But youd also be completely wrong.
In China and the US, auto shows are back with a vengeance and theyre not taking any prisoners.
Hyundai Seven Ioniq
Ive always been fascinated by the notion of the car asthe third place.
No longer a just mode of transport, but a place to hang besides work and home.
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Passengers and drivers will have an unprecedented amount of freedom to change the architecture inside their vehicles.
The company predicts that no two E-GMP cars will look the same way inside.
It even comes with a built-in Mini Fridge and the Shoe-care Compartments to refresh passengers footwear.
No, Im not sure what that means either… but Ilovehow ridiculous it sounds.
Its smart cabin supports enhanced navigation and real-time integration with personal devices.
But that isnt all, it also wants to be your office on wheels.
Guess you could also create one to fire up Zoom?
To be honest, it isnt the office possibilities that interest me.
The real star of the show is the Buicks sleep seat, and I bet thosebackseat Tesla driverswould agree.
Oh, and the rainbow-painted five-spoke wheels are a particular favorite of mine.
But dont let its looks fool you, the Barbie car is proper machinery.
Does it get its inspiration from some crazy sci-fi or futuristic manga?
No clue, all I know is those hidden wheels are to die for.
Im not entirely sure what else to say about it.. but the same goes for the company.
EdisonFutureis a subsidiary of the Chinese renewable energy company SPI Energy.
Their earliersolarelectric delivery van is equally impressive.
But whats so cool about the EdisonFuture in particular?
Not much, really.
So weve some pretty cool ideas turned into prototypes and concept cars.
How much of this translates into future releases is anyones guess, but you have to love the creativity.
Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
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