Sunday, July 26, 2009

Audi Shark

Winner of the Desire Design Competition, launched by Italian Domus Academy last year, the Audi Shark by designer Kazim Doku is an awe-inspiring futuristic flying vehicle that if it makes it into production will take the auto industry to new heights. Inspired by the streamlined design of motorcycles and airplanes, the concept vehicle reinterpreting the Audi’s design language promises to offer “strong sensations and high levels of safety” to commuters. The Audi Shark comes with sporty seats integrated in the cockpit structure, while the lights (both headlights and the taillights) are finished with transparent tubes that incorporate LED units. The very structure, exterior as well as interior, of the two-seater simply gives the glimpse of a thrilling ride. 

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Mercedes-Benz F700

The F700 is described as a 'research car' that could preview the next-generation S-Class and, with its giant pointed grille and 21-inch wheels, it's a big beast. 

Mercedes-Benz BlueZero

Admittedly, it’s been awhile since we’ve shown an eco-friendly car, but the BlueZero is just the vehicle to break that streak. What M-B had in mind when they designed this vehicle was to create an affordable, eco-conscious car that offered a multitude of platforms and was suitable for daily use. Enter the BlueZero. Keeping Mercedes’ sandwich floor concept in mind, the BlueZero’s structure allows for three different platforms to be realized: an E-Cell with battery, E-Cell plus with battery and gasoline, and an F-Cell with hydrogen. Without elaborating too much, the sandwich floor concept allows for the powertrain to move into cells in the floor in the event of a front-end collision. Such an innovative creation proved not only to be great for safety but also helped to create the universal platform you see here. From a design standpoint, not much is shared with other Benz models except the obligatory 3-pointed star in the center of the grille. A sweeping curve seems to be the defining look of the car, and starts right behind the front quarter panel begins low on the vehicle but finishes up by the beltline, near the back of the car. A lor of electric cars make a lot of bold claims, but this new Benz is relying on existing architecture, practical ideas, and strong support from confident clientele; we hope to see this in production soon. 



Sunday, July 19, 2009

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Saturday, July 11, 2009