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Check Out the 5 Coolest Concept Cars at the Consumer Electronics Show
- Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:11am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the ultimate gadget show for gadget freaks. But besides just showcasing a smorgasbord of electronics, it also features some futuristic, and incredibly cool, concept cars. Business Insider’s Ellis Hamburger is there and took some pictures of those cars and posted 17 of them here. We’ve excerpted five of them for you below:
Audi's "Urban"
Ford's Evo concept
This 3-wheeler comes decked out with giant speakers.
This Kawasaki comes fitted with a TV.
And finally, an offering from Kia.
See some other amazing pictures, and cars, over at Business Insider.
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Comments (81)
Bill Van
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:41amThe AUDI looks like it belong on the salt flats in Bonneville trying for a land speed record. In the 50′s
Report Post »Kael Hyun
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 12:01pmThey’re packed full of Tech what do you expect plus most people dont go to car shows
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 1:22pmPretty spiffy. It’s almost 2015 and the cars are starting to look more like the ones in “Back to the Future II”. Now if only they can fly…
Report Post »jim1flyer
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 1:31pm@Kael Hyun: Did’nt Obama try to pass or look into legislation banning the use of all electronic devices while driving? So what good is all the tech in these cars?
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 1:32pmAudi looks like the Auto Union Silver Arrow racer of the 1930′s.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 2:33pmThe Audi looks like an old car I just saw on American Pickers. It was driven by Mickey Rooney in a movie, they said, and was called a rocket car. It is powered by an Indian motorcycle engine and had a kick start lever.
Report Post »I don‘t know why automakers don’t just use the bigger Harley engines for powering small cars like these. Inventing a hybrid between a motorcycle and a car (covered 4-wheeled motorcycle) would, I think, sell. Most of these concept cars will never see the actual street.
Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 2:43pmThey were called “cycle cars.”
Report Post »NOTYERHUCKLEBERRY
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 7:30pmHey Anonymous, check out the new Morgan 3 wheeler. Two litres of v-twin fun!
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:28pmThe Ford EVO looks pretty sweet. Maybe I’m biased. I own a Camaro (the odd ball out!) 2 Mustangs (the new one will be the Shelby MustangGT500 Super Snake when it’s finally delivered). I also own a beater Ford PU that I use on my property, and an F-150 lightening that was worked over by the Rouche racing team.
I love Ford products. I let my sis or brother drive the Camaro when they visit! I’m EVIL!
Report Post »Motleydes
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:41pmGoing to he car show next week and I guarantee Cobo Hall will be packed.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 11:05pm@ Motleydes
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:41pm
Going to he car show next week and I guarantee Cobo Hall will be packed.
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The Detroit Car Show a few years back was when I became a huge fan of the Ford Mustang. I met Jack Rouch at that show and he talked me into upgrading to the SVT. He’s stood by every sniffle that car has ever made (which hasn’t been more than twice). We’ll see if the Shelby lives up to that standard.
Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:28amWTF? CES? SEMA! Why are they showing off cars at CES? That’s what what SEMA is for!
Report Post »Jim in Houston
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:27amSuicide doors went out in the late 30′s. I guess KIA is a little behind the times.
Report Post »Surebutter
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:38amSuicide Doors are no longer a politically accepted term. Please refer to them as Assisted Lifestyle Exit Portals.
Report Post »Gorp
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 12:11pmSuicide doors are cool.
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 12:30pmFunny, but you guys should note you have to open the front door before the rear door will open…
I like gullwing doors myself (but not by ford). You don’t hit other cars nor do you hit the door with your feet getting out. However if you flip your car upside down there is zero chance of getting the door open.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 1:36pmLincoln had suicide doors into the 60s at least.
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 4:19pmWhen riding with Ted Kennedy you got more than doors to worry about.
Report Post »urethra franklin
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 6:13pmSuicide doors seem pretty accurate when driving an electric car around Atlanta on 285….
Report Post »rcw_68
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:21pmSUREBUTTER—You just made my day. ROFLMAO
Report Post »ThoreauHD
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 2:36pm“Suicide Doors are no longer a politically accepted term. Please refer to them as Assisted Lifestyle Exit Portals.” ROFL!
