Wednesday, June 27, 2012

2010 Nissan Townpod EV Concept



The 2010 Nissan Townpod EV Concept is one part Cube and one part Leaf. This concept uses the all-electric drive train from the Nissan Leaf and some of the styling details from the Leaf as well as the Nissan Cube and the Nissan 370Z. The Townpod was first shown at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

Nissan aimed to develop an all electric vehicle that can be dynamic in terms of how the car could be used. The interior has a high level of customization to take on a role of a people mover as well as an effective cargo mover.


2012 Hyundai i-ioniq Concept


The Hyundai i-ionic Concept is a peak into the future of what is to come of the Hyundai brand. It features a plug-in hybrid type drive-train that uses a electric motor for propulsion and a range extending gasoline engine powered generator. The car features scissor doors and a awesome panoramic roof that Hyundai calls a "penthouse roof". This concept is very cool and was shown at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.


Saturday, June 23, 2012

Honda S Concept

The Honda S Concept was designed to be a global passenger mover but intended to be primarily for the Chinese market. Honda wanted to build a car that was fun to drive and provide excellent environmental performance at the same time. Honda says the S stands for Stylish, Smart and Surprise. The Honda S will be introduced into the Chinese market in 2013 and then followed by a global release.









Cadillac Converj Concept


The 2009 Cadillac Converj was first shown at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show (North American International Auto Show). This car is heavily based on the Chevrolet Volt, using the hybrid drive train as well as the chassis. Due to the positive response from Auto Shows Cadillac has decided to put this car into production as the 2014 Cadillac ELR.



Volvo You Concept



The Volvo You Concept was first unvielled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. This concept is a large four-door premium luxury sedan that has been designed for simplicity and elegance. The exterior design is a more modern take on Volvo models from the past like the Volvo PV544 (1943-1966) and the Volvo Amazon (1956-1970).



This video shows footage of the Volvo You Concept.