These May 2016 concept cars range from autonomous taxi cabs to driverless racing autos that are designed to surpass existing speed records. Standouts include The Shell Project's 'M' concept vehicle that promotes fuel efficiency with the help of the oil company's patented bespoke lubricants.
Other notable examples range from multi-terrain tactical vehicles to driverless commuter cabs that paint a futuristic vision of what lies ahead in the public transit sphere. While Singapore's GRT transportation pods aim to reduce pollution with a hyper-convenient and sustainable solution for urban commuters, PodRide's pedal-powered concept cars are designed for avid cyclists. Those looking to carry large loads while traveling without a car can get active while getting from point a to point b more conveniently that ever before.
These May 2016 concept cars are both creative and environmentally friendly, painting a picture of what the future of the ever-evolving automotive industry has in store.
Top 25 Concept Car Ideas in May
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Pedal-Powered Cars
The PodRide Lets You Get Around Easily In Different Environments
24
High-Speed Motorcycle Concepts
The Orion Streamliner Draws Inspiration from Birds of Prey
23
Futuristic Auto Cockpits
Peugeot's i-Cockpit Transforms Vehicular Control and Interior Appearance
22
Dual Transportation Auto Concepts
The Audi Connected Mobility Comes with an Electric Longboard
21
Sporty Amphibious Cars
The Amphiborgini Was Made By SeaRoader Amphibious Vehicles
20
All-Terrain Flying Vehicles
The SkyRunner MK 3.2 is a Versatile Vehicle for Land and Sky Travel
19
Gen Z-Targeted Concept Cars
The Toyota 'uBox' Passenger Vehicle Features an Unexpected Design
18
Futuristic Hover Bikes
The Chico is a Conceptual Vehicle that Features a Rounded Pod Shape
17
Pioneering 3D-Printed Cars
Local Motors' 'LM3D Swim' is a Car Made of 75% 3D-Printed Parts
16
Multi-Terrain Tactical Vehicles
The 'Inde Amphimobile' Could Revolutionize Driving Capabilities
15
Compact Public Transportation Vehicles
The 'Tempo' Compact Vehicle Offers Space for Two Riders
14
Driverless Racing Cars
Roborace Reveals the Daniel Simon's Designs for the Big Event
13
Driverless Transportation Pods
Singapore's GRT Pods Could Revolutionize Public Transport
12
Conceptual Exposed Vehicles
The Naked Jaguar Opts for a Visible Framework Inspired by Motorcyles
11
Pointy Formula One Concepts
The Alfa Romeo Grand Prix Looks Extremely Aerodynamic
10
Autonomous Aerodynamic Shipping Trucks
The Zoltan Major Concept Truck is Beautiful and Functional
9
Winged Concept Scooters
The Yamaha 04Gen Concept Scooter Features Innovative Design
8
Carbon Fiber Race Cars
This New Volvo is Designed For the World Touring Car Championship
7
Self-Driving Concept Cars
The LeSEE Concept Car is Being Marketed as an Autonomous Taxi
6
Oil Brand City Vehicles
The Shell Project M Concept Car Features a Fuel Economy of 89mpg
5
Two-Seater Training Cars
This Two-Seater Car is Equipped With Obstacle Detection & Remote Control
4
Smart-Tilting Trikes
The SuperTrike's System Selects the Best and Most Appropriate Tilting Angle
3
Air-Filtering Vehicles
The Updated Tesla Model S Features HEPA Air Filtration
2
Smartphone-Connected Windshields
The Samsung Smart Motorcycle Windshield is App-Connected
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Autonomous Taxi Services
nuTonomy's Fleet of Self-Driving Taxis Aims to Disrupt Transportation
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Adventure-Ready Open-Air SUVs
The Toyota Land Cruiser ROX Concept Builds on the Model's Legacy
Ultra-Luxury Coupe Concepts
The Latest Toyota Century Concept Builds on the Saloon Car's Ethos
Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines
The Conceptual Porsche Design nair Coffee Machine is Elegant
Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs
The Toyota Walk Me Wheelchair Concept Climbs Stairs and More
Miniature Designer Collectible Cars
Mercedes-Benz, Moncler, and NIGO Design a Special Art Car
Customized Soccer Team Cars
Audi Unveils 2024 MLS Cup Championship Celebratory Wrapped Vehicles
Adventurous Off-Road EV Concepts
