CONCEPT CARS
Mercedes unveils ‘Avatar’-inspired concept car
Futuristic Benz features reptile-like bionic flaps and spherical wheels for sideways-driving ability
16 January 2020 - 05:13
Car companies bring out some of their most weird and wonderful concepts at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and Mercedes-Benz has gone fully into sci-fi mode with its Avatar-themed car, complete with scales.
Called Vision AVTR, the outlandish concept car launched at last week’s show in Las Vegas, was inspired by the 2009 movie Avatar featuring tall blue aliens. The film’s director, James Cameron, had a hand in designing the vehicle...
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