The latest in a series of futuristic Mercedes-Benz concepts has surfaced, called the Vision Tokyo. It follows on from the shape-shifting Concept IAA, and F105 Luxury in Motion autonomous windowless sedan. Enter the Vision Tokyo. It’s a “chillout lounge in the midst of the megacity traffic mayhem”. Featuring the same […]
Year: 2015
Lexus LF-FC concept revealed, previews next-gen LS
Lexus has pulled the wraps off a sleek fuel-cell powered concept called the LF-FC at the Tokyo Motor Show, which likely previews the next-generation LS flagship sedan. At 5.3m long, 2m wide and 1.41m high, the LF-FC is some 200mm longer, and features sleeker, sporty rearward cab proportions compared with […]
Nissan IDS concept unveiled at Tokyo show, previews next LEAF?
A new concept showcasing Nissan’s future ideas for design, electric power, and autonomous technology has been presented at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The IDS (Intelligent Driving Sedan) features the corporate signature Flying V grille, plus other futuristic design touches. Although it features an autonomous mode dubbed Piloted Drive, Nissan […]
Peugeot 208 updated for 2015, on sale in Australia from $15,990
The Peugeot 208 range has been refreshed for 2015, with styling updates, new colour options, and new powertrain options. All MY2015 models use a Euro-6-compliant engine, with the range spanning from a 1.2-litre PureTech turbo-petrol producing 60kW, paired to a five-speed manual, to an uprated PureTech e-THP developing 81kW with […]
Porsche Macan GTS revealed, coincides with MY17 updates
Porsche has revealed a new Macan variant called the GTS. It sits neatly between the Macan S entry model and the flagship Macan Turbo. Under the bonnet the new sporty version gets the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 as the Macan S, however, output has been boosted from 250kW to 265kW. […]
Hardcore Subaru WRX STI S207 edition unveiled at Tokyo show
Subaru has revealed a hardcore WRX at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, called the STI S207. This is the car that was spotted at the Nurburgring earlier this year. For track day enthusiasts, this is the ultimate factory STI toy. It comes with all the fruit you need for a […]
Mazda RX-VISION concept unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show
Old-school Mazda rotary fans will be excited about this one. It’s a Mazda RX concept, making its debut at the Tokyo show, seemingly locking in a future RX sports car. Called the RX-VISION, the concept possesses a unique two-door sports car design, with a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout underneath […]
Subaru previews future Impreza with stylish concept
Subaru is unveiling a futuristic Impreza five-door concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, previewing the humble hatch’s new design direction. The company says the concept “previews the next generation Impreza”, indicating a clear and concrete insight into the next model. It showcases a completely new styling theme, aside from […]