The latest Audi e-tron concept just landed at the 2018 LA Auto Show, packing nearly 600 electrified horsepower and nearly 250 miles of range into a sleek and slink four door coupe. There's more to this Audi concept that usual, though, because this car is going to make it to production. Really. Bad news for EV fans, though-- this Audi e-tron will probably make its … [Read more...] about LA 2018: Audi e-tron GT Concept
Concept Cars
Lancia Almost Became the Italian Tesla Last Year
Following the sudden death of Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne a few weeks ago, lots of people have been sharing stories about the man credited for saving Fiat/Chrysler and revitalizing Ferrari's F1 team. This one, though, was the most interesting. Apparently, there was a $50 million plan in place to revive the storied Lancia brand with an all-electric version of the 2004 Lancia … [Read more...] about Lancia Almost Became the Italian Tesla Last Year
Fun in the Sun: Fiat 500 Spiaggina Concept
Despite hovering at or near the bottom of the barrel in terms of reliability and build quality, there is plenty to love about the little Fiat 500. It was a sellout success when it initially returned to the US, it gets decent fuel economy, is easy to park, and the styling would only fail to bring a smile to your face if you were truly dead inside. Still, sales of the 500 have … [Read more...] about Fun in the Sun: Fiat 500 Spiaggina Concept
By Women, For Everyone: Volvo YCC Concept
Make no mistake, the car business is a boy's club. That's changing, sure, and executives like Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors, are leading that charge- but there's still a long way to go. Way back in 2002, Volvo decided to ask, "What if we built a car that was totally designed by women?" Marti Barletta, a marketing expert who specializes in female consumer spending, … [Read more...] about By Women, For Everyone: Volvo YCC Concept
Audi Brings Level 4 And Level 5 Autonomous Concepts To Frankfurt
Audi has never been about building automobiles for the hoi polloi. That's what corporate cousins Volkswagen and SEAT are for. It is focused on building premium transportation for folks of wealth and taste. Lately, it has been thinking about how to do that in the car market of the future, which will feature autonomous electric cars that drive themselves most if not all the … [Read more...] about Audi Brings Level 4 And Level 5 Autonomous Concepts To Frankfurt
Updated Volkswagen I.D. Crozz On Display At Frankfurt Auto Show
Volkswagen has a spiffy new MEB chassis designed specifically for electric cars. Technically, it is no different than the "skateboard" Tesla debuted in 2012 on the Model S -- battery low and in the middle, motors at each end. And someday it may actually begin producing a car based on that architecture. It has created a new electric car division it calls I.D. and has plans to … [Read more...] about Updated Volkswagen I.D. Crozz On Display At Frankfurt Auto Show
Honda Urban EV Concept And Smart Power Sharing System At Frankfurt Auto Show
Honda is late to the electric car party. Like most of its fellow Japanese car companies, it has been chasing the fuel cell chimera while Tesla was busy turning the automotive industry upside down with innovative electric cars. Now Honda is playing catch up. At the Frankfurt auto show this week, it is presenting two new products -- the Honda Urban EV Concept and a Smart Power … [Read more...] about Honda Urban EV Concept And Smart Power Sharing System At Frankfurt Auto Show
Jaguar Says Electric XK-E Is A “Concept.” What Does That Mean?
Converting classic cars to electric power is a new craze that is gaining popularity all the time as shade tree mechanics around the world yank out old internal combustion engines and replace them with batteries and electric motors. Jaguar Land Rover's Classics division has just finished a superb restoration of one of the most desirable cars ever built -- a 1961 XK-E drophead … [Read more...] about Jaguar Says Electric XK-E Is A “Concept.” What Does That Mean?
Jeep Yuntu 7 Passenger Plug-In Hybrid SUV For China
Jeep choose the Shangai auto show to show off its Yuntu concept, a plug-in hybrid 7 passenger SUV that appears to be intended strictly for the Chinese market. While the concept retains traditional Jeep design cues like the grille with seven vertical bars, it also is a little less chunky on the outside and decidedly more Swedish Modern on the inside than any other Jeep … [Read more...] about Jeep Yuntu 7 Passenger Plug-In Hybrid SUV For China
Ford Bringing These 4 New SUVs to the US by 2020
Earlier today, Ford announced plans to bring four new SUV nameplates to the US over the next four years. More specifically, the company plans to offer new SUVs "in segments in which company does not currently compete" (their words). While details on which SUVs, specifically Ford is talking about remain a mystery, there are good reasons to believe we've already seen the bones of … [Read more...] about Ford Bringing These 4 New SUVs to the US by 2020