Renault has revealed an autonomous, electric concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, which it sees as an extension of the connected home.
Described by the car company as "an extra mobile, modular and multi-purpose room", Symbioz is a vision for a car "in complete symbiosis" with the modern home, which connects to it wirelessly like many of today's domestic appliances.

Externally, the car takes its cues from contemporary architecture. It features a steel frame, expansive windows and wooden joinery details.
Inside, the car is designed to echo the details and finishes of a living room, with materials including copper, marble, fabric and porcelain. Its four seats, described by Renault as "armchairs", can rotate to face each other, just like a swivelling armchair.
"The car becomes a new mobile, multi-purpose living space for the whole family and can be used ? open or closed ? more fully, even when parked," said Stéphane Janin, Renault's director of design.
"The car allows passengers to feel at home when travelling, thanks to the interior design. It is underpinned by the idea of maximising the available space for the passengers, without taking anything away from comfort and modularity."

Renault is presenting the Symbioz concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens to the public tomorrow at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition centre. As part of the presentation, the brand is showing the car alongside a visi...