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Chrysler and Fiat put in solid team effort on 2013 Dodge Dart platform
Friday, May 11, 2012
The platform of Alfa Romeo Giulietta was utilized for the 2013 Dodge Dart. At first blush, the differences between the vehicles seem considerable. The Dart is a much larger four-door sedan, while the Alfa Romeo is a smaller, slimmer, upscale hatchback, specifically designed for European markets.
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Idiots, Lights and Gauges
Monday, February 06, 2012
Modern vehicles have some interesting ways of getting you, the driver, information about what is going on around you. My latest sojourn into the entertaining realm we call vehicle instrumentation dynamics was with a Chevrolet Sonic. When I first looked at the instrument cluster, I saw a shape slightly larger, but very similar to my first satellite radio kit.
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First Audi Terminal open its doors in Canada
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Groupe Park Avenue becomes the first Audi retailer in Canada to open a new Audi Terminal. This new state of the art facility incorporates all of the individual factors that contribute to the Audi terminal architecture.
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Would you trade in for the same car?
Thursday, January 05, 2012
My ride for this week is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer sedan, a car that has been virtually unchanged since its redesign in 2007. Back then, I summed up my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES review by praising its aggressive looks and solid feel.
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2011 European automaker report cards
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Audi
Life is good, but you never know when the end will come. Arrogance is a multi-edge sword, one that you can wield as long as there is no harm, no foul. However, claiming that you don't need to attend a media event of national significance because it wouldn't get you any more visibility is pretty short-sighted.
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2011 Japanese automaker report cards
Friday, December 30, 2011
Honda (Acura)
Oh la la. Talk about a sinking ship. This Japanese automaker had the industry copying its every move 15 years ago when the entire Honda and Acura lineups made non-owners green with envy. The Civic Si, the Acura Integra... now that was some car!
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Lexus ready to write new chapter in Detroit?
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Prepare for some exciting times at Lexus as hinted by a teaser shot of a brand new concept that will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, one that embraces a new styling direction.
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2011 Korean automaker report card
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Here's an automaker that just can't fail. Actually, the Veracruz (launched in 2007) is the brand's last flop, not counting the Entourage minivan. The fact of the matter is that the Sonata, Accent, Tucson and the likes have all been monster hits. Sales are so strong, in fact, that Hyundai is even working on niche models with a limited production run.
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Girlie car or not?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Face it, most of you guys out there will look at a Mazda MX-5 as it drives by and think "girlie car." C'mon! Admit it! Clearly if you do, you know little or nothing about the car. What about a Volkswagen Beetle? A MINI Cooper? I knew it.
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Auto123.com visits Nissan Design America (NDA)
Thursday, December 01, 2011
A car company has to be mighty brave to allow a bunch of journalists to roam around one of its automotive design centers. After all, we're constantly on the prowl for the latest info on what's ahead for the industry, and spy cameras disguised as coat buttons are readily available for purchase online!
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Brand image
Monday, November 21, 2011
I may be late to the party, but I've finally watched Fast Five; you know, the latest instalment of The Fast and the Furious five-ology.
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Don't judge a car by its key fob
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Generally, the first thing you notice about a car is the way it looks parked at the curb. From the headlights to the rear, you soak it all in and really pass judgement on the car based on those first-look impressions. We're always told not to judge a book by its cover, but last I checked books are hardly as varied and different as cars and I say judge away when it comes to the automotive world.
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I hate sunroofs!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
I do and have for the past 20 years, when I got my first car. The deal is that of the 10 or so cars I've called my own in that period of time, nine have had sunroofs and eight of them have given me grief.
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Why Audi is just like Madonna
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
"At Audi, we work with a programmed gut-feeling." It's that type of inherent, emotional thinking that helps one of Audi's head designers, Dany Garand, in his daily grind. "Programmed gut-feeling" might seem like an oxymoron to some, but for Audi employees like Garand, it's a way of life. mand comme lui, c'est un mode de vie.
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Lincoln will have its own design studio
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Recently, Ford announced that it would invest a million dollars to better position Lincoln and to differentiate their products against those of the Blue Oval, in order to grab a larger market share.
