The Student-Built Alfa That Deserved More 2006 Alfa Romeo Diva Concept When most people think about modern mid-engine Alfa Romeo sports cars, they think of the Alfa Romeo 4C. But years before the 4C entered production, Alfa Romeo had already explored a lighter, more analog, and arguably more ambitious idea: the Diva Concept. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo Diva was developed in collaboration with the Espera Sbarro School. Unlike many student-built concept ca

The 2006 Chrysler Imperial Concept marked the revival of one of the most historic luxury nameplates in American automotive history. Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show 2006, the concept reintroduced the Imperial name as a modern ultra-luxury flagship for Chrysler, blending classic American proportions with contemporary luxury technology and retro-inspired styling. The Imperial name first appeared in 1926 under founder Walter P. Chrysler and became one of th

The 2006 Chevrolet WTCC Ultra was one of the boldest performance concepts unveiled by Chevrolet during the mid-2000s. Revealed at the Paris Motor Show 2006, the WTCC Ultra was designed to strengthen Chevrolet’s growing motorsport identity in Europe, directly inspired by the brand’s participation in the World Touring Car Championship and celebrating Rob Huff’s WTCC success in the Chevrolet Lacetti. The concept was developed by GM’s Asia-Pacific Design studio under executive de

The 2006 Chevrolet Sequel was one of the most advanced hydrogen-powered concept vehicles developed by General Motors during the mid-2000s. First shown at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show and later highlighted at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2006, the Sequel demonstrated GM’s vision for a zero-emissions SUV powered entirely by hydrogen fuel cell technology. Unlike many concept cars of the era, the Chevrolet Sequel was a fully functional prototype built around GM’s advanced “Autonomy” p

The 2006 Chevrolet Prisma Y Concept was a regional concept vehicle developed by Chevrolet and unveiled at the São Paulo Motor Show 2006. Designed primarily for the South American market, the Prisma Y explored the growing demand for compact crossover-inspired vehicles by combining hatchback practicality with more rugged styling and elevated proportions. Although the concept was built on the aging Opel Corsa architecture, Chevrolet’s Brazilian engineering and design teams signi

The 2006 Chevrolet Camaro Concept marked the return of one of America’s most recognizable performance car nameplates. Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show 2006, the concept immediately became one of the most talked-about vehicles of the year, combining classic first-generation Camaro styling with modern performance engineering. Developed under the direction of designer Bob Boniface at General Motors’ Warren Advanced Design Studio, the concept directly previe

The 2006 Chery LUI Concept, also known internally as the Running-5, was unveiled by Chery at the Beijing Motor Show 2006 as part of the company’s collaboration with Torino Design. Developed alongside the Chery LEI coupe concept, the LUI represented Chery’s growing interest in creating more globally competitive vehicles through European-influenced styling and advanced design experimentation. Designed as a sporty compact SUV, the LUI Concept focused heavily on visual movement a

The 2006 Chery LEI Concept, also referred to as the Fengyun Coupe II, was unveiled by Chery at the Beijing Motor Show 2006 as part of a collaboration with Torino Design. The project represented an important moment for Chery, showcasing the company’s ambition to elevate its design language through partnerships with experienced European designers. Torino Design had recently been founded by Roberto Piatti, formerly Design Director at Stile Bertone, giving the concept additional

The 2006 Changan XingQing Concept—whose name translates to “Clear Sky”—was a compact, forward-looking design study from Changan Automobile, unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show 2006. Positioned as a lifestyle-oriented city car, the concept targeted younger, active drivers with a focus on flexibility, space efficiency, and unconventional design solutions tailored to urban environments. The XingQing was engineered around tight urban dimensions, measuring approximately 3,500 mm in

The 2006 Castagna Imperial Landaulet Concept is a modern reinterpretation of classic pre-war coachbuilding, developed by Carrozzeria Castagna Milano as a tribute to its heritage from the 1930s. Drawing direct inspiration from historic landaulet designs—particularly those built for Isotta Fraschini—the concept aimed to blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary performance and technology. At nearly 6 meters in length, the Imperial Landaulet Concept is defined by its sca

The 2006 Carcerano Sonny Concept is a compact, forward-thinking prototype developed by Carcerano Creative Engineering to explore sustainable mobility in dense urban environments. Unveiled at the Bologna Motor Show 2006 as part of the “L’auto che verrà” exhibition, the Sonny concept focused on environmental efficiency, compact packaging, and future-ready connectivity rather than performance or luxury. The Sonny was engineered around strict urban constraints, with compact dimen

The 2006 Buick Enclave Concept marked a major turning point for Buick, introducing a modern design language and signaling the brand’s shift toward premium crossovers. Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show 2006, the Enclave Concept served as a near-production preview of the model that would launch in 2007. It combined upscale styling, practical packaging, and refined performance to reposition Buick within the competitive luxury SUV segment. From a design stand