There was a time when a concept truck did not need to look 90 percent ready for production. Automakers used pickups as rolling experiments, testing everything from Viper-powered roadsters and mid-engine car-truck hybrids to hydrogen-burning V10s, washable cargo areas, four-wheel steering, built-in generators, and cabins that doubled as mobile offices. Some of these trucks introduced genuinely useful ideas. Others existed mainly to stop people in their tracks at an auto show.

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The 1997 BMW Z07 Concept Car, originally conceived as a styling exercise reminiscent of the iconic 1956-1959 BMW 507, made its debut at...

The Mitsubishi HSR (Highly Sophisticated-transport Research) wasn't just a singular concept car; it was a futuristic journey spanning six...

Jeep, a brand synonymous with rugged off-road vehicles, has a rich history of pushing boundaries and experimenting with unique concepts....

On October 15, 1997, the British Royal Air Force pilot, Andy Green (Andy Green), developed 1228 kilometers per hour (1.02 M) in a car....

At the 1997 Geneva Auto Show, Gigliato Design presented a new Sportcar, the Aerosa. Automobili Lamborghini and Gigliato Design were to...