The Kia EV9 ADVNTR and PV5 WKNDR Concepts are Rugged
Luxury Off-Road SUV Concepts
The Genesis X Gran Equator Concept Has a High-End Design
80s-Inspired Surfer Vehicles
The Toyota 4Runner TRD Surf Concept Will Debut at the 2024 SEMA Show
Compact Fully Electric Vehicles
smart #2 is Built on the Electric Compact Architecture Platform
Custom-Built Retro Vehicle Designs
Retro Designs Debuts a Custom-Built 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Art Deco Self-Driving Vans
The Tesla Robovan Has a Sleek, Train-Like Design with Space for 20
Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers
This Three-Wheeled Car Boasts a Low Center Of Gravity
Cartoonish In-Car Connectivity Robots
The Conceptual 'TOOOONY' Car Robot Features 4G LTE
Conceptual Electric Off-Road SUVs
Freelander Concept 97 by Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Is Reborn
Next-Generation PHEV SUVs
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Shows Off the Model's Sixth-Generation Design
Cutting-Edge Auto Simulation Technologies
Ansys Aims to Transform the Automotive Industry
Expanding Camper Van Concepts
The Chery Journeo Concept Camper Van Supports Comfy Living
Opposites-Inspired Branded Exhibitions
Kia Debuts Resonance of Opposites During Milan Design Week
AI Concept Vehicles
LG Debuted Its Lifestyle Solution for Mobility at CES 2025
Art Deco Show-Car Statements
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Blends 1930s Glamour with New Tech
AI-Enhanced Electric Auto Designs
Faraday Future Redefines Intelligent Electric Mobility
Family Camping Minivan Concepts
The Chrysler Pacifica Grizzly Peak Concept is Feature-Rich
Inaugural Tech Brand Hypercars
The Dreame Technology Hypercar Will Be Unveiled at CES 2026
Hybrid Performance Control Features
Ferrari Introduced FIVE In The 849 Testarossa
Women-Centric Vehicle Designs
The Buick Envision Celebrates Human-Centred Innovation
Levitating Driver Pod Concepts
Alpine’s Horizon Concept by HakHyeon Lee Uses Magnetic Levitation
Accessible All-Electric Cars
The Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 Concept is Estimated at €20,000
Electric Performance Concepts
Audi Vision GT Concept Reimagines the Brand’s Electric Design Future
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
Autonomous Vehicle Platforms
Tensor Robocar Showcases Level 4 Autonomous Mobility At CES 2026
Unique AI Design Concepts
Movr Envisions a Rideable Ai-Powered Personal Assistant.
Compact Electric Urbanite CUVs
Th eToyota C-HR+ Electric Will Arrive in Europe in Late 2025
Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features
VERSES AI and Volvo Cars Aim to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs
The Porsche Cayenne Electric Comes in Two Models
Efficient Micro Mobility EVs
The Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype is Set to Launch in 2026
Haute Tech Brand Hypercars
The Xiaomi Vision GT is Designed for the Gran Turismo Franchise
Scandinavian Electric GTs
The Polestar 5 Grand Tourer Blends Minimalist Design with Sustainability
Coupe-Inspired Crossover Vehicles
The Audi Quanta by Mario Vilar Pays Homage to the Audi TT
Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
Kia Showcases Two Exhibits at Milan Design Week 2025
Future-Facing EV Designs
The Jaguar Type 00 Showcases the Brand's Future
Urban Robot Traffic Safety
POLIS Concept Reimagines Urban Traffic Safety in Robot Powered Cities
Practical Cubic EV Concepts
The Dacia Hipster is Ready for Commuting with 125-Miles of Range
In-Car Gaming Collaborations
AirConsole x Audi Partner for Car Gaming, and Includes Pictionary
Autonomous Delivery Electric Vehicles
ALSO and DoorDash Scale Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery
Bookable Autonomous Shuttles
Uber and May Mobility Partner to Launch Robotaxi Fleet
Child Mobility Concepts
Toyota Unveils a Self-Driving Ev for Children That Challenges Conventions
Unconventional Vehicle Control Ads
BMW Launched its 'Heart of Joy' Campaign Featuring an Octopus
Performance Shooting Brakes
Mercedes AMG Uhlenhaut Shooting Brake Reimagines Classic GT Form
Sci-Fi-Inspired SUV Models
The Toyota RAV4 Dark Side Performance Concept is Futuristic
