Concept cars

Hyundai Nuvis concept made its world debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS)

The Hyundai Nuvis is the eleventh signature concept car to be designed at the company’s California Design Center in Irvine, Calif. In addition to showcasing the brand’s cutting-edge capabilities, Nuvis also hints at a possible design direction for a future-generation crossover, blending attributes of a tall urban car and a premium utility vehicle.

Hyundai Nuvis Concept Car - view: Consistent with Hyundai’s pledge to lead all brands in U.S. fuel economy by 2015, the Hyundai Nuvis is powered by Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture, which uses breakthrough lithium polymer battery technology.

How Saab Raised the Roof with its Canopy Top

The Saab 9-X Air redefines the look of a four-seat convertible by exploiting the distinction between a folding roof and a folding soft-top.

Saab 9-X Air Concept: A design free from compromise or adaptation

"With this car we have created an open air experience that is unique, sophisticated and very premium" says Mark Adams, Vice President GME Design. "From the beginning, we wanted to create an open air car that looked great with the windows up, since this is how convertibles are driven most of the time.”

This Honda concept vehicle will make its U.S. debut at Los Angeles Auto Show as the production version will debut at North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

PARIS - Honda today revealed a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, named Insight, at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The new Insight Concept shares styling cues with the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and provides an early look at the highly anticipated five-passenger hybrid vehicle.Honda Insight Concept Hybrid Vehicle: Honda introduced the Insight Concept hybrid vehicle at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.

2008 Paris Motor Show Preview: First Images of the seven-seat multi-purpose family vehicle

Detroit, 2008-09-09 - Chevy's Orlando show car, making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, is a clear indication that Chevrolet is considering an expansion to its portfolio with a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle with distinctive sport utility-like design, adaptable seating and impressive interior space.

Chevrolet Orlando Show Car: Set to debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show

Lotus conducts research study into engine efficiency when utilising sustainable second and third generation bio fuels

August 12, 2008 -- Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus announces a collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd to develop an engine which maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels. The OMNIVORE concept will employ novel engine architecture to achieve a high thermal efficiency when fuelled on any alcohols or gasoline.

2008-07-22 -- Two Saab concept cars, signaling the global expansion of the Swedish brand’s product portfolio, are displayed at this year’s London Motor Show. The Saab 9-X BioHybrid and 9-4X BioPower Concept share signature Scandinavian styling themes while showcasing future developments in efficient powertrain technology. They symbolize Saab’s commitment to enter all major segments of the car market with distinctive premium products.

9-4X BioPower Concept, Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept

Pininfarina Nido, a prototype in safety research which had its world preview at the Paris Motor Show in 2004, has won one of ADI’s most prestigious awards

Turin, Thursday, 26 June 2008 -- Pininfarina is proud to announce that the International Jury of the 21st ADI Compasso d’Oro Award has selected the concept car Pininfarina Nido for the ADI Compasso d’Oro Award in the section dedicated to projects which anticipate new trends in transportation design.

Pininfarina Nido

Tokyo, June 27, 2008 -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the successful development of its Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV). FHI will provide five units of the Plug-in STELLA Concept for use at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit to be held July 7 through 9, 2008. Four of the five will be used to transport government officials and other participants at the summit, while one vehicle will be displayed at the Environmental Showcase, an exhibition and demonstration area in the International Media Center, and it will also be available for a test drive.

Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept

2008 Saab 9-X BioHybrid Voted "Specialty Concept Car of the Year" by North American Media

Detroit, 2008-06-25 – Already labeled “Best Concept” by AutoWeek Magazine upon its world debut at the Geneva auto show last March, the Saab 9-X BioHybrid has been voted “Specialty Concept Car of the Year” by a jury of 25 professional North American automotive journalists. The award ceremony took place at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan.

2008 Saab 9-X BioHybrid Wins U.S. Concept Car Award

Ford Airstream Concept speaks to the future of crossovers as the market segment is projected to top 3 million units annually by the end of the decade.

Playing to win in the growing crossover segment, Ford has joined with another iconic company to showcase how it could further expand its lineup of expressive crossovers with the Ford Airstream Concept.

2007 Ford Airstream Concept