Car Reviews

The Atlas of Car Design Review: A Useful Guide with Notable Gaps Phaidon’s 568-page atlas introduces more than 650 cars, though its selection leaves out several designs central to the story. Electric Vehicles Apr 02, 2026

Ford Bronco Sport Lobo Could Add a Street-Focused Alternative to Sasquatch A Bronco Sport Lobo could pair the shared platform’s 2.0-liter engine and AWD with street tuning, distinctive wheels and a propose... Electric Vehicles Mar 24, 2026

China’s 2005 Buick Regal Turned a Shared Platform Into a More Upscale Sedan A mid-cycle redesign gave China’s Buick Regal richer styling, upgraded cabin details and technology aimed at a fast-changing marke... Electric Vehicles Jan 23, 2026

Jaguar’s 1,000-HP Electric GT: First Ride in the New Luxury Flagship Jaguar’s upcoming electric GT pairs 1,000 hp with a calm, refined ride. It’s due in early 2027, with a target price around £120,00... Electric Vehicles Dec 17, 2025

2025 Buick Encore GX: A Budget Crossover With a Distinctive Design The Encore GX turns Buick’s Wildcat-inspired styling into an affordable small crossover, with standout proportions and a few cost-... Electric Vehicles Dec 05, 2025

Chris Bangle’s Five Most Distinctive Car Designs, From the Opel Junior to BMW’s Z4 From the practical Opel Junior concept to the divisive E65 7 Series, these five designs show how Bangle challenged familiar car sh... Electric Vehicles Nov 25, 2025

2026 Genesis GV80 Prices, Specs and Features: Four-Cylinder Returns The 2026 GV80 starts $10,000 lower with its 2.5T back in the range, while Black trims, Digital Key 2.0 and updated pricing reshape... Electric Vehicles Nov 21, 2025

2026 Kia Stonic Prices, Specs and Features: More Power, Higher Costs The updated Stonic adds mild-hybrid assistance, more power and extra boot space, while Australian prices rise by up to $3260. Electric Vehicles Nov 20, 2025

Mercedes Vision Iconic Revives Long-Nosed Luxury for a Global Elite The Vision Iconic’s retro proportions make a case for heritage-led design as Mercedes courts wealthy buyers in China and faces a n... Electric Vehicles Oct 30, 2025

Next BMW M3 Spied Testing Ahead of 2026 Debut BMW’s next M3 is expected in 2026 with both combustion and electric versions. Spy photos hint at its design, while power and gearb... Electric Vehicles Oct 02, 2025

1969 Toyota Corona Kustom Gets a Japanese Sampuru Carhop Tray A California customizer turned a 1969 Toyota Corona into a showstopper. Its latest detail pairs American carhop style with Japanes... Electric Vehicles Sep 30, 2025

Corvette CX Concepts Draw on the 1959 Stingray XP-87’s Design The XP-87 shaped the electric CX and hybrid CX.R concepts, while Chevrolet says future Corvettes can pair familiar styling with di... Electric Vehicles Sep 10, 2025

2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4: A Modern Supercar in Classic Wedge Form The Countach LPI 800-4 balances 1970s wedge cues with Aventador-based engineering, though its fixed glass and modern hardware show... Electric Vehicles Sep 02, 2025

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles Reveals S1 LM and Le Mans GTR GMSV’s first two cars pair naturally aspirated V-12 power with distinct takes on racing history. The five S1 LMs are already alloc... Electric Vehicles Aug 15, 2025

Why Car Design Takes More Than One Genius From modern studio teams to Italian design houses, great cars reflect a shared process guided by a clear creative vision. Electric Vehicles Aug 11, 2025

2024 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato: A Rally Exotic With Design to Match The Sterrato turns the Huracán into a raised, rally-inspired V-10 exotic. Its detailed design sells the idea, even when some add-o... Electric Vehicles Jul 29, 2025

Citroën Karin vs. Tesla Cybertruck: What Makes a Radical Design Work The Karin’s curves, cabin position and shifting surfaces give its wedge shape more depth than the Cybertruck’s hard-edged design. Electric Vehicles Jun 26, 2025

Tom Peters’ GM Design Career: From Camaro Sketches to Corvette Leadership Tom Peters helped shape modern Corvette design and revive the Camaro, drawing on a lifelong interest in cars and a 35-year GM care... Electric Vehicles May 02, 2025

1977–79 Pontiac Bonneville and Catalina: The Big Ponchos’ Brief Revival Pontiac’s downsized Bonnevilles and Catalinas sold strongly before a sharp 1980 decline. Their design story starts with a Chevrole... Electric Vehicles Apr 22, 2025

1984 Mercedes-Benz 280E W123: The Design Details Behind Its Enduring Appeal The W123 280E balances upright Mercedes tradition with clean horizontal lines, practical details and a shape built for varied road... Electric Vehicles Mar 14, 2025