Nissan looks at future of race cars with Ariya Single Seater Concept

Nissan has unveiled a high-performance conceptual electric vehicle called the Ariya Single Seater Concept at the Nissan Futures event in Japan. The project demonstrates how an all-electric road car powertrain could be used in a custom-built racing car … Continue reading Nissan looks at future of race cars with Ariya Single Seater Concept

Brutal BMW Concept XM bulks up on battery to become most powerful M ever

An art show isn’t the typical venue to host a global concept car debut, especially when that car is a preview of a forthcoming model. But this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach serves as the premiere venue for the all-new BMW Concept XM, a preview of the fi… Continue reading Brutal BMW Concept XM bulks up on battery to become most powerful M ever

Renault celebrates the past with futuristic flying concept

This year marks 60 years since Renault launched the Quatrelle, and though the company has been celebrating all year, a collaboration with design studio TheArsenale to build a flying car concept is arguably its best birthday present to itself yet.Contin… Continue reading Renault celebrates the past with futuristic flying concept

Buick’s electric Smart Pod concept gazes into the autonomous future

Highlighting both the present and the distant future, Buick has unveiled the new Smart Pod concept at the Guangzhou auto show. Powered by GM’s Ultium electric platform and brought to life by the automaker’s US Advanced Design Studio, the concept provid… Continue reading Buick’s electric Smart Pod concept gazes into the autonomous future

Hyundai’s Concept Seven: An autonomous, modular living room on wheels

Hyundai has presented a “Concept Seven” electric SUV it says is an “innovative living space on wheels” for a post-driving future. As such, it’s all about a modular interior that Hyundai says will be many things to many people.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Hyundai’s Concept Seven: An autonomous, modular living room on wheels

Kia takes a glimpse at boxy, hard-edged electric SUV future

The utility vehicle market has gone all in on the small, curvy crossover look, but some customers still crave large dimensions, hard corners and vertical surfaces. Kia has already found some success with the formula in the Telluride, and if the new Con… Continue reading Kia takes a glimpse at boxy, hard-edged electric SUV future

SEMA gets Mopar’d with seven Jeep, Ram and Dodge concepts

The Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) happens every year, and usually features some seriously customized vehicles. Mopar’s offerings this year include a nose-thumb at Tesla, a customized plug-in Jeep, and a scary apex predator truck.Co… Continue reading SEMA gets Mopar’d with seven Jeep, Ram and Dodge concepts

Hyundai develops plug-and-play EV smart wheel with 90-degree turning

Hyundai Mobis has taken a step toward revolutionizing the maneuverability of electric vehicles. After introducing its e-Corner Module all-in-one wheel concept at CES 2018, Hyundai Motor Group’s OEM parts arm has completed a working prototype, combining… Continue reading Hyundai develops plug-and-play EV smart wheel with 90-degree turning

“Solar house on wheels” completes epic European road trip

Last month, students from the Solar Team at TU Eindhoven announced plans to roll from the Netherlands to southern Spain in a solar-powered campervan. After a shaky start, the Stella Vita arrived in Tarifa on Friday afternoon.Continue ReadingCategory: A… Continue reading “Solar house on wheels” completes epic European road trip

Ford turns Expedition into a four-person concept adventure camper SUV

Automakers have become quite fond of building overland versions of their trucks and SUVs for shows like Overland Expo and SEMA. Most of the work usually takes place outside the cabin, where they install the mandatory 2-inch suspension lift, throw on so… Continue reading Ford turns Expedition into a four-person concept adventure camper SUV