Two Chevy Concepts at the New York Auto Show

The best selling brand from General Motors will make another appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Chevrolet will be rolling out two concept vehicles at the forthcoming motor show. These vehicles will be featuring what could be the future of Chevy vehicles.

It is known that concept vehicles are loaded with features that are in the development stage and will in the course of time be integrated into mass produced vehicles. The two concepts from Chevrolet are going to do just that.

Aside from showing the auto world where the brand is going in terms of design for their vehicles, Chevrolet will also give consumers a glimpse of what could be the future of automobiles.

The first of the pair is the Chevy Volt concept electric vehicle. The concept vehicle is a plug-in electric vehicle which means that it comes with an on board battery pack which can be recharged using a common household socket. The vehicle is designed to make the best out of its battery pack designed to provide power for 40 miles of travel. That figure covers the average mileage of an American motorist in one day.

Aside from its plug in capability, the vehicle also has a “range extender”. This is essentially a small internal combustion engine mated to a generator which charges the car’s Lithium-ion battery pack. With this “range extender”, the vehicle’s 40 mile range increases significantly to 640 miles.

This newest version of the Volt features the radical E-Flex Propulsion System by General Motors. The feature allows the vehicle to run on a variety of fuels including electricity, conventional gasoline, E85, and biodiesel. The Volt’s features will surely be made better if complemented with EBC Redstuff brake pads.

The second Chevy concept vehicle is the Chevy Camaro Concept. This concept version of Chevy’s pony car is a convertible which gives the Camaro high aesthetic value. The concept convertible which will make an appearance on the Big Apple is daubed with the Hugger Orange pearl tri-coat paint.

The iconic sport stripes are also present including the long hood configuration common on all pony car as started by the Ford Mustang. The wheels of the Camaro are almost pushed to the corners, giving the Camaro the impression of being ready to burn asphalt at a second’s notice. Indeed, this Camaro can rev it up along with the finest car in its class. Its V8 engine provides adequate power to its rear wheels via a sporty manual transmission. This is a car that would definitely receive much adoration from Camaro fans and will probably gain new ones along the way.

These concept vehicles will be showcased at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan where the 2007 New York International Auto Show will be held. The event will be opened to the public on the 6th of April and will run trough the 15th of the same month.

Concept Cars and Cars to Come

Concept cars are prototypes of ideal cars. They are usually showcased for public exhibition. In the fiercely competitive world of car manufacturing, manufacturers are constantly designing and making special cars to show their ability to design and manufacture highly useful cars, built ahead of the times. As the name goes, such cars are purely conceptual in nature.

Why are concept cars conceptual?

Manufacturers of such cars do not go for mass production. This is because prototype cars are non-traditional and are made of very expensive materials or materials like paper or carbon fiber, mass production of which is not feasible. The designs and layouts of such cars are too fanciful to be implemented practically.

Purpose of designing concept cars:

Concept cars are made combining the best of modern technology with the highly effective and time-tested layouts of cars from the past. Reactions to such cars enable automobile companies feel the pulse of the market. The fanciness of the cars set the pace for future designs. Manufacturers come to know whether a car is acceptable or requires a few modifications before going to production. Cars which evince little interest are usually destroyed. Those which catch the imagination of the public are preserved as a strategy to expand the list of company patents.

Toyota Motor Corp. showcased 7 Toyota concept cars at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The cars unveiled by the company feature several groundbreaking and futuristic technologies. Among the concept cars showcased are the Fine-X and i-swing. While the former is a personal mobility vehicle the latter is a brand new fuel cell hybrid vehicle. The company has also showcased a prototype car, which has headlights that change intensity of light from dull to bright. The change in color reflects feeling of the driver, whether is happy, sad, or angry.

Among the 2009 concept cars Vision GLK Bluetec, the GLK compact crossover and Vision GLK Freeside are expected to be popular among the mass. Cheverolet will be launching the Chevrolet Camaro Convertile. Audi will introduce six new models in next three years. Audi Q7 SUV is the first of the six models. Audi r8 will make debut later this year. Other models are Audi A4, Audi A5, and Audi Q5. The last of the models which is shrouded in mystery is likely to be out after 2 years. To make its aging models come off age, Jaguar’s S type line-up is being replaced by Jaguar XF in 2009.

How to Find an Audi Concept Car

People who love cars they always dream of buying a concept car. Concept cars are stylish and radical looking cars that are showcased at motor shows by the car manufacturing companies such as Audi to understand what the reaction of the people who view it. Audi concept can be seen at various motor shows that take place across the globe.

Concept automobile never go into production. However, after the automobile manufacturing company goes through the customer reaction, necessary changes such as design modification, cost, etc are done and then the car is finally released in the market. The reason why people love concept cars is because it not only looks radical but also have powerful engine. There are plenty of Audi concept automobiles such as Audi S5 Concept, Audi Q5 Audi Locus Concept, Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro Concept, Audi RSQ Concept, and Audi Q5 Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept.

Here are some tips that will help you understand where you can find concept car from Audi:

  1. Start your web browser and open your search engine and search for concepts  from Audi. You can type ‘Audi concept car’ in the search engine. The search result will show you a complete list of website that sell or review concept automobiles from Audi. You will also come across websites through which you will come to know the schedules of the forthcoming auto shows. If you are mainly interested in concept cars from Audi, you can visit websites that exclusively sell and review concept cars of Audi.
  2. If you open the dedicated website for concepts from Audi, you will be able to view the specifications of all the concept automobiles Audi has produced. Moreover, you will also be able to download amazing wallpapers and screensavers on to your desktop. Once you have found a good website that reviews all the major and famous automobile from Audi, you can start reading the reviews to understand the pros and cons of each concept car.
  3. If you want to see the concept cars physically, you can visit an auto show to check out concept automobiles from all the major car brands
  4. You can even checkout the local newspaper to learn about the forthcoming auto shows.
  5. You can visit the official website of Audi and there you will able to find new and updates of the upcoming car shows.

Why should you visit a concept automobile review site?

The answer is pretty simple. Through the reviews you will be able to understand the features of the car. So when you visit a car show in person and if you happen to come across a car of which you have read review, you will able to decide which car present at the auto show is the best. Keep in mind that the concept automobile that is designed for auto show is not assessed for safety and road specifications. Hence, many people do not buy the Audi concept automobile right way the moment they say but wait for the car to release in the market.