French car company Renault has revealed a new self-driving concept called the EZ-ULTIMO, expanding on its all-electric EZ family of future concept vehicles including the EZ-go robot taxi. Renault envisions its new concept car as a real “mobile lounge” and an upscale ride hailing for all, on demand, for an hour, or a day. Debuted during the 2018 Paris Motor Show, the robotic EV concept offers a “premium travel experience” dressed in noble materials such as wood, marble and leather. An armchair-like seat faces backwards with a bench seat facing opposite. The roof features segmented glass panels with the sides clad in a lattice structure and blacked-out windows. Much like the EZ-GO, the EZ-ULTIMO is low and long, with large wheels filling every planck length of the wheel wells. The lights blend into the front bodywork, running from the top of the fender to the bottom. Doors open upward, offering easy ingress and egress. the car can accommodate up to three people.

If car manufacturers are to be believed, the future of transportation is autonomous, electric cars that are almost completely hands-off (plenty of the concepts don’t even have steering wheels). The Volvo 360c is one of those vehicles. According to Volvo, “Individual mobility needs will continue to evolve. We believe that the solution will be a switch to fully autonomous electric vehicles, changing the nature of the way we travel and the way we plan and build our cities.” We’re still not sure this is something we’re entirely on board with, because we actually like driving cars, but there’s something to be said for the convenience of being able to have a dinner party, sleep or get some work done while sitting in traffic on your daily commute – all of those things are possible with this sleek and spacious Volvo 360c concept. Don’t expect to see this, or any other concept like it on the road soon, but it could be a very real option in the distant future. Also we would recommend you to check out posts about top 15 most beautiful сars of all time..

There are concept cars, and then there are concept cars with technology that is firmly in the realm of science fiction — and designer Daniel Simon‘s Galaxion is definitely the later. The Galaxion is a grand tourer powered by no less than a miniature nuclear fusion reactor with a body made of bioengineered mussel shells, making it a high-science fiction concept. The design is intended for the aristocracy of a far-away planet and was included in Simon’s book Cosmic Motors, a collection of futuristic visions of the future of transportation. Also you might be iterested in the following concept cars: 2040 Manifesto Concept Car by ISD and Lamborghini Pura SuperVeloce Concept 2022.

Byton debuted its first concept vehicle at the 2018 CES show, an all-electric crossover with a lot of tech. Their second concept is a level four autonomous sedan that comes standard with cameras and LIDAR sensors front and rear. The car is capable of self-driving and fully autonomous operation in some but not all environments, but the equipment likely means that it will be upgradable in future. The Chinese startup has a studio in California and completed a $500 million round of funding – meaning Tesla might have some real competition on its hands. And don’t forget to check Toroidion 1MW Electric Supercar Concept and Morgan Electric Plus E Sports Car.

Designer César A. Olivera-Latorre have created stunning Buick Evocador concept car. The focal point of the design is it’s stretched silhouette composed of a long hood contrasted by a short front overhang and a long rear overhang. Designer C wanted the car’s lines to evoke a bird’s feathers in the wind. Other interesting features include transparent chrome dots/LED accent lighting, seamlessly integrated laser headlamps and tail lamps, as well as a range of top tier material finishes and textures. A signature of all Buick designs, it’s clad with polished chrome trim highlights throughout. Throw on some 24-inch wheels and you will be rolling in American automotive luxury style.

California-based digital manufacturing company Hackrod plans to offer car templates to customers, or accept their own ideas, to design and print their own dream car with the support of tried technology. Cloud-based solutions will handle everything from component sourcing to hardware integration. Customers will be kept up to date with the manufacturing process, watching how their dream cars get born in virtual reality. Before production starts, they can even test the car in a video game simulator. At the very end, parts are ordered, and the car is built before their very eyes. Hackrod is working hard at achieving this goal, and is currently producing this first prototype, the spectacular La Bandita Speedster. This is the world’s first virtual reality-designed, 3D-printed automobile, and you can preorder your´s on the Hackrod website. ANd don’t forget to check 3D Printed Electric Car for $7,500 and World’s First 3D Printed Motorcycle.

The Bend Unmanned Cross-country vehicle by industrial designer Maya Prokhorova looks remarkable for quite a few reasons. Its tires are made from scrap metal and are modeled in a manner that feels almost like a combination of Michelin’s 3D printed tires and NASA’s chainlink tires. The hollow metallic construction makes the wheel less susceptible to puncturing, while the organic design makes it look rather unique. Made from scrap metal, the wheels are easy to replace and repair.The next interesting thing is its form. Designed as a massive magnetic ball-socket joint, the Bend can literally twist and contort itself to work around any sort of terrain. Designed for applications in construction, research, and agriculture, the Bend works unmanned, and can be modified to suit its application. It runs on a battery that may need replacing from time to time. The designer proposes a drone-based battery replacement system. Fell free to check other interesting concepts Semi-Autonomous Electric Tractor Concept and Concept of Autonomous Carsharing System.

