The most important car show of the year kicked off in Detroit this week, and with it comes some pretty amazing new rides. Take the 2017 Ford GT, a supercar with superb lines. The teardrop shape and active aerodynamics make it supremely sexy and slippery, and the all carbon body combined with a 600+ horsepowerContinueContinue reading “2017 Ford GT”
Category Archives: design
Rinspeed’s Driverless Car
Rinspeed is a Swiss company that tunes cars to make them faster and sexier. They call themselves a creative think tank for the automotive industry. Now they’ve taken a Tesla Model S and turned it into a driverless car of the future. The XchangE is only a concept, but it gives us a glimpse intoContinueContinue reading “Rinspeed’s Driverless Car”
A Colorbomb in Limerick
Some epic and mind-bending paintwork in Limerick Ireland. Taking over a derelict gas station, artist Maser gives some intense pop to an otherwise normal street. Via StreetArtNews: I converted a derelict petrol station in Limerick city into an interactive installation, as part of a transformative urban art project. My work often boldly juxtaposes old andContinueContinue reading “A Colorbomb in Limerick”
Volvo Concept C
A super refined concept car from Volvo, pointing at their future design direction. very well executed. I’ve always loved the no compromises approach of concept cars, which hold a level of sophistication and finesse that showcase the purity of a design. Via DesignBoom: Led by Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President of design for Volvo.
Making the Tesla Model S
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Tesla. I think their business model, products, and mission are spot-on. Elon Musk was wise to purchase a defunct Toyota assembly plant during the economic downturn, and revamped it into Tesla’s manufacturing and assembly superfloor. Wired Magazine takes a look at the car getting assembled usingContinueContinue reading “Making the Tesla Model S”
Rolls Royce Wraith
The newest Rolls Royce was just trotted out to the public, and it’s called the Wraith. Beyond being the most powerful Rolls ever built, the ‘fastback’ design and dual-tone body has a decisively muscular appearance, way less Grey Poupon, grey-haired than in years past. Inside you’ll of course find luxury details like the new Spirit ofContinueContinue reading “Rolls Royce Wraith”
Future Airports
Wired has a peak at several airport designs and design concepts. Aside from showcasing some of the most futuristic architecture anywhere on the planet, these next-generation airports will work harder and smarter than those that came before. Zagreb, Croatia Image: Zaha Hadid Thames Estuary Airport Concept (Gensler) London Image: Vyonyx for Gensler Lisbon Airport Lisbon, Portugal Image: HOKContinueContinue reading “Future Airports”
Microcars
Who knew there were so many microcars in the world? Indeed, there are hundreds. They’re rare, and pint-sized, and definitely adorable. And February 15th and 16th, you can buy them at the Microcar Museum in Madison, Georgia!
The Best of Detroit 2013
I’ve always had a love for car design, and as a kid growing up in Michigan, attending the yearly North American International Auto Show in Detroit was a blast. Carmakers from all over the world bring their best ideas to the public. Concept cars with futuristic interiors and tomorrow’s technology are always the high point.ContinueContinue reading “The Best of Detroit 2013”
Glow Road
© Studio Roosegaarde A look at roads of the future. Via Treehugger: Back in October we told you about how infrastructure designers in the Netherlands have decided that the country’s highways need a major high-tech makeover and now those ideas are becoming reality. The Netherlands will start experimenting with photoluminescent paint on roads that charges in sunlightContinueContinue reading “Glow Road”
Electric Future 