BMW presents i8 Spyder Concept

In a few days there will be on display at the auto show in Beijing, the BMW Concept i8 Spyder. This offer her third Munich BMW i-electric model, a plug-in hybrid, which makes 354 hp and one-on reaches 250 km / h limited top speed. In just five seconds, according to BMW with the study vehicle from zero to one hundred. This value is the stated consumption of only three liters per hundred kilometers of such a range of quite considerable.


The electric motor on the front axle alone makes 131 hp. He has a range of up to 30 kilometers on its own. Less than two hours should be required to the lithium ion battery recharge. Rear features a petrol engine with three cylinders and 223 hp for the driving charge. Overall, the two units come to a torque of 550 Nm. The pilots, two different modes to choose from, an Eco-mode and a sport.

The basis for the Spyder put it, a year ago, BMW presented 2 +2 Coupé Concept i8. This will go into series production in 2014 even. When Spyder the wheelbase has been shortened slightly and there are stylish swinging doors and a rear glass. When it gets rainy times is to provide a folding roof in two parts for the necessary protection.

Otherwise, the two-seater is characterized by several features. For example, you can display with a smartphone, any nearby charging stations, according to the pre-program load time and call up the current state of charge. The preheating of the interior is also possible. The journey planning using navigation data is very extensive and is available when needed even public transport and the parking situation with a.

Images:  BMW

Rumors about i5 BMW Mini-Van

In order to complete the i-i5 family BMW fiddle at a mini-van, so at least it is clear from various rumors. The Bavarians, who does not even have sent models already announced i3 and i8 on the roads should already sitting on i5. In 2015, at least one year for the market launch is called.


According to reports, the minivan will not provide enough i5 only space but also provide the necessary comfort that one is accustomed to from BMW. It is believed that in the choice of the drive to the, first of all falls back to the i3 electric motor provided. Sprints with the 170 hp driving the i3 in less than eight seconds from a standstill to 100 km / h mark. The current storage of the electric motor is derived from liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. What is the i5 hires so but of course not yet known.

Meaning he would have in the model range of BMW i Thus, the i3 ultimately responsible for the cover of the compact car segment and with the i8 to ensure a sustainable hybrid that comes with 354 horsepower of a sports car. Auto Bild is believed that the i5 will be not less than 50,000 € are. For more remains to be seen, are ultimately also a i4, i6, i7, and from.

SUV Concept, Bentley EXP 9F

Bentley offers with its concept car 'EXP 9 F "on an SUV high performance level, which is in addition to pioneering craftsmanship and luxury of a spacious interior and wide. The target audience seems not to be very clear, we could make it after all chauffeured to upscale occasions, make an off-road tour and at the same exploit the fast lane on the highways full. Only one thing is of course clear that Bentley is not built for the budget conscious.

And the EXP 9 F has undoubtedly indicates the manufacturers. However, Bentley has as yet not something fabricated to date. From the concept car is shown evidence for a possible third series of the British. The SUV is a wheel vehicle with a perfect blend of performance and comfort. Particularly that relevant to the design team was able to skip it because of the EXP 9 F does not spring, already existing class. Although the optical impression of Bentley will receive, however, was in the lines and a distinctive exterior pressed clearly a separate stamp. Bentley expected elements like the round headlights and grille are given a matrix, but are subject to a re-interpretation. The air intakes for the intercoolers are also the openings of the Daylights. This offer is in an interesting but getting used to design, reminiscent of aircraft engines.

At the rear is distinguished from sports and sloping lines. The tailgate is split in two, providing an appropriate expediency. The sporting spirit is evident in the dual tailpipes. The rear lights also show in the turbine design, but rather in an oval shape and a rounded rectangular border. For them, the light illuminated from the inside out and spread outward. The SUV rolls on 23-inch alloy wheels that show off visually in the foreground.

The engine: The EXP 9 F is a 6.0 liter angeschupst of W12 twin turbo engine and an eight-speed gearbox. 610 hp are available, but there is still no information on the Bentley acceleration or top speed.

Inside, both convenience and comfort is evident. There appear materials such as wood, leather and shiny metals, which are given by aluminum, bronze and gunmetal. If you raise your head, one sees a huge panoramic glass roof. By day's interior thus provide adequate lighting.

