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Toyota Prius C concept in Detroit

Toyota has expanded the Prius badge into a brand, unveiling a family of vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Prius c concept is one of them. The ‘c’ represents the “city”-esque features of the new hybrid vehicle – has the automaker trying to appeal to the younger generation of drivers with its impressive fuel efficiency, compact styling, spacious interiors and slew of advanced techologies. The Prius c Concept is expected to hit the roads some time during the first half of 2012.

Cadillac introduces Urban Luxury Concept

2010 LA Auto show:Gone are the days when “bigger is better” mentality used to rule the auto industry. The auto brands across the world are gradually abandoning it and adapting to the times. The Urban Luxury Concept marks Cadillac’s entry into the arena.

Cadillac’s Urban Luxury Concept is a design study for a supermini-sized city car, intended for urban confines. 

Conceptualized and designed in the Los Angeles area, the Caddy concept features rather small exterior yet big enough to seat four occupant comfortably. Having a small wheelbase of 97.1 inches, the Urban Luxury Concept measures 151 inches long, 68.1 inches wide and 56.9-inch high. 

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Some novelties at Paris Motor Show

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept

Audi A7 Sportback

 Kia Pop concept

 Peugeot HR1 concept

 Range Rover Evoque

 Renault Twizy

 Jaguar C-X75

Renault Zoe

 Lotus City Car

Mini's Scooter E

The first two-wheeled electric Mini will make its world debut at the Paris motor show this week. The Scooter E, defined as 'spontaneous, flexible, CO2-free mobility in the characteristic style of the brand', features a host of Mini design cues transferred onto a vehicle with a much smaller footprint. 

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Citroen Lacoste concept to make a fashion statement at Paris Motor Show

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Bufalino, a camping-car on 3 wheels

Travel around the world with your 'house' on your back with the Bufalino by the German designer, Cornelius Comanns.

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Wally Concept Car Rendering

Wally Yachts is not only proposing Luxury Yachts but they even proposed a futuristic concept car!

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KIA's electric POP concept

Its Electric Pop concept looks like it's just an ambitious rendering, but apparently the automaker will be pulling the wraps off of a physical version of the car in less than two months at the Paris Motor Show.

Its goal, says Kia, is to bring "innovative design chic and dramatic styling to the city car segment." ...The front bench seat holds a driver and one passenger, with space for a third rider in a single central seat behind that. The Pop's single-piece windshield and panoramic glass roof shows an interior of purple and chrome.

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Four Electric Vehicles Embark on 80 Day Trip Around the World

Is it possible to travel the globe in electric vehicles powered by renewable energy offsets? We’ll find out soon — the “Zero Race”, an 80 day around-the-world excursion, just launched today. The race pits electric vehicles from Australia, Germany, South Korea and Switzerland against each other on a journey through Mexico, Europe, Russia, China, Canada, and the U.S., ending in January 2011.
There are stringent rules, of course. Teams can charge up wherever they please, but all EV charging must be offset with credits from sustainable energy producers. Even so, the trip will be cheap — Australian team TREV estimates that the whole journey will cost just $360.



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Renault unveils Green Supercar

Renault just unveiled a striking green supercar, DeZir, that embodies the company’s new slogan — “Drive the Change” — and its new commitment to the future. Sensual curves and an all-electric motor.

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Lexus Concept Car by Artur Szymczak

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Mercedes-Benz looks into the future

2050 is the new 2010 and that’s exactly when designer Felipe Palermo places his “Mercedes-Benz Arrow” concept. One of the big ideas here is that in the future, during the week, suspended rail systems will be used by the majority of the citizens of the major cities. Thus, this car must be a recreational vehicle made for use for fun on the weekends. The layout of this “Arrow” vehicle is done by TANDEM, the designer aiming to draw comparisons to other leisure vehicles such as motorcycles, jet skis, and personalized aircraft. This car works with a system of opposing magnets, MAGLEV, which allows the vehicle to take on some amazing curves. 

Design inspired by old Silver Arrows, Slr Mclaren, and the 1954 Gull-wing.

Full article on : Yankodesign 

Lexus LFA commercial

LEXUS Dark Ride

http://lexusdarkride.com/ 

2010 Toyota Prius "Harmony" TV Commercial (US)

Lexus Hybrid Bicylce concept

Lexus introduced its Hybrid bicycle concept. The bicycle has two different modes, Eco and Power. Although the bicycle is made out of carbon fiber it, still weighs 17 kg. Currently, there are no plans to bring this bicycle into production.

Mercedes expanding towards industrial design

Mercedes has announced that "the portfolio of the newly established 'Mercedes-Benz Style' division will comprise not only transport-related products, but also furniture and lifestyle products and industrial design" through special licensing agreements.

Is this a sign of the (economic) times that even Mercedes is now trying to turn their design resources into a new revenue stream?!? It is interesting that primarily German and Italian car firms branching out, while the Japanese auto manufacturers, which have similarly strong cultures of design, have not.

For now, mid-level design firms will have little to fear from Mercedes; for now that firm will focus on the luxury vehicle market, tackling helicopters and yachts.

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