Mercedes Benz

  There’s a new Geely concept car, and it’s called the Vision Starburst. It’s not based on the fruity and tasty Starburst you’re thinking of, though. Instead, Geely says it used the “expanding cosmos” and “the birth of a new star” to shape its design philosophy. Its body shape is closest to a wagon or sportback, but doesn’t tilt too heavily in either direction — Geely does not label it. Geely says it tried to make the front its most visually striking element. The front grille and air intakes are highlighted by a massive LED light bar that extends both sideways and down. Geely doesn’t fully explain what sort of powertrain is making the Vision Starburst go, but it suggests that the car requires charging, leading us to believe that it’s an electric car. How much power? We’re unsure, as it’s just a concept.ADVERTISEMENT Geely says the lighting is meant to echo the theme of energy releasing from a starburst in the cosmos. The taut, muscular lines down the vehicle’s sides give it ...