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Geneva Motor Show debut for Opel Zafira Tourer Concept which previews all-new Zafira MPV.

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Japanese luxury brand hunts BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 with new small car.

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You're probably no stranger to the concept of a three-dimensional view. Human beings benefit from binocular vision (that means two eyes), which allows us to quickly figure out how far away an object is, and which objects are in front or behind others. Full story...

VW Group will use next month's Geneva auto show to display up to seven concepts. It's a move that clearly shows the German giant believes it has the design depth, the production capability and the financial strength to rise to No. 1. Full story...

First Look: Volkswagen XL1 Concept

Could the 1-liter car finally be produced?

Volkswagen has been evolving its superefficient-vehicle concept since the 1-Litre car debuted in 2002, and the XL1 concept is the most recent variation on that theme. Although many specifications are close to what we saw in the 2009 L1 concept, the XL1 is more efficient, more practical, and closer to reaching production.

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Just months after Joe Bortz's unveiling of the restored 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne, the auto archeologist and collector is moving into the second phase of restoration with another General Motors Motorama concept car: the 1955 LaSalle Roadster. Full story...

In January 2008, the concept car for the Audi A7 Sportback was the star of the Detroit Auto Show. Starting tomorrow, the series production model will be available at European dealerships. It is intended as a particularly aesthetic alternative to a classic sedan for customers with an affinity for design. With a base price in Germany starting at E51,650, the A7 is affordably priced for customers who currently drive a model in the range of an A6. The A7 Sportback is initially available with a choice of three engines. Full story...

Japanese firm to debut all-new electric vehicle concept and plug-in hybrid platform at LA Show.

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Honda will unveil an electric-vehicle concept on Nov. 17 at the Los Angeles auto show. It will be accompanied by a new platform that shows off Honda's latest plug-in developments. Full story...

An all-new Honda electric vehicle concept will make its world debut November 17 at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company announced today. Additionally, Honda will reveal a plug-in hybrid platform showcasing the next-generation of Honda hybrid technology. Both the electric vehicle concept and the plug-in hybrid platform along with the FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle demonstrate the company's vision for the future of personal mobility and its continued commitment to developing advanced environmental technologies. Full story...

The EX1 prototype serves as a concept for an upcoming high-performance electric sports car, Peugeot says. The two-seat EX1 roadster is on display at Peugeot's showroom on the Champs-Elysees in Paris until Nov. 14. Full story...

James Bond helped this car reach stardom, and has been the English company's most famous car ever since. It's been out of production since 2004, but not forgotten, according to Lotus. The Esprit carried an overboosted 4-cylinder engine most of its life, but the last versions were powered by a 350-horsepower, twin-turbo V8. Full story...

The world debut of Saab's first crossover is set to take place at the Los Angeles auto show in November. The mid-sized 2011 Saab 9-4X draws styling cues from the Aero X concept. Full story...

The world debut of Saab's first crossover is set to take place at the Los Angeles auto show in November. The mid-sized 2011 Saab 9-4X draws styling cues from the Aero X concept. Full story...

The Townpod is meant to be a functional yet chic mode of transportation much like a nice clean tee-shirt covered by a jacket can be. The Townpod is designed to adapt to its owners needs be it for pleasure or business or a combination of both. Full story...

This is one tangy concept car. Unveiled for the first time at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, the SR1 is by far one of the best proportioned concept cars we have ever seen. Although the production-feasibility of this car is low, given especially the arrival of the RCZ, the SR1 is nonetheless a beautiful exercise in design. Full story...

Artist Francoise Nielly paints Citroen’s Survolt electric racing car concept.

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'More' power is the best kind of power-- but in today's motoring world, less weight is equally as important. Full story...

The Kia POP is but one of many urban mini-car concepts that were unveiled at this year's Paris auto show. Coined by Kia as being "a striking vision of future urban electric transport", the POP's styling is meant to be window into the future's future of automotive design. Full story...

Aston Martin has confirmed that its Cygnet 'luxury city car' - originally shown as a concept car in March at Geneva - is to go into production in 2011 at the company's Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire. Full story...