Report Post »Surebutter
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:20amKia use to be the butt end of jokes. No longer. Detroit needs to take a lesson from Kia/Hyundai. I bought a 2007 Kia New, 80k miles so far and not a single issue. Can’t say that for previous American Made cars I had bought new. I had bought a 1998 Kia Sportage new back in the day. IT was the worst car ever! I swore of Kia’s, until they seemed to change their business model back around 2007.
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 12:32pmKia makes very reliable cars. If you check, most of this auto maker’s business is managed by Americans. Reason for such good cars, good management, good design and……… no union.
Report Post »qzak491
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:00amThe first car looks like a soap box derby car and the last has french doors, no strength where they close, the doors were tried before the old movies had cars with doors like that. Wonder how much money was wasted on these useless things. The Ford might work.
Report Post »Slowman101
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:57amThe KIA is kind of interesting. Sure easy to get into.
Report Post »churchdog
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:51amWhy would anyone drive a car with “Killed In Action” (KIA) on the front of it?
Report Post »I Aint PC
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:47amThe trike is a BRP Spyder. The have been making these for about 5 years. So somebody upgraded the sound system on it. In th backgroud of the Spyder is a GM car, the Camaro. Probally had something upgraded on it as well.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:33amWas going to mention that. The Can-Am Spyder is a popular trike for upscale riders (cost is around $16-$22K depending on model). I’ve talked with older riders who switched from two-wheelers to the Can-Am and they love it! Rode one at Sturgis a couple of years ago too. Comfortable, plenty of power for two-up, but not so great on fuel milage…Might get one myself some day!
Report Post »MaxMagician
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:23amAnybody seen the movie Brazil? I swear Jonathan Pryce was driving that tiny little Audi. (OK, it was a Messerschmitt. Crazy Germans.)
Report Post »dnewton
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:22amIs this the design before applying crash standards? I am having a little trouble imagining coming up behind or alongside the Audi on wet pavement. I think I see four rooster tails of water coming off of each wheel in a rain storm. Those wheels look like bald tires to me. Maybe that keeps them from picking up and throwing so much water,oil and mud.
Report Post »MIlitary Nurse
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:53amLook closer, the Audi had splash guards that covered almost 80% of the wheels
Report Post »SageInWaiting
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:01amI had the same thought but those fenders should do a pretty good job; snow packing in them may be a problem. Also, don‘t bump the curb when parking or you’ll be replacing the fender. Concept cars are mechanical eye-candy; looks beautiful but will probably be shallow; your eye will be wondering again shortly there after.
Report Post »vermindust
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:43amCrash standards to not apply because these toys are obviously intended for indoor use, in the malls and such.
Report Post »dnewton
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 12:03pmI was looking with my bad eye. I’ll be getting cataract surgery next week. But, I think you are right, there are guards on the wheels.
Report Post »newt
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:21amnowhere does it say these are electric cars.
Report Post »try READING!
YOUR NOT GETTING MY GUNS
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:44amClicked on both links, nothing. Could you point out where it says they are electric. The exaust pipes on many of them would leave me to believe they’re not electric.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 1:38pmTwo times carburetor, twice pipes. With a doggie in the back window that goes up and down.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:13amThe Ford is the only one we will see on the road…. The trike is 1,000 rimes more dangerous than a motorcycle. The others add a new meaning to “space” age, because of the space they take up!
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:59amThe trike is already on the road, its called a spyder , two of my friends own them ! Their kinda cool but i prefer my bike !!!
Report Post »1moreOutnumbered
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:50amPassed a trike on the way to work today…on my Harley. They’re different, that’s about all they have going for them.
Report Post »Publius Novus
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:07amElectric cars just do do it for me. There’s nothing better than flooring a V-8 and feeling the rumble in your bones.
Report Post »ThePostman
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:01amIf Detroit had been allowed to fail, the fresh new companies that stepped in to take their place would be giving us what we want by now. GM, Dodge, and Ford are the greatest powers against auto innovation and improvement.
It’s just a matter of time until GM declares bankruptcy once again. And once again, the unions will steal from the investors, and consumers will be re-screwed.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:54amMy dad was a GM engineer for 35 years, he always said ” if it wasnt for the Japanese we would still be driving pintos and vega’s ” he is on his eighth Honda…… Loves em.
