Saab/Nespresso Concept

Created in 2010, Saab sponsored a project aimed at developing a new vehicle from a non-automotive brand. In this case design student Eric Leong chose Nespresso, a company owned by Swiss Nestlé Group that sells premium espresso machines and capsules for use at home.The Concept features an original body style that mixes the characteristics of a coupé, a hatchback and a pick-up, featuring two small rear-doors and a rear loading area.The general design language is easily recognizable as a Saab, featuring aviation-inspired elements, a wraparound DLO, the ‘hockey stick’ C-pillar and a descending, linear roofline reminiscent of the 9-X BioHybrid Concept.Taking inspiration from Nespresso’s clever and green solutions, the designer has also introduced new stylish features that enhance the user’s experience.These include a rear end that integrates a flexible, dual storage compartment and top deck panels that can be replaced by cushions to create an open-air, social environment.The rims can change their appearance thanks to a digital projection system.
The roof of the car is covered with solar panels which help power the owner’s house when the car is parked.

For more information visit ericleongdesign.com.

Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupé

Announced at the last  Geneva show, the C-class Coupé shares with its earlier model the same front end, the wedge-shaped, sloping beltline and wheelbase length, however the new bits on this C-Class are the new sleek roofline which is around 4 cm meters lower and a sporty tail. The C-Class will have two versions:

1.The C250 which has a 201hp 1.8 litre V6 turbocharged engine
2. The C350 which boasts a 304 hp 3.5 litre V6 Unit

Both engines use a 7-speed automatic with rear wheeled drive, while an all wheel option will be available as an option. Aimed at rivaling BMW-3 series and the Audi A5, the C-Class Coupé will debut next month

The Volkswagen Aqua Concept

I bet you think that cars that swim are far from now, well you're right but even so, people are still desgning them with that one hope that someone will one day make them. And now a young chinese design student Yuhan Zhang has created one for volkswagen. the project was shortlisted at CDN car awards held in China, the Aqua concept is a futruistic hovercraft powered by hydrogen and propelled by impellers and was enetered into the off-road catergory targeted to Chinese customers. The hovercraft was chosen for its ability for its to travel over ice, dry land and underwater. the Aqua has a powertrain with several engines, the main one located under the chassis.

Jaguars new announcement

Jaguar has announced the new Project C-X75, which is said to be one of the fastest low-emission supercars in the world. The C-X75 was concieved to be the celebration car of Jaguar's 75th anniversery for the time on our roads. Jaguar's design director, Ian Callum had this to say about the car "This will be one of our finest looking Jaguars ever produce. We have to make changes to bring this car to the market, but it will retain all the visual impact of the original concept car". there is no further imformation on this car like its price or its release date but to keep informed click the link http://www.jaguar.com/gb/en/about_jaguar/project-c-x75/kmi.

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