Concepts & Designs

Evoque: The First Convertible SUV

February 28, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Land Rover is set to debut the world’s first convertible SUV at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month – the Range Rover Evoque. According to Land Rover’s Design Director, Gerry McGovern, the concept SUV is based on the bold bodylines of the Range Rover Evoque Coupe, but features a fully retractable soft top that lowers in just 12 seconds. … [Read more...] about Evoque: The First Convertible SUV

GMC’s Limited-Edition NFL Sierra Truck

February 5, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Hoping to score big, GMC unveiled a limited-edition NFL model of its Sierra pickup truck at the 2003 SEMA auto show. The vehicle featured a jumbo flat-screen TV that automatically deployed from its tonneau cover; slide-out tailgate BBQ grill and NFL-football field table; NFL graphics throughout; and, of course, custom interior seats trimmed in pigskin leather and … [Read more...] about GMC’s Limited-Edition NFL Sierra Truck

OLED panels Revolutionize Headliners

January 20, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

This is seriously cool - Philips and German chemical giant BASF have teamed up to create a state-of-the-art roof for vehicle cabins. SmartPlanet says it looks like "a futuristic dentists chair, or perhaps even a new millennium toilet". We think it looks and sounds amazing. You be the judge. … [Read more...] about OLED panels Revolutionize Headliners

The Future is Touch-Sensitive Fabrics

January 12, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all – researchers at Polytechnic School in Montreal, Canada are developing a fabric that operates exactly like your iPhone's touchscreen. In other words, you’ll soon be able to raise the volume on your car’s stereo by simply swiping your hand across the seat. … [Read more...] about The Future is Touch-Sensitive Fabrics

Honda’s All-Electric EV-STER

December 2, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Our "round table" discussion on TopCar's Porsche Panamera Stingray went so well that we've decided to hold another. Introducing Honda's all-new EV-STER, a rear-wheel drive electric roadster that's smaller than a Mazda Miata, sportier looking than the Nissan 370Z and just as Earth-friendly as a tree. The interior, however, is where it's really at. Check out the 4 pictures … [Read more...] about Honda’s All-Electric EV-STER