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LAAS 2025 – A Picture’s Worth 1,000 Words

Did Automobility LA / LA Auto Show 2025 live up to expectation set by years past? LAAS 2025 still showcased enough product and various display to keep it interesting. Those that came to play did rule the day. Think of it as one part auto show, and one part county fair.

The Future of the LA Auto Show

Over the decades, the LA area has been a leader in trends, and autos are no exception. This is the reason that nearly every significant car company has a design studio in California. The 2025 LA Auto Show provides a showcase for designs of every shape and style, good or bad.

GM’s New Advanced Design/Tech in Pasadena

UPDATE on the October 22, 2025 design studio fire: General Motor's $71 million investment in new 149,000-square-foot technology campus will significantly expand GM abilities in design and innovation.

ArtCenter Design Invitational – The Future

The annual ArtCenter Design Invitational (formerly the Car Classic) is truly an important event. This is a homecoming of wonderful cars that are the by-products of the school, and the creative, alumni minds. Mere mortals get to honor those that have made our lives worth living.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Does shine matter? Responses from design executives at Acura, and Lucid Motors reveal how that affects our perception of the design. Definitely, the new Mothers California Gold Ceramic products are bringing out the best. It's all about polishing to perfection.

Tom Matano, Automotive Design Icon – Remembered

Tom Matano was more than a designer and educator, he was a true icon and a warm, approachable individual whose passion for creating vehicles that inspire joy, and connection fundamentally shaped the design philosophy at Mazda, and beyond.

ArtCenter College of Design – 2025 Design Invitational

The 2025 Design Invitational offers car enthusiasts and design lovers a rare opportunity to explore groundbreaking concepts, iconic designs, trendsetters, new models and timeless classics, plus an exhibition of vehicles spanning 8 decades.

The Latest Corvette Concept Car is Inspired by SoCal

GM has revealed the second in a series of three Chevrolet Corvette concept design studies to debut in 2025. The California Corvette concept was developed by GM’s Advanced Design studios in Pasadena, as part of a global design project.