Concept Cars

The 1988 Ford Splash concept car was part dune buggy, part marketing exercise. This concept car rekindled memories of Volkswagen-based dune buggies. See pictures and a profile of the bold 1988 Ford Splash concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The otherworldly 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car took its name from a region on Mars. This concept car looked like a refugee from a futuristic race course. See pictures and a profile of the 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1989 Pontiac Stinger concept car was basically a set of accessories on wheels. It was aimed at younger people as a multi-purpose vehicle. See pictures and a profile of the 1989 Pontiac Stinger concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1988 Renault Megane concept car had European style and attitude. It had 4 sliding doors and elegants seats that resembled the ones seen on private airplanes. See pictures and a profile of the innovative 1988 Renault Megane concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

A pair of 1960s and 1970s Duesenberg concept cars attempted to revive the Model J. The Model D concept was a result of their attempt to improve a legend. Learn about the 1960s and 1970s Duesenberg concept cars and see pictures.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars held great promise for the future. Chrysler lent 50 of them to 203 people between 1963 and 1966 for public test drives. Learn about the 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman concept car was an airplane maker's ugly folly. The name Plainsman was most likely chosen by Beechcraft to emphasize the links between its aircraft and its odd-looking concept car. See a profile and pictures of the 1946 Beechraft Plainsman concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1958 Lincoln Mark II concept car was undone by the more profitable Mark III. The Continental Mark II was built to answer requests for a modern successor to the classic first Continental line of 1940-1948. See pictures and a profile of the 1958 Lincoln Mark II concept car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

A flying-car-style rescue vehicle called X-Hawk could be on the market as early as 2012. If it's successful it could be the proof-of-concept that opens the doors to other flying cars still in the development stage but nearing marketability.

By Julia Layton

The Tesla Roadster is fast, fancy, handles like a dream, and goes like a rocket but it's virtually silent. Tesla's first production car is also the world's first high-performance electric car.

By Ed Grabianowski

It's sleek. It's aerodynamic. It's powered entirely by hydrogen. The BMW H2R has already set nine speed records in its class. Learn all about the H2R and BMW's unique liquid-hydrogen combustion engine.

By Eric Tucker

The MTRC Toyota's latest concept car is about as futuristic as automotive technology gets. Take a look at its ultra-modern design and learn how it pushes the limits of current technology.

By Shane Speck

While the design of the YCC is filled with forward-looking ideas, the most innovative aspect of the car is not the design but who designed it -- an all-female team. With everything from an interchangeable interior to special features like Ergovision and Autopark you'll be amazed by this cutting-edge sports coupe. Take a look inside the YCC.

By Kevin Bonsor

What has a better power-to-weight ratio than an Enzo Ferrari, and enough room for a normal person to sit comfortably? It's the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve concept car (that's right we said Chrysler). Check it out.

By Ed Grabianowski

With the unveiling of the Personal Mobility (PM) concept car Toyota's designers have shared a new vision of personalized travel. Find out all about the PM's design power and unique features.

By Kevin Bonsor

What's a car without an engine? A GM Hy-wire. There's no combustion, no linkages, and it has driver controls that work like a video-game joystick. See what you could be driving in the future.

By Tom Harris

Bogged down in bumper-to-bumper traffic, have you ever daydreamed about taking off and flying over the road? What would it take to -- finally -- get cars airborne?

By Kevin Bonsor