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Truck Trend’s concept vehicle section features the latest in future designs from the manufacturers. Read each story to get a clearer picture of which concept vehicles, from drawings to full-scale vehicles, may someday become a reality.

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2009 Tokyo Motor Show: 118 MPG Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Plug-In Hybrid Concept 2009 Tokyo Motor Show: 118 MPG Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Plug-In Hybrid Concept
With the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show less than a month away, Mitsubishi drops their new plug-in hybrid crossover called the PX-MiEV a more
Kia Soul'ster Named 2009 Concept Truck of the Year Kia Soul'ster Named 2009 Concept Truck of the Year
Who would have seen this one coming? The Kia Soul'ster concept, which bowed at the Detroit auto show in January, has been awarded the 2009... more
Kia Soul'ster Pickup Could See Production and Go On Sale by 2010 Kia Soul'ster Pickup Could See Production and Go On Sale by 2010
Although nothing is official yet, the Kia Soul'ster pickup truck concept could go into production and go on sale by 2010. more
Audi Plans To Showcase Supercharged Q5 Custom Concept to Austrian Show Audi Plans To Showcase Supercharged Q5 Custom Concept to Austrian Show
Every year, throngs of European Audi fans descend on Reifnitz, Karnten on the shores of Worthersee in Austria for the annual Worthersee... more
First Look: Buick Business Concept First Look: Buick Business Concept
The Shanghai Auto Show doesn't get a ton of play here in the U.S. yet, as most of the exhibitors haven't yet cracked our market. That may... more
Mitsubishi Outlander GT Concept Photo Gallery Mitsubishi Outlander GT Concept Photo Gallery
Click here to see photos for the Mitsubishi Outlander GT Concept that debuted at the 2009 New York Auto Show! more
First Look: Hyundai Nuvis Concept First Look: Hyundai Nuvis Concept
Hyundai's Future Take on the Hybrid Crossover more
Hyundai Nuvis Concept Photo Gallery Hyundai Nuvis Concept Photo Gallery
Click here to see photos for Hyundai's Future Take on the Hybrid Crossover, the Nuvis Concept. more
First Official Photos of the Acura Crossover Hit Web First Official Photos of the Acura Crossover Hit Web
More teaser photos have gone public today of Acura's swoopy new crossover - a vehicle said to have the likes of BMW's X6 and Infiniti's FX... more
If We Fund It, Will You Build It; UK Government Offers Millions To Fund New Land Rover LRX If We Fund It, Will You Build It; UK Government Offers Millions To Fund New Land Rover LRX
The UK Government will grant Land Rover $37.2 million for the production of a new vehicle. The new model, according to Land Rover, will use... more
New Geneva Bound Kia MPV Concept New Geneva Bound Kia MPV Concept
Kia announced today the introduction of a new concept vehicle for the Geneva auto show. The company was light on details, saying only that... more
ENVI-able? Chrysler Adds Jeep Patriot to EV Mix ENVI-able? Chrysler Adds Jeep Patriot to EV Mix
Chrysler drove its trio of electric vehicles back to the paint booth to freshen them up for the 2009 Detroit show, adding an electrified... more
Kia Unveils Stripped-Down, Topless Soul'ster Concept at Detroit Kia Unveils Stripped-Down, Topless Soul'ster Concept at Detroit
Though the Kia Soul hasn't quite hit showroom floors in the U.S. yet, Kia has already brought out a new concept, dubbed the Soul'ster, to... more
Kia's Trucklet 'Soulster' Concept Hits Web Before Detroit Show Debut Kia's Trucklet 'Soulster' Concept Hits Web Before Detroit Show Debut
Leaking on to the Web today is an image of Kia's newest trucklet concept due out at next week's 2009 Detroit auto show, the Kia 'Soulster'. more
Nissan Teases Commercial Vehicle Line with NV2500 Concept Nissan Teases Commercial Vehicle Line with NV2500 Concept
The NV2500 concept seen here, serves as a preview of the three all-new vehicles Nissan CV will bring to North America once operations are... more
Ford Ranger Max Concept Hits Thailand Motor Expo Ford Ranger Max Concept Hits Thailand Motor Expo
The Ford Ranger Max Concept made its debut at the Thailand Motor Expo, home to the world's second largest pickup truck market. more
Caddyshock! GM Bets Big On Cadillac Caddyshock! GM Bets Big On Cadillac
The Future of American Luxury Is At Stake! We Take An In-Depth Look At What's Coming For the Brand more
Spyker Luxury SUV Going into Production in 2009 Spyker Luxury SUV Going into Production in 2009
Spyker's uniquely-styled luxury SUV will be going into production in 2009, and is expected to be a big hit. more
Chevrolet GPiX Crossover Concept Debuts in Sao Paulo Chevrolet GPiX Crossover Concept Debuts in Sao Paulo
The automaker canceled plans to bring the a recently debuted CUV stateside, And now the General is introducing another soft-roader not... more
Carbon Motors Unveils the Prototype E7 Police Car Carbon Motors Unveils the Prototype E7 Police Car
After six years of work, Carbon Motors has unveiled its first E7 purpose-built police car. The car was debuted earlier this week at a... more
Soul World: 2010 Kia Soul to be joined at Paris by hybrid Soul and cee'd Soul World: 2010 Kia Soul to be joined at Paris by hybrid Soul and cee'd
Kia has released more photos of the production version of the 2010 Kia Soul that will be making its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor show next... more
Chevy Orlando photos spill on Web ahead of Paris show Chevy Orlando photos spill on Web ahead of Paris show
Photos of another concept headed for Paris have been leaked online, and this time the victim is General Motors and its Chevrolet Orlando... more
Concepts: VW unveils pickup truck concept ahead of IAA Commercial Vehicles Show Concepts: VW unveils pickup truck concept ahead of IAA Commercial Vehicles Show
Long absent from the pickup truck market, Volkswagen is back -- but not in the U.S. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles released details of its... more
Kuga To Be New Escape? Kuga To Be New Escape?
Shown in Paris 2006 as the isosisX concept, the Ford Kuga crossover rolled out across Europe this spring and summer. more
Mazda unveils new Kazamai CUV concept for Moscow Auto Show Mazda unveils new Kazamai CUV concept for Moscow Auto Show
Though on display in various concepts for a couple years now, the flowing lines of Mazda's Nagare design philosophy continue to look fresh... more
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