Renault Trezor concept in Paris; electric drive, new design language

Renault Trezor concept, 2016 Paris auto showAutomakers often use concept cars to preview future styling for much more restrained production models. Even when a concept car doesn't make it into production, elements of its styling can. Providing a styling template for future models is the main mission of the Renault Trezor electric sports car concept, which debuts this week at the 2016 Paris...

Lexus UX small crossover utility concept unveiled in Paris

Lexus UX concept, 2016 Paris auto showThe Lexus UX concept debuting this week at the 2016 Paris Motor Show represents the Toyota luxury brand's probe of the subcompact crossover segment. It previews a possible new model that would slot below the current NX in Lexus' lineup. While Lexus didn't say so explicitly, such a model could be based on the Toyota C-HR, which is finally set to go...

VW e-Crafter, Mercedes Urban e-truck concept: electric vans for Europe

Volkswagen e-CrafterTo realize truly significant reductions in carbon emissions, powertrain electrification will have to extend beyond just passenger cars. But electric commercial vehicles have received relatively little attention from established manufacturers. That is seemingly about to change, at least in Europe. DON'T MISS: Road for electric trucks with...

Tesla Model S race car revealed for Electric GT series

2016 Electric GT Championship Tesla Model S race carEarlier this year, a group called Electric GT Holdings announced plans for a race series exclusively for the Tesla Model S electric car. While the Formula E series currently runs events around the globe with purpose-built open-wheel race cars, Electric GT organizers reasoned that fans would relate better to a series that used cars based on...