Ultimatecarpage.com update (12-04-06)

[Wouter Melissen]

Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,

While we were exploring the Essen showfloor, the wraps were taken off a series of striking concept vehicles in Los Angeles. Traditionally the LA show opened its doors just days before the NAIAS in Detroit and had very few major releases. By moving the show back a month, it has attracted a lot more attention. Today we would like to take a look at ten of the most impressive launches.
Ford grabbed the headlines by hiring ItalDesign to redesign the successful current generation of the Mustang. Designed by Fabrizio Giugiaro, the Mustang Giugiaro Concept is not necessarily an improvement. Reeves Callaway did manage to make a good thing better with his 616 bhp, Corvette based Callaway C16. Lamborghini literally took the wraps off the Murcielago LP640 Roadster, completing the line-up of the second generation Murcielago.
The Japanese manufacturers in force to show off the work of their California based design departments. We were greatly impressed with the Mazda Nagare Concept; yet another stunning design from the Japanese company. Honda also took centre stage with the Remix Concept. A closer look reveals the 'CRX' badge on the tail, which could lead the revival of a famous name in the Honda line-up. Volkswagen also looks set to expand their range with a mini-SUV judging by the Tiguan Concept shown in LA.

Enjoy the links:

Acura Advanced Sedan Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3010

Callaway C16 Coupe
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3001

Ford Mustang Giugiaro Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3000

Honda Remix Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3008

Honda Step Bus Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3009

Hummer O2 Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3003

Hyundai HCD10 Hellion Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3011

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3007

Mazda Nagare Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2985

Volkswagen Tiguan Concept
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=3002

Regards,
Wouter Melissen