Welcome, fellow automotive enthusiasts, to a thrilling exploration of one of the most iconic concept cars in automotive history – the Buick Wildcat II (1954). Join us as we delve into the captivating world of this visionary vehicle and uncover the secrets behind its legendary status. Unveiling a Vision of the Future The Buick Wildcat II, unveiled in 1954, represented a bold departure from traditional automotive design, embodying the spirit of American adventure and innovation. Chief Designer Ned Nichols described it as an "American adventure in tomorrow’s design," capturing the essence of Buick's vision for the future. Design Inspired by Freedom and Adventure Inspired by the allure of two-seater fiberglass cars, Nichols and Harley Earl crafted the Wildcat II with an eye-catching aesthetic that defied convention. The car's distinctive features, including its prominent front grille, wraparound windshield, and rocket-shaped taillights, evoked a sense of speed and motion
A SPORTS SEDAN FOR THE ELECTRIFIED ERA EMBARGO: APRIL 10, 2019, 5:00 P.M. CT HONG KONG (April 10, 2019) – INFINITI has revealed the first image of the Qs Inspiration, a sports sedan concept for the electrified era. Set for its global debut at next week’s Auto Shanghai 2019, the Qs Inspiration offers a new perspective on the design and layout of the sports sedan, with an elevated driving position and high-performance electrified all-wheel drive (e-AWD) power. Representing INFINITI’s desire to challenge tradition, the Qs Inspiration previews a forthcoming INFINITI production model and hints at the company’s electrified future, in which the brand will offer electric and e-POWER powertrains. The concept’s all-new flexible architecture has been developed specifically to accommodate high-performance electrified powertrains, and it enables a reinterpretation of traditional ‘three- box’ sedan design. INFINITI designers and engineers have been able to adapt the mechanical lay