GM parked a jet-like automobile in the Antique Auto Museum located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for display to the public in October 2008. The new autos look very similar to military fighter jets and run on nearly the same turbine engine; the only difference is that these vehicles are meant for travel on the ground instead of the air.
The vehicles on display were the Firebird I, II, and III. All three vehicles were created by GM as early as the 1950's by GM's Allison Aircraft Division in Indianapolis. GM Vice President Charles McCuen (active in 1949) was interested in producing a
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300 Miles Per Gallon for Less Than $30,000
December 9th, 2008 - by B Kenney | Auto Shopping, Concept Cars, Fuel News, General Auto News, Hybrid News
In the future, cars will glide through the air powered by small turbo engines. Traffic will no longer exist on the ground, except for what's left of many small wheel transportation vehicles. Since we don't really know the design automobiles will take in the future, we only can speculate. Aptera, an independent auto company, has taken the forefront of the futuristic venture and developed the Aptera type-1 (2e).
The 2e features a complete aerodynamic design, which Aptera claims will be more efficient both on energy use and speed. The California built car will come in both complete electric and hybrid
The 2e features a complete aerodynamic design, which Aptera claims will be more efficient both on energy use and speed. The California built car will come in both complete electric and hybrid
True Retro Set to Release in 2010
December 2nd, 2008 - by B Kenney | Concept Cars, General Auto News, General Motors News
Over the past decade many of the big auto companies have released retro mock-ups of their biggest car models. Some great examples are the new retro Mustangs, Chevy HHR, Chevy SSR, Chrysler 300, PT Cruiser, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Ford Thunderbird models. There are also a countless number of other newer autos designed with a complete old-school look. Probably the biggest new, and retro, automotive scheduled to hit the market is the modern Chevy Camaro. Plans to release the Camaro coupe sometime in spring 2009 are still active, even with GM's imminent closure on the horizon.
The original Camaro models
The original Camaro models
The “Baby Veyron” GT-R
September 23rd, 2008 - by B Kenney | Auto Shopping, Car Reviews, Concept Cars
Ever heard of a Bugatti Veyron? If not, then it's probably because the car is way out of your price range, selling at a huge $1.5 million US dollars. It’s got everything a very expensive sports car should have: a sleek and sexy design, a supercharged engine for top speeds, and great maneuverability and handling. Sadly, however, most of the general public will never lay eyes upon such a powerful machine. Consumers will, however, be able to purchase a brand new Nissan GT-R in the $80,000 price range.
What does the 2009 GT-R have to do with the Bugatti Veyron? The
What does the 2009 GT-R have to do with the Bugatti Veyron? The
Swimming Cars?
February 17th, 2008 - by Michele | Concept Cars
If you're looking for driving fun and want to trade in your Bridgestone tires, a convertible is one way to fill that desire. But how much more fun could you have if not only were that car a convertible but a water-friendly vehicle? By water-friendly, I mean a vehicle that could ride on water like a boat or swim underwater like a fish.
The sQuba, Rinspeed's newest concept cars, has all of these features. First, it is a sleek looking convertible that seats two. Second, when you drive into the water, the
The sQuba, Rinspeed's newest concept cars, has all of these features. First, it is a sleek looking convertible that seats two. Second, when you drive into the water, the
