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NEWS

  • Genesis Design California in El Segundo, CA

The Genesis of a California Design Studio

The restrained yet warm aesthetic of Genesis Design California promotes a sense of calm and focus, expressing a reverence for design to reflect the values of the Genesis brand. California is still a magnet for creativity.

  • Peter Mullin

The Passing of an Icon – Peter Mullin

Peter Mullin, car collector and renowned philanthropist, passed away on 9/18/2023. Peter was the founder and director of the Mullin Automotive Museum, and former board chair at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

  • Lamborghini Fashion at 60

Lamborghini Paris – a Fashionable 60th

Globally, Automobili Lamborghini celebrates its 60th anniversary, and Lamborghini Paris treated a few hundred guests to an exclusive event mixing the passions of two worlds: automotive and fashion.

ARTICLES

  • 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano eAWD PHEV_AutoDesignO_John Grafman

Alfa Romeo Tonale Puts The “S” In SUV

The Alfa Romeo Tonale looks like a compact, sport utility vehicle (SUV) or standard cross-over utility vehicle. But in reality, this is a product of a proud Italian manufacturer with a racing heritage and the utility aspect is taking a backseat to sport.

  • Modernism Week 2024_Canyon Estate_Alison Martino_Thunderbird

Alison Martino – Preserving Vintage Style

Alison Martino revels in vintage architecture and décor. Her passion in four-wheeled classics, thanks to her dad (Al Martino) and grandfather, go hand-in-hand with the period homes because style matters. We can learn a lot from this. What’s old is new again!

  • Hot Wheels Boneshaker_Brain Benedict, AutoDesignO

Hot Wheels’ Bryan Benedict Turns Fantasy Into Reality

At Hot Wheels, Brian Benedict and the designers are always thinking of every scale model as a full-size car. Even a fantasy car, no matter how crazy it is, they don't want to design something that looks fake. Of course, turning a toy into a real, life-size car is every kid's dream come true.

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