BMW Gina: A New Visionary Concept
GINA, which stands for “Geometry and Functions in N’ Adaptations” is an inspiring new car concept from German manufacturer BMW. Its exterior is entirely made out of textile fabric that’s pulled around a frame of metal and carbon fiber wires. The core of this little beast is controlled by electro-hydraulic devices and can actually move and change its shape beneath the fabric skin. The headlights, for instance, can be exposed or hidden by the car’s skin just like blinking eyes, and the hood opens from the center as the fabric parts to expose the engine.Impressive, huh? But wait until you discover the interior, where BMW designers have made visible only the instruments that are required at a certain time, while the rest of the time the same fabric interior “blinks” them out of view. Don’t get too excited yet as the car is just a concept, meant to display the talent of BMW’s designers and engineers. But if this baby is ever to be produced, I will have to find a quick way to become a millionaire.
Watch a cool video of the GINA after the jump.
Cree SAM by Cree Ltd
The Cree SAM, a product of Swiss company Cree Ltd is an environmentally friendly zero emissions vehicle powered by an electric motor.
CarLoft Designs Apartments with Car Parkings on Balcony
Why park you car in the underground or in a garage when you can park it on the balcony of your high-rise condo? That’s exactly what German company Car Loft thought, as they are building a residential project in Berlin that will allow its residents to park their cars on the balcony of their apartments. I’m not kidding: each resident will be able to use his garden as a car-parking space, which will be called CarLoggia. To access their condo, the lucky owners will use the CarLift, which will bring them and their car right on their floor. The prices of the luxury flats start at 450,600 euros. You better be quick if you want one, because the penthouse, the fifth floor and the ground-floor are already sold.
Suzuki LC
The LC is a funny recreation of Suzuki’s first cars, which had space for only two people. All the details have been mulled over to give this car a vintage look.This cute little beast is powered by a 660cc, 3 cylinder, DOHC engine, paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Too kawaii!
2006 Dodge Challenger Concept
I’ve always been a big fan of muscle cars and when I saw the 2006 Dodge Challenger concept car, my eyes literally popped out of my head. This beast is based on the iconic 1970 model, a car with mega horsepower and pure lines. Rethought, reworked, reproportioned and redesigned, the Challenger concept car offers a HEMI-powered performance coupe derived from one of the most sought after classic American muscle car. I’m sure this car would give General Lee a run for its money!
Roadster Saab
Fathers, this one is not for you but for your 12 month old baby. Playsam, a Scandinavian company that makes luxury toys, has designed the Roadster Saab, a clean and simple vehicle, which is based on the very first Saab. The steering wheel is made of wood and metal, and the body is made of ABS plastic. This car will turn your toddler into a proud driver.