Q: What is a concept car?

A: A concept car showcases a new design, styling language, or technology. Concept cars are often built in various scale sizes to visualize the styling theme and gauge customer reaction.

Q: Who is generally credited with inventing the concept car?

A: General Motors designer Harley Earl is generally credited with inventing the concept car.

Q: Do concept cars go into production directly?

A: No, concept cars do not go into production directly; instead, they undergo many changes before the design is finalized. Many concept cars never get past scale models or even drawings in computer design.

Q: What materials are used to make a concept car?

A: Materials to make a concept car include (or have included) clay, wax, metal, fiberglass, plastic, carbon fiber or a combination thereof. Some concept cars were built from non-traditional, exotic, or expensive materials including refined alloys.

Q: What happens to concept cars after its useful life is over?

A: Once a concept car has served its purpose, most concept cars are (or were) destroyed. Some go (or have gone) into museums or private collections.

Q: What are some recent concept cars?

A: Some of the recent concept cars include the: Italdesign Asso Di Picche In Movimento, Smart Concept, Polestar Concept BST, BMW Concept Skytop, Isuzu D-Max BEV Concept, Ariel E-Nomad Concept, Renault Estafette Concept, Lamborghini Giotto.

Q: What are some concept cars from 2024?

A: Concept cars from 2024 include the: Italdesign Asso Di Picche In Movimento, Smart Concept, Polestar Concept BST, BMW Concept Skytop, Isuzu D-Max BEV Concept, Ariel E-Nomad Concept, Renault Estafette Concept, Lamborghini Giotto.