CES Asia 2016 isn’t just about handheld gadgets. The exhibition has an entire hall dedicated to high-tech cars, with a few mind-boggling concept cars turning up in the metal.
First up is the Chevrolet FNR, an electric, self-driving car with front seats that can swivel 180 degrees, so everyone in the cabin can have some facetime while the car drives to its destination. May all taxis in the future be like this.
The Chevrolet FNR was designed in Shanghai by the company’s Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), and looks like it came out of a Michael Bay Transformers movie.
While the Chevrolet FNR looks like a Transformer, the Mercedes Benz Concept Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile, or Concept IAA, is an actual transformer. At the touch of a button, or once it hits 80km/h (why not 88km/h, Mercedes?), the Concept IAA transforms its form for streamlined aerodynamics.
The most dramatic transformation occurs at the back of the car, where eight segments extend and elongate the Concept IAA, improving airflow.
Yup, you’re seeing right - the BMW i Vision Future Interaction Car has no door, and no roof. Based on the BMW i8, the i Vision is as close to feeling like you’re riding in a motorcycle - wide open to the world - while riding in a car.
While its form is cool, the i Vision was really built to highlight what BWM thinks is the car’s interface of the future.
I just said the i Vision is probably as close to feeling like you’re riding in a motorcycle while driving a car, but it might really be closer to driving a buggy. A really big buggy.
Those muscular lines are reminiscent of the BMW i8 Concept Spyder on which the i Vision is based.
BMW envisions that the user interface of tomorrow’s cars will be full of high-resolution displays, and all functions will be controlled using touch-sensitive surfaces, gestures and voice.
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