The concept Bulli had originally been shown as a six seater car with an electric engine but we hear the production model will be a five seater featuring a conventional engine. It’s believed that production will begin at the Volkswagen plant in Puebla, Mexico and is rumoured to launch in 2014.

The concept car features the original two tone paint colouring that pays homage to the original samba bus and even has the distinctive ‘V’ on the front bonnet as well as 18-inch alloy wheels and chrome hubcaps.

It was also shown with a removable iPad in the center console that serves as a multifunctional touch screen which we are hoping they will retain in the production model too.

Stay tuned for 2014.

The MKZ 2013 will be positioned on a new platform that shares features with the next generation Ford Fusion and its European counterpart Ford Mondeo. The MKZ may also be offering an optional four-wheel drive.

The engine will supposedly be available in three different variants – a turbo-charged eco-boost four cylinder, a hybrid four-cylinder and a V6.

There are also rumours of Lincoln planning to bring Ford Australia’s Falcon over to the US, where it will be extensively promoted.

The concept Lincoln MKZ will be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2012.

Resembling an open wheel racer car, the Audi City E-Tron is a two-seater, pod car with the passenger seat positioned directly behind the driver. Running on electric power the car produces no sound while driving. However, it cannot be determined if it a fully electrical vehicle or a hybrid.

The City E-Tron concept has evolved from Volkswagens’s L1 concept that was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009. Volkswagen’s idea was to build a fuel-efficient car that produces a mileage of 100 km per litre. The City E-Tron has also been inspired by a sleek version of Gordon Murray’s T.25 City car.

More details are yet to be revealed and it’s expected that the Audi will unveil the City E-Tron concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month.

Other interesting features include a dual-exhaust system, a race-tuned suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels controlled by four-piston monobloc brake calipers. Vented front bumpers and a distinct rear spoiler emphasize the new design.

The cabin interior is equipped with leather/Alcantara sport seats, carbon fibre trim and an infotainment system with GPS navigation and a data logger.

Apparently, Honda has stopped short of revealing more details regarding the power of the concept, however what we already do know is that the other CR-Z Mugen carries a supercharged 1.5-litre engine paired with an IMA hybrid system.

The concept boasts a combined output of 200 PS (147 kW / 197 hp) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque that allows it to race from 0-60 mph in around 6.6 seconds.

The JX will feature a prominent grille, a panoramic sunroof, a crescent-shaped D-pillar, recessed headlights and plenty of chrome trim. As the company had earlier stated, the JX will sport a stunning interior with exceptional seating flexibility, easy access to the roomy third row, plus the latest in-vehicle technology – including next-generation telematics.

Infiniti plans to reveal the JX concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The production model is likely to be released in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. We expect that the JX will be ready to join the Infiniti line-up by spring 2012.

A video demo of the car just left us exhilarated. Yet another EV from the house of Renault is something we are waiting for now.

The Frendzy design seems as highly sophisticated as the recent Renault Dezir concept that debuted in Paris Motor Show. The new concept comes with marvelous exterior features, including a canvas roof and a sliding rear passenger-side door.

Basically a two-seater, it also has a vast rear space. The “magnetic fixings” provide enough cargo space. Renault has not compromised on the inside either. Chic looking cabin interior sports leather latticework seats, wood floors and – interestingly-  a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet are included.

The lithium-ion battery range will send power to an electric motor that develops 60 PS (44 kW / 59 hp) and 226 Nm (167 lb-ft) of torque. Frendzy seems to be in for a top notch position when it finally arrives.

A splendid interior has been rendered by Nappa leather upholstery, two-tone seat belts, and aluminum door sill plates. The 2.0-liter TSI engine is the source of power that develops 210 PS (155 kW / 208 hp) and 280 Nm (206 lb-ft) of torque. The car attains 0-100 km/h in approximately seven seconds, before hitting a top speed of roughly 240 km/h (149 mph).

Volkswagen has fitted air vents to cool the brakes, lowered coil over suspension and the wheels have been given 235 performance rubber so as to bring in an almost perfect ‘tuner’ stance.  Although it has a ‘concept’ in its official title, it will possibly be a 2012 production model.

As you know, Rocketman concept draws inspiration from the original 1959 Mini and measures a compact 3,419mm long, 1,907mm wide and 1,398mm tall. Further, it features a wraparound greenhouse, a glass roof (with optical illumination), LED headlights, projector-style taillights, and 18-inch lightweight wheels.

All set to be launched in 2014, the Rocketman concept is expected to offer a new range of three-cylinders. Is there any chance for an EV variant too?  

The interiors are spruced up with a refined look, complete with leather upholstery, wood trim, head-up display, and a nine-inch screen infotainment system.

Acceleration is provided by a 48 kWh lithium-ion battery that can generate a power up to 180 kW (241 hp / 245 PS) an electric motor that runs the front wheels. Regarding to this setup, the auto maker says the 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) concept can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, achieves a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and move up to 400 km (249 miles) on a single charging.

The 20kW electric motor enables the vehicle to propel 60 mph in 6.8 seconds before topping out at 143 mph. The concept is actually based on the RS3 hatchback model and the seven-speed dual-clutch S-tronic transmission has adapted from the RS3. The drivetrain has been combined with lithium-ion battery pack stored in the trunk. The hybrid drivetrain enables the vehicle to carry on up to 34 miles on electric power alone.

The same suspension used in the original has been accommodated in this new concept too. It has got a front and a four-link independent rear end designed by MacPherson. The auto concept also features 20-inch wheels covered in 245/30 R20 rubber at all four corners.

The body of the vehicle features new grille and bumper framed by a carbon fiber-reinforced frame, aluminum hood, trunk and doors. The internal functionality includes connectivity options like wireless internet, WLAN hotspot functionality and Google mapping and POI search. Thanks to the Audi’s next-generation MMI system complete with a UMTS module.

The A3 sedan’s toned version will hit the showrooms by next year. The  e-tron variant is to arrive by 2013.