Concept cars were once eye candy for car collectors. Today, they’re existential lifelines for an auto industry that’s in ...

In the constantly evolving world of automotive design, innovation often walks a fine line between genius and absurdity. Some car features, while initially perceived as unusual or impractical, have ...

Jaguar's Dave Doody had one directive for his engineering team: "Build the best Jaguar ever." This new electric Jaguar would be about "excitement and drama" and help reimagine the celebrated British ...

Mazda 6e wins 2026 World Car Design of the Year at the New York Auto Show, highlighting Mazda’s evolving EV design and ...

An image can be a powerful influence. Go to any art museum and you’ll witness what artist have known for centuries—that a two-dimensional image can captivate a viewer. It can engage by the skill of ...

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Just like me, I'm sure you've seen hundreds, if not thousands, of AI renders of car designs on social media over the past few years. Our feeds are just clogged with this slop, and we're not alone.

This latest win by Mazda marks the third time the brand has won this award. It started in 2016 with the MX-5, and then ...

Image Credit: Philip Lange/Shutterstock. Some cars just look “right.” Balanced, elegant, and timeless. That visual harmony is often discussed in terms of proportion systems; one popular reference ...

Whenever I see someone on YouTube or read a column about the “best,” “greatest,” or “most beautiful” automotive design, I admittedly bristle a bit. It’s not that I necessarily disagree with their ...

When Japanese carmakers launched their “less is more” approach from the 1960s (which would be integrated from the 1970s), it was not just a case of wanting cheap cars. It was a system where packaging ...

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...