Friday, November 19, 2010

Audi e-tron Spyder Concept: design process



Audi has released an official design story of its e-tron Spyder Concept, presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The material also includes photos from the design and prototype construction process.
The Audi e-tron Spyder Concept was developed from the fist sketches to the final prototype in just five months.

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet preview



Nissan has revealed the first image of the Murano CrossCabriolet, an open verion of the Japanese crossover that will make its debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show and will go on sale in 2011.
Set to go on sale in early 2011, the Murano CrossCarbiolet is described by Nissan as "the world's first all-wheel drive crossover convertible".

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Mitsubishi i-MiEV



At the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Mitsubishi is unveiling the North American version of the i-MiEV compact electric car. Expected to go on sale in 2011, the model has larger dimensions compared to the European model.

Toyota Bionic+ Concept



The Toyota Bionic+ Concept is a design study of a futuristic three-seater vehicle that explores the use of bio-technologies and materials. The author is Coventry University graduate Tomas Jankauskas.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Hydra Design Labs launches car design studio



Hydra Design Labs has launched an Automotive Design Studio based in Southern California. The main design team includes former Mitsubishi designers Jon Hull, Mike Desmond, Gary Ragle and Chris Schuttera.
The main team includes automotive designers Jon Hull (Mitsubishi), Mike Desmond (Mitsubishi, West Coast Choppers), Gary Ragle (Mitsubishi R&D), and Chris Schuttera (C & D Zodiac, Ken Okuyama Design and Engineering, Mitsubishi R&D).