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Toyota assigns R&D to North American divisions
Friday, June 03, 2011
The stuck brake pedal fiasco may be far behind Toyota, but the Japanese automaker is still making changes to avoid a similar recurrence. Once the scandal blew over, the automaker realized its management structure had prevented it from noticing there was a problem until it was too late. So now American execs will have more power than ever.
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Ugur Shain Design's Soleil Anandi reinvents Corvette
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Working on the 2007 Corvette Z03 Concept, Dutch industrial designers Ugur Shain Design took the car to the next level, renamed it Soleil Anandi and released the first official pictures on the web.
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Luxury vacations with Stand Craft's Limousine Beach Cruiser
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Swedish design firm Gray Design and Stand Craft have revealed images and details of their project, a sumptuous means to transport wealthy vacationers from their high luxury hotel suites or private residences to the beach: the Limousine Beach Cruiser.
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10 best cabins according to Wards Automotive
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wards Automotive, a web site known for its yearly Top 10 Engines list, decided to mix things up a bit with a list of the 10 best cabins in the industry. The team compared 51 models, either newly introduced or significantly upgraded.
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A Kia roadster? Absolutely - but not for another year
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
A veritable avalanche of rumours has beaten down on the net these last few weeks about Kia's plans for marketing a roadster shortly. Today, Peter Schreyer, the Korean manufacturers chief designer and man behind the Audi TT, confirmed his desire to develop such a model - but not for another year.
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Mad Max's Falcon revived and rejuvenated
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Of all the movies involving cars, Mad Max is still considered a classic after all these years. Many fondly remember the aggressive 1979 Ford Falcon XB GT351 that perfectly complimented Mel Gibson's character, Max Rockatansky.
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Could this be Kia's answer of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe?
Friday, March 25, 2011
GM Inside News revealed an image today of a vehicle that, they say, is a Kia version of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. It's reportedly set to be unveiled in the very near future, and for the moment, only the grille would be replaced by the one now adorning every new product of the Korean automaker.
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Nissan Cube receives ''Art Car'' treatment
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
As you may know, ''Art Cars'' serve as four-wheel canvases for renowned artists. Now comes the news that the Nissan Cube just received a similar treatment.
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Introducing the mini... MINI!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
It's no secret that MINI is known for its miniature cars. A retired mechanic from New Zealand who goes by the name of Lester Atherfold put the emphasis on his car's name by shrinking it more than two feet so that it could fit inside his RV.
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2010 LA Auto Show: Cadillac Aera and Smart 454 WWT, winners of the Design Challenge
Friday, November 19, 2010
The Design Challenge is among the most popular car design contests in North America. Now in its 7th year, the theme for the 2010 Design Challenge is to envision a lightweight, four-passenger vehicle that is comfortable, that delivers satisfactory driving performance with sacrificing styling. And most importantly, the vehicle must not exceed 1,000 pounds. Quite a challenge indeed.
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A flying and sea going vehicle?
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
LONDON, UK -- Leading British Concept Designer Philip Pauley's futuristic Halo Intersceptor car has vehicle attachments which turn it into an aeroplane, helicopter, and sea going motor cruiser! This same visionary has devised the Urban Tree Planter(TM) modular system for standardising urban tree installation and replacement by containing root growth virtually anywhere from the top of buildings to cruise liners and superyachts.
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The CARTONDRUCK smart: far from ''disposable''
Monday, September 27, 2010
An unusual cooperation project has its world premiere. smart, the packaging specialist CD CARTONDRUCK AG from Obersulm in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and the Berlin-based artist Sarah Illenberger unveil the first smart fortwo to have its interior and exterior components designed and produced in high-quality recyclable cardboard from the company Gmund.
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New Chevrolet Cruze hatchback to be introduced in Europe
Friday, September 03, 2010
The story of the Chevrolet Cruze goes from strong to stronger with the latest chapter heralding the launch of a new 5-door hatchback model, further evidence of Chevrolet's commitment to bring value for money in every segment in which it competes.
