Bertone has released these enticing sketches of the Nuccio, a concept named after the son of Giovanni Bertone, the company’s founder.
Rumors: Teaser—Toyota FT-Bh Hybrid
Due to be unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month, the Toyota FT-Bh represents the company’s view on an ultra-lightweight, full-hybrid city car.
Rumors: Spy Shots—BMW i8
While Tom Cruise may not be behind the wheel in these recent spy photos of BMW’s i8 coupe, the shots do show that the Bavarian manufacturer is sticking fairly close to the concept car’s unique design.
Rumors: Teaser—Infiniti Emerg-E
The 2012 Geneva Motor Show will be the place where we will finally see, in its entirety, the much teased Infiniti electric sports car concept, which we now know will be called the Emerg E. With a mid-mounted electric powertain and sports car underpinnings, Infiniti is looking to blend sporting pretentions with “green” intentions. Like the Fisker Karma, the Emerg E will be bringing high-tech automotive technology into an entirely different market—and likely a different tax bracket as well—than where the majority of electrified vehicles current sit.
Detroit 2012: Live Photos Of The Nissan Pathfinder Concept
Nissan unveiled the Pathfinder Concept at today’s North American International Auto Show as a thinly veiled preview of the 2013 production model, which is set to arrive at dealerships this coming Fall.
Detroit 2012: Nissan Pathfinder Concept
The Pathfinder is motivated by a V-6 of undisclosed displacement and output, while shifting doesn’t really happen at all, thanks to a continuously variable transmission. This combination should be good for a 25-percent increase in overall fuel economy. No seven-passenger SUV worth its salt would come to market without an all-wheel-drive option, and the Pathfinder Concept is no exception. It should also be quite capable in the realm of towing.
Detroit 2012: Live Photos Of The Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept
Toyota unveiled its vision of the future, at least for plug-in hybrids and Toyota. The NS4 Concept heralds a new design direction for Toyota, while giving us an idea of what we might be driving in 2015. We got up close and personal with the svelte, cab-forward concept on the Detroit show floor.
Detroit 2012: Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept
Toyota unveiled the shockingly good looking NS4 Concept at today’s North American International Auto Show. The concept car is meant to give a glimpse of what the hybrid vehicle will be in 2015, with a peak into future styling, and interior, exterior, and drivetrain technology.
Detroit 2012: Live Photos Of The Acura ILX Concept
We’ve turned our lenses on the sleek and sexy Acura ILX Concept. This concept previews a new Acura coming to market soon, and possibly replacing the TSX.
Detroit 2012: Honda Shows 2013 Accord Coupe Concept
Honda has unveiled the 2013 Accord Coupe concept car in Detroit. While not production ready, this concept looks like it could be pretty representative of the final production version.
Detroit 2012: Live Photos Of The Lincoln MKZ Concept
At the unveiling of the new Lincoln MKZ Concept, the car was up on display for us to grab some photos of our own, right from the show floor. Have a look in the gallery, or see the announcement post for more information and images.
Detroit 2012: Lincoln MKZ Concept
Lincoln has just unveiled the new MKZ concept car at NAIAS in Detroit. The car is a design showcase, hinting at Lincoln’s future direction.
Winding Road Video: The Acura NSX Concept Debuts In Detroit
Join us at the Acura press conference in Detroit for the debut of the beautiful Acura NSX Concept.
Detroit 2012: Live (Hot) Images Of The Acura NSX Concept
We want Acura to build this car. (That was probably clear already, if you’ve read our First Look post or checked in at the Facebook page.) It’s just that simple.
Detroit 2012: Acura NSX Concept
Once again, ladies and gentlemen, we have a Acura NSX future to be excited about. Yes, we’ve been down this path before, with a concept car that was lost in the rubble of the 2008 financial meltdown (and reportedly shut down even before that by execs who felt the last car was a move in the wrong direction), but hope springs eternal here at Cobo, and we want this Greenformance supercar to see the light of day.
Detroit 2012: Lexus LF-LC Concept Live From Cobo Center
Don’t ever question the cojones of Lexus’s CALTY design team, because they pulled off a stunner in the LF-LC Concet. This hybrid sport coupe looks even better under the lights of Cobo Center, and we’ve got the pictures to prove it.
Detroit 2012: VW E-Bugster Concept, Live Images
When a concept car is called “E-Bugster,” and it proports to be a “speedster” that’s, very obviously, not a convertible, we’d forgive you for thinking that we made the whole thing up. Thankfully, we have live images of the imaginative concept car to back up the info you’ve already received.
Detroit 2012: Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept
The EV trend at the 2012 North American International Auto Show continued on the Volkswagen stand this morning, as the German automaker presented a Beetle-based concept car called (hilariously) the E-Bugster.
Detroit 2012: Lexus LF-LC Concept
From Lexus, we’ll be seeing the LF-LC Concept. Designed as a two-plus-two sport coupe, the LF-LC is only a design exercise at this stage. If, its design language does end up adorning some future Lexus products, than the luxury brand is on a good path styling wise. The same “spindle grille” that we saw on the 2013 GS is there, but the aggressive fascia and sleek greenhouse aren’t exactly Lexus hallmarks (they do look excellent though). We also can’t complain about the classic long-hood-short-deck proportions
List: Top Ten Concept Cars Of 2011
There are few things that get us going like a major international auto show. The sheer level of excitement that comes with new production models is trumped only by the concept cars that preview advanced technologies, new design directions, or near-future models. There have been more than a few concepts over the past 12 months, and we’ve gathered together ten of our favorites. Also, keep an eye out for the next issue of Winding Road, where we’ll be breaking down our outright favorite autos of 2011.
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