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Concept cars at the Show

As well as a host of new car launches which are destined for production and a number of eco-friendly vehicles, the 60 manufacturers exhibiting at ExCeL London also have a host of concept vehicles displayed to give you a real flavour of the future of the car.

Honda is showing its Open Study Model (OSM) a lightweight, low-emission, two-seater sports car. Joining the OSM will be the UK debut of the CR-Z lightweight hybrid coupe which the firm has confirmed will go into production.

Other concepts come in the form of the Lotus Eco Elise which is produced using sustainable materials, the Lightning Car Company will show the Lightning GT sports car and smart is showing the "ed", electric drive vehicle.

GM has a number of concept vehicles displayed through its brands. Hummer will display a "green" hybrid vehicle, the Hummer Hx Concept which is biofuel-powered and Vauxhall has devoted a whole area to green vehicles including its Flextreme concept car. Saab has the 9-X BioHybrid which produces 105g/km.

Mazda's newcomers are a young crowd

Unveiled on the Mazda stand at ExCeL is the new version of the brand's unique rotary-engined sports car, the RX-8. Dubbed the R3, the car has undergone a styling update, gained a new sound system and had its engine developed to further improve its performance.

Finding a wider audience, however, is the latest supermini from Mazda, the Mazda2. Making its first appearance at a UK show, the three-door version is proving as popular with buyers as the five-door launched last year.
Source:britishmotorshow.co.uk