With their futuristic concepts and hybrids, car manufacturers are competing hard for the attention of the eco-savvy, image-conscious buyer. We take a look at some of their weird and wonderful designs…

The sleek Mazda Ryuga concept car celebrates ‘refined and controlled motion.” Design inspiration came from unusual elements of nature - Japanese gardens and flowing molten lava to name a few. Features include rising doors and an experimental ‘floating’ centre cluster.









Simple Minds and Deacon Blue at the NEC
Thunder rock the Civic Hall
Young Voices at the NIA
Phil powers to darts title
Late-night sandwich shop is hot stuff 




4 Comments
number 13 is soooo my next car - it’s gorgeous and i want it! not sure about number 6 though, although clever idea…
“not sure about number 6 though”
its a nissan say no more
Ford kuga - Looks a lot like the new Mazda CX7…. Suppose this is what happens when Ford are part of your company! Nice car though….
I always wondered what would happen when they let 5 year olds design cars and now I know. Ugly cars and even uglier colours!!