Volkswagen Ragster (ragtop + speedster) was developed by Volkswagen as a bold reinterpretation of the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The concept kept the Beetle’s recognizable shape but pushed it in a more aggressive, performance-focused direction. The Ragster’s most striking feature is its dramatically lowered roof, achieved by shortening the A-pillars and adding a U-shaped roof frame. While the silhouette still recalls the production New Beetle, nearly every exterior pa

Toyota FT-SX was developed by Calty Design Research in collaboration with Toyota’s Advanced Product Strategy Group and unveiled at the North American International Auto Show. Designed for young families, the FT-SX explores a new crossover space—lower and wider than an SUV, but taller, roomier, and more versatile than a traditional sedan. The FT-SX features a bold, two-volume silhouette with four doors and no B-pillars, making entry and exit easier and opening up the cabin. In

American Suzuki Motor Corporation unveiled the Suzuki Concept-X at the North American International Auto Show, marking the brand’s first-ever midsize SUV concept. Designed to push Suzuki into a new space, Concept-X was created to rethink the midsize SUV around what buyers actually want: versatility, functionality, safety, infotainment, and strong performance. The Concept-X features a bold, wedge-shaped design with a muscular stance. Large 20-inch asymmetrical alloy wheels, fl

From wild mid-engine experiments and Italian coachbuilt one-offs to aviation-themed charity cars and record-chasing EVs, the Ford Mustang has spent six decades living a double life: one you see in showrooms, and one that exists in design studios, wind tunnels, and race shops around the world. This article is a complete tour of that hidden history—a chronological guide to Mustang concepts, prototypes, and specials that never made it to mass production but helped shape the cars

Chevy brought back the K5 name in 2001 for a bold concept SUV that mixed elements of the classic Blazer with modern features. Shown at...

The 2005 Nissan Azeal Concept was a bold, compact 2+2 sports coupe aimed at younger drivers looking for affordable performance. It was...

The 1989 Chrysler Millennium was a forward-thinking concept car that previewed Chrysler’s design and technology direction for the 1990s,...

The 2005 Mercury Meta One Concept was a forward-looking sport wagon that embodied Ford’s vision for the future of safety, hybrid...

The 2005 Mazda MX-Crossport Concept was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It previewed Mazda’s vision...

The 2005 Lexus LF-A Concept, unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, marked a dramatic shift in Lexus’s design...

The 2005 Jeep Hurricane Concept was one of the most extreme off-road vehicles ever built. It featured two 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engines—one...

The 2005 Jeep Gladiator Concept was a rugged, diesel-powered pickup that previewed elements of the future Wrangler and hinted at Jeep’s...