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Set to be officially announced at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, the Citroen Numero 9 not only looks futuristic, but underneath the hood, "there's full plug-in full-hybrid tech, which Citroen thinks will esteem to 166mpg, 50km all-electric range, 295hp, and 39g/km of CO2." Video after the jump.

There's also a deliciously Turbo Outrun-sounding 'boost' function, which combines the power of the combustion engine and electric motor, dispatching all 295 horsepowers at once. This means 0-62mph takes 5.4 seconds and it'll travel a 1,000m in 25.3 seconds from a standing start.

Another day, another interesting iPhone concept. The iPhone Pro is geared towards photography junkies, as DSLR lenses can be mounted on this handset using a special adapter. You'll also find a 4.5-inch display and an optional projector accessory. Click here for more pictures. For those who missed it the first few times around, continue reading to watch a video of iPhone 5 concept features.

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With both the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 being released later this year, car fanatics are quite happy to say the least, but there are many other ultra cool concepts that could see the light of day. They range from supercars to the Toyota FT-HS, the Supra's successor. Continue reading to see them all.

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Unlike a traditional camera, the Air Clicker is finger-worn and boasts a motion-sensing clicker button that lets users capture photographs with a single gesture. No word yet on pricing or availability. Continue reading for our full overview.

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Measuring 4.4-meters long, the sleek Hyundai i-ioniq is essentially "an electric sports hatchback with a range-extending petrol engine; intended to convey the latest thinking from Hyundai's designers and engineers." Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for an introduction video.

The i-oniq is powered by an innovative 1,0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine generating a maximum of 45 kW (61 ps). This unit is mated to an 80 kW (109 ps) lithium-ion electric motor which is powered by a 55 kW generator, via a single ratio gearbox.

Far too often we come across interesting smartphone concepts that are just too crazy to ever be considered for production. Thankfully, there are a few designers with reality in mind, and these five concepts prove it. Continue reading to see them all.

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The Bertone Nuccio may look like a spacecraft, but that's because the design was created "by the legendary styling house's current design boss, Michael Robinson, who seems to have been inspired by...the 1970's; namely some of the company's greatest hits, including the Lamborghini Miura and Countach, Lancia Stratos, and Fiat X1/9." Click here for more pictures. In related news, continue reading to watch a plane landing on a car.

So, why's it called the Nuccio? Nuccio Bertone was the son of the eponymous Giovanni Bertone, the design house's founder. Nuccio took over the business in 1950 and continued steering it until his death in 1997.

Set for launch this fall is Apple's brand-new iPhone 5, and just that news alone has spurred the creative minds of many designers worldwide, one of them being Federico Ciccarese of CiccareseDesign. Unfortunately, the stunning design you see above will most likely not resemble the iPhone 5 at all. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading to watch a funny parody.

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Powered by a V12 engine, the futuristic Shayton Equilibrium shows that it has the brawn to back up its looks. Unfortunately, the vehicle hasn't gone past the concept stage yet. Click here to see more pictures. Continue reading to see a real car that the designer might have drew inspiration from.

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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.