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More than just your standard hatchback, the Kia Track'ster "ticks all our boxes with all-wheel-drive, a six-speed transmission, and a 250-hp turbocharged four-banger underhood." No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.

Inside, the Soul's rear bench has been binned in favor of a fully-integrated equipment tray and spare tyre well. Handy, as Kia wants this concept to be a road-going track fiend.

Unlike other phones, the HTC Autonome has an innovative charging function: you can either "directly plug-in the phone to the wall socket, negating the use of any cables. Or, you can detach the specialized module, tank it up and then hook it back to the phone and transfer the juice." Click here for more pictures. In related news, continue reading to see a real emergency solar phone.

This way you get the freedom to use the phone whilst charging the extra ammo. I love the magnesium unibody frame designed for this, and of course the practical solution for charging. Ideal for travelers too!

Powered by the Gallardo's 5.2-liter V-10 with 560 bhp, Lamborghini's all-new SUV "will most likely be based on the next Q7, a 5-door with high ground clearance." Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. Continue reading for one more picture.

Lambo SUV will have a front-engine layout with all-wheel drive. As it's a Lamborghini, expect lots of lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum.

More than just eye candy, the stunning Jaguar C-X75 boasts four separate electric motors located in the wheels, delivering 196 horsepower each; these engines are run on batteries powered by two micro-gas turbines. Click here to see more. Continue reading for a test drive video.

The Jaguar engineers estimate that the car could reach 205 mph with a driving range of 560 miles.

Unlike other handsets, the Mobikoma is "a concept phone based on modules that fasten on to each other via micro locks; each module has its own power supply and computing processor making it a powerful individual." Click here to see more. In related news, continue reading to see a triple screen Android phone.

However the purpose is to use them collectively as a phone and if you're in the mood for it, a mini tablet. There are two specific elements dedicated to the SIM storage with phone memory and microphone. These elements are distinguished with their fancy etchings on the back.

The problem with texting on your iPhone while walking is that you really can't see what's ahead of you without looking up ever so often, but this concept by Bryan Brunsell aims to fix that. Continue reading to see what it's all about.

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Sleek and ultra stylish, Samsung's Bang and Olufsen smartphone is basically "a mix between the current Samsung Galaxy lineup with B&O's traditional slant on masculine industrial engineering." No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to see Samsung's transparent AMOLED display.

I think the final form works. It's thin and sleek, yet manages to slightly deviate from the "me too" crowd. LOVE the dock which transforms it into a banging B&O speaker. One can hope.

Called Modai, this awesome modular phone was designed to balance both work and play. It accomplishes this by displaying content relevant specifically to your lifestyle. For example, if you tend to oversleep, the handset will automatically adjust your alarms accordingly. Click here for more pictures. For those who haven't seen already, continue reading for a preview of the Mozilla Seabird concept.

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Even though it may seem like desktops are on their way out, there's nothing like a few cool and strange designs to get modders / companies inspired again. These range from a steering wheel-mounted model to a curved iMac. Continue reading to see them all.

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The Ferrari 612 GTO concept, envisioned by designer Sasha Selipanov from Berlin, Germany, shows what future models could look like if they aimed for a throwback design. Click here to see more. In related news, continue reading to see a real-life Ferrari 599XX and its mind boggling glowing brake discs.

[via BeautifulLife]