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Detroit 2011: Ford Vertrek Concept, Live And In Color

Ford dropped its Vertrek Concept on the crowds at the North American International Auto Show yesterday, and we were on hand to snap plenty of pictures of this striking crossover.

By Brandon Turkus | January 11, 2011
Detroit 2011: Live Photos Of The Toyota Prius C Concept

Toyota is showing the future of the Prius family today in Detroit, and the Prius C Concept is the small, more urban version of the popular hybrid. In addition to the information and images we got from Toyota, here are a few live images of the Prius C Concept at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 10, 2011
Detroit 2011: Toyota Prius C Concept Shows Another Direction For Hybrid Family

Today, besides introducing the newest member of the Prius family, The 2012 Prius V, Toyota showed the smaller Prius C Concept.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 10, 2011
First Look: Porsche 918 RSR

Detroit’s Cobo hall was abuzz with supercar excitement first thing this morning, as Porsche kicked of the 2011 North American International Auto Show with the debut of its stunning 918 RSR.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 10, 2011
GMC Previews Sierra All Terrain HD Concept

The Sierra All Terrain concept is based on the already quite capable 2011 GMC Sierra HD, and features the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel (good for 765 pound-feet of torque!) and Allison six-speed gearbox. All fine and dandy for a work truck, but what if your office is located, say, inside a volcano?

By John Beltz Snyder | December 17, 2010
Rinspeed Teases Bamboo Concept EV Ahead Of Geneva

Ahead of the Geneva Motor Show in March, Rinspeed is teasing its Bamboo concept car.

By John Beltz Snyder | December 01, 2010
Nissan Announces New Mobility Concept EV

Nissan has announced a new concept EV for urban detail in a zero-emissions society. Called the Nissan New Mobility Concept, it is the next step in the automaker’s goal to lead the way in emissions-free driving technology.

By John Beltz Snyder | December 01, 2010
LA 2010: Nissan Ellure Concept

Nissan took the wraps off of its Ellure Concept at the LA Auto Show. Nissan is insistent that the Ellure isn’t a preview of any upcoming product, although it does follow a great deal of current Nissan styling. The headlights, taillights, and front grille wouldn’t look out of place on the current Maxima, while the rear haunches look to have been peeled off of the 370Z.

By Brandon Turkus | November 19, 2010
LA 2010: Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept

Cadillac has unveiled its Urban Luxury Concept at the LA Auto Show. The small hatchback is powered by a turbocharged, 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine and features quite a bit of green technology. With a start-stop function, regenerative brakes, and a dual-clutch transmission, as well as an electric motor, the ULC is theoretically capable of achieving 56 miles per gallon in the city and 65 mpg on the highway.

By Brandon Turkus | November 18, 2010
LA 2010: Mazda Shinari Concept

Mazda has just unveiled the striking Shinari concept car. Featuring Mazda’s KODO design language, the Shinari is a four-door coupe in the mold of the Aston Martin Rapide and Mercedes-Benz CLS. A low riding car, with a classic long hood and short rear deck, the Shinari is a pure concept to illustrate Mazda’s future design direction.

By Brandon Turkus | November 18, 2010
LA 2010: Subaru Impreza Design Concept

Subaru debuted its new “Confidence In Motion” design language at the LA Auto Show today. The new concept is an indication of the automakers future brand strategy. The four-door coupe follows Subaru tradition, offering the automaker’s trademark Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a 2.0-liter Boxer-four engine based off of the 2011 Forester’s 2.5-liter engine. Power goes to the wheels through a continuously variable transmission.

By Brandon Turkus | November 17, 2010
BMW Motorrad Concept C Is The Scooter Of The Future

Set to debut at the EICMA motorcycle show this year in Milan, the BMW Concept C is a big scooter with the future at its front wheel.

By Seyth Miersma | November 03, 2010
First Look: Audi Quattro Concept

Audi has just unveiled the Quattro Concept. With a turbocharged inline-five producing 408 horsepower and Quattro all-wheel drive, the new Concept carries on the proud name of this rally legend. With a six-speed manual transmission, Audi expects the Quattro to hit 62 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds.

By Brandon Turkus | September 30, 2010
Paris Preview: Peugeot EX1 Concept EV Roadster

Today, Peugeot pulled the wraps off its EX1 all-electric concept car ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show.

By John Beltz Snyder | September 21, 2010
First Look: BMW Concept 6-Series Coupe

BMW has taken the wraps off of its Concept 6-Series Coupe a few weeks before the Paris Motor Show. This may be labeled as “Concept” but it is really a concept car in name only. With the exception of a few details that have been gussied up for auto show duty, word is that this coupe is essentially our first look at the new 6-Series, which will likely debut as a 2012 model.

By Brandon Turkus | September 20, 2010
Chevrolet Reveals Orlando Ahead Of Paris Motor Show

Chevrolet has offered up details and images of the Chevrolet Orlando ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show. Set to go on sale in Europe early next year, the seven-seater MPV will start production in October.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 25, 2010
Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz B-Class Photos, With Interior Shots

Today, our spy photographer sent over some fresh photos of the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class, and he even managed to snap a couple pics of the inside of the car, too.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 02, 2010
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Unveiled In London

Land Rover has unveiled the newest entry to the Range Rover line, the Evoque, at the brand’s 40th Birthday celebration in London. The Evoque is the production version of the LRX Concept which debuted in 2008.

By Brandon Turkus | July 02, 2010
List: Ten Concepts We Wish Had Become Production Cars

Concept cars serve many purposes; technology demonstrators, gauges of public opinion, and indications of future design direction, to name just a few. Unfortunately, as cool as some concept cars may be, they aren’t always followed up by production versions. In fact, some of the very coolest concept cars are pure thought/design exercises.

By Peter Nelson | June 16, 2010
Volkswagen Set To Unveil Passat Wagon Emergency Response Vehicle Concept

This weekend, VW will be debuting its new Passat Wagon Emergency Response Vehicle. Loaded up with all manner of tuner goodies, the Passat ERV was designed for the Herndon, Virginia Police Department.

By Brandon Turkus | April 23, 2010
Beijing 2010: BMW Reveals Concept Gran Coupé

At the Beijing Auto Show, BMW revealed the Concept Gran Coupé, a rather dashing four-door styling exercise.

By John Beltz Snyder | April 23, 2010

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