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GM's Coal-Powered Oldsmobile Was One Of The Strangest Experiments In Automotive History

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0000

After the turbulence of the 1970s successive oil crises, American automakers were keen to find alternative fuel sources for their cars, and that included coal.

10 Supercars Inspired By Iconic Airplanes

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

The world of supercars takes inspiration for a long list of sources, but the sleek lines and sharp angles of military aircraft make them particularly appealing.

VW Unveils Inflatable Concept Designed To Completely 'Rethink' Camper Vans

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Volkswagen's latest camper van concept takes a very different approach to turning a family vehicle into a camping setup, with portability at its core.

This Solar-Powered Car Backed By BMW Is Designed To Make More Energy Than It Uses Daily

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Students at Clemson University, in collaboration with BMW, have developed a concept car that uses solar panels to generate more energy than it uses.

GTA 6 Trailer Gives Us First Glimpse At New Race Tracks (And One May Be Based On This Real Florida Track)

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:09:40 +0000

Developer Rockstar has said GTA 6 will be the biggest entry in the series, and recent rumors suggest that includes a raceway with real-world inspiration.

GM Killed The Blackwing V8, But Cadillac Has The Perfect Replacement

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0000

The Blackwing V8 may be no more, but Cadillac is teeing up something that might be even better. If you pay attention to racing, you may have already seen it.

Acura's New Concept Car Has The Coolest Doors Since The McLaren F1

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Known for reliable SUVs, this automaker just shocked Monterey Car Week with a futuristic concept car featuring wild, McLaren-style butterfly doors.

Honda 'Accord SUV' Could Take On The Subaru Outback In 2029

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0000

There's now an Outback-sized hole in the off-road market between a sedan and a crossover. Honda might be able to capitalize on it with this rumored car.

The Audi ZERØ EV Concept Looks Like An Alien's Idea Of A Car

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Remember when automakers pushed boundaries with bold designs? Discover the brutalist, ultra-compact Audi ZERØ EV concept that looks like an alien spaceship.

The Aston Martin Dreadnought Is Far From A Bond Car, And Maybe That's The Point

staff@slashgear.com (Aidan Eckhardt) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:22:53 +0000

007 would probably hit self-destruct on Aston's new SUV.

Jaguar Designer Shows What A Modern Front-Engine Corvette Stingray Could Be

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0000

The C8 Corvette ushered in a new, mid-engined, direction when it launched in 2019, but this rendering illustrates an alternate path for the nameplate.

If This Stunning Coupe Is The Future Of BMW ALPINA, The Purists Will Be Delighted

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Davies) — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000

BMW Alpina wants to squeeze in-between BMW and Rolls-Royce. Would cars like this Vision concept unlock the wallets of well-heeled enthusiasts?

Honda's Next-Gen Sedan Design Looks Shockingly Different

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:07:17 +0000

Honda introduced a new concept hybrid sedan today which looks very different for its current lineup, possibly hinting a new roadmap for the company.

This Next-Gen Smart Travel Trailer Concept Takes Camping Into The Future

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Sat, 09 May 2026 21:45:00 +0000

If going camping sounds good but giving up modern comforts doesn't, this over-the-top trailer concept might be just what you're looking for.

Hyundai's New Boulder Concept Feels Like The Future Of SUVs

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0000

All of Hyundai's models built in the U.S. have been manufactured with a unibody design. This concept debuted at the 2026 New York International Auto Show isn't.

Inside Toyota's Test Track: Sideways Camrys, Hydrogen Trucks, And One Big Surprise

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:50:33 +0000

Toyota usually does everything possible to avoid prying eyes seeing what happens at its proving grounds, but occasionally it pulls back the curtain.

Toyota's New Concept Pickup Is As Barebones As A Truck Can Get

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Toyota has unveiled its newest concept vehicle in the form of the IMV Origin - a bare-bones pickup truck that makes Kei trucks look like luxury rides.

4 Concept Cars We Wish We Were Driving Home For The Holidays

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:15:00 +0000

Traveling by car for the holidays is its own special undertaking, and what could make it more special than these concept cars that never saw the light of day?

This Forgotten Chrysler HEMI Never Made It To Production

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:45:00 +0000

Chrylser made several prototypes of its revolutionary small and lightweight Ball-Stud HEMI engine, but only one is known to survive to this day.

After 20 Long Years, Aptera Finally Has A (Somewhat) Drivable Car

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:35:00 +0000

Aptera has been around since 2005, and the company just now has a somewhat drivable prototype. However, whether it ever goes into production is another story.