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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

Virgil Exner Jr. on His Father’s Designs, Ghia and the Cars That Stayed on Paper Exner reflects on the Forward Look, the XNR and his revival cars, while arguing that modern design gives style less room to matter... Electric Vehicles Apr 04, 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

Virgil Exner Jr. on Car Design, Ghia, Ford’s First Computer Studio and His Father’s Legacy The designer recalls racing cars, the Volvo P1800 S, Ford’s shift to computer design and a career shaped by Virgil Exner Sr. Electric Vehicles Mar 10, 2025

2016 Volvo V60 Polestar: The Wagon That Made Volvo’s Shoulder Line a Performance Signature The V60 Polestar pairs Volvo’s defining shoulder line with a lowered stance, 20-inch wheels and carefully detailed performance tri... Electric Vehicles Feb 07, 2025

Alfa Romeo Matta: The Sophisticated Military 4x4 That Beat Fiat’s Campagnola Alfa’s 1900 M outperformed Fiat’s Campagnola in trials and the Mille Miglia, but its higher cost limited production to just over 2... Electric Vehicles Jan 21, 2025

2024 Hyundai Kona Design Review: Architectural Style on a Budget The 2024 Kona pairs bold, building-inspired details with a sub-$25,000 starting point, making its unusual design stand out among s... Electric Vehicles Jan 03, 2025

Five Underrated Jaguar Designs That Deserve a Closer Look From the V-12 E-Type coupe to the XJ-S, these five Jaguars have aged into distinctive alternatives to better-known classics. Electric Vehicles Dec 16, 2024

1962 Jaguar E-Type Coupe: How the Series I Makes Its Shape Work The Series I E-Type’s long nose and compact cabin create a striking silhouette, with thoughtful details from the front bumper to i... Electric Vehicles Nov 22, 2024

Rolls-Royce’s Balloon Car: The Silver Ghost Built for Charles Rolls A one-off 70 hp Rolls-Royce carried a hot-air balloon basket, reflecting Charles Rolls’ early passion for flight and fast cars. Electric Vehicles Nov 22, 2024

Infiniti J30: The Yacht-Inspired Sedan That Took a Risk on Design The J30 brought yacht-like curves and rear-drive character to Infiniti, but buyers favored the more practical Lexus ES and later I... Electric Vehicles Oct 17, 2024

ArtCenter’s Mullin Transportation Design Center Gives Car Design a New Home A former supersonic wind tunnel now houses ArtCenter’s 31,000-square-foot transportation design center, unveiled alongside a car s... Electric Vehicles Oct 04, 2024

Bruno Sacco’s Mercedes-Benz Designs: From the W126 to the 190 Bruno Sacco shaped Mercedes-Benz design around lasting identity, guiding the W126, 190, W124 and R129 before the oversized W140 te... Electric Vehicles Oct 02, 2024

Volkswagen Design Plan Puts Friendly Styling and Fabric Interiors in Focus VW design leaders want friendlier cars and better interior materials. The ideas could give models such as the ID. Buzz a warmer, m... Electric Vehicles Oct 01, 2024

Why the Maserati 4200 Lost the 3200GT’s Boomerang Taillights Frank Stephenson says Luca di Montezemolo used the 4200’s taillight redesign to establish his authority across Ferrari and Maserat... Electric Vehicles Sep 27, 2024

Tesla Model 3 Highland Review: Sharper Design, Unusual Controls The Model 3 Highland brings a more polished exterior, quieter cabin and clever controls, but its minimalist interface may test buy... Electric Vehicles Sep 06, 2024