Electrically Powered Self-Driving Shuttles
HOLON Taps PTC's Cloud-Based Software Platform
Sculptural Spatial City Cars
The Volkswagen Numa Concept by Daniil Ostrovski is Futuristic
New Energy Vehicle Concepts
Nebula Next Debuted the Nebula Next 01 Concept at CES 2026
High-Performance Vehicle Concepts
Mazda Debuts the VISION X-COUPE & the VISION X-COMPACT Concepts
Nostalgic Explorer SUVs
These Nissan X-Trail Concepts Include the Unwind and the Remastered
Autonomous Robotaxi Services
Uber and WeRide Partnered for a Robotaxi Service in Abu Dhabi
High Speed-Capable Electric Vehicles
Kia Announces Its High-Performance 'EV 9 GT' Model
Sleek Design-Forward Vehicles
Lucid Motors Debuts Lucid Gravity Touring in Canada
Luxe Electric Family Vehicles
Cadillac's VISTIQ SUV Pairs Three-Row Comfort with EV Performance
Trail-Targeted SUV Models
The Lucid Gravity X Concept is Ready for Emissions-Free Adventures
Production-Ready Robotic Taxis
Volkswagen Presents its ID. Buzz AD Robotic Taxi Vehicle
Luxury Mobility Platforms
Karma Automotive Launches On-Demand Luxury Driving Experience
Single-Seater Electric Vehicles
The Conceptual YKSI Electric Vehicle is Ultra-Efficient
Electric Mobility Prototypes
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 Prototype Previews Next-Gen Ev Design
Future Urban Mobility Cars
Volkswagen Numa Concept Imagines Cars as Part of Shared City Life
Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
The Conceptual 'PAT' Autonomous Delivery Robot is Reliable
Compact Off-Road EV Concepts
The Fiat Grande Panda 4x4 Concept Revives an 80s Classic
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Sleek Fully Electric SUVs
Hongqi is Introducing the EHS5 2025 IAA Mobility in Munich
Galactic Electric Wagons
The Electra Orbit Reimagines Buick’s Retro-Futurism with EVArchitecture
Iconic Entirely Electric Autos
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz G 580 Boasts EQ Technology SUV
Off-Road Electric SUV Concepts
Audi Introduces the New Rugged Q6 e-tron Offroad Concept
Luxury Utility Concepts
This Unimog is a Reimagined Mercedes-Benz with Elevated Design
In-Car AI Assistants
ChatGPT Voice Expands to Apple CarPlay
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
Fashion Designer-Visionary Cars
Moncler and Mercedes-Benz Present the G-Class Past II Future
Two-Seater Solar-Powered EVs
The Toyota FT-Me Measures in Just Under 100-Inches
Transparent Sphere Vehicles
Toyota Transparent Sphere Vehicle Reimagines Mobilty as Playful Design
Future Car Innovation Solutions
LG Innotek Will Showcase Hardware and Ai‑based Software at CES
Advanced Automotive AI Technology
VinAI Aims to Revolutionize Safety, Convenience, and Efficiency
Conceptual Electric Sportscars
Nissan Introduces the R32ev Concept Model at Tokyo Auto Salon
Immersive Auto-Focused Artistic Experiences
Lexus Explores the Relation Between Humans & Mobility
Collaborative Vehicle Concepts
Kia Corporation and LG Electronics Debut Mobility Solutions
AI-Powered Racing Systems
Carrera HYBRID Ushers in a New Era of Slot Car Racing
Sleek Reimagined Racing Cars
The Porsche 99x Concept Pushes Endurance Design into Sci-Fi Realms
Concept Racing Hypercars
Alfa Romeo Debuts Vita Nova Concept as a Bold Statement of Its Racing DNA
Endless Customization Sedans
The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Can Be Highly Personalized
Stealth Racer Designs
Lamborghini F1 Concept Fuses Carbon Realism with Racing Aesthetics
Bespoke Rally-Inspired Vehicles
The Get Lost Project Safari is Based on the Lotus Elise S1
AI-Powered Driving Apps
Driver Technologies Expands to the Android Automotive Operating System
Autonomous Electric Microbuses
MOIA And Uber Began Testing Its ID. Buzz Microbuses In Los Angeles
Smart Mobility Vehicles
The Strutt ev¹ Features Tech Pioneered for Autonomous Cars
Performance-Driven Slick Auto Models
Kia Spotlighted Three Models at an International Auto Show
Entertainment-Integrated Luxe Vans
Mercedes-Benz Introduces the Vision V with a Spacious Cabin
Hybrid Electric SUV Models
Toyota Launches a New 6th-Generation RAV4 Vehicle Model in Japan
Luxury Electric Van Concepts
Mercedes Vision V offers a first-class travel experience on wheels
