The Detroit auto show has come and gone, and has left the automotive industry with a little more to chew over. As a final wrap-up to quite possibly the most important auto show in America, we chose 10 cars that summed up the best of the show.
This year Nissan won the Design Challenge at the 2009 LA Auto Show with their V2G concept. As a futuristic "Youthmobile" for 2030 it embodied everything the judges were looking for in the competition.
There are plenty of eco-friendly cars that are around in the market today giving everyone a wide range of options to choose from when they wish to go green. There are also many concept cars that are around which will hopefully one day hit the road as they seem to be a wonderful alternate to the available models filled with green features and loaded with design improvements that really are of great use in everyday life
The electric Fiat Crossover, which we all were waiting for, will finally be unveiled at the Sao Paulo Motor Show to be held in Brazil during 30th October and 10th November
A one off custom built Maybach was unveiled in May 2005 at the Tempodrom in Berlin. Commissioned by tyre company Fulda, the Exelero is a chopped down two seater coupe, though its more than just a show car
Detroit Auto Show: Mazda Ryuga Concept VehicleAt the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS),Mazda North American Operations unveiled its Ryuga design concept and its all-new Tribute SUV Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).
Munich/Geneva, 27th February 2006. Unveiling in Geneva: On the occasion of the Automobilsalon, Prof Dr Burkhard G schel, BMW Group Board Member Purchasing and Development, introduced a new racing car for customer motor racing.
Ford and US trailer manufacturer Airstream have joined forces to produce the new crossover concept on display at the Detroit Show.
The Airstream concept's existence is based on a demographic shift in the US population.
PUYO is eco friendly design car from Honda, this car is “clean, “safe” and “fun”. Puyo also has great functionality, environmentally responsible and people friendly. Honda PUYO fuel-cell vehicle is intended to create a gentle, friendly impression and entertain the passenger and the people around it.
The car was originally conceived by Chrysler's renowned design head, Virgil Exner, and is an example of aerodynamic design study in the '50s. It's said that the car's shape was inspired by watching ink blots blown by 200 mph winds across the surface of plastic models.
DETROIT - The North American International Auto Show opened in Detroit on Sunday.
Traditionally, the first week of the show is for experts and the media only.
The Acura “Advanced Sedan Concept” made its world debut today at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. Created by Acura’s Los Angeles-based advanced design team, the concept features a modern, powerful exterior while retaining an ultra luxurious feel.
The i-Blue is powered by hydrogen, which experts are claiming to be the future of green vehicles. Using hydrogen as fuel means that it does not produce any amounts of greenhouse gas. The third-generation i-Blue is powered by a fuel cell stack and an electric engine capable of producing 100 kW.
coFactor: A futuristic concept car that draws its inspiration from nature (a butterfly) and uses green features such as LED lighting. The BirdwWing is one of the most beautiful and compact concept cars that we have seen in some time
These cars are really awesome and to think that they may never be driven around by people is really distressful.\r\n\r\nTake a look at the list of cool hybrid and fuel cell concept cars:
The Nissan Round Box, with its compact convertible design, represents a new take on open-air motoring, providing exhilaration for all passengers – not just the driver – through its uniquely shared experience of fresh air stimulation, a sensation of speed and easy-to-use high-spec features.
Top Stories