Report Post »LIBS-ARE-DINGLEHEADS
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 12:48pmWell said. I saw this coming DECADES ago. A friend of mine in Ohio had a father who “worked” at Ford. Up from West Virginia, this man was a complete imbecile; unable to hardly write or speak intelligently. Why did he drop his blunderbuss and move to OH? A union job at “Fords” (their pronunciation). He made $38 bucks an hour…in 1975! I went to work with him one day with his son on a “take your son to work day”. ILLUMINATING. They punched in, began drinking and playing cards. NO work! One of the managers showed up; they pointed to the shop steward, who was “God” and said to ask him whatever he wanted. He WANTED these men to go to work! Tough…..
They did no work (except for sweeping up their ashes and litter for the day). When I asked this man if he actually built cars, he replied; sometimes, but this was a “lag-time” between re-fittings”. “The union mandated that we work during this time, so we sit around and play cards.” How long was this going on, I asked. “”Oh, about two months now”, was the reply.
THEN these people went on strike…for more money and benefits! They got 95% “strike pay”…..
Then the “sticker shock” of the following years…..I wasn’t surprised, with these dillweeds making cars….and it is NOT a surprise to me that Hyndai, KIA, et. al. are cleaning their clocks.
Americans are too STUPID to realize this.
Report Post »BelievinginAmerica
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:59pmPostman, did you forget that Ford didn’t take any “bail out”money, and are doing just fine? Don’t add Ford to that eqaution!
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:53amneat o..
Report Post »goahead.makemyday
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:40amWhat happened to the Speed Racer concept cars?
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:55amTo heck with that, I want the George Jetson car!
Report Post »dnewton
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:30amIf there was a George Jetson Car, there would be a big fight over who would control the licensing. You would probably have to keep the thing at the airport and be scanned by TSA every time you wanted to use it. Wait until they get one that runs on Iranian Uranium, since our President is making sure there will be plenty of it.
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:33amMy dog and my kid can probably run faster.
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:31amWhat nothing from GM, I guess they put all their eggs in one basket with the Volt. Good move
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:35amYou just ruined my day.
Report Post »“G”overment “M”oney
RE volt
Pro-Palin
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:28amThe audi is junk, the ford looks hot , the bike is for idiots that still need training wheels only up front (The Moden Version) the Truck looks like something out of PIMP MY RIDE, and the green machine makes me want to vomit. School wall green what the………
Report Post »Joisey
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:27amI notice only one of the cars even tries to seat 4 people. None of the cars has any luggage room. If this is the future, go out and buy yourself a used car dealership now; it will be a goldmine.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:21am.
Report Post »Where’s the Hemi?…………
G-WHIZ
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 11:57amHave an old 2000-4cyl-caravan. It only has dual-overhead-cams, 4-valves-per-cyl., and if you look at the drawings, itlooks almost like a small HEMI. I get 27mpg goeing 70-80mph through the Smokeys,
Report Post »and 29-30mph, normally on most long trips w/o-mountains. It weighs 3600lbs + gas, oil, luggage, etc… . The great minds of Chrysler, in their glorious wisdom(D’Oh!) have scrapped this engine for a large V6 with 8(?)speed auto-trans which gets less actual milage and adds 200+ pounds to the front end to help add to the overstear, which the old model didnot have. All I added was a washable airfilter, got rid of their defective spark-coil pack(new one is NAPA) and replaced the front struts which failed after 1and one-half years…amost 90thousand miles and goeing strong.
grandmaof5
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:20amIf only I could cut my 6′10″ son in half, these would be practical.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 4:45pmYou won’t have to cut him in half…the government will eventually outlaw anyone over 6′6″
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:20amThey look like electric death traps to me.I could run over one of those with my Pickup truck and not even feel it…
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:32amThis is how Obama plans on fixing the Social Security ponzi scheme, nobody makes it to 65.
Report Post »THXll38
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:14amI see nothing cool about these concept cars.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 8:14amIf it runs on batteries, I don’t want it.
Report Post »TROONORTH
Posted on January 12, 2012 at 9:00amIf it runs on batteries you will not be able to use it outside of Key West or Death Valley. NO HEATER! NOT DEFROSTER! Completely useless.
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