Honda's entry for the LA Design Challenge is the Helix Concept, a vehicle that interfaces with the driver's DNA thanks to advanced adaptive polymers and offers three configurations, for large cities, congested urban environments and high speed travels.

A rare video of the Ferrari Dino Berlinetta Competizione in action. The prototype was designed by Paolo Martin and unveiled by Pininfarina in 1967.

The GM Car Hero is a futuristic vehicle aimed at offering the driver an experience very similar to the racing videogames: it provides features that entertain and challenge the driver's skills and can change its configuration to become a single seater.

Nissan has released a concept preview sketch of a light commercial electric vehicle. The low-cost van is based on the NV200 and could be launched worldwide as a mass market model after 2012.

Presented at the LA Design Challenge 2009, the Audi eOra and eSpira concepts are two futuristic vehicles focused on freedom and agility that can be controlled through small body movements.

Subaru has released new images of the Hybrid Tourer Concept, the four-seater technological showcase presented at the Tokyo Motor Show, including design sketches and photos of the interior.

The BMW Simple Concept is a three-wheeler leaning personal commuter with a tandem seating layout focused on maximizing enery efficiency. Among the technical features are a drag coefficient of 0.18, a total weight of 450 kg and 36 kW hybrid powertrain.

Unveiled by Toyota at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, the FT-EV II Concept is a study of an ultra-compact four-seater urban electric vehicle characterized by electric sliding doors, drive-by-wire technology and a retro-futuristic interior.

Presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and based on the 2002 1-Liter prototype, the Volkswagen L1 Concept is a narrow two-seater diesel-hybrid that thanks to the lightweight and aerodynamic construction can achieve a fuel consumption of 80 km/liter. It could be produced from 2013.

Nissan has unveiled the Land Glider Concept, an original personal city commuter characterized by the ability to lean in corners, combined with a 1+1 seating layout and a width of just 1.1 meters. The powertrain adopts two rear electric motors.