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Buick's new electric concept car combats road rage with aromatherapy and massaging seats

Tim LevinJun 2, 2022, 03:16 IST

Buick, General Motors' century-old brand, said Wednesday that it plans to only sell electric vehicles by the end of the decade.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.Buick

It unveiled a sleek electric concept car to illustrate the new direction.

The Wildcat doesn't just preview what future Buicks could look like, it also showcases some experimental features that could make their way into the brand's electric models.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.Buick

The Wildcat doesn't just preview what future Buicks could look like, it also showcases some experimental features that could make their way into the brand's electric models.

The two-door EV debuts Buick's new logo.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.Buick

The coupe has a low, wide stance and four seats.

Part of its roof opens up to make getting in and out a bit easier.

The Wildcat has big, bold, checkmark-shaped taillights...

... that mirror a similar design up front.

The entire vehicle has exaggerated, aggressive looks.

Its turbine wheels take inspiration from the Jet-Age cars of the 1950s and 1960s.

In place of regular side-view mirrors, the Wildcat concept has cameras and small screens.

The interior gives off spaceship vibes, but has some elements that could end up in actual production Buicks — like a giant, curved screen.

Other parts of the Wildcat are hard to imagine in a real car. For example: it's designed to detect a driver's mood and react.

Say a fellow motorist just cut you off or won't stop honking. If the Wildcat senses an elevated heart rate, it will dim the lights, switch on massaging seats, and deploy its integrated aromatherapy functions.

Buick's future electric models will be sold under a new Electra brand, the company said on Wednesday.

Buick Wildcat electric concept car.Buick

Its first electric model in North America is set to go on sale in 2024.

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