Bizarre People Carrier

[Wizzo]

One of the oddest-looking, and most bizarrely named cars at the North American International Auto Show was an amphibious people carrier named the Detroit Fish, along with two other equally eccentric, electric car concepts, named the “Book of Songs” and “Piece of Cloud” respectively.

All three come from the design studios of respected Chinese auto designer Li Guangming, who wants to create a unique Chinese design language, and he sees these rounded little cars as a starting point.

“There will be no Chinese national cars of significance if the Chinese spirit is absent from their design,” he said.

The Detroit Fish has a 3.5kW electric motor and Lithium Ion battery pack, giving a range of 150km and a top speed of 45kmh, making them ideal for “tourist spots, large communities, university campuses and small towns”.

[Steven Roy]

Since when have there been respected Chinese auto designers?

[Wizzo]

I thought the same thing myself Steven 

[cosworth151]

Looks like something off of a children's TV show.

[John S]

Hey there was some thing as odd looking as this a few years ago in England, it was used to promote Orangina the soft drink. The vehicle body was roughly cicular to represent an orange shape. I have no idea what it was based on though.

[Steven Roy]

Are you thinking of the Outspan orange.  It was based on a Mini and did 30mph.

[John S]

That's it precisely, thanks Steven.

 Don't you think there is a hint of similarity?