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Lexus focuses on ideal driving position for new CT 200h
Friday, August 20, 2010
The moment drivers get behind the wheel of the new CT 200h, there will be no mistaking the sporty character of Lexus's debut model in the luxury small car market. Great attention has been paid to perfecting the ideal driving position, with seat design and location, steering wheel position and even the angle of the pedals calculated for the best possible results.
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aLL STaR Performance Chevrolet Camaro SS teaser
Friday, August 06, 2010
There are plenty of things to get excited about with this build, starting off with the rendering done by the Gurnade Design Firm. Gurnade was in charge of taking a list of ideas from paper and working their magic to transform it into what you see in the rendering.
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The slightly redesigned 2011 Honda Accord is coming in October
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Set to go on sale in October, the 2011 Honda Accord Sedan and Coupe receive significant updates, including improved fuel economy, enhanced exterior and interior styling, and the addition of a new Special Edition (SE) trim level.
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New livery for the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak
Friday, June 25, 2010
HERNDON, Va. - Audi today launched a bold new design for the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak, as research surrounding the car that can drive itself enters a crucial stage before high-speed test runs up Pikes Peak in Colorado this fall.
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The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Gets a Minor Redesign
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Affalterbach - A best-seller unveils its updated exterior: the ML 63 AMG, featuring a powerful 375 kW (510 hp) AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine, takes on a more attractive appearance thanks to some subtle but effective changes.
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Cruising through Seoul in a Kia (part 3)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
(Seoul, Korea) - Anyong asseo. Good morning, Good evening. Those are the first words you learn in Korean. And accompanied by a discrete little bow, these are the words you'll speak most often if you ever visit the country. In fact, those are the exact words, and gestures, I used most often when visiting Hyundai and Kia's Research and Development Centre in Namyang, in the suburbs of Seoul.
Because the Koreans have regained their pride and because Kia's executives know that they are well on their way to becoming one of the most influential automakers in the world, they decided to bring the world to them.
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In The Streets of Seoul With Kia (part 2)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Designer Peter Schreyer has quite an impressive resume. Among others, he's the mastermind behind the Audi TT and Volkswagen New Beetle, two cars that literally brought their respective brands back to the forefront of the global design scene. When such an expert decides to lead a team of bright young stylists at a company like Kia, every product and idea is thoroughly revisited and improved.
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Audi showing seven A1 models at Wörthersee Tour 2010
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
For the fourth year in a row, AUDI AG will have its own stand at the GTI meet at the Wörthersee and is once again expecting Audi fans from throughout Europe. The new Audi A1 is playing a leading role at the 29th Wörthersee Tour (May 12 - 15) in Reifnitz (Carinthia), Austria.
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BMW unveiled the Concept Gran Coupé at the Beijing Auto Show
Friday, April 23, 2010
With an exclusive Design Night on the evening of the first press day at Auto China in Beijing (April 23rd to May 2nd 2010), BMW provides an in-depth insight into its design philosophy and development strategy. The program of the BMW Design Night is modular in structure and presents extensive background information on the premium automobile manufacturer's innovative design culture.
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2011 Audi A8 L : Luxury in grand style
Friday, April 16, 2010
The new A8 is a concentrated high-tech package that confirms the Audi claim to technical leadership - "Vorsprung durch Technik". And now the brand is introducing the top version of its flagship model. The A8 L W12 quattro, with a long wheelbase and a twelve-cylinder engine, sets new standards of luxury, dynamism and efficiency in the top automobile manufacturing league.
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Audi premiere at Milan Design Week
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Extraordinary trade fair displays are 'par for the course' at Audi, and have been for years. This was true at Design Miami in Basel and Miami, and it will also be true at the Milan Furniture Fair, also commonly known as the Milan Design Week, were Audi will have a display for the first time ever.
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Graphics for your Ford Transit connect
Monday, April 05, 2010
Ford is taking the "wraps" off an innovative new program designed to help business owners customize the vinyl graphics on their Ford Transit Connects.
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smart Urban Stage: The Future of The City
Sunday, March 28, 2010
The smart fortwo is part of the roadscape of modern cities and plays a role in shaping their change. New technologies and environmental framework conditions influence the future of urban areas and the way we live in cities.
