The Mazda Shinari has been introduced in the US market. This concept car is currently on display at the 2010 LA Auto Show. As a reminder, the Mazda Shinari Concept is a four-door-coupe study that shows the future design direction for the brand. The manufacturer will use the Japanese word “Kodo” to describe the new design language. The word “Kodo” means “soul of motion”. [egmCarTech]
Toyota has released the first teaser images of the electric Toyota RAV4 EV concept, which will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The production version of the electric Toyota RAV4 EV concept will be released in the US market in 2012, but its price has not been announced yet. Stay tuned for more updates. [ZerCustom]
Nissan has just unveiled some details of the new Nissan New Mobility Concept. It is a two-seater compact vehicle that promises to be safe, offering the same level of maneuverability as a bike, Easy, thanks to its reduced size, and clean, having no emissions. Designed as a public transportation, the Nissan New Mobility Concept can be used as both a commuter car and a corporate car during business hours. The Nissan New Mobility Concept is powered 100% by electricity, which means it has no emissions. [ZerCustoms]
Subaru has showcased their newest concept car ‘Forester S-Edition’ at this year’s Australian International Motor Show. Based on the Forester XT, this new crossover is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that outputs 259 hp and 347 Nm of torque. The car is also equipped with a paddleshift five-speed automatic gearbox, revised sports suspensions and a Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) all-wheel drive system. Other special features worth mentioning include exclusive styling accents on the interior, STI 17-inch alloy wheels, Alcantara seat trim with S-Edition logos, drilled alloy pedals and special badging. More»
The Peugeot HR1 concept has been introduced at the Paris Motor Show 2010. The car features a tablet dock that will connect your device with the in-dash system. The HR1 also has a heads-up display and a movement recognition system that will help you scroll though options using but a wave of your hand. Additionally, this hybrid car is capable of achieving 81 miles per gallon. [Autoblog]
The C-X75 is a new electric supercar from Jaguar, which is able to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in only 3.4 seconds, thanks to the 780bhp pumped out by its quartet of electric motors and a pair of micro gas turbines. The car has a top speed of 205mph, and it can theoretically run on just its batteries for 68 miles before the twin turbines kick in and extend the range to 560 miles. Additional features include swan doors that allows entry to the leather-lined cabin, an aluminum body and three high-resolution TFT screens. Too bad, the Jaguar C-X75 electric supercar is only a concept at this time. Watch the video after the jump. More»
