Designer Marcos Beltrao has designed the Hybrid XSeed. The concept car features a 1600cc four-cylinder engine with electric thrusters on each wheel. This engine configuration produces an output of 225 horsepower, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 4.5 seconds. It is a cool concept that will hopefully hit the light of production. [Ubergizmo]
Chevrolet and Hot Wheels have joined together to design the Camaro Hot Wheels Concept. The concept car is currently on display at 2011 SEMA show. Inspired by the original 16 Hot Wheels cars from 1968, the Camaro Hot Wheels Concept features the “Over Chrome Green” scheme. It is powered by a powerful 6.2 liter LS3 V8 engine, which is combined with a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. More»
Opel and Vauxhall have recently unveiled the RAK e battery-powered electric car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Weighing only 380 kg, this two-seat electric vehicle uses a 50PS (36.5kW/ 49hp) electric motor, which is powered by a 5 kWh battery. The Opel RAK e accelerates from 0 to 120km/h (75mph) in less than 13 seconds with an estimated top speed of 120km/h (75mph). [Autoblog]
The new Volvo Concept You has been unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car features a large control center on the dashboard that consists of four main areas such as a digital Driver Information Monitor, a head-up display on the windscreen, a touch screen on the upper part of the center console, and a touch screen between the two individual rear seats. There are also integrated touchscreens on the wood/leather steering wheel. What’s more, the Volvo Concept You also offers a new Alpine “FreshAir” sub-woofer, a wooden floor, and the 21-inch polished aluminum wheels with Pirelli tires. More»
Smart will unveiled the ForVision electric concept car at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Designed and developed in collaboration with BASF, the concept features organic photovoltaic solar cells on the roof that generate enough energy to power the car’s multimedia components and the climate control feature. In addition, the ForVision also comes with high-performance insulting foams embedded in the car’s doors that allow the vehicle to remain cool in the summer or warm in the winter. [Trends Updates]
The Land Rover Defender DC100 concept will make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The company confirms that the production version of the Defender DC100 will be launched in 2015. The concept is part of a four-year plan for the company to create the perfect, modern-day Defender for the 21st century. Too bad, there is no further info about this upcoming car. [Land Rover]
