"Drivin' Around in my Automobile"

This weekend I had the opportunity to see some amazing vehicles at the Seoul Motor Show 2011 (more accurately at Ilsan's KINTEX center).

It was VERY crowded - this photo only shows about 1/8 of the building:

The venue was huge! They really packed in a bunch of great cars into one area with some really cool designs and features. There were a lot of energy-efficient cars Hybrids, Electric, and even pedal powered. The also had sections for automotive parts and future technology, and a handful of motorcycles.


Here are some of the pics (granted many have models in them). This being my first motor show, I shouldn't have been too surprised that all the guys with their huge DSLR cameras and lenses were clammoring around taking more photos of the models than the cars.

Chevy

 

The Chevy Mi-Ray Roadster - yeah, we'll probably never see that on the road.

(This is where your bailout money goes)

BMW

Hyundai

KIA

 

 SsangYong (I think)

 

Samsung - SM3

Audi e-tron

Nissan Cube

Infinity

 

Porche Carrera GTS

  

I saw this a few years ago - basically it's an electric motorized bicylce that recharges as you pedal. Apparently it can reach up to around 50mph (bike down hill and on flat land - use the engine for uphill) Sounds good to me!

Honda
CR-Z - I love my Hondas!!

 

Mini-Cooper
Don't worry - there were a handful of male models as well. I like Minis

Subaru Concept - it belongs in Shuttle Bay 1

 

Even the Tata and Daewoo Commercial vehicles had models

Overall it was a cool event to see, a bit exhausting after pushing through crowds, but worth it.