It’s few men who have entered the lexicon of auto design, fewer still are names that have acquired mythical status-and Giugiaro is one of the latter. His contributions transcend simple cars to influence entire generations of driving machines, from humble hatches to head-turning Italian sports cars. Having been named “Designer of the Century” by a […]
Misunderstood Masterpieces: 10 Cars That Aged Beautifully
From the beginning of the automobile’s use, automotive design has been a balance between creativity and public acceptance. Most manufacturers take the easy way to go and make cars that look like cars they’ve seen before and cater to the general masses that drive them. Although this approach can yield commercial success, it’s unlikely to […]
This $270,000 Luxury RV Rotates to Create a Covered Porch
Luxury recreational vehicles are taking on new shapes these days, and the Romotow T8 is right at the forefront. This premium caravan has been turning heads since its earliest renderings with a rotating design and fresh twist on modern-day travel trailers. The Romotow T8 was once nothing more than a dream that came to life […]
Cadillac’s Unmade Masterpieces: 10 Concepts That Never Hit the Road
Cadillac is known for its luxury, innovation, and daring design. But what about the concept cars that never saw the light of day? Throughout its history, Cadillac designers and engineers have created numerous concept cars that showcased imaginative design and engineering. These concepts were much more than just show cars, as they often utilized new […]
Unbuilt Dreams: 11 Legendary Ferrari Concept Cars
While other car manufacturers make one-off design exercises for show display, Ferrari focuses on creating the ultimate sports cars that a person can own. These have always been deeply tied into motorsports, state-of-the-art engineering, and Italian class and heritage. Historically this has led Ferrari to create very few concept cars; when it has, however-usually together […]
Lopsided Legends: Cars That Mastered Asymmetrical Design
Automotive design aesthetics has long been dominated by the belief that symmetry is the ultimate goal. Beautiful balance and attractive shapes have always drawn car lovers. Designers have been creating beautiful shapes since the dawn of the automotive industry. However, there are those who have gone against the grain. Unusual cars had to be built, […]
Volkswagen’s Legacy of Brilliantly Boring Car Design
However, there are certain car makers that aim to create cars that steal the limelight from the moment they are on the road. Whether they achieve this through unconventional styles, outlandish designs, or aggressive looks that will get noticed from miles away, for some of them the goal of the game is not just to […]
Marcello Gandini’s Enduring Legacy: 12 Designs That Shaped Automotive History
Automotive design wouldn’t be complete without mention of Marcello Gandini’s contribution. His vehicles did not just represent automobiles, they defined what automobiles were capable of. For decades he pushed boundaries of proportion, surface language and engineering ingenuity to leave a portfolio of designs that remain radical even by today’s standards. The true power of Gandini […]
Ford’s Design Legacy: 10 Models That Nailed the Look
Ford’s a company that’s been churning out cars for over a century; they’ve made work trucks, reliable sedans for the average family, muscle car icons, and global supercars. Over a century’s worth of automotive output, their designers have tested the waters with all kinds of concept directions, a lot of them have become legends and […]
Italdesign: 12 Iconic Cars from a Design Legend
As people discuss the golden age of auto design, Italian styling houses are always on the list. Their capacity for turning metal, glass, and engineering into fluttering works of art has had generations of impact on cars around the world. Italdesign is certainly one of the most remarkable manufacturers among the legends, such as Bertone, […]