Concept Cars

Do you get easily bored with things like the color of your car? BMW is introducing a couple of concept cars that literally change color at your whim.

By Cherise Threewitt

The fan-favorite four-wheel automaker unveils six concept trucks based on its new Jeep Gladiator.

By Cherise Threewitt

Concept cars may be super cool, but most never make it into production.

By Cherise Threewitt

Do you like the streamlined, aerodynamic design of classic cars? The credit for these historic innovators goes to the wind — wind tunnel testing, that is.

By Laurie L. Dove

Buckminster Fuller's 1933 designs for a car were innovative, stylish and exciting. But how would one actually handle on today's roads?

By Christopher Hassiotis

An invisible hood, you say? What kind of sorcery is this? While Land Rover's latest innovation may sound like pure magic, it's actually a pretty simple trick — and pretty handy if you're navigating some particularly craggy terrain.

By Jamie Page Deaton

In true Google fashion, the company is already working on a solution: driverless cars. The idea might sound farfetched, but today’s artificial-intelligence software coupled with high-tech sensors and cameras create a more efficient car.

By Alice Truong

From rough sketches to detailed blueprints and clay modeling, a lot of effort goes into producing a concept car. So exactly how much does it cost to build one?

By Christopher Lampton

While concept cars generate lots of news and buzz, the truth is that they rarely become production vehicles. In fact, concept cars rarely get beyond the auto show circuit. But why?

By Christopher Lampton

Owning a flying car is everyone's dream, right? Well, maybe not after reading this article that offers up five pretty good reasons you might not want one.

By Christopher Neiger

Compared to the first models, today's Humvees have bigger engines, better towing and payload capacities, and better reliability. Now the Pentagon wants them to fly, too.

By Jamie Page Deaton

There are more than 2,800 small airports scattered throughout the United States -- and they're vastly underused. Maybe these small, relatively affordable (and roadable) planes can put them to good use?

By Akweli Parker

When it comes to concept cars, we typically expect dramatic vehicles showcasing horsepower, speed and luxury. The Cadillac Provoq may be luxurious, but it also sports alternative fuels, environmentally friendly materials and high fuel efficiency.

By Ed Grabianowski

Concept cars, whether new or old, give a fascinating look into current automotive trends. Check some of the most fascinating concept cars in our image gallery.

The LRX is Land Rover's attempt to take a luxurious SUV and make it green. How does Land Rover combine sustainability without sacrificing the amenities that won the royal seal of approval?

By John Fuller

Concept cars are automotive dreams on wheels. These one-of-a-kind jewels are built to showcase an automaker's fancy new technology or give a glimpse of how future models will look. Check out pictures and profiles of dozens of the most colorful and spectacular concept cars of all time.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1940s and 1950s Cadillac LaSalle concept cars gave hope for an eventual LaSalle return. But LaSalle did not survive the 1940s. Learn about the 1940s and 1950s Cadillac LaSalle concept cars.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1940s Willys 6/66 concept car was a promising proposal for a postwar compact car. It was conjured up during World War II and was modeled after the Willys-Overland prewar Americar compact. See pictures and a profile of the 1940s Willys 6/66 concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1950s Willys concept cars ranged from sharp to dowdy, but their future was in South America. Like other failed automakers, Willys left behind many plans for future models. See pictures and a profile of 1950s Willys concept cars.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

Many 1940s and 1950s Kaiser-Frazer concept cars were never built due to infighting. These concept cars may have given a false sense of hope about the future of the Kaiser-Frazer company. Check out 1940s and 1950s Kaiser-Frazer concept cars and see pictures.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1959 Charles Townabout concept car was an electric car in a custom VW body. But car buyers weren't quite ready to shell out the manufacturer's asking price for a small electric car. See pictures and a profile of the 1959 Charles Townabout concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars were rear-engine fantasies. The drivetrain comprised of a 150-horsepower turbocharged six and four-speed manual transmission. Learn about the beautiful 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1960s Chrysler Concept Cars included plans for the ill-fated DeSoto line. All of Chrysler's full-size cars were to be completely redesigned for 1962 in a top-to-bottom corporate overhaul. Find out more about the 1960s Chrysler concept cars and see pictures.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1972 Ford Carousel minivan concept car could have been the first modern minivan, but Ford missed the chance to tap into the large latent market for family haulers. Check out this 1972 Ford Carousel minivan concept car profile.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1989 Ferrari Mythos concept car drew on Ferrari's classic barchetta designs. The chassis and powertrain were based off the mid-engine Ferrari Testarossa. See pictures and a profile of the 1989 Ferrari Mythos concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide