Car & Van Leasing Blog: Concept Cars

Citroen And GQ Magazine Design Concept Car

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Citroen GQ

 

This is the GQ by Citroen designed to provide “the ultimate gentleman’s drive” and has been created by both Citroen and GQ magazine and is due to be unveiled at a special event in London.

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Porsche Wows At Geneva Motor Show

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Porsche 918Spyder

 

Imagine 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds, lap times at Nurburgring faster than a Carrera GT, top speed of 198 mph, and most amazingly fuel economy of 78mpg and you have the Porsche 918 Spyder.  It’s a serious statement of intent from Porsche and is wowing everyone at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Mercedes CLS Sculpture Concept

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Mercedes CLS Concept

Mercedes-Benz have strutted their stuff at the recent Detroit Motor Show by exhibiting this very dramatic sculpture previewing the next CLS, which is due to debut in concept form later this year.

The impressive futuristic design of the sculpture gives the first clues as to the design thinking behind the new CLS and also gives the strongest hints as to what to expect from Mercedes future styling plans.  … continue reading ‘Mercedes CLS Sculpture Concept’

Kia Ray Concept Sneak Peeks Revealed

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KIA Ray

Kia is following the current trend of revealing new concept cars in piece-by-piece stages, with images of their latest hybrid concept, Ray, being released and which will make its debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show next month.

The previously released image of the Ray’s rear end showed off the stunning one-piece rear LED light and muscular haunches, and next to be concentrated on is the nose, as these latest photos on the of the concept show.  … continue reading ‘Kia Ray Concept Sneak Peeks Revealed’

Audi e-tron Mk2

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Audi Baby R8

Audi surprised the motoring world in Detroit this week by unveiling the e-tron Mk2, a little brother for the R8 derived e-tron shown at Frankfurt a few months ago. And it’s a stunner!

This zero emissions model is 33cm smaller than the e-tron and is shorter than a TT. … continue reading ‘Audi e-tron Mk2’

Nissan’s “Nippy” Motor Wins Award

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Nissan V2G

This is the V2G concept, a car created by Nissan for the year 2030 and designed to appeal to the youth of that decade.

The recent LA motor show was the backdrop to a competition entered by six global vehicle manufacturers (Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, General Motors and Audi) to create a “Youthmobile”, the overall design theme for this year. … continue reading ‘Nissan’s “Nippy” Motor Wins Award’

Honda and Toyota Uncover New Supermini Concepts

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Honda Supermini

Japanese car manufacturers Toyota and Honda have taken the motor show at New Delhi to reveal their plans for thinking big with the debut of their new supermini cars.

Short and straight to the point, Honda have imaginatively titled their concept ‘New Small Concept’.  It is designed by Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, the Japanese firm’s Indian arm and will be a low-cost city car that is planned to go on sale in India and Thailand next year.  … continue reading ‘Honda and Toyota Uncover New Supermini Concepts’

Veyron Beefed Up By Renaissance Concept

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Bugatti Veyron Concept

Communication Design student, John Mark Vicente from Vancouver, British Columbia has designed the next Bugatti Veyron as part of his coursework at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design prior to graduating.

Known as the Bugatti Renaissance Design Concept, this project builds on the current Veyron and will enhance Vicente’s portfolio to further him in his freelance designer career, stating that “These projects are personal reflections of my understanding of design as an art, science, and philosophy”. … continue reading ‘Veyron Beefed Up By Renaissance Concept’

Peugeot SR1 Concept Reveals Future Peugeot Styling

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Peugeot SR1

French automaker Peugeot will unveil their brand new concept car, called the SR1 at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and which looks set to be an extremely striking sports car.

Despite the quirky love-it-or -hate-it styling found on the recent designs of a number of Peugeot cars and concepts, the three-seater SR1 is a truly excellent looking concept, proving that Peugeot can produce a car that is both elegant and sleek.  … continue reading ‘Peugeot SR1 Concept Reveals Future Peugeot Styling’

Mini Beachcomber Concept

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Mini Beachcomber Concept

With the need to tide us over until the arrival of their forthcoming crossover vehicle, Mini has introduced the Beachcomber, which was one of the coolest and most enjoyable vehicles on the Detroit motor show floor.

Mini first announced their intention to build a crossover at the Paris Motor Show in 2008, where they displayed their Crossover Concept. But the production version is still not due to be revealed, assuming it has actually been built, until Geneva or autumn of next year.  … continue reading ‘Mini Beachcomber Concept’