Today we want to show you a sleek Racer Fourteen by designer Ahmed Ghamloush. This stretched out supercar looks like the offspring of a Lotus 2 Eleven and a BAC Mono. Like the Lotus, it’s got a predominantly flat hood, full fender body coverings and exaggerated wheel arches. Like the Mono, however, it sports a central, open-air seat for one driver tucked neatly in front of a dramatic overhead scoop. Despite being a concept, its form is almost more believable than the previously mentioned supercars. According to the designer, its realism is a result of soft fluid-like surfacing interrupted only by scoops, antennas, and venting. In contrast with its bold curves and body shape, details like LED headlights/taillights and air intakes are minimalist touches that keep focus on the overall form. And if you were impressed by this concept car you should definitely check 2040 Manifesto and Ferrari Celeritas.

This ultramodern tribute to Le Mans is a low-slung GT with a design language reminiscent of famous names like Pininfarina Modulo, Cadillac Cyclone and the Norman Timbs Special. Like the classics, you can see the same fluid curves and dramatic shaping from tip to tail with emphasis on the fenders and roofline. It also takes inspiration from sci-fi fantasy and robotics, resulting in the use of clean surfaces, layered design and glossy areas in contrast with carbon fiber of the semi-exposed chassis. It also sports an innovative charging system under the hood that aims to revolutionize Formula-E racing. While current racing platforms are restricted by the need for long recharging, the ELYTRON is equipped with induction charging that keeps it running on the electrified track. Designer Fabio Ferrante: “That’s the importance of advanced design. Not just shapes but strong concepts that bring to the table a new recipe, using the ingredients that technology gives to us… with just a pinch of creative thinking.” And don’t forget our list of the most expensive car of the world.

The Mobuno concept merges the best features of current transportation alternatives into one autonomous, carsharing system. A Mobuno unit can be instantly booked as easy as an Uber. Similarly, users can view the status, location and availability of vehicles directly on their smartphone. Each Mobuno unit can carry groups numbering up to 4 passengers. Better yet, larger groups can book multiple Mobunos at once. They will arrive and travel in tandem to accommodate any number of passengers. Additionally, those who don’t mind sharing the ride can switch to a sharing mode and the Mobuno autonomous vehicle will pick up passengers traveling in the same direction for a discounted rate.

Developed in partnership with MIT, the Lamborghini Terzo Millennio Concept is the Raging Bull’s idea of a supercar for the “third millennium.” Unhappy with current battery technology, Lamborghini decided to instead base the all-electric car on supercapacitors that deliver high peak power and kinetic energy regeneration without the aging problems that affect standard cells. They’re paired with a series of four electric motors integrated into each wheel, ensuring the car remains four-wheel drive. The body structure is perhaps even more advanced, created from carbon fiber materials that double as an accumulator for energy storage and are self-healing, meaning that the car can repair small cracks and substructure damage itself. As you might imagine, it will be some time before we see anything like this on the open road.

The firebird of Slavic folklore was a magical glowing fowl that was able to see the future. The Pontiac Firebird was an American automobile that clearly didn’t share its namesake’s prescient superpower – otherwise it would have forseen and thwarted its own demise in 2002. Still, some dream it will one day rise from the ashes. An artist Kasim Tlibekov has given us a look at what the Firebird could be with this low-slung, Trans Am-style concept. A resto-mod, old-meets-new take makes it immediately recognizable as a Firebird, with concealed headlamps and slotted brake lights. The slotted rear window cover is pure Firebird, and a front splitter and massive rear wing would make it at home on a Trans Am race grid.

The Jaguar Future-Type has been revealed at an event in London appropriately titled Tech Fest, it was created to showcase the technology the company’s currently beavering away on. It’s Jaguar’s idea of how the concept of car ownership could evolve by the year 2040. The Future-Type is designed with the intention of being summoned on demand. It’s capable of fully autonomous driving, although occupants will still be able to take the wheel themselves – because, in Jaguar’s words, ‘you may still want to enjoy the thrill of driving yourself.’ Its tandem-esque 2+1 seating layout allows a slimline shape, the better for parking and navigating crowded urban streets. This being an autonomous concept, the interior’s configured for face-to-face seating.

Bugatti has always been a name synonymous with speed, luxury, exclusivity, an extraordinary design and a great passion for automobiles. Palestinian designer Arthur B. Nustas is proposing a different take on one of Bugatti’s most legendary designs, the Type 57 Atlantic, an iconic car that was produced in just four units, and only three of them have survived to this day. Nustas’ modern take on the Bugatti Atlantic seems to be a marvelous blend between the stylish lines and design cues of the Atlantic and modern elements from the new Chiron. This is merely a design study, although a very beautiful one. The very long hood reminds us of the 1930’s fast boasts and makes us think about the massive power plant that could possibly fit beneath. This might prove to be an awesome evolution of the Chiron in the years to come, if it’s ever considered. So, if you like luxury cars then you should definitely check our list of top 10 most expensive cars.

The Mono Humster concept car was designed by Kevin Boulton for the Humster 3D Car Design and Rendering Competition, 2016. The construction is perfect for Formula 1 but the front end of the car is much wider than traditional Formula 1 cars. It looks like if the engine is actually in the front of the rather than behind the diver, as is the case in most F1 automobiles. The car aesthetic definitely looks like a functional hybrid, creating a bridge between hypercars and formula race cars. And of course, this is a perfect 3D. Though this is just a concept car if it’s created it could be one of the most expensive car ever.

