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.

Unveiled at the 2009 Franfurt Motor Show, the Kangoo Z.E. Concept presents Renault's vision for a future electric vehicle targeted to urban environments and focused on minimizing energy consumption while offering good levels of comfort and practicality.

At the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show Toyota will present the FT-86 Concept, a lightweight four-seater coupé designed by Toyota Europe Design Development. It features compact dimensions and a naturally-aspirated 2.0 boxer gasoline engine.

The e-2 Concept by German company e-Wolf is a project of an electric supercar with four motors delivering 400 kW and 1,000 Nm and with an exterior design inspired by Ferrari and Lamborghini models. A prototype is planned for 2011.

The Honda EV-N Concept is an small four-seat eletric car inspired by the 1960's N360 micro car. Among the highlights are the replaceable seat fabrics, a solar panel roof and a communications system integrated in the front fascia.