Images:  Bentley

New Seat Toledo 2013

Between Seat Leon and Seat Exeo is obviously still room, so at least thought the Spanish product strategists and developed - apparently in close cooperation with the Volkswagen Group and particularly Skoda - a new Toledo-creation, the 2013 will come on the market and of the Czech colleagues to be made. The new Toledo relies on various components of VW Golf and Polo and remembers some of the Skoda Rapid. The Seat Toledo Concept will celebrate its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show this week.

Model offensive is now directed at Seat

The Spaniards are economically for years with his back wall. Is a model and design initiative is now set up at last. And it shows you are confident in seat. "The Seat Toledo concept shows how we envision the perfect limousine. He is an excellent combination of emotional design and outstanding driving pleasure with the best value and functionality, "said Seat CEO James Muir. "The future production model - our new Toledo - will write with his clear-seat identity, its high standard of quality and exceptionally good value for money, a new success story. This is the new Toledo to the Mii family and the new Ibiza, the next step in our model initiative and growth strategy. "

New Seat Leon and Toledo is positioning it self between Exeo

With its length of 4.48 meters positioned the Seat Toledo from 2013 exactly between Leon and Exeo. With a spacious interior and a decent luggage capacity, he will also be useful for long journeys or the transport needs of a family well prepared. With a wheelbase of 2.60 meters is ample space for five passengers available.

The seat with a sporty honeycomb grille mesh retains its characteristic trapezoidal shape is very broad and flat design, as well as the large air intake below the bumper. The pentagonal shape reminiscent of the also very broad, slightly to the VW Passat headlight is one of the characteristic elements of the new SEAT design language. Also striking: the elaborate design of the lamps in detail, with the chrome wing between headlamps and daytime running lights. The broad rear lights emphasize the mature appearance of the new SEAT saloon addition, the entire rear end with his precisely placed lines gives the impression of quality and solidity.

Is hot, the price of the new-generation Seat Toledo: From the beginning of 2013 the Seat dealer

Elongated and dynamically shows the sidelines of Toledo. A striking light edge runs from the headlights on the shoulders to the tail light, it is modeled sill area clean. Most importantly, the roof line: It spans an elegant bow to the strong-wide C-pillar, which grows seamlessly from the rear side panel. A flat rear window emphasizes the coupé-like appearance.

Price will be the new Seat Toledo 2013 move by 13,000 €.

[Photos: Seat]

BMW 1 Series GT

After the BMW five Series GT are BMW three Series GT Concept at 2014 and transmitted on the new one Series. In its current issue, dares the "Auto Bild" may be a initial preview.

According to the Auto Bild is that the BMW one Series GT - a combination of minivan and station wagon - in autumn 2014 on the market.

Similar to the one Series Touring 2013 wheelbase, hood and door panels. as a result of the high roof, the wide rear hatch, the long overhang and therefore the adjustable rear seats however they need additional interior area. The model is powered by turbocharged engines equipped with 3 and 4 cylinders that send power to the front axle.

Mithos EV Concept

An automotive styleer named Tiago Inácio from Portugal has created a replacement concept of electrical automobile design that is called as Mithos EV. This automobile style project is aimed to form a practical vision which might be applied within the future electrical vehicle. the primary modeling and styling style was developed at 2006, and then at 2011 the planning of the automobile was improved. the outside style of Mithos EV is characterised with black coloring and aerodynamic nonetheless flowing silhouette and magnificence look. The chosen black color is aimed to gift trendy nonetheless magnificence read of the vehicle as a result of its projection as futuristic automobile style.

The designer commented, “My references are Tim Burton’s Batmobile automobile and several other latest cars and prototypes.”

About the Designer

Tiago Miguel Inácio could be a young automotive designer, he's thirty three years previous and graduate from Industrial style from the design college of Lisbon’s (1995-2001). functioning at 3D animation studio Endpoint from 2001.

Honda Micro Commuter Concept

Here may be a futuristic compact automotive style that is aimed as easy nevertheless fashionable urban commuter. Honda Micro Commuter was aimed for debuting at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. This eco – friendly automotive style was presented together with alternative Honda’s new automotive styles like Honda AC-X and Honda Sports EV. This little – sized automotive was designed with standard track width. the outside style options the chance of personalizing the body panels with many colours and graphics.

Both the wheel covers and its arch are presented separately from the first automotive volume. These components have appealing surface style that integrates them with the automotive body. the brilliant nevertheless clean atmosphere appearance within the inside style of the automotive that options one + two seating configuration. the brilliant accent within the inside is generated by aspect lower windows, glass roof similarly as white – aquamarine color theme. Below are some pictures renderings of Honda Micro Commuter.

