Mini is a brand that’s more about the premium feel and fashion statement of a small car than about the small car itself. Ever since BMW took them over along while back they’ve been promising all sorts of wacky versions yet so far we pretty much got some boring shapes like an estate and a
For all its evolution so far and all of the new versions Toyota introduced of the Prius hybrid, it has pretty much stuck to a relatively tight niche. A hatchback or some sort of relatively unassuming and aerodynamic shape was the main story behind the presence of each generation of the Toyota Prius. The guys
The first major event of the year, the Detroit Motor Show, keeps hitting us with all these unexpected releases and concepts that are actually impressive. A simple example would come from the Japanese at Toyota, who’ve recently taken the veil off the NS4, a new hybrid concept. Pinning certain strong words on the new concept
Since the unveiling took place at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show, the American nature of the show was obvious and isn’t something you’d want to overlook. The miniature car makers at Smart however may have gone a little overboard with a stereotype they’ve planted on the American market, the fact they love pickup trucks so
Though referring to the historic and now fashion icon of a Volkswagen, the Beetle as a bug is usually frowned upon, the Germans pulled a fast one on us. They’ve just unveiled a new concept at the Detroit Motor Show, it’s based on the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle and it’s called the E-Bugster. As you’d instantly
Don’t you just love it when some capable journalists can place their questions and words so carefully that they make major automotive companies leak info without knowing? This is just what happened when Bloomberg interviewed Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who, most likely unintentionally, has slipped us a hint about the future. It’s the near future,
After a shady unveiling of the Lexus LF-LC Concept, the Japanese have finally treated us to a full set of photos of their car. It’s not everyday that Lexus come to make an actual coupe that looks completely awesome. Come to think of it, that almost never happens. Thus, the Lexus LF-LC Concept, gave up
Having recently unveiled the Peugeot 208, the French company has a bit of a crush on the new car introduction program so they just announced another one. It’s very imaginatively named Peugeot 2008, a crossover that’s based on the same platform as their bread and butter little hatchback. There’s even a picture of it going
It’s really starting to smell like Christmas in the automotive industry and the latest company to sneak something under the tree is Lexus. The Japanese have just unveiled the Lexus LF-LC Concept and it’s something that makes you go “wow” when you take the wrapping off. A Lexus LF-LC Concept really is a good looking
Volkswagen, one of the leading advocates of diesel powerplants in order to achieve fuel economy will be coming to the Detroit Motor Show with two different ideas. The first of which will be a new, still rather shady and unfamiliar, electric concept. It’s supposed to be an electric-car that isn’t based on any current production
Well, it seems like we’re receiving an early Christmas present from the Japanese at Honda or their luxury division over at Acura. We’re finally getting confirmation of a follow-up model to the great Honda NSX and it will be unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show. Actually, a concept version of the new Acura NSX
The Czech at Skoda have decided to bring their handsome VisionD concept back to our attention by showing us some fresh pictures of it. Most concepts have a short life and rarely end up seeing the light of day or the flash of a camera after its official motor show unveil. The VisionD doesn’t really
Ford Racing has just unveiled a new version of the Mustang, one that’s called the Boss 302SX concept. The Ford Mustang certainly isn’t familiar to failure, regardless of it being on the track or in real world so this model is a little weird. Not because Ford Racing created it and made it what it
With all the ongoing motor shows and events all around the world it’s quite the surprise to see the Americans at Jeep unveil a new concept at a rather private gathering. The location for the unveiling of a new off-roader concept seems even more unusual when you learn that it was the 2011 Paris Boat
Fans of the Japanese at Toyota, particularly their sporting cars are in for a serious treat from the ongoing 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. This is where their favorite brand will have unveiled the Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept, a modern, of the moment take, on their beloved MR2 sports car. The small, efficient, mid engined
As the Tokyo Motor Show opens up its gates, the Japanese have already started showing us what the technologically obsessed folk can do. First up the Honda EV-STER Concept got its first unveiling and it is a stunning EV, one that’s very desirable, perhaps more than the Tesla Model S. Unlike the American roadster, the
We may have gotten used to car makers churning out concept cars that look as close as possible to production versions but every now and then there’s fun to be had in an exception. In regard to the Tokyo Motor Show, that particularly weird looking concept will be the Toyota Fun-Vii, a car that’s inspired
The Ingolstadt based manufacturer may not have shined at the Los Angeles Motor Show but they certainly have got it in for us as soon as the ribbon is cut on the Tokyo Motor Show. Reports are flooding in about how the four ringed company will unveil the Audi TT Concept at the Japanese show.
Normally, when met with the idea of buying or looking up an Audi, you’d be expecting a dignified business man’s express, a sure footed saloon that loves the motorway. There are some exceptions in the lineup, but that’s really what they are and perhaps the Ingolstadt based company is trying to break that line of
The British at Land Rover have managed to prove, time and time again that they aren’t willing to listen to the outside world when it comes to coming up with a new model. Actually, their fans aren’t very interested in a new model unless it’s deeply conservative and doesn’t change too much about itself. This
