Syd Mead Passes On and Sets the Bar High
The world is a little less dynamic and colorful with the passing of design icon and futurist, Syd Mead. Fortunately, Syd's brilliant works and his influence will be felt by all of us for ages to come.
The world is a little less dynamic and colorful with the passing of design icon and futurist, Syd Mead. Fortunately, Syd's brilliant works and his influence will be felt by all of us for ages to come.
At almost 5.2 metres long, the carbon-fibre-bodied three-seat Speedtail Hyper GT is the most aerodynamically drag efficient McLaren ever, showcasing lightweight engineering.
For 2020, the Bentley Continental GT First Edition fits with the creative vision that Ian Fleming was well-known for. