Yearly Archives: 2017
Lexus celebrates the 10th anniversary of its F models
Lexus is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its high performance F models with the release of the new limited-edition Lexus RC F and GS F models. Both models are debuting this week at the Tokyo Motor Show and will go on sale in Japan by next spring. The RC F and GS limited-edition models get upgraded shock absorbers and lightweight...
Subaru Viziv Performance concept previews the next WRX
Subaru continues to use the Viziv name for its concept vehicles and now it's unveiled the latest one - the Subaru Viziv Performance concept. As its name suggests, this latest concept previews a future high performance model, which likely hints at the direction of the next-generation WRX. The Viziv Performance concept draws inspiration from Subaru's current sedan, like the WRX...
Lexus LS+ concept previews the future
The all-new 2018 Lexus LS was just unveiled, but Lexus is already looking to the future with the debut of the Lexus LS+ concept, which previews the design direction of Lexus' future models. The third-generation of the Lexus L-finesse design language will be even bolder with a new take on the Spindle Grille. Behind the updated grille there's a large...
Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept signals the brand’s return
Last week Mitsubishi revealed its new "Drive for Growth" plan, which will hopefully see Mitsubishi increase its sales and revenue by 30 percent within the next three years. Now Mitsubishi is ready to show the world how serious it is, with the debut of the Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept that's debuting this week in Tokyo. The e-Evolution concept is an all-electric...
Honda Sports EV concept debuts in Tokyo
Honda has unveiled its latest electric concept car, the Honda Sports EV, which is debuting this week in Tokyo. The Honda Sports EV concept follows the debut of the Urban EV concept. While Honda has announced that the Urban EV concept is a preview of a new small electric car, we'll have to wait and see if the Sports EV...
Nissan IMx concept previews an electric SUV
Nissan has already confirmed that it's working on a new electric SUV and now we have our first preview with the debut of the Nissan IMx concept, which is debuting this week at the Tokyo Motor Show. The IMx concept features a fully electric powertrain that can travel up to 372 miles on a single charge - much further...
Mazda Vision Coupe concept is a stunning four-door coupe
In addition to the Mazda Kai concept, Mazda has unveiled a second concept for the Tokyo Motor Show - the stunning Mazda Vision Coupe concept. The Vision Coupe concept takes Mazda's Kodo design language to new heights with its sleek coupe-like styling that even takes some cues from the RX-Vision concept that we saw in 2015. While it was rumored...
Mazda Kai concept previews the next-gen Mazda3
Mazda has unveiled its new Kai concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, which is likely a preview of what we can expect from the next-generation Mazda3. With its muscular, sculpted lines, the Mazda Kai concept is a new take on Mazda's current Kodo design language. Mazda hasn't provided too many details about the Mazda Kai concept, but it will be...
Nissan Serena e-Power electrified minivan debuts in Tokyo
Nissan has unveiled a new electrified minivan - the Nissan Serena e-Power, which is going to debut next week at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The Serena e-Power uses the same range-extender hybrid powertrain as the Note e-Power. The electric powertrain borrows from the technology in the Nissan Leaf, but uses a small gasoline engine to charge the battery, eliminating...
Toyota TJ Cruiser concept could enter production
Toyota is going to reveal the TJ Cruiser concept this month at the Tokyo Motor Show and if you like what you see, there's a chance that Toyota could build it. Hirokazu Ikuma, Toyota's chief designer revealed to Autocar that Toyota is thinking about building the TJ Cruiser and offering it globally. Toyota will use the TJ Cruiser concept's debut...