Sport Car : Ferrari Millenio

The new sport automotive concept known as Ferrari Millenio may be a results of style analysis of futuristic electrical automotive that takes inspiration from the architectural concept. This futuristic sport automotive is formed as a brand new aesthetic approach. The author of Ferrari Miellenio is Marko Petrovic who has finished the master degree in transportation style from Domus Academy in 2010 that based mostly on Milan. based mostly on the styleer’s opinion the event of automotive technological may be a breakthrough from the event of visual design.

The project of Ferrari Millenio is an innovative concepts that's not restricted by a box of potentialities. the outside style of the automotive is characterised by the presence of various form, complicated type and conjointly optical illusion. This futuristic electrical sedan feature 2 motors engine. Another distinctive part of this automotive style is that the use of buckycraper material that is resulted from a skinny sheet fabricated from carbon nanotube in order that the vehicle is light-weight indeed.

The Bulldog GT

The Bulldog GT may be a automotive concept that was designed by Danish company named HBH that is meant to be as one-off mid-engined sportscar and was created by taking inspiration from the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. This magnificence automotive style is completed with the Aston Matin 6.0 liter V12 unit that has been added with 2 superchargers for increasing the output energy till 666 hp and 756 Nm of torque, making certain a 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds and a max speed of three hundred km/h.

The engine that is found at the center a part of the vehicle has redefined the quantities of the all-aluminum body that contains a comparatively lower and short hood and an elongated rear finish and at constant time maintaining a style vogue that seem like the Aston Martin’s vogue. the massive air intake at the facet half is a particular graphic part that assists for disguising the length of the rear quarter panel.

Subaru Horizon Concept

The Horizon Concept is presented by Subaru because the contestant of 2011 LA style Challenge, the concept is the way to notice the futuristic vehicle which is able to be used for a special mission by a crew which is able to explore and collect a rare mineral. the style of the Subaru Horizon mix the fashionable nevertheless futuristic component with many trademark forms of the whole just like the hexagonal grille on the front finish where during this design is mixed with massive LED. The spherical components that cowl the vehicle’s wheels will grow to be segmented component and wire operated. The hexagonal pattern provide special character style on the body surface that function a part of optical camouflaging system.

The story of Subaru Horizon is started once the planet rotation has stopped along two hundred years, where the planet is split into 2 components of various hemisphere, the Nightsphere and Daysphere. so the human live is found within the Nightsphere where there's no sun lightweight support their live. because the resolution, the human should putting your all into to search out the high technology vehicle which is able to be used to look the rare mineral.

Nissan PIVO 3 Concept

PIVO 3 Concept was designed as third generation of super compact electrical automobile that is conceived by Nissan. This Nissan PIVO 3 was exhibited at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The length of the vehicle is a smaller amount than three m and therefore the interior style are presented to accommodate up to three individuals. The seating style adopts the 1 + 2 seating layout. the outside style of this electrical vehicle introduce the new style language from the corporate by avoiding the spherical surface to attain additional serious look yet as proactive treatment created from angled surface and conjointly sharp edge, whereas the inside style has modest line and is completed with high – tech feature that is symbolized by the domination of white – blue color accent.

“It’s not a straightforward challenge for us. As an iconic style, it’s one thing we tend to fancy to mess around, one thing new and [we can] ignore today’s style theme. however PIVO 3 is strictly designed for the mainstream of our EV, therefore we've plenty of requirements: Nissan-ness, EV-ness, to be realistic and environmentally friendly. meaning we've mixture of needs and therefore the style groups are operating onerous to create certain all those needs are combined into one style which style ought to be at a better level than PIVO and PIVO 2. We’re pleased with this style as a result of the ultimate execution is such a high level of style as well as Nissan-ness and EV-ness and conjointly the real-car feeling. you'll be able to feel those things through the look.”

Suzuki Q-Concept

Suzuki has presented a replacement vehicle style that is meant as urban transportation media that was premiered at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The sleek and compact vehicle from Suzuki is named as Q-Concept, a compact urban automotive style with one + one seating layout. because the good resolution for urban mobility, Suzuki Q-Concept solely has a pair of.5 m of length. the inside style options one + one tandem layout that may accommodate a pair of passengers, however the rear sear are often replaced with a pair of minimalist kids seat or are often eliminated for obtaining baggage house.

The exterior style of Q-concept mix a high-tech sense with a friendly look created from sturdy circular graphic components and clean accent. a number of the special style components are the circular doors that may be opened by swiveling round the front-located pivot purpose. The rear aspect window has contour accent influenced by a thick frame that forms a panel that slightly slide up and rearward for facilitating access to the rear seat.

