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51 Concept Car Innovations

These Automobile Designs Will Have You Speeding to the 2012 NAIAS

— January 11, 2012 — Autos
In this awe-inspiring list of concept cars you can peruse over past NAIAS automobile unveilings or browse future designs that are just around the corner; designs that you might even see at the 2012 NAIAS. Innovation and ingenuity can be found in every one of these car concepts, from the ones now in production to models that just didn’t make the cut.

Whether it is an enviormental, emission-reducing hybrid, a luxury sports car, or a sleek, futuristic vehicle that is designed to reach new speeds and quickly cut through air, this collection of auto concepts will spark your imagination and, possibly, even put you in an inventive mood yourself. So before you head on down to the 2012 NAIAS, make sure you take a look at this collection of concept cars and give yourself an educational lesson in some other unique car ideas that came before the ones presented at the show.
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Matriarchal Concept Cars
Matriarchal Concept Cars
Woman Love is Designed Specifically for Ladies and Children
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BMW Concept 1 Series tii
BMW Concept 1 Series tii
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Sleek Electric Concept Cars
Sleek Electric Concept Cars
The Nissan ESFLOW EV is a Vehicle that Will Make You Feel Fly
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Crossover Concept Cars
Crossover Concept Cars
Chevrolet Orlando Turbodiesel Spotted in Paris
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Pint-Sized Concepts
Pint-Sized Concepts
GM Triplets & VW Up!
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Reptilian Concept Cars
Reptilian Concept Cars
The U-Wall Lizard is Designed to Literally Cling to the Road
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LED Concept Cars
LED Concept Cars
The Daihatsu Pico's Doors are Programmed to Flash Messages to Motorists
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Hummer HX Concept (NAIAS 2008)
Hummer HX Concept (NAIAS 2008)
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Smiling Concept Cars
Smiling Concept Cars
Nissan and Hara Designs Team Up for the Happy Vehicle
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Voice-Driven Concept Cars
Voice-Driven Concept Cars
The Fiat Eye Uses Voice Commands to Shift Gears and Steer
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Chunky Concept Cars
Chunky Concept Cars
Chevy Orlando at Paris Auto Show 2008 (UPDATE)
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Cubic Concept Cars
Cubic Concept Cars
Scion Hako
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Windowless Concept Cars
Windowless Concept Cars
The Porsche Sebring Spyder is for Minimalist Auto Enthusiasts
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NAIAS
NAIAS
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible World Premiere
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Commodious Concept Cars
Commodious Concept Cars
The Kia KV7 Swivels with Flair and Style
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Honeycomb Concept Cars
Honeycomb Concept Cars
The Hyundai 'Hexa Space' is Marketed Toward Young Adults
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Luxury Electric Concept Cars
Luxury Electric Concept Cars
The BMW Motorrad E-Scooter is a Conscious Commuter Option
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Covert Concept Cars
Covert Concept Cars
First Spy Photos of the Peugeot H1 Concept Car Caught in Iceland
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Diet Concept Cars
Diet Concept Cars
The Newly Redesigned Mazda MX-5 Drops 995Kg to Become Superlight
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Windmill-Wheeled Concept Cars
Windmill-Wheeled Concept Cars
Ventile From Thierry Dumaine Uses Wind Energy to Provide Power
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Bubbly Concept Cars
Bubbly Concept Cars
Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport Air Debut at the Geneva Auto Show (Update)
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Dune-Busting Concept Cars
Dune-Busting Concept Cars
The Mazda Tanken Concept is Part Dune Buggy, Part Luxury SUV
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Frameless Concept Cars
Frameless Concept Cars
The Updated Audi E-Tron Spyder is Ultra-Futuristic
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Combinable Concept Cars
Combinable Concept Cars
The Gemini Concept Car Instantly Goes from Coupe to Sedan
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Body-Powered Concept Cars
Body-Powered Concept Cars
Get Your Groove on with the Swing Beginner Car
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Kite-Powered Concept Cars
Kite-Powered Concept Cars
The Honda Kaze Harnesses Wind and Sun Power to Work
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Affordable Eco Concept Cars
Affordable Eco Concept Cars
The Toyota FT-CH is a Snappy Hybrid We May See on the Road
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ATV-Inspired Concept Cars
ATV-Inspired Concept Cars
Hexagon from Andrea Spaggiari Has a Design Ahead of Its Time
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Creating Concept Cars of the Past
Creating Concept Cars of the Past
Dodge Viper Concept Design From1967 Imagined Today
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Bobsled Concept Cars
Bobsled Concept Cars
The Xscape 2030 Would be Perfect for a 'Cool Runnings' Remake
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Vacationing Concept Cars
Vacationing Concept Cars
The LM Hawaii is an Eco-Friendly Beach Cruiser
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Concept Cars
Concept Cars
Suzuki Grand Vitara Bandit
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Pill-Shaped Concept Cars
Pill-Shaped Concept Cars
The Vertical Concept Car is Designed Without Doorhandles
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Computer Company Concept Cars
Computer Company Concept Cars
The Apple iSync Automobile is Perfect for Macheads
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George Jetson Concept Cars
George Jetson Concept Cars
The Zoleco Seats Four and Gets 151 MPG
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Batpod Concept Cars
Batpod Concept Cars
Victor Uribe's Audi Concept Would Make Bruce Wayne Blush
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Sun-Powered Concept Cars
Sun-Powered Concept Cars
The Renault Kidma Transports and Protects
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Retro-Inspired Concept Cars
Retro-Inspired Concept Cars
The Luxurious, Sleek and Eco-Friendly Bugatti Type 57 Concept
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Single-Seater Concept Cars
Single-Seater Concept Cars
Lynx Concept Car Design by Daniel Toma
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Search Engine Concept Cars
Search Engine Concept Cars
The Volkswagen Theta is Powered by Google
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Futuristic Family Cars
Futuristic Family Cars
The Mazda Shinari Concept Car is Sure to Impress
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85-Year-Old Concept Cars
85-Year-Old Concept Cars
The 1926 Rolls Royce 10EX is a Historical Concept Car Up for Auction
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Captivating Concept Cars
Captivating Concept Cars
The Gillette Guide to Rad Rides
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Transparent Concept Cars
Transparent Concept Cars
The Nissan Panorama Optimizes the Passengers' Experience
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Reborn Concept Cars
Reborn Concept Cars
The BMW M5 Concept Vehicle is a Preview of the New Upcoming German Supercar
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Power-Sharing Concept Cars
Power-Sharing Concept Cars
The Renault 4Lectric Drives Household Electricity Too
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Futuristic Concept Cars
Futuristic Concept Cars
The Jaguar 2040 Questions Luxury in Future Decades
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Glass Egg Concept Cars
Glass Egg Concept Cars
The Citroen EGGO is a Curvy Coupe Designed for the Youth of the Future
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Air-Cutting Concept Cars
Air-Cutting Concept Cars
The F-Whale by Gary Gu has a Wind-Slicing Streamlined Body
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Unrestrained Car Concepts
Unrestrained Car Concepts
The Michelin Design Challenge 2011 Shows the Future of Transportation
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