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Smart : New ways to an individual look, Bright colours and eye-catching motifs
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sassy spring fashion for the smart: the new smart art stickers give the coupé and cabrio a personal touch. Customers have a choice of six colourful motifs. The adhesive foil stickers are applied to the tridion safety cell. And further new accessories for the smart are also available: BRABUS interior contrast components in carbon look and BRABUS LED daytime driving lights.
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Nissan to open new design studio
Monday, March 15, 2010
Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (NCIC), a Nissan subsidiary in China, today announced the expansion of its global design resources with the establishment of a new design studio in Beijing.
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The Drool Factor
Monday, February 15, 2010
Sometimes I see a manufacturer's newest offering and I feel they went too far in trying to be original (so many concepts resemble space vehicles!) Other times, I am unimpressed by how unoriginal it is. I think it is a growing concern for many auto enthusiasts-- what else can they do without repeating themselves or being utterly ridiculous?
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Building The Bentley Mulsanne Body Beautiful (video)
Friday, February 05, 2010
Crewe, England - The design of the Mulsanne, Bentley's new flagship, is a compelling fusion of sportiness, solidity and coach-built elegance - created on a grand scale. Its sweeping bonnet and long overhang convey a sense of power and movement, enhanced by the muscular haunches and sharply sculpted lines flowing gracefully from the front wings to the rear.
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Design Chief's Cyclonic Inspiration
Monday, February 01, 2010
GM Vice President of Design was 9 years old the first time he saw the Cadillac Cyclone concept vehicle at the Philadelphia Auto Show. That was half a century and a lifetime of inspiration ago.
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Style your smart
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Stuttgart - smart is staying true to its brand slogan "open your mind" and opening to outside ideas with a design contest. From 6 January 2010 fans of smart and design worldwide are invited to design a smart fortwo on the website www.styleyoursmart.com. smart is looking for the coolest smart design and will award prizes with a total value of E5000 to the winners.
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Kumho Laser Etched Tire Wins Prestigious Design Award
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Kumho has won an iF Product Design Award for the innovative laser etching technology it launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. A total of 2486 entries were submitted by 1061 companies from 39 nations for the contest, from which Kumho was declared victorious in the Advanced Studies category.
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New Design Director At Peugeot
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Peugeot has appointed Gilles Vidal as its new Design Director, effective 4th January 2010. He reports to Jean-Pierre Ploué, Design Director for the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group.
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Corvette C6.BlackforceOne by LOMA-Performance
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The name of this vehicle is a show in itself: C6.BlackforceOne. It is clearly reminiscent of the legendary Boeing Air Force One of the United States president - doubtless no accident by tuner LOMA-Performance. Yet when the C6.BlackforceOne available in Stealth matt black, Eurofighter matt grey and White Storm matt white (other colours on request) comes thundering round the corner, it is soon clear that it more than deserves its name - and has far more to offer than just an exciting label...
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2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG : The New Studies of MEC Design
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG has already become a classic model even before its release next year with fans all over the world eager to get their hands on one. None more so than European tuning company MEC Design who have just released a couple of studies showing just how the SLS might look once they've got their hands on one.
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2009 Design Challenge at LA Auto Show
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The OnStar Car Hero is a vehicle and a game... it turns driving into gaming and challenges your skills against the car's autonomous system. Imagine a gaming experience which can actually teach a beginner to drive or challenge the experienced... whether you're a lowbie or a legend, Car Hero takes "getting there" to a whole new level.
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Audi turns to social media for inspiration during 2009 LA Design Challenge
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Audi today released the final social media video installment documenting behind-the-scenes considerations that shaped its entries in this year's Los Angeles Design Challenge, a competition associated with the upcoming L.A. Auto Show involving Southern California automotive studios.
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Bentley Motors has launched a new collection of accessories
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Bentley Motors has launched a new collection of accessories highlighting the British company's design and craftsmanship skills. Whether purely functional or created to further accentuate and personalise the appearance of a customer's car, each accessory reflects the attention to detail at which Crewe's stylists and engineers excel.
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Gone is the dash-mounted flower vase in the latest version of Volkswagen's Bug. Gone too is much of its cutesiness, replaced by a notable degree of sportiness intended to broaden the Beetle's target market by attracting male attention.
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