Nissan NV2500 Concept Vehicle

Nissan NV2500 concept has been unveiled by Nissan. Developed specifically for the North American market, Nissan NV2500 concept will serve as a rolling idea lab for the Japanese brand’s entry on the CV market.

With its unique configuration and array of features, Nissan NV2500 could be used in infinite ways by infinite users as it may become a multi-task commercial vehicle.

Nissan NV2500 is one of the largest concept vehicles ever built by Nissan, with a 147.6-inch (12.3-foot) wheelbase and measures 19.5 feet in length, it’s 8 feet tall and 6.6 feet wide.

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Tesla Sedan

Tesla will manufacture a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan in California. The Tesla sedan was confirmed by Ze’ev Drori, CEO of Tesla Motors, and Governor Schwarzenegger at a press conference at Tesla Motors headquarters.

The new Tesla sedan will be powered by the electric powertrain developed in-house by Tesla and scheduled to enter production in late 2010.

Tesla decided to build the new sedan in California because it’s closer to the engineering, research and development functions and because Governor Schwarzenegger and the state of California also made it clear that they wanted to keep Tesla manufacturing in California.

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Audi Wire Frame Concept for Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro

The Audi Wire Frame concept will be presented at DESIGN MIAMI/ 2007. The Audi Wire Frame concept is the design study for the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept, which had its successful premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

Press Release:
AUDI WIRE FRAME CONCEPT DEMONSTRATES ADVANCEMENTS IN DESIGN AT DESIGN MIAMI/ 2007

Audi Presents ‘The Human Element’, a Discussion, Uniting Some of Today’s Most Influential Design Luminaries

Audi of America, Inc today announced its exclusive automotive sponsorship of Design Miami/ 2007, the most prominent and substantial forum for international design. For the second year, Audi is both a sponsor and creative exhibitor at the forum, which lasts from December 7th through 9th, and brings together the world’s most influential designers, art gallery owners, dealers, and collectors to present and absorb the latest trends from the world of design.

“The commitment to innovative design has long been the single most defining feature of Audi’s
corporate philosophy. Audi has created design icons such as the Audi R8 super sports car, just picked as the best-looking automobile in the world” says Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President in charge of Audi of America, Inc. “Design Miami/ is quite simply the single leading global forum for the exhibition and collection of contemporary design. This partnership is a natural fit for our brand.”

The partnership of Audi and Design Miami/ started in 2006 and will continue this year with both the Miami and Basel, Switzerland fairs. “As exclusive automotive sponsor of Design Miami, Audi continues to enrich our program each year by presenting examples of living, racing, revving design and this year is no exception” says Ambra Medda, Creative Director and co-founder of Design Miami/. “We really thank Audi for their commitment to this dynamic collaboration.”

Attracting interest from the international design and art scene, Design Miami/ is an ideal stage for Audi to showcase itself as a leader in design and a place to find further inspiration. Audi’s chief designer Stefan Sielaff also believes: “Future trends and emerging developments are best detected where free art and applied art meet.”

This year, Audi will present the Audi Wire Frame concept, an exhibition that focuses on the essence of creativity: the design process itself. Audi Wire Frame refers to the preliminary stage in design, wherein the simplified structure of the vehicle’s sculpture is depicted digitally as a lattice model. With this exhibition, Audi seeks to capture the moment at which the draft begins its journey from a series of pencil lines to a three-dimensional work of art.
The centerpiece of the Audi Wire Frame exhibition is the design study for the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept, which celebrated its successful premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Sturdy, powerful, yet elegant, the styling will captivate viewers.

The final product of the design process – the car itself – will be accompanied by an Audi Design Lab set up specifically for Design Miami/ 2007. This is the first ever opportunity for visitors to witness Audi designers in action, as they sketch renderings and craft models out of clay.

Audi will also present a panel discussion entitled, “The human element. How are designers preserving soul in the 21st Century?” Panelists include the French designer Matali Crasset, renowned architect Chad Oppenheim, Swiss landscape designer Enzo Enea and Audi’s chief designer Stefan Sielaff. These international design luminaries represent four different disciplines and will provide fascinating insights into their work and sources of inspiration in a highly digitized world.