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

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 ...

At the end of the 20th century, automotive design presented two distinct approaches for proceeding into the new millennium, a practical and philosophical fork in the road. One path, pioneered by BMW’s ...

If you’ve read this column in the past, you likely know it’s primarily about automotive design. But have you ever wondered how someone becomes a designer in the first place? It’s not like it’s a ...

Automotive design is a career in which creativity takes the wheel. Yet, many young creators are unaware of the exciting opportunities in this field. That's why we created the Drive for Design program.

Among the most gorgeous sports cars ever produced is the Jaguar E-Type convertible. Its sleek, slender figure has been a top inspiration in automotive design since its debut in 1961, and fully ...

The automotive industry’s infatuation with adventure shows no signs of ebbing. In fact, the sector shows all the signs of continued enthusiasm, as seen at the 2025 New York Auto Show, which just ...

World War II famously played a major role in the development of industrial infrastructure in Europe and Asia, especially in ...

Physics-informed AI platform transforms existing simulation and test data into real-time aerodynamic predictions, enabling instant design decisions and dramatically faster design exploration. BOSTON, ...

In automotive design, it's all about proportions. Since mass-produced cars first emerged in the early 1900s, an often-overlooked measurement that influences a vehicle's aesthetic appeal and function ...

Plating on plastics (POP) has long been valued in the automotive industry for its ability to transform lightweight polymer parts into durable metallic finishes. Historically, these coatings were most ...