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	The Network Is the Car
		The car is destined to become a cornerstone platform for those mobile applications.
		The Sun concept car grew from a recognition that existing systems produced by car manufacturers are all proprietary and developed for particular car lines.
		In a family where both the husband and wife drive the car, each has individualized settings, so that when they enter the car, their environments are configured to the profiles on their rings.
	java.sun.com /features/1999/06/concept_car.html (1559 words)

	Concept car - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A concept car or show car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more.
		One unused but operational concept car that languished for years in the North Hollywood, California shop of car customizer George Barris, Ford Motor Company's "Lincoln Futura" from 1954, received a new lease on life as the Batmobile in the Batman series that debuted in 1966 on the ABC Television Network.
		The upcoming Volkswagen Eos was originally a concept vehicle known as the Volkswagen Concept C. Volkswagen 1 L car Volkswagen fuel-saver concept - referring to a fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 km (235 mpg(US)).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Concept_car (789 words)

	Welcome to Concept Car Audio & Video
		Concept is leading the market in innovation and development.
		Concept is the originator of the unique QuadCoil design (patent pending).
		Concept manufactures a wide range of digital LCD monitors, including headrest monitors and ceiling-mounted, flip-down screens.
	www.conceptconcept.com /about.asp (247 words)

	Dodge Challenger Concept Car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Although the 1970 Challenger was the car's main inspirations, the concept's crosshair grille more closely resembles the grille of a 1971 Challenger.
		This moves the center of the car closer to the front wheels and inherently shortens the front end.
		Details left on the drafting table include the old car's oversized chrome gas cap, which just didn't look right with the concept car's otherwise missing brightwork, and a modern version of the original Challenger's hood pins.
	www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/Features/articleId=108756 (2464 words)

	1955 Mercury Concept Car
		Design studies for the car began in late 1953 or early 1954, immediately after Spear, anxious for a break from designing 3/8 sized concept cars, left the Advanced Design Studio to take over as head of the International and Canadian Studio.
		The D-528 and its companion car, the D-526, were the first full-sized, fully operational cars built by Ford personnel with fiberglass bodies.
		The VIN number on the car described it as an experimental 1953 Mercury Monterey and Butts was eventually able to confirm Ford’s name for the car and that it had originally been a Ford concept car.
	www.guildclassiccars.com /55concept.html (2156 words)

	Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep concept cars
		Concept cars are made for many reasons, largely the obvious ones - to get a visible, tangible look at a design before production so its feel can be evaluated, possible problems can be foreseen, and, for concept cars shown to the public, so reactions of non-gearheads can be judged.
		Many concept cars have no internal workings; Chrysler is rather unusual in that most of theirs actually run and can be driven, albeit not on the street.
		The funny thing about driving concept cars, though, is that many are not safe to drive at real speeds, so they have been limited, apparently by making the fluid link between engine and transmission larger, or some other mechanism - we weren't told - so the engine can roar but the car won't move.
	www.allpar.com /model/concepts.html (2029 words)

	Concept Car :: Bertone Filo
		The Filo concept uses drive by wire” technology engineered by SKF, enabling a radical re-evaluation of the man-machine interface and the architectural of a car’s interior.
		Entrance into the car is made easier due to the absence of the central pillar.
		The car is a true concept in not only appearance but, perhaps more importantly, in function.
	www.conceptcar.co.uk /news/geneva2001/bertone.shtml (663 words)

	Concept Car :: VW Microbus Concept
		The concept builds on the original design and innovation of the first Microbus launched in 1950.
		The original reached cult status in the US and Europe and the new concept is designed to build on that success.
		The Microbus can be transformed into a veritable car cinema: The appropriate visual images are provided by a seven-inch screen in the centre console, four monitors in the backrests of the first and second rows as well as two extendable displays between the second and third rows.
	www.conceptcar.co.uk /news/detroit2001/vw_van.shtml (338 words)

	AskMen.com - 2004 Concept cars
		Either way, a concept cars can be a lot of fun to look at so without further ado, here are five of the most recent and interesting sports concept cars.
		Unlike other concept cars, which are mostly attractive shells that can barely be driven off the lot, the two-seater Cobra is already capable of reaching 100 mph.
		Ford is hoping the Cobra concept car will attract both nostalgic drivers who enjoyed the old GT models and new, young professionals looking for Dodge Viper-like performance and a new look.
	www.askmen.com /toys/cars_60/97_car_review.html (916 words)

