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When the BMW GINA Light Concept debuted, it stretched (literally) the definition of what a car is and can be. It also drew a bit of confusion on the name. What's a GINA? Even though some of our commenters had similar ideas on the source, the NASIOC Subaru forum members have gone and taken things to their inevitable conclusion. Since this is a family show, we'll refrain from going all the way, but let's say these forum cats and 14-year-old boys have a very similar mindset. (We're a family show? Who knew? — Ed.) [NASIOC via Carscoop] More »
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When we shared the first teaser video of the 2008 BMW GINA Light Visionary Model we thought it would be another insane Bangle-influenced BMW Concept with a funny name. Little did we know it would be the promise of a revolution wherein the metallic skin is replaced with with a fabric that morphs and bends into different shapes. Though merely a concept (standing for Geometry and Functions in "N" (i.e. Infinite) Adaptations), it is certainly a unique one that could allow designers like Chris Bangle create multiple unattractive shapes.
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Though it isn't set to be revealed to the motoring press until tomorrow, we have this exclusive video of a new concept car from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. It's called the GINA Light Visionary Model, and it's being transported to the BMW Museum in Munich. You can just see the edges of the new concept in the footage, as well as a Knight Rider-esque lightbar in the tail. We're gathering details on what it actually is, other than a two-seater roadster (or maybe even a one-seater, who can tell with all that camouflage?) we're told is both visionary and light. Also, it'll be fully revealed on June 10th. We'll be watching, if only to see BMW's GINA first-hand and up close and to see if it's as tight as other BMW concepts we've come to know and love. More »
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