Sporty All-Electric Crossovers
The Subaru 2026 Uncharted is Built on the Toyota CH-R Platform
AI-Animated Vehicles
The Faraday FX Super One Replaces the Traditional Grille with an AI Agent
Safety-Focused Automotive Technologies
Geely Auto Debuts Innovations at Auto Shanghai 2025
AI-Inspired Pickup Trucks
Caterpillar Cat Truck Concept Turns Viral Fan Art into a One-Off Vehicle
Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts
Hyundai Draws Inspiration from Its Electric Subcompact SUV
Angular Otherworldly Off-Road SUVs
The Hyundai Crater Concept is Compact and Futuristic
AI Vehicle Operating Systems
Mercedes Develops AI-Driven Systems That Manage and Evolve Vehicles
Retro Electric Concepts
The Stellar Reboot Imagines Hyundai’s 1980s Sedan for a Digital Future
Exploratory Off-Road Vehicle Concepts
Genesis Has Revealed the Rugged X Skorpio Concept
AI-Powered In-Vehicle Solutions
LG Sets Its Sights on the Future of Mobility
Automotive Robotics Integration
Kia integrates robots into mobility and delivery platforms
Vehicle-Focused Consolidated Computing Platform
aiMotive and LG Debut a Auto Computing Platform
Lunar Exploration Vehicles
Volvo Cosmic Surfer Concept Introduces Gravity-Adaptive Wheel System
Music-Forward Car Events
David Guetta x Porsche Electrify Dubai with High-Octane Sound and Speed
Micro Camper Concept Vans
Toyota Kayoibako-K Envisions Self-Driving Mobile Storefront & Adventure
Modified Luxury Vehicle Concepts
Limited Spec Automotive Releases Mansory Gronos G-Wagon Research
Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts
Buick Electra Orbit Reimagines Jet‑style Design for Electric Future
Luxurious Custom Auto Designs
Lexani Motorcars Unveils the Ultra-Luxe Raffinato Sprinter
Electric Off-Road Concepts
The Elevated Velocity Concept Previews Cadillac’s Off-Road EV Vision
Home-Connected Vehicle Concepts
The Sharp LDK+ Concept Has a Projector and Table Inside
AI-Powered Autonomous Public Transportation
Karsan Automotive is Participating in CES 2026
Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games
Current Games Drops 'Taxi Chaos 2'
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Self-Driving Shuttle Service Deployments
Beep Announces Two Forthcoming Deployments of Its Service
All-Electric Pope Vehicles
Pope Francis Introduces a New Popemobile by Mercedes-Benz
Endurance Race-Inspired Cars
The Coyote Utopia Wears Race Aesthetic with Pristine Performance
High-Performance Electric Hypercar Prototypes
Kosmera Presents Two Concept Vehicles at CES 2026
Surf and Track Hatchbacks
MINI and Deus Ex Machina Unveil Bold Surf and Racing Concept Cars
Pre-Production Vehicle Milestones
Faraday Future & Faraday X Mark a Milestone for the FX Super One
Tent-Integrated Pink Cars
Gustaf Westman Designs a Special Mercedes-Benz CLA Model
Efficient Charging Solutions
TESSAN Showcased a Slew of Its Performance-Focused Products at CES
Vegas-Themed Supercars
Mclaren 750s Project Viva Debuts for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Electric Sports Car Concepts
Chevrolet's California Corvette Concept Revives West Coast Nostalgia
Hybrid Convertible Vehicles
The McLaren Artura Spider Vehicle Blends Plug-In Power & Open-Top
Lifted F1 Concept Vehicles
Pascal Eggert Introduced a New Offroad Racer Concept
Data-Driven Connected Cars
JLR and Tata Communications Aim to Enhance Smart Vehicle Design
Industry-Leading Auto Innovations
SERES Debuts Next-Generation Auto Technologies at an Exhibit
Futuristic Grand Tourers
Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept Previews a Bold Direction for Mobility
Revived Brutalist Coupes
ŠKoda 1000 Mbx Concept Reinterprets 1960s Design Through Angular Form
Sustainable Transportation System Concepts
Xiqiao Wang Designed the Eco-Friendly TREO Concept
Transforming Camp Vehicles
Citroën ELO Concept Car Alters into a Mobile Camp with Inflatable Beds
Reimagined Supercars
Kevin Andersson's Mclaren F1 Reimagined Concept Updates the Iconic Layout
Safety-Focused Vehicle Frameworks
LEPAS' Auto Development Goes Beyond Conventional Crash Testing
Off-Road Open-Air Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet Enters Road Testing Ahead of Production