Developed for the Michelin Design Challenge 2017, the goal consisted in create a ready to race, winning machine for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Tesla T1 is the creation of a team of designers, that imagined a 2030 Tesla racing car good enough for the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The concept proposal was build up around the idea of using an unlimited power resource as the wind. From this point, everything took up shape starting from the four wheels: they had to serve as energy recovery systems taking advantage of Le Mans average speeds per lap and without depending only in braking regeneration as nowadays. The T1 has four air turbines integrated in the wheels, which are able to redirect the air through specific points crucial in the design: a fifth wind turbine in the body and the rear diffuser. And don’t forget to check our post about the most expensive cars.

Toyota has presented its vision of the future at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with a “warm and friendly” user experience the defining aim of the project. Designed from the inside, out the Concept-i aims to be warm, welcoming, and fun creating an “immersive and energetic” experience for users with an advanced artificial intelligence system at its core to anticipate users needs and even provide inspiration. Over time the AI system will build a relationship with the driver that is more human than electronic, while also commanding the Concept-i’s autonomous systems in concert with driver responsiveness to create a seamless safety net of support. Designed at Toyota’s Calty Design Reseach studio in California, the Concept-i’s AI system has been dubbed Yui, and offers a visual representation intended to cross cultural boundaries, anchored in the centre of the dash. Instead of a total reliance on screens to deliver information, the Concept-i provides visual communications via an advanced head-up display, footwell lighting which changes depending from purple in automated mode to green when manual control is selected, and projectors mounted in the rear of the car to project blind-spot warnings. On the Concept-i’s doors, Yui can appear to greet approaching passengers, while the rear of the vehicle can display more than the usual stop and turn signals, providing messages that can worn about potential hazards. Up front information about manual or automated control can also be displayed, and to make the it more friendly and approachable the Concept-i can wink and blink its headlights, before casting its pivoting doors skyward to allow passengers in.

Mercedes-Benz is trying to play with your emotions with its new electric vehicle concept, debuted at the Paris Motor Show. The “Generation EQ” it unveiled is a sporty SUV design, which is reminiscent of the Tesla Model X in its lines and overall look. The concept car sits atop a 70-kWh battery pack and its two electric motors produce up to 402 hp of power and 516 lb-ft of torque, good enough for hit 62 mph from a dead stop in less than five seconds. Even with that much performance potential from hosting an electric motor on each axle, Benz says the car is capable of eking out around 311 of range from a single full charge.”Generation EQ is hot and cool,” Daimler design boss Gorden Wagener claimed. Inside, the Generation EQ takes full advantage of the HERE digital mapping Daimler owns (along with Audi and BMW), to push the production car across the line from driver assistance systems to fully piloted driving. Besides being detailed enough to know the exact radii of every turnpike, intersection and bend it might ever face, the mapping also lets Benz put a new 3D digital interface onto the car’s 24-inch TFT high-definition display screen. The system highlights the buildings that are helpful to navigation, but fades the rest to avoid confusion, while the Generation EQ also takes on board car-to-X data from other cars, buildings and infrastructure to keep itself out of trouble “Its fascination lies in a reinterpretation of our design philosophy of sensual purity, the aim being to create an avant-garde, contemporary and distinctive electro-look.” The first EQ production vehicle will be a road-ready version of the Paris concept car. Mercedes-Benz insiders insist the car’s running gear is far closer to production-ready than is typical for one of their concept cars, right down to its chassis layout, which combines steel, aluminum, and carbon-fiber. Every major piece of the Generation EQ’s production engineering will be scalable, allowing Daimler to effectively deliver CLA-sized cars and a silent, parallel S-Class off the same engineering scheme.

Take a look at Renault newest electric concept, the Trezor. Fresh off of an unveiling at the Paris Motor show, the car has been generating a lot of chatter among the auto-press. The general consensus is that it’s a more ‘mature’ vehicle, one befitting from the marque’s recent streamlining of their primary product line under the command of designer Van den Acker. The fully electric car boasts a 260kW battery that puts out 360 horses and 282 pound feet of torque, allowing it to speed from 0 to 62 miles per hour in under four seconds. In addition to the all that oomph under the hood, the overall design of the thing is almost otherworldly. It is 15 feet long, 6 feet wide, only 3 feet tall, and instead of doors the entire top half of the coupe lifts up for occupants to get in and out.

Some time ago we’ve already shown you a quad bike created by French bike builder Lazareth. Today we want to show you not quite a motorcycle yet not exactly a car either – Lazareth Wazuma GT. While it has four wheels, the back two are so close together they are functionally just one giant wheel. Sitting low to the ground and featuring shallow seats, both passenger and driver can really feel all of the 385 horsepower produced by the V8 Supercharged Jaguar 4.0 engine. With a 2,000 pound curb weight and 387 pound-feet of torque, this 5-speed automatic has a nearly unmatched power to weight ratio, making acceleration feel totally unique.