These drawings of what’s supposed to be a range of Volkswagen concept cars by (now Volkswagen-owned) Italdesign Giugiaro have surfaced on the internet. They look like a C-segment and a B-segment hatchback, and the styling is curiously similar to the Proton EMAS and Lotus City Car concepts, also styled by Italdesign Giugiaro. It so happens the Proton and Lotus concepts were unveiled almost exactly a year ago at last year’s Geneva show, and now it’s time for this year’s Geneva show to roll around.
Look after the jump for the full photo gallery.
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The comments mainly revolve around the controversy of whether Volkswagen (VW) copied or designed the Proton EMAS concept. Many believe VW’s Giugiaro is using or has used Proton's design due to VW’s ownership of Giugiaro, leading to suspicions of copying. Some comments criticize VW for potentially stealing Proton’s design rights, while others interpret that VW might have the legal rights to the design since they own Giugiaro. There is also discussion about Proton's originality, future plans for the EMAS, and concerns about legal and ethical issues with design ownership. Overall, the sentiment is a mix of suspicion, skepticism, and a desire for Proton to launch the EMAS quickly to avoid legal trouble or misconceptions of copying.