Cadillac has been showing off their latest concept design of the large luxury car the XTS model. According to Cadillac the XTS will replace their current DTS and STS models. The plan is to combine the sportiness of the STS with more room and luxury, a potent combination.

Like other manufacturers Cadillac is hoping to tap into the hybrid market, meaning the XTS will most likely release with a hybrid option. Current tests with the concept model include a hybrid motor paired with a V6, producing over 350 horsepower. The technology Cadillac is planning on using will use Lithium batteries, which will provide enough power for an all-electric mode, doubling fuel economy.

Cadillac XTS Concept Pics

Nissan has been busy like all car manufacturers trying to predict what the next big niche market will be.  It's obvious that Toyota had a grasp on what the kiddies would be scrambling to buy when the released the Scion line of vehicles.  They aren't what I would consider a must have, but they do appeal to the latest generation entering the 16 years old age.  I prefer not to drive golf carts on the freeway.

The V2G concept is what Nissan thinks will be the future of the automotive market.  The v2G is a quirky looking 3-Wheeler that took home the 2009 Design Los Angeles Award.

The focus of the Nissan V2G appears to be with increasing a cars environmental awareness.  In concept only there have been measures taken with the V2G to allow for a reduction in waste.  Furthermore, Nissan speculates the V2G will dot the landscape of a future high tech highway system, where vehicles are purchased like cell phone plans.  This and we'll have flying cars in the year 2000.

Honda was showing off their latest in go-kart technology at the Toyota Motor Show with the all new CRZ concept.  Of course it's a hybrid and it's biggest selling points are efficiency, but Honda is touting it as a hybrid sport vehicle.  Performance and enough efficiency to keep the hippies at bay?

As you can see from the CR-Z pictures below, it's a concept car still and I'm sure the glass ceiling w0n't make it to production.  Honda claims that the new CR-Z will be available in the US market by late 2010.  Will this be available to compete with Chevy's Volt?

Lexus is counting on buyers going smaller and more efficient in the years to come.  And why not?  With the success of the US governments clunker program and other incentives why wouldn't someone buy a fuel efficient daily driver?

Lexus has released a picture of what they think the future of luxury hybrids will be, with the LF-Ch concept.  View the pics below and chime in with your opinions.  I personally don't think anyone looking for expensive luxury would have any need for a smaller package.  But perhaps Lexus is hoping to flesh out a new niche, not yet attained by competing manufacturers.

Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid

Chevy is developing a new cross over in their Brazil plant labeled the GPiX.  It's claim to fame is reportedly dynamic and daring design, but it looks like all the others too me.  And although they may use the term 'rugged' in their description it just looks like another soccer mom jacked up mini-van.

The name itself, GPiX, means Global Image, and supposedly personifies it versatility and technology.  Again, I'm just not impressed, but perhaps those in Brazil will find something new and uniqe in the Chevy GPiX.  I'm thinking it won't make it to the US or other major markets.  Chevrolet will have to at least tag a 'hybrid' sticker on the side of it to add any appeal.

Chevy GPiX

Chevy GPiX

Chevy GPiX

I'm not sure they could have found a more fitting name for this Rally looking freak show known as a Toyota Aygo Crazy.  Yes, it's a one-off, but if you are only going to build one might as well make it amazing, which is what it looks like Toyota did.  Plenty of smooth lines, aggressive design, tight, compact, and pretty much built to race, it's not something to go get groceries in.

Even though the Aygo Crazy is only producing 200 horsepower, the hp to weight ratio makes it a worthy opponent of any rally car.  It's curb weight is only 1090 kg, which will allow the little Toyota Crazy to zip from 0-60 in just under 6 seconds.  The estimated top speed of this pocket demon is 125 miles per hour and I'm sure it sounds like a pissed off bumble bee the whole way.

It's quirky, looks cool, and may be available sometime in 2010. Here are the concept pictures of the new Hyundai HED-5.

If the HED-5 makes it to production in 2010, expect a 2.2l Diesel engine. However, for power mongers, look for a twin turbo version some time in 2011.

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I never was a fan of the Woody Van, complete with surfboard adorning the top. Not to mention the blonde haired buff boys just did nothing for me.

Well, that's what this new Suzuki Makai reminds me of. However, I'm sure the 19" Rims and LED brake lights will appeal to that younger, hipper, more not old fashioned look, as I do. pfft Only the stock boys at Abercrombie and the girly men at the local Lotion Shop will enjoy this new concept.

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