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Interview With Adrian Van Hooydonk
Moments like these don’t arrive every day, and if you ask Adrian van Hooydonk, it’s not every decade either. "I do think in all my years here at BMW, I've never seen a project with more momentum or more impact…
How Designers Revived an Icon
The wedge. Is there another automotive design philosophy that’s held up so well? Consider for a moment the OG Lamborghini Countach, arguably the most iconic wedge that ever wedged. Designed in the early 1970s, it became the iconic poster car…
America's Beautiful, Forgotten Hypercars
In its purest form, a concept car is a look into an automaker's crystal ball. It showcases new technology, over-the-top design, and outrageous performance. While most concepts take center stage at auto shows, more often than not, they’re relegated to…
What Makes a Car Beautiful?
The cars we love are machines designed by humans. The Pontiac Aztek, Lamborghini Miura, Citroën 2CV, and Chrysler PT Cruiser—beautiful or not—were all styled with purpose and intent. But that doesn't mean the public embraces every new car that pushes…
The Man Behind Hyundai’s Design Revolution: Interview With SangYup Lee
Over the last decade, Hyundai has emerged as a design leader in the automotive industry, and its luxury arm, Genesis, is upending the traditional hierarchy with distinctive, beautiful cars. Much of that credit goes to SangYup Lee, who joined Hyundai…
Wheels Are More Complex Than Ever. Here’s Why
Once upon a time, most new cars came with simple steel wheels designed for strength. Hubcaps took care of the styling, even on snazzy luxury cars. There were some exceptions of course, but even when widespread use of styled aluminum…
How 300-MPH Hypercars Come to Life
Car designers do not simply draw cars. To be a great one, you need a deep technical understanding, and must form productive relationships with everyone involved in making a vehicle come to life. Bugatti design chief Frank Heyl is a…