Saab PhoeniX Sports Coupe Concept

The highlight of Saab's booth at the Geneva show is undoubtedly the PhoeniX concept car that previews design features and technologies that will be used by future Saab models. Based on the platform that will underpin the next-generation Saab 9-3, the PhoeniX was penned under the supervision of the firm's new design boss, Jason Castriota. According to Saab, it introduces an "aeromotional”

Tata Pixel, a Four-Seater City Car Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Tata, the Indian maker of the Nano, made its way to Geneva with a new concept city car called the Pixel. At just over three meters in lengths, Tata claims the Pixel is "the most package efficient four-seater in the world," being able to "comfortably accommodate four adults". The design of the car is very similar to that of the Pininfarina

BMW Vision Connected Drive Roadster Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; We now seem to live in a world where it is more important to check Facebook updates and check who's tweeting who than it is to drive. You have seen it, you may have possibly done it and the car industry wants to introduce the fun and productivity of Mobile social networking to our daily drive.It makes actually some sense, why leave all

BMW 1 Series Active E

var addthis_cThe ActiveE is the production version of BMW's 2010 Detroit Motor Show EV concept of the same name and it will share the limelight with the Vision CD Roadster study at the Bavarian firm's Geneva Salon stand. BMW plans to build a test fleet of more than 1,000 units of the fully electric version of the 1-Series Coupe, and lease them to select customers in the USA, Europe and

IED's Abarth SCORP-ION Coupe Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; If the rumors are true, Fiat's Abarth division may soon get its own version of the Alfa Romeo 4C mid-engined coupe, but for now, fans will have to make do with the SCORP-ION sports coupe study that was unwrapped at this week's Geneva Motor Show. The SCORP-ION is a conceptual proposal for an environment-friendly sports car designed by the

Mansory's Ferrari 458 Italia

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Mansory's products are always eye-catching (if not necessarily attractive), whether they be a clear coat carbon Aston Martin named Cyrus or that silly pink Bentley. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder. That being said, allow me to introduce you to the Siracusa. Rant and rave in the comments below.Underneath all the new and

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; I know some of our readers will disagree, hell, even some of the folks here at carsandtec will beg to differ, nevertheless, I'm going to say it: I'm utterly disappointed with the styling of Alfa Romeo's 4C Concept, which is slated to enter production in 2012. Alfa had a unique chance to redefine its design language with its first

Ford Next Mustang Design

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};  Ford believes its Mustang pony car isn't just an icon in North America alone, but an icon all over the world and as such, it should reflect the company's new philosophy in which products are created with global input. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2011 Geneva motor show, Ford's group vice president for global product development Derrick

Volkswagen Microbus Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; It has been ten long years since the last modern adaptation of the iconic Volkswagen T1. The Microbus concept captivated audiences in 2001 with its modern and evolved design that brought the famed hippie-cruiser into the 21st century. The new Bulli concept aims to bring back the sense of freedom and "free-love" in a more compact and

2011 Geneva Motor Show

http://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2011/02/2011-lancia-delta-update.htmlhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2011/02/toyota-ft-86-ii-concept.htmlhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.comvar addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};  Welcome to Carsandtec's guide of the 81st edtion of the Geneva International Motor Show which is shaping to be one of the most important automotive events of the year. The show

Skoda Vision 2011

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Skoda seems to be shedding its old style language for a new bolder corporate design direction. The aim is to highlight Skoda's green line up while differentiating the brand from others in the Volkswagen group. The VisionD is the first such concept car under this new design direction, the overall effect is a simple, clean design that is

New Smart ForSpeed Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; At next week's Geneva Motor Show, Smart will reveal a new concept model called the ForSpeed that signals a new design direction and hints at future products from Daimler's small car brand. The ForSpeed is a zero-emissions roadster model with a unique look that is powered by an electric motor.In a similar fashion to Smart's 2001

Opel Sleek Zafira Tourer Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; After we got a first glimpse of the Zafira study by means of an iPad hologram, Opel released the full details of the concept which previews the next-generation Zafira MPV. Described by Opel as a “lounge on wheels”, the design study uses the same style language as seen on the Insignia and Astra models.The front is the most eye-catching part

New Lancia Ypsilon

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; The upcoming 2011 Geneva Salon will probably be the most important motor show in Lancia’s recent history, as the Italian brand is trying to start off its revitalization plan with a push of new models. However, the recently unveiled Flavia and Thema sedans and Grand Voyager MPV didn’t quite catch the public’s eye due to the fact that they’

Hseih’s Aerius: The Hypercar Goes Green in 2025

http://carsandtec.blogspot.com/search/label/BMWhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2010/12/read-more-in-cars.htmlvar addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Imagine it’s the year 2025. The Bugatti Veyron is an overpriced collector’s item outlawed on U.S. streets as it doesn’t meet the nation’s recently introduced (and some say draconian) emission laws. Dozens of tired Corvette Z06’s

BMW-i BORN ELECTRIC

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; BMW i is the beginning of a new world of visionary mobility: With pure, progressive shapes and lightning performance. With innovative applications and intelligent services. With an unparalleled use of sustainable technology. BMW i goes above and beyond the development of cars and is constantly evolving. Experience that evolution here.

Infiniti Etherea Hybrid Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; This five-door hatchback model is the Infiniti Etherea concept, and it's set to be unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Etherea previews the Japanese brand's foray into the compact luxury segment, with the production model scheduled to enter the market within the next two to three years. Designed under the supervision of

Credo E-Bone Designer Takes on the Ferrari Enzo

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Remember the humorously named yet somewhat plausible Credo E-Bone? It was a design study for a hydrogen powered bus from Hungarian artist Peter Simon, and with a name like "E-Bone", who could forget?Well, Simon is back, only this time he's taking on something a little more exotic than public transport: he's envisioning the next generation

Brilliance Reveals All-Electric Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; One of the most interesting concept cars unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show was the all-electric Brilliance EV. BMW Group's Chinese partner said that the EV is equipped with two electric motors and a set of lithium-ion batteries. The first electric motor that produces the equivalent of 30HP allows the EV to travel a distance of 130km or

2012 Audi E-tron Concept

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