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What is the ‘J-Factor’ and Why Is It Key to Nissan Design?
A Nissan designer reveals some secrets to styling the Japanese brand’s vehicles.
2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 AWD Review
Fun to drive but flawed, the 2018 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 is something we wanted to love but couldn’t.
There’s a Damn-Good Reason Why the Aston Martin DB11 Volante Has a Soft Top
No folding hardtops here.
How Acura Design is Evolving
Acura is listening to its customers.
Acura Designer’s List of Favorite Cars Contains No Acuras
There is a Honda, however. Sort of.
Why There Are Zero Easter Eggs in the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
“Whimsical” is not in the new Jetta’s vocabulary.
Kai Concept Shows Driving and Design Matter at Mazda
This blood-red hatchback is the Kai, which is a real beauty from every angle, previews the next Mazda3.
Mazda Vision Coupe Concept Looks Like Sex on Wheels
It’s sexy AF, folks!
Standing Out From the Crowd: How Hyundai Is Tackling Design Challenges
Visual diversity will be Hyundai’s fundamental design differentiator going forward.
The Simple Reason Why Mazda Is Against Being Trendy
What will Mazda replace its Kodo “soul of motion” design theme with? The answer may surprise you.
Every Bit of Trim on Your Car is Fake: The Skinny With Craig Cole
Today’s cars and trucks have become completely disposable.
More Simple Designs and More Crossovers Coming to Mercedes in the Future
We chatted with a lead designer to get the inside scoop on Mercedes’ plans for the future.
Acura Precision Concept Looks Even Hotter Than the NSX
This is the Acura the world REALLY needs!
Top 10 Automotive Design Terms
What is it that sells cars? What gets drivers to come through a dealership’s front door and sign their lives away for the next five years or better? Is it reliability ratings? Could it be customer service? What about features, performance or fuel economy? Truthfully it’s a mix of all these attributes and more.
10 Reasons to Buy a Crossover Instead of a Sedan
Crossovers have come to dominate the market. In a lot of ways they’re like an invasive, non-native species. Over the years they’ve silently displaced traditional cars, becoming the go-to vehicle for many families. But are they really tantamount to Asian carp, zebra mussels or nutria?
Next-Gen Porsche Panamera to Look More ‘Coupe-Like’
Are you a fan of the Porsche Panamera’s design? Love it or, well, not, the company’s CEO Matthias Müller said the next generation of this luxury sedan must have improved styling.
BMW’s Solar-Powered Carport Concept Charges EVs
In case owning a designer electric vehicle just wasn’t enough BMW has introduced an interesting solar carport concept that tops-off your EV’s battery while looking good at the same time.
Top 10 Car Designs by J Mays
In case you haven’t heard the news, J Mays is retiring from Ford. As group vice president and chief creative officer of Blue Oval design he’s kind of a big deal. But that’s not the extent of his achievements. Mays’ automotive career spans more than three decades with tenure at companies far beyond the one…
Kia GT Four-Door Coupe Rumored to Launch in 2016
Slowly but surely Kia is transforming itself from a provider of inexpensive transportation appliances to a purveyor of premium automobiles. Further pushing the brand up-market, reports indicate the South Korean firm will build a production version of its dramatic GT concept.
“EXCITING H DESIGN!!!” Coming to a Honda Near You
“EXCITING H DESIGN!!!” That’s the name of Honda’s newest styling language, capital letters and three exclamation points included. What does this nonsense mean? Hit the jump for more details.
Designing the Future: 2014 Mazda3 Styling Explained
After years on the market, today’s Mazda3 is still one of the best C-Segment cars available, but it’s something of a controversial vehicle. It may be great to drive, exceedingly functional and built to last, but a lot of people take issue with its grille. The car’s front end looks like the face of a…
What Will Cars Look Like in the Future: Design Trends Explored
When it comes to automotive styling numerous design trends are popular today, but future vehicles are guaranteed to look very different. Functional styling elements will likely play a bigger role in exterior design, things like integrated air vents and spoilers. Naturally vehicle interiors will receive major updates as well, but arguably government regulations are the…
Top 10 Most Inconspicuous New Vehicles
Are you self-conscious? Don’t like to stand out in a crowd? Would you rather blend into the background than be the center of attention? Well, when it comes to the automotive world, you are in luck. Some vehicles seem to have skipped class when it came time for their styling lesson. This is not to…
Fiat Calls Leaf Ugly, Nissan Fires Back
Bullying isn’t funny… unless it involves a couple of car companies calling each other’s products ugly. Then its hysterical.
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