If ever a car company recognized the needs and desires of its native population, it was Fiat, with 70% of Italy’s car-buying public owning a product made by the Turin marque at the start of the 1960s. To broaden its appeal in other markets, the Italian manufacturer demonstrated a level of design flare and engineering […]
10 Unconventional Vehicle Designs and Concept Cars From Automotive History
Automotive history is replete with wacky experiments, weird contraptions, and off-kilter designs. While most vehicles constructed for everyday use adhere to a general set of design principles, several designers went rogue and utilized their imaginations to conceptualize roadworthy vehicles that looked out of place. Their efforts served to challenge the status quo and venture into […]
Unpacking Ford’s Historic Concept Cars and Secret Prototypes That Never Reached Production
For more than 100 years, the Ford Motor Company has been producing some of the most iconic vehicles ever made, including models like the Model T and the F-Series trucks. Beneath the surface of the production cars people know and love, there is another side to Ford’s history consisting of bizarre prototypes, experimental ideas and […]
Exploring the Pontiac REV: A Rally-Inspired Sports Concept with Versatile Design and Features
A Time Of Experimentation The early 2000s saw car makers try something new, and bold. Auto designers, rather than trying to create their best sport car, sedan or SUV, begin to stretch imaginations around creating vehicles which could incorporate a blend of performance with everyday usability and practicality. The result could be many styles of […]
Toyota Transforms the Camry into a Track-Ready Concept and Enthusiast Modification Platform
This Toyota Camry has long stood for reliability in the midsize segment with comfort and value built into its long history. For years it served more as practical transportation and less as performance machines to many. Yet savvy enthusiasts soon learned the Camry is one car that will serve anyone wanting something unique a perfect […]
Cadillac’s Unmade Masterpieces: 10 Concepts That Never Hit the Road
Cadillac is known for its luxury, innovation, and daring design. But what about the concept cars that never saw the light of day? Throughout its history, Cadillac designers and engineers have created numerous concept cars that showcased imaginative design and engineering. These concepts were much more than just show cars, as they often utilized new […]
From Show Floor to History Books: 14 Concept Cars We Never Got to Drive
Concept cars are the lifeblood of the automobile industry. They are the most unhindered expressions of design and engineering, and act as a test for both automaker and consumer, allowing the former to gauge reaction to a given design before its production. Most concept cars never leave the drawing board, but others, like the Oldsmobile […]
GMC’s Hummer X Concept Reveals a Future of Off-Roading with Drones
The GMC Hummer X Concept, therefore, shows an interesting departure from where the next generation of off-roaders might come from or how we might interact with them. Rather than emphasizing simply on size, power and aggressive looks, GM is venturing into a more intelligent direction using technology, modular engineering and a sustainable philosophy which makes […]
Concept vs. Reality: 10 Cars That Lost Their Edge in Production
Concept cars are meant to get us excited. They are built to grab our attention rule auto shows. Make us think about a future with cars that are bolder, prettier and way more thrilling than what we see in car dealerships. Designers get to be really creative making cars with crazy shapes, cool doors, futuristic […]
Ford’s Wildest Concept Cars We Wish They Had Built
To car lovers, concept cars are the blood hump of any auto show, where people are drawn and excitement is generated as soon as they are unveiled. They embody a realm where designers and engineers can experiment without being forced of budgets, safety standards, or the practical needs of mass production. Such machines tend to […]