2022-2024 Ford Mustang Mach E: A Case of Mistaken Identity
When the Ford Mustang Mach E made its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto show in 2019, it caused quite a stir. Much of the commotion centered on Ford’s … Continue reading
1985-2007 Proton Saga: The National Hero
In 2023 Hotwheels, the maker of the popular 1/64 diecast car added a replica of the 1985 Proton Saga to it’s Compact Legends line. The event correlated with the 40th … Continue reading
2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse: The Last American Buick?
Buick is one of those American brands I admire, but could never quite see myself in. During the ‘80s it was different. Memories of sporty little Opels from Germany blended … Continue reading
The Curious Rise and Fall of the Stacked Headlight
One of the things I enjoy about cars are watching design trends come and go. While admiring a series of illustrations by Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman of Pontiac sales … Continue reading
2023 Lotus Emira: Hethel’s Last Gas
Almost ten years ago Lotus announced that 3 or 4 new cars were being planned. At the time the company only had three cars (Elise, Exige and Evora) and was … Continue reading
2017 – 2024 Alpine A110: It Still Is What It Was
French cars are known for being quirky, with advanced engineering that often goes in directions counter to conventional wisdom. We Americans have had limited exposure to French cars in recent … Continue reading
2021-2024 Audi e-tron GT: Feels Like ICE
uyers of the e-tron GT in its base form are likely to be people who aspire to the image Audi has carefully curated for it’s e-tron range. Pop trailblazer Janelle Monáe became a fitting spokesperson for the e-tron GT in Audi commercials. Its that kind of bold and innovate sprit I used to associate with BMW (whose car designs are a mess at the moment).
2024 ELegend EL 1: Imitation At Its Most Sincere
I often wonder where automotive design is headed. Technology and regulations have been the driving force in shaping the general profile of most modern cars with form following function being … Continue reading
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