	USATODAY.com - Women design concept car for Volvo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		GENEVA (AP) — Volvo Car's decision 14 months ago to allow hundreds of female employees to create a vehicle that suits their needs has given birth to a roomy, 215-horsepower coupe that's easy to park, maintain and keep clean.
		The sporty YCC concept (Your Concept Car) was shown publicly for the first time Tuesday during media preview days at the Geneva International Motor Show.
		The YCC concept may be unique in terms of all-women design, but it's not the first time an automaker has targeted a female audience with a specific vehicle.
	www.usatoday.com /money/autos/2004-03-02-ycc_x.htm (861 words)

	Concept: Chrysler Crossfire - Concept Central - Car and DriverFebruary 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		One of Stoddard's barrage of proposals was for a small sports car in the mold of the Mercedes-Benz SLK, the BMW Z3, and, of course, the TT -- something dramatic that sets a design aesthetic for the company.
		It's a rear-three-quarter view of a car with a turret greenhouse that tapers severely at the tail.
		By doing a considerable amount of work on the concept car early on, a case can be made in the executive offices for producing the real thing.
	www.caranddriver.com /conceptcars/3190/concept-chrysler-crossfire.html (941 words)

	Peugeot 908 RC Concept - RSportsCars.com
		The raison d’etre of any concept car is to explore new ideas and to test those ideas in an attempt to create the ultimate solution.
		The abbreviation "RC", used to designate sports models in the Peugeot range in mainland Europe, also refers to the RC and RC concept cars which made their appearance in 2002 and whose architecture served as an inspiration during the design of this innovative project.
		Aligned with the curves of the car’s pronounced "hindquarters", the rear lights, equipped with LEDs, incorporate a polished aluminum insert evoking the shape of a powerful claw.
	www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/peugeot_908rc.asp (706 words)

	Howstuffworks "How the Volvo 'Your Concept Car' Works"
		Unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show, the YCC is the first concept car to be designed from start to finish by a team composed exclusively of women.
		The YCC is a two-door sports coupe and is tame by some concept car standards (see the Toyota PM for a more radical concept vehicle).
		Powershift means that the car has a dual wet-clutch transmission system, which ensures that the car shifts gears at the right revs for smooth driving and low fuel consumption.
	www.howstuffworks.com /volvo-concept.htm (1110 words)

	Mercedes-Benz Bionic Concept Vehicle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		This is where Mercedes-Benz car engineers are benefiting from the experience gained by their colleagues in the commercial vehicle sector, where SCR technology is already in successful use.
		The reservoir for this service fluid is located in the spare wheel recess of the concept car, and its capacity is sufficient for a mileage corresponding to the service interval for a current Mercedes diesel model.
		The boxfish, the aerodynamic model for the concept car, is also a prime example of rigidity and light weight.
	www.worldcarfans.com /news.cfm?newsid=2050607.004/country/gcf (808 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Business \| Girl Power softens Volvo's edges
		Volvo's new 'Your Concept Car' is sleek and low-maintenance
		The 'Your Concept Car' (YCC), on display for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show, was designed by a team of women keen to change the way most cars are designed with male drivers in mind.
		The car should be programmed to discover any problems under the bonnet, then send a message to the garage to let them know.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/business/3528757.stm (701 words)

	Efijy Concept Car from Holden is a Rolling Work of Art - Hot Rod Magazine
		Called the Efijy (as in "burned in effigy"), the car is an homage to the classic Holden FJ built between 1953 and 1956.
		It's not just a show car meant to sit on a rotating platform--it runs and drives, and is, as we write this, undergoing high-speed calibration at Holden's proving grounds.
		The retro vibe is used throughout the car, including the icons on the ventilation controls.
	www.hotrod.com /featuredvehicles/hdrp_0604_holden_efijy_concept_car (932 words)

	Cadillac Sixteen Concept - RSportsCars.com
		The name speaks to the car's powerful 16-cylinder, 1000-horsepower engine and Cadillac's heritage as a maker of fine luxury automobiles.
		The Cadillac Sixteen's 32-valve V-16 concept engine displaces 13.6 liters and is mated to a four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.
		The engine features fuel-saving Displacement on Demand technology, debuting in 2004 on some 2005 GM models, which shuts down half of the cylinders during most driving conditions and automatically and seamlessly reactivates them for more demanding conditions, such as brisk acceleration or load hauling cylinders when the driver needs the engine's full power.
	www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/cadillac_sixteen.asp (615 words)

	Ladies’ First with Volvo YCC Concept - The Car Connection
		The fact that a car manufacturer invites journalists in any stage of concept development is not a first, but it is still an unusual occasion.
		When the car needs maintenance (after 35,000 miles), the dealer receives a digital message from the car and the customer is contacted for an appointment.
		Olsson told us that the car has a budget of about $3.5 million, the same amount that Volvo has available for other concept cars: "The YCC fits in our long-term strategy and is in line with our aggressive product planning.
	www.thecarconnection.com /index.asp?article=6907 (1043 words)

