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VW was probably thinking it had the electric concept buggy segment all sewn up. It had the dune buggy history, an electric platform, and even a retro-chic tub. What it didn't have was anyone stealing the spotlight, but Mitsubishi has done just that.

It's been a while since we saw a concept car from the realms of pure silliness, so bask while you can in the glory of this nutty creation from Toyota, complete with digitally active tires and the ability to turn your drive into an AR video game.

Lexus' spindle grille might be the most controversial auto styling cue of our time. And now it's a concept car. The LF-30, an otherwise fun, drone-docking autonomous EV, debuts as a bumper-to-bumper spindle grille ... with bulging spindle grille.

You reckon the Honda E is tiny? Toyota is preparing to go tinier – if not cuter – with today's announcement of a new "ultra-compact BEV" set for release in Japan in 2020. Its performance figures won't impress anyone, but that's not the point.

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show is due to open its doors later this month, and the Yamaha Motor Co has six world premieres to show off.

Nissan is looking to the future with a concept urban runabout EV named the IMk.