Category Archives: design and styling

First Look – Hyundai Motor’s Revised Sonata Sedan

Posted on 6 March 2019 by Ken Zino

The Sonata takes some of its cues from the Le Fil Rouge concept, which debuted at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. Sensuous Sportiness is “defined by the harmony between four fundamental elements in vehicle design: proportion, architecture, styling and technology.” Continue reading →

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Department of Dubious Research: Size Doesn’t Matter?

Posted on 4 March 2019 by Ken Zino

These findings come from a new survey MINI USA recently commissioned from market research and business intelligence firm Engine designed to identify car shopping trends among general consumers and millennials. Continue reading →

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Not Cars – McLaren and L’Amy Sunglasses?

Posted on 21 February 2019 by Ken Zino

Available as both sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses, a claimed unique style is created by L’Amy in partnership with design teams from both McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing. The lenses, including the option of Leica sun lenses, are fixed within the frames at two contact points. As well as a dramatic appearance, the “floating” structure ensures the glasses are light and strong. Continue reading →

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Woodstock Revisited? Volkswagen ‘Light’ Bus Recreated

Posted on 15 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“The bus is really about being one people on one planet,” says Hieronimus, who is also a ‘symbologist’. “On every side of the bus is a story – many stories – and the stories all point to unification, working together and a higher consciousness, which is what Light really is all about.” Continue reading →

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Rubber Soul? First-Ever UX to Celebrate a Sneaker

Posted on 12 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“We were excited to merge the streetwear narrative and design cues of our Air Force 1 with a brand like Lexus. We’re thankful they’ve allowed us to use this moment to celebrate the arts and to bring extra energy to our take on a classic,” said John Elliott. Continue reading →

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Midwest Automotive Media Association Family Vehicles of Year

Posted on 11 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“Whether it’s a premium-brand or mainstream model, it should be versatile, reliable, efficient, and reasonably priced. MAMA members pooled their expertise and experience to select the best family vehicles from an outstanding group of new and significantly refreshed models, and the Subaru Ascent and Volvo XC40 came out on top,” said MAMA award coordinator Tim Healey. Continue reading →

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First Look – 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport Freshening

Posted on 9 February 2019 by Ken Zino

Set for sale in fall 2019, Rogue Sport follows the rather more significant upgrades for the 2019 model year. Continue reading →

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Season of Luxury Lifestyle with Aston Martin

Posted on 6 February 2019 by Ken Zino

“Art of Living by Aston Martin offers guests something different, something they cannot get elsewhere. A mindfully curated collection of events provides guests with the opportunity to truly live life the Aston Martin way.” Continue reading →

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An Electric VW Dune Buggy at Geneva?

Posted on 1 February 2019 by Ken Zino

The fully electric buggy is based on the vehicles that were created in the 1960s in California. Back then, the crude Beetle chassis was the frame for these buggies. Hot rodders quickly discovered a Porsche boxer engine would easily bolt in resulting in zero-to-60 elapsed times that needed a stopwatch, not a calendar for measuring. Continue reading →

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Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational

Posted on 25 January 2019 by Ken Zino

Hyundai Motor will support the Centre from January 2019 to December 2024, in addition to their support of Tate Modern’s annual Hyundai Commission which began in 2015. During this time the Center will host several research events including annual symposia, seminars and workshops at Tate and beyond. Continue reading →

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First Look – GMC Sierra and its Unique ‘MultiPro’ Tailgate

Posted on 23 January 2019 by Ken Zino

One self-evidently good detail is the (marketing babble alert) “MultiPro Tailgate” that has six functions and positions for loading, load-stopping, and the much needed pickup version of mountain climbing without ropes into the bed. Continue reading →

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Japanese Pony Car – 2020 Toyota Supra NAIAS World Debut

Posted on 14 January 2019 by Ken Zino

Toyota President Akio Toyoda tested the Supra on the Nürburgring and other racing venues to give his personal feedback, but Toyota didn’t reveal his lap times. Continue reading →

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First Look – New or Revised 2020 Jeep Gladiator

Posted on 30 November 2018 by Ken Zino

Off-road prowess comes from Command-Trac and Rock-Trac 4×4 systems, third-generation Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lock electric front- and rear-axles, Trac-Lok limited-slip differential, a segment-exclusive sway-bar disconnect and, gulp, 33-inch off-road tires. Continue reading →

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Gen 8 Porsche 911 Debuts in Los Angeles. A look at Gen 4

Posted on 27 November 2018 by Ken Zino

The 993 was technological tour de force in the sports car segment with its redesigned LSA suspension (long and short arm suspension – to hell with struts), aluminum chassis, which combined lightweight construction, stability and agility. The multi-link rear suspension is still considered to be the ultimate development stage of the “Weissach” rear axle, which made history with its self-steering properties. Better driving dynamics and enhanced suspension comfort – a seeming conundrum solved by brilliant at any cost engineering. Continue reading →

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General Motors eBike – You to Name It

Posted on 4 November 2018 by Ken Zino

“We blended electrification engineering know-how, design talents and automotive-grade testing with great minds from the bike industry to create our eBikes. Now we want to expand our thinking beyond the company walls and hear from people who like to move and have rad ideas.” Continue reading →

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