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Rocket Takes Flight

America has a love affair with all things related to space travel starting in the 60s and 70s. The recent automotive venture of Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker has created a project reflective of that time. No, the Rocket’s design isn’t similar to a metal cylinder, but it is unmistakably inspired by specialty pony cars of the 1960’s and early 1970’s including the 1968 Shelby GT500. The Rocket’s lines emanate from the front, through the long hood, over a set of sculptured flared fenders and converge on its integrated rear spoiler, belying the car’s extreme power and refined athleticism. The best part is you won’t have to shop around for rocket fuel, as gasoline will work just perfectly.

The Los Angeles Auto Show 2014 – Part Two

The Los Angeles Auto Show for 2014 is home to numerous unveilings, thousands of media, and over a million show attendees. Here's a few shots of the action from the AutoDesignO gallery, along with OEM insight into the very latest offerings. This is part two from the show. This post includes Chrysler, Ford, GM, Lexus, Mazda, Mini, Mazda, Scion, and more!

ADO Takes Five with Infiniti at the LAAS

Will we see big changes at Infiniti, or more of the same in coming years? Michael Bartsch, vice president, Infiniti Americas, and Alfonso Albaisa, executive design director, Infiniti Motor Company, Ltd., were at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week to support the North American debut of the Q80 Inspiration Concept. Bartsch and Albaisa discussed the importance of this vehicle as a beacon of design for vehicles that are destined to appear in their dealer showrooms.

The Los Angeles Auto Show 2014 – Part One

The Los Angeles Auto Show for 2014 is home to numerous unveilings, thousands of media, and over a million show attendees. Here's a few shots of the action from the AutoDesignO gallery, along with OEM insight into the very latest offerings. This is part one from the show, with the rest coming soon. This post includes Audi, Fiat, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Porsche, Mazda, Maserati, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Volvo, and more!

SEMA Gallery

SEMA moves pretty quickly, and if you don't stop and take a look around you might just miss it! With thousands of exhibits, hundreds of demos, and one hundred thousand show attendees bouncing around like pinballs, it's not always easy capturing the outstanding cars on displays. AutoDesignO boils it all down in this easy to digest gallery.

Chrysler Hosts Nationwide High School Automotive Design Competition

Auburn Hills,November 10, 2014 , 0, 2014) - All U.S. public high school students grades 10-12 can turn their artistic talents in to prizes, including a $60,000 scholarship to the College for Creative Studies (CCS), one of the nation’s leading art and design schools. Chrysler Group’s Product Design team announced today details of its third annual Detroit Autorama High School Design Competition. Now bigger and better for 2015, the “Detroit Autorama High School Design Competition 2015” invites participants to look to the future and design a next-generation Dodge brand vehicle for the year 2025.

Innovation, Technology and Performance Take the Stage at SEMA 2014

While OEMs have the money and manpower to develop next-gen cars that are technical wonders, they aren't the only ones. Both Hyundai and Kia are turning to tuners that may not have ultra deep pockets, but they have moxie! The results are a blend of production car perfections, and aftermarket insanity. But, don't let us sway your opinion, check this out for yourself.

Volkswagen Group Of America Proudly Supports The Museum Of Modern Art’s Award-Winning Online Art Courses

New York, October 29, 2014 – Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. proudly supports The Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) award-winning online art courses. MoMA’s premium online courses, which were launched in 2010 and are available via MoMA.org, are the first of their kind, providing self-guided as well as instructor-led formats and featuring exclusive video demonstrations and insights from curators, conservators, and artists. The most recent courses were created in partnership with Coursera (www.coursera.org), for primary and secondary school teachers all over the world, and provide museum teaching strategies and techniques free of charge

Vandemonium: You Won’t Believe How Five Aftermarket Shops Designed The First Ford Transit Custom Vans For SEMA

The first-ever all-new 2015 Ford Transit custom vans will debut at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. Five Transit project vehicles were crafted to showcase the van’s toughness and flexibility for customers looking for a vehicle that can fit a variety of needs – from high-tech luxury limo to sport exhibitions to off-road adventure. “Ford Transit vans and passenger wagons are designed to be upfit-ready so customers have an easier time customizing the vehicle to work best for them,” said Yaroslav Hetman