Click here to see our photosAlthough none of these cars are likely to make it to production, they represent some of the most interesting, or, possibly, aberrant, ideas in automotive design. From the Nissan R.D/B.X, designed to let its occupants interact, to the Honda Puyo with ...
Click here to see our photosAt the 2007 Tokyo auto show, we found many concept cars that could be put into production today. These cars wouldn't look out of place on the road or in a mall parking lot. We've got photos of these ready for the ...
Cars without Diesel Particullate Filters (DPF) will be banned from entering German cities starting January 1, 2008. It will be part of a system in which people will be required to have an inspection sticker on their windshield that signifies they have a DPF filter if it's an old ...
As more people insist on having a TV while they drive, the following scenario is inevitable: A motorist is watching a big game or show in the car, pulls up to the driveway at a crucial point and sits inside for fear of missing anything. Sanyo has apparently anticipated that ...
Click here to see our photosWhile car companies want to show off their environmental credentials, they also realize that performance never goes out of style. We spent quite a bit of time going over these sporty concept cars at the 2007 Tokyo auto show. They range from small, fun ...
Toyota's 1/X concept is shaped like the Prius.(Credit: CNET Networks)Toyota's 1/X concept, shown at the 2007 Tokyo auto show, uses a body design that closely resembles that of the current Prius. But the 1/X has a lot of tricks up its sleeve that ...
The green eye on the screen shows where you are looking.(Credit: CNET Networks)At the 2007 Tokyo auto show, automotive equipment maker Denso demonstrated technology for cars that monitors a driver's gaze. The system uses a camera to scan the driver's face and will continuously monitor where ...
Click here to see our photosAmong the concept cars on display at the 2007 Tokyo auto show, a substantial number run off of electricity. Some, such as the Suzuki Pixy and the Nissan Pivo2, are a little outlandish. But many represent very serious efforts on the part of automakers ...
Suzuki refines its Kizashi concept at the 2007 Tokyo auto show.(Credit: CNET Networks)At the 2007 Frankfurt auto show, Suzuki showed off the Kizashi concept, and, frankly, we weren't too thrilled. We weren't sure why Suzuki was building something that looked like a Dodge Magnum. But at ...
Bobby the electric scooter can fold up into a compact unit.(Credit: CNET Networks) With a lot of sleek Yamaha concepts on display at the 2007 Tokyo auto show, Bobby stood out for its awkward look. This electric scooter is designed for commuters. It's not much smaller when folded ...
