DODGE ZEO

Breaking the paradigm of what an electric car should look like, the ‘08 Dodge ZEO (Zero Emissions Operation) concept is a muscular 2+2 sports wagon, with stunning performance numbers.

The propulsion system is electric-only with a 64 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack capable of at least 250 miles. Resting in a rear-wheel drive layout, the single-electric motor creates 200 kilowatt (268 horsepower), and zips from 0-to-0-60 mph in less than six seconds, which rivals Dodge’s HEMI engine.

 

Audi R8 V12 TDI
Panache at 500 HP

Power for the concept comes from the automakers race-derived 6.0 liter V12 diesel motor.  The engine produces 500 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. Zero-to-sixty in 4.2 seconds and the R8 V12 should have a top end of around 186 mph. (Premiered at Detroit Auto Show 2008)
 

Scion xB

The econobox design has ignited a lot of heat in the aftermarket customization community!  Toyota (Scion's parent) has responded with increasingly modified models that give the buyers a great opportunity to buy a custom set of wheels . . . without a lot of extra effort or tinkering.
(Or at least they've provide a 'way cool' starting point!)
 

BUICK RIVIERA  (Premiered '08 Chicago)

A stunning concept coupe that reflects Buick's new global design direction. The carbon fiber body features a trihedral waterfall grille, gull-wing doors, Formula One styled side mirrors and top-mounted chrome portholes. The prototype Riviera sits on 21-inch, 10-spoke forged aluminum wheels with low-profile tires, and the powertrain is engineered to accommodate a hybrid propulsion system.
 

HUMMER HX:

The HX is more compact than a Hummer H3, and offers an open-air, two-door configuration.  Truly an off-road vehicle that packs that off-road acumen that made Hummer famous. Its design is based on the ideas developed by a trio of young designers who are new to the Hummer studio.