	Volvo: The Adventure Concept Car
		The Volvo Car Corporation is now preparing itself for the leap into the demanding and expansive SUV segment.
		The Volvo Adventure Concept Car (ACC), which will be given its first showing at the international motor show in Detroit, is the first indication of what is waiting around the corner.
		This concept car should instead be seen as a "thermometer", a tool for assessing the expectations and demands the market has when it comes to an SUV from Volvo.
	www.autointell.com /european_companies/volvo_cars/volvo-acc/volvo-acc-01.htm (734 words)

	Dodge Magnum SRT-8 concept car
		Last powering cars such as the Plymouth Superbird and Barracuda, and Dodge Challengers and Chargers, the Hemi passed into history in 1971 as flagging sales, emissions laws, and increasingly high costs for automakers to increase straight-line performance led automakers to detune or eliminate high-performance engines.
		The new Hemi uses the technological advancements of the past forty years, while retaining a number of cost-cutting features to reduce the number of moving parts.
		The Hemi engine option could cost as much as one third of the price of the car back in the 1960s; today, it is reportedly cheaper to build than the standard 4.7 "Next Generation" V8, which is in turn reportedly cheaper to build than the old LA-series 318 and 360 Magnum V8s.
	www.allpar.com /cars/concepts/magnum.html (998 words)

	2007 Ford Shelby GR1 Concept Car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		This car wasn’t a mockup or a shell.
		This is the 2007 Ford Shelby GR1 concept car.
		The entire exterior of the car is polished aluminum, and it has liquid cooled LED headlights...
	www.yumlum.com /ford/ford_shelby.htm (188 words)

	2006 Honda FCX Concept - The Car Connection
		The FCX Concept, first shown on the 2005 auto show circuit, is already confirmed to be headed for limited production, with the first deliveries occurring sometime in calendar year 2008.
		And, in the new FCX concept, the stack's more compact dimensions allow it to be mounted in the center of the vehicle, where a transmission tunnel might be for a rear-drive vehicle.
		If the car were powered directly by fuel cells, drivability might not be so great, as there's a time delay (of up to a few seconds) from when more hydrogen and oxygen are delivered to the fuel cells until the additional power is actually delivered.
	thecarconnection.com /.../2006_Honda_FCX_Concept.S283.A11406.html (2080 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2006 Volkswagen GTI Edition 30 Concept Car
		Over the years, the revered hatchback has transformed from a buzzy, lightweight compact to a comfortable, luxurious cruiser; even though the new car is bigger and heavier than the generation before, featuring even more luxuries and amenities, it's bucked the trend of the modern GTI by bringing greater driver involvement back to the mix.
		For the Edition 30 concept car, Volkswagen has tweaked the output to generate 30 additional horsepower, which, coincidentally is an extra horsepower for each of the candles on its birthday cake.
		The car also features special 'Edition 30' badging on the rear hatch, and rear taillights that have been tinted dark red, as opposed to the clear lenses of the current car.
	www.carpages.ca /go/conceptcars/2006_volkswagen_gti_edition_30_concept_car.aspx (827 words)

	Carpages.ca - 2002 Volkswagen 1-Litre Concept Car
		The concept car's development was spurned on by a 3-litre car, launched in 1999, that has since sold more than 22,000 units in Europe.
		The passive safety level corresponds to that of a GT sports car registered for racing, or in other words, its impact absorption is mighty impressive.
		Although not very practical, and sporting an outrageous price tag, the 1-Litre Car is a proof of concept, and now VW has the know-how to implement similar ideas in their production cars.
	www.carpages.ca /go/conceptcars/2002_volkswagen_1litre_concept_car.aspx (2148 words)

	Holden Concept Cars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Its flat-floored, multi-purpose load area is accessible through a large rear hatch and can be extended by folding the back seats flush with the floor and dropping the fold-down end gate.
		It is the cream of Australian design and engineering expertise channelled into a car of world class standard.
		The Holden SSX design concept is powered by a high output, 5.7 litre Generation III V8 engine.
	www.holden.com.au /www-holden/action/conceptcar?modelid=20005 (604 words)

	CNN.com - GM rolls out Chevrolet Camaro concept - Jan 9, 2006
		Like the Dodge Challenger concept, which was revealed on Sunday, the Camaro follows the Mustang's lead in taking its design cues straight from the classics of the late 1960s and early '70s.
		The 2006 concept was particularly inspired by the 1969 version of the Camaro.
		The concept car has a prominent front grille and hood bulge.
	cnn.com /2006/AUTOS/funonwheels/01/09/detroit_camaro_concept/index.html (321 words)

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