BMW last made an 8 Series more than 17 years ago; it recently signaled the return of the badge with this show car, called the Concept 8 Series.
BMW last made an 8 Series more than 17 years ago; it recently signaled the return of the badge with this show car, called the Concept 8 Series.
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The Concept 8 Series shows how BMW will take its large coupe upmarket -- but it's interesting that it has decided to use a name from the past.
The Concept 8 Series shows how BMW will take its large coupe upmarket -- but it's interesting that it has decided to use a name from the past.
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BMW has a history of producing retro-influenced concepts; this 2015 offering referenced the firm's classic 3.0 CSL road-racer from the 1970s.
BMW has a history of producing retro-influenced concepts; this 2015 offering referenced the firm's classic 3.0 CSL road-racer from the 1970s.
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A year after the 3.0 CSL Hommage, BMW wheeled out a tribute to the 2002. It was based on an existing production car, but never made showrooms.
A year after the 3.0 CSL Hommage, BMW wheeled out a tribute to the 2002. It was based on an existing production car, but never made showrooms.
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One of the earliest nods to BMW's history was the M1 Homage, a two-door supercar. Despite intense interest, it failed to reach production.
One of the earliest nods to BMW's history was the M1 Homage, a two-door supercar. Despite intense interest, it failed to reach production.
BMW
Fiat's core model strategy is now based around the 500, which apes the styling of the original from the 1950s. The firm often produces retro-themed editions, such as this Vintage '57.
Fiat's core model strategy is now based around the 500, which apes the styling of the original from the 1950s. The firm often produces retro-themed editions, such as this Vintage '57.
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VW brought its Beetle back to 'modern' production; it has also flirted with reinventing its classic Microbus. This Bulli concept was the first of several themed show cars to appear.
VW brought its Beetle back to 'modern' production; it has also flirted with reinventing its classic Microbus. This Bulli concept was the first of several themed show cars to appear.
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The Sedric is the VW Group's idea for how 'mobility solutions' will become as important as car ownership in the years ahead. Its shape reflects the fact that nobody may be driving it.
The Sedric is the VW Group's idea for how 'mobility solutions' will become as important as car ownership in the years ahead. Its shape reflects the fact that nobody may be driving it.
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BMW's present to itself in its centenary year was the Vision Next 100. It's a fully autonomous concept, but even its futuristic design contains familiar BMW styling cues.
BMW's present to itself in its centenary year was the Vision Next 100. It's a fully autonomous concept, but even its futuristic design contains familiar BMW styling cues.
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The F 015 shows Mercedes' vision for how a self-driving car would allow its occupants to sit and relax in an environment that's closer to being a lounge than a vehicle.
The F 015 shows Mercedes' vision for how a self-driving car would allow its occupants to sit and relax in an environment that's closer to being a lounge than a vehicle.
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