Looking rather like it's escaped from the set of the next Transformers movie, this is the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car. It's the ultimate hybrid driving machine, if BMW are to be believed, and a full frontal assault on the forthcoming Frankfurt motor show, mission: steal the limelight. Blue neon, and all.

Even jostling for attention against the Mercedes SLS (in coupé, all-electric and - possibly - roadster forms) and whatever surprise Audi's got in store, there's a good chance the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics would manage the coup on looks alone. Did someone at BMW get 'motor car' confused with 'manga', the Japanese animation style?