Power born from passion
The new Audi TT Coupé

A cult car, an icon – the Audi TT, launched in the autumn of 1998 – took the sports coupé segment by storm and sharpened the brand profile. Now the second generation of this successful model is making its debut. The new TT Coupé is even more dynamic than its predecessor– in terms of its design, its drivetrain, and its running gear.

Nissan URGE – The dynamic Nissan URGE concept car features motorcycle-inspired styling, a high-revving, small displacement engine, 6-speed manual gearbox, brushed aluminum-alloy wheels, color-infused aluminum body panels and a driver-oriented cockpit with an integrated gaming system. It was created by Nissan Design America, Inc. in La Jolla, Calif.

“Tako” is a city car which has been developed with a high interior in order to achieve the maximum passenger comfort. The body is modular in design and the transmission is completly automatic. The computer enables the car to physically link to other cars which are travelling in the same direction, like a ‘train’. The aim is that this future system will reduce tailbacks, congestion and accidents.

A new experience in driving sensations

Unveiled at the 2005 Bologna Motor Show, C-AirPlay is a fresh interpretation of a supermini designed for an active and dynamic lifestyle. The original body architecture features a curvy exterior with no sharp breaks in the design lines, and an uncluttered cabin that places the emphasis on driving sensations. C-AirPlay brings the driver and passengers a new expression of driving pleasure based on physical and visual perceptions.

2005 Entreprises & Environnement Award
Renault wins eco-design award for the Modus dashboard

The ecological design of the Modus dashboard has earned Renault second prize in the "Eco-products for Sustainable Development" category in the 2005 Entreprises & Environnement Award. The award recognizes Renault's success in meeting the challenge of recycling in vehicle design. The Modus dashboard illustrates Renault's systematic approach, which focuses on using recycled materials, controlling the composition of those materials, and improving recyclability. Nelly Olin, France's Minister for Ecology and Sustainable Development, presented the award on November 29, 2005 at the Pollutec trade show.

Opel Antara GTC Named 'Concept of the Year'

· Crossover study honored by British Autocar magazine

· Praise for Opel’s dynamic design language

Rüsselsheim/London .- Opel´s Antara GTC (Gran Turismo Crossover) concept vehicle won the prestigious ‘Concept of the Year’ title in this year’s Autocar awards. The annual ceremony, hosted by Britain’s longest-running car magazine, recognises the very best in the global car industry.

The making of a winner

We talk to the winners of the "Ferrari, The concepts of a Myth" contest: the spanish Luís Agullo Spottorno and the german Felix Hiller. They have told us how they have made some of their dreams come true in creating the model that probably will inspire the next generation of Ferrari finest. We will show you exclusive pictures of the way they work, the inspiration they had, how made the scale model, renderings and sketches. Very soon...

Automobile designers love to develop projects that are free-thinking and offer a chance to explore ideas without the restriction of rigid production restrictions. This is the genesis of the Design Challenge, which is a competition among Los Angeles area automobile manufacturer design studios.

The theme for the Design Challenge is 'An LA Adventure' and is a reflection of the myriad of activities inherent to Southern California. To participate, studio designers determined what their adventure is and then designed a vehicle specifically to enjoy thir chosen activity.

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Symmetrical all-wheel drive specialist, Subaru, is to display a high-powered concept car at the ‘39th Tokyo Motor Show’ which is also an environmentally-conscious hybrid.

Called the B5-TPH, for ‘Turbo Parallel Hybrid’, the three-door coupe combines a 260 PS 2.0 litre ‘boxer’ engine with an electric generator/motor fitted between the engine and transmission.