New Kia KV7 Concept

Here is  new Kia KV7 car concept. This KIA KV7 is a result of design research which is developed to create modern fan which is presented in boxy design and features an interior design inspired by lounge. The car is also presented with spacious rear gull wing. This KIA KV7 is very suitable for accommodating large number of passenger or for going to vacation. The design language of this stylish van is adjusted with the “sporty and dynamic” design character. Below are several images preview of this KIA KV7 and complete description from the manufacturer.

Exterior Design

The exterior of the KV7 was inspired by modern smart phones and classic pieces of luggage. The KV7?s wide stance is paired with an A-pillar and windshield design that is more vertical than traditional minivans and its smooth exterior skin and 20-inch wheels exude a modern appearance while projecting the confidence and strength of an SUV.

The KV7 concept’s most striking feature is its passenger-side gullwing door, which creates a massive point-of-entry to the lounge-like interior when opened in conjunction with the pillar-less front passenger door.

The front end is characterized by an interpretation of Kia’s signature bold tabbed grille with vertical LED headlamps integrated within the design.

The KV7 features several LED lighting elements that Kia’s design team is evaluating for future production vehicles, including a continuous line of LED fog lights that span the entire front end of the vehicle and directional turn indicators on the outside mirrors and the rear of the vehicle that pulse in the direction being signaled.

The KV7 concept’s distinctive windshield follows the designs found on the new Sportage CUV and Optima midsize sedan, and a series of near-continuous windows starting at the A-pillar provide uninterrupted views of a day at the beach or a night out on the town.

Despite its non-traditional look, the KV7?s length (191.85 in.), width (80.0 in.) and wheelbase (122.0 in.) are consistent with the van segment and allow flexible seating configurations and a multitude of storage options.

Interior Design

In the process of rethinking what a van’s exterior appearance and image could be, Kia’s Southern California design team also envisioned an interior to meet the needs of an entirely new group of consumers – a group of people referred to as “Ringleaders.”

Rather than using a van to transport children and their accompaniments, Ringleaders are busy organizing road trips, social outings and new adventures for themselves and their friends to experience together. As such, the KV7 concept’s interior employs four custom-built swiveling seats, including the driver’s seat, and a rear-corner mini-lounge with seating for three and integrated storage compartments to promote interaction in an open social environment.

The simple yet sophisticated theme is brought to life inside the KV7 concept through its modern color palette featuring soft beige and green tones and the use of unique seat and surface materials. The KV7 utilizes a variety of unconventional textures, including reclaimed teak wood flooring and sustainable wool and felt materials help to foster a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When the KV7 concept’s push button start is engaged, the entire front dash moves more than six inches toward the driver, bringing all controls within easy reach, including the large multi-use display which integrates infotainment, climate and navigation systems in one simple-to-use interface controlled by a trackball mouse mounted in the dash.

Rear passengers have their own, separate interface in the form of a floating tabletop touch-screen computer display. The KV7 is Wi-Fi enabled, providing both the front and rear displays with Internet capabilities and the ability for multiple passengers to connect their smart phones to the vehicle at one time and sign on to social networking sites.

Building on the experimental use of LED lighting elements found on the exterior, the KV7?s concept’s interior also features multiple flush-to-the-floor accent illumination points and standout green LED lighting throughout the front dash, instrument panel and rear display area to compliment the vehicle’s color palette.

Mercedes-Benz Aria by Slavche Tanevski

The futuristic car design called Mercedes-Benz Aria is developed under the supervision of the company’s design chiefs and designers within the Mercedes-Benz Design Studio. This ultra modern car concept acknowledge the powerful quality combined with professional design research that product ‘uncountable’ sketch and rendering process. The car is aimed for presenting never ending design that collaborates with a stylish silhouette, sensuality and dynamic proportion. The designer of this car variant, Slavche Tanevski commented, “I intended to do a car with a timeless beauty [...]. So I asked myself, what body, which products have this quality? – Musical instruments.”
“The grand piano for example, when it’s closed it looks elegant, classy, noble. [...] When open, one sees the keyboard, the strings etc. which put the product to another level.”

The exterior design of this new Mercedes-Benz Aria takes inspiration from the sexuality of female body, the coke bottle ad violin. But the main inspiration of the exterior body is taken from the flying hair. “Something very likable, spontaneous and elegant.”