Apr 26, 2013

The Renault Sport division of the French manufacturer has developed a concept based on the electric Renault Twizy, named Renault Twizy Sport F1. It is stronger and faster, and comes equipped with a KERS system. Renault Twizy - the electric vehicle of the French car manufacturer, received a special edition made by the Renault Sport division. We are talking about a concept called Renault Twizy Sport F1, which has become more powerful and it is now equipped with a KERS system. Renault Twizy Sport F1 – Design & Engine The Renault Twizy Sport F1 is a collaboration between the Renault Sport and Renault Sport F1 engineers, who worked together and applied Formula 1 technology into the electric car. The amendments brought to the electric stock car involved removing the passenger seat, adding a new battery and several interior and exterior changes. Renault Twizy Sport F1 has an additional electric motor that gives an extra 79 horsepower to the original 17 horsepower propeller. Unlike...

Apr 23, 2013

British brand MG, currently owned by China, launched in Shanghai the new MG CS concept, designed to anticipate the first SUV in its history, a model mainly addressed to young people. Former British company MG, now owned by the Chinese used the home court advantage and unveiled the new CS Concept at the Auto Show in Shanghai. The prototype is intended to be a flagship for the manufacturer who wants a crossover in its range. Developed probably using the current MG5 platform, CS concept was invented by a team of designers, led by Anthony Williams, head of GM design. The prototype shows us how the next crossovers of the company will look like, and has no connection with the retro design of the Icon Concept. Williams promised that the new MG CS will be a hit among fashionable youngsters thanks to its sporty shapes and front layout dominated by a discrete grid, which continues up to the headlights. Spoiler is dominated by a generous air intake and continues with underbody protection...

Apr 20, 2013

After presenting a series of teaser images with Nissan Friend-ME Concept, the Japanese unveiled today the new concept at Shanghai Motor Show 2013. Nissan has presented at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show a spectacular concept called Friend-ME. Nissan Friend-ME Concept was announced in a series of teaser images that the Japanese manufacturer has released in the weeks prior to the Shanghai Motor Show. Nissan Friend-ME Concept – Design & Engine Nissan Friend-ME Concept represents the prototype of a sporting four-seater sedan designed specifically for the young Chinese customers. This concept is the result of collaboration between Nissan Design China from Beijing and Nissan Global Design Centre. The project was coordinated by Shiro Nakamura, Nissan vice president and head of design. Nissan says the concept uses an existing platform, so it requires a minimum of unique components. Nissan Friend-ME Concept has a sportive and spectacular design. The concept is presented with a low...

Apr 4, 2013

BMW presented the first official pictures of the new BMW X4 Concept. This new variant will be displayed at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show and marks a new chapter in the Sports Activity Coupe class from BMW. The series version of BMW X4 will be launched in 2014 but we have some new photos and details we would like to present! BMW presented the first official pictures of the new BMW X4 Concept, already named X6′s younger brother by fans across the globe. The second SAC (Sports Activity Coupe) created by Germans will debut at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. For now, the car from these images is just a concept, but BMW representatives say that the model is scheduled to debut in series in late 2014. The second BMW Sports Activity Coupe will be built in Spartanburg, USA, competence center for BMW X models and the production site of BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X3, while the X1 is produced at the Leipzig plant in Germany, and in the BMW factory in China. BMW believes that the new BMW X4 will...

Apr 4, 2013

A young designer named Christophe Jourd’hui has imagined the flagship of Ferrari in 2025 by creating the new Ferrari Getto Concept. This Concept Study combined legendary cars such as the Ferrari P4, 288, GTO, 250 GTO and F40. How about this dream? We all believe that we could be car designers and get the job done better than Ferrari’s hired employees, and while there may be some good ideas scattered here and there, not all ideas are good. Ferrari Getto Concept Photos This concept imagined Ferrari 12 years later and seems to be one of the best ideas, also including racing elements in the construction of the frame and cockpit. The idea behind the car is to maximize sensation when the driver gets behind the wheel, using a floating cockpit, which is supported by chassis cross members from above, and jacks mounted in key points on the underlying structure. Called Ferrari Getto Concept (that’s Italian for “jet” ), this is the result of many late nights spent...

Apr 3, 2013

Nissan will launch at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show an innovative concept, called Nissan Friend-ME, created by its new office opened in China. The concept should attract youngsters and promises an innovative center console. Nissan announced its presence at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show and decided to present the latest concept developed by its new design office opened in China. The artists at Nissan Design China Beijing along with a Japanese team worked together to rise a new concept baptized Friend-ME. According to officials from the Land of the Rising Sun, Chinese designers have been directly involved in the creation and development phase of the model. First teaser is announcing a futuristic design with aggressive lines, highlighted by LED lights, as shown in the first official picture. Destined to “energetic young generation in China,” as stated in the press release, the new 2013 Nissan Friend-ME has as its objective conquering the most exciting public on the largest...