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Instinctively or otherwise, there are times when you can tell if a concept car would ever reach production. It could either depend on the technology or the design of the car per se. In the case of the Renault Megane Trophy, we are...
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The Beast
The Toyota Lexus Lf-Xh has enjoyed quite a lot of attention over the past year. The SUV has been making its appearance in auto shows, and was recently unveiled at the Paris Auto Show 2008. One of the glory points of Lf-Xh has been its...
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It’s not often that you stumble upon Chinese cars. And even when we assume they exist, it is always with a 'cheap' tag that we would associate them. The explanation could be found in the pygmy-sized Kiff. Resemblances to some past...
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Peugeot has really managed to put their HYmotion technology center stage in Paris. The three-wheeled HYmotion3 Compressor is a combination of a scooter and a car and the slick aesthetics on this one makes it completely drool worthy. It also...
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Venturi’s newest release namely the Volage is said to go on display at the Paris Motor Show this week. The new car is a perfect hi-tech automobile for the digital age and a joint venture between Venturi Automobiles and Michelin.
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With a name that translates as “clean and pure” and a design that takes inspiration from pristine, flowing water, the Kiyora from Mazda has to be an electric car, right? Wrong! It uses a petrol engine assisted by the company’s...
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I never ever thought I’d use 'meow' and bike in the same sentence, but have a look at this bike and you’ll know what I am talking about. This bike design certainly embodies an anomalous look. I really don’t know what designer...
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Ceepo usually designs bikes for long distance triathletes, but this Japanese slender bike called Viper surely personifies a bizarre design in every sense. I sincerely fail to comprehend the thought that would rouse such a...
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The iconic Chevy Camaro needs no introduction. We have seen five generations of this car go by and the 6th is on its way now. And there are five variants you can choose from - LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS and 2SS. Each of these variants offer...
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Make no mistake – the Citroen GT isn’t a virtual car. The car manufacturer is partnering with Polyphony (remember Gran Turismo?) to simulate the driving experience and offer visitors to the Auto Show Paris 2008 a pleasant surprise....
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The ErockIT looks more like a motorcycle than a bike, but don’t be fooled by its slender body. This bike is guaranteed to astound you with its powerful capabilities on road like none of the other bikes in the market!
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What happens when a group of car designers team up with their engineering brethren from the biking side? Well, you have a hybrid three-wheeler that functions like a car and offers the convenience of a two-wheeler. Peugeot’s HYmotion3...
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‘Drive-by-wire’ or ‘by-wire’ is slated to be the transmission of the future. And, we are not surprised that most concept cars of today have begun to see logic in pushing it as the ‘next best thing.’ The Nissan Nuvu concept...
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For reasons not restricted to Bond movies alone, Aston Martin has always managed to hype up its launches. And we haven’t had reasons to sulk so far. Be prepared to let the drool flow one more time, as the One-77 finally makes a...
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Remember Honda Insight? I loved that car for its drop dead stunning look. The original 3-door model has a hybrid electric engine technology, optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure. Sometime back Honda had announced...
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Recently, I got the rare opportunity to interview the adept designer Leonid Lucenko who is a Venezuelan lad. Born on 24th August 1983, Leonid came up with the unique concept of SPIRIT- an electric vehicle that is emission free, but the fact that renders this concept an element of uniqueness is that this EV is a cross between a bike and a car.
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