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Crazy concepts: The wackiest ideas to hit the autos industry

Updated 5:33 AM EDT, Thu August 25, 2016
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The electric Setsuna concept wasn't conceived to reach production; it marked Toyota's first ever appearance at the Milan Design Week.
The electric Setsuna concept wasn't conceived to reach production; it marked Toyota's first ever appearance at the Milan Design Week.
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Lexus is chasing customer awareness in Europe, and its UK division decided to grab some headlines by commissioning an ice sculptor to make ice tyres for its NX crossover.
Lexus is chasing customer awareness in Europe, and its UK division decided to grab some headlines by commissioning an ice sculptor to make ice tyres for its NX crossover.
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The NX was able to drive on the ice tyres down a London street - but the entire car had to be deep-frozen at -30degC for five days before the stunt.
The NX was able to drive on the ice tyres down a London street - but the entire car had to be deep-frozen at -30degC for five days before the stunt.
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The Kikai was a star of the 2015 Tokyo motor show. It is designed to celebrate its mechanicals and places most of them on show. It's unlikely to ever see production, though.
The Kikai was a star of the 2015 Tokyo motor show. It is designed to celebrate its mechanicals and places most of them on show. It's unlikely to ever see production, though.
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BMW's GINA concept wasn't meant to reach production - but its fabric 'bodyshell' showed how the company was planning to develop the metal surfaces of its production cars.
BMW's GINA concept wasn't meant to reach production - but its fabric 'bodyshell' showed how the company was planning to develop the metal surfaces of its production cars.
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German brands are keen to play on their heritage, and BMW has created a string of 'Hommage' concepts that do little more than reference some of its most famous old models. This is the 328 Hommage, a 2011 tribute that marked the 75th anniversary of the original car.
German brands are keen to play on their heritage, and BMW has created a string of 'Hommage' concepts that do little more than reference some of its most famous old models. This is the 328 Hommage, a 2011 tribute that marked the 75th anniversary of the original car.
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The quattro concept acted as a reminder of Audi's motorsport heritage; it was rumoured to be planned for production, but since it appeared more than five years ago, its moment would seem to have passed.
The quattro concept acted as a reminder of Audi's motorsport heritage; it was rumoured to be planned for production, but since it appeared more than five years ago, its moment would seem to have passed.
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French brand Peugeot has been fighting to reinforce its identity as a manufacturer of premium mainstream cars. The Exalt concept was a showstopper designed to grab headlines, but also showcase what the firm could do with natural materials.
French brand Peugeot has been fighting to reinforce its identity as a manufacturer of premium mainstream cars. The Exalt concept was a showstopper designed to grab headlines, but also showcase what the firm could do with natural materials.
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The cabin of the Exalt is almost pure fantasy - although it showed how Peugeot hopes to incorporate elements like wood and even stone in its future vehicles.
The cabin of the Exalt is almost pure fantasy - although it showed how Peugeot hopes to incorporate elements like wood and even stone in its future vehicles.
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What does the world need? Easy - a four-seater cabriolet with some of the largest gullwing doors ever created. Renault's vision of the future back in 2006 was designed to play around with packaging - but it was never likely to reach showrooms.
What does the world need? Easy - a four-seater cabriolet with some of the largest gullwing doors ever created. Renault's vision of the future back in 2006 was designed to play around with packaging - but it was never likely to reach showrooms.
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