Concepts

The Hopium Māchina – an ultra-luxury hydrogen-electric concept – has been launched by 29-year-old French racing driver Olivier Lombard. Hydrogen vehicles use a fuel cell to generate electricity and power a motor. While they are substantially rarer than traditional electric cars powered by lithium-ion batteries, notable examples include the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo. However, the Hydrogen Motive Company, which Lombard founded earlier this year, believes it can become a volume player.

Sergio Marchionne, head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles until his death in 2018, promised he would one day deliver a rival to the luxurious Range Rover – and today his company has revealed that model, in the form of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. For now, it is only a concept, but it is clear there is very little about the reborn Grand Wagoneer's design and technology that could not go into production if Jeep is prepared to invest in it.

Chinese brand Wuling – a joint venture between American giant General Motors, Chinese conglomerate SAIC and local brand Wuling Motors – has unveiled the Hong Guang X concept at the Chengdu motor show. The bold concept previews an upcoming production model set to launch sometime in 2021, which will serve as one of three all-new models slated to head the Chinese brand’s expansion into export markets in Europe and North America.

UPDATE: With the Hyundai Prophecy concept robbed of a proper motor show unveiling, Hyundai Motor Group’s Chief Design Officer Luc Donckerwolke has delivered a walkaround tour of the car on video. You can check out both videos at the bottom of this story. March 4, 2020: Hyundai has thrown another curveball for punters looking to predict the future of its styling themes, with the unveiling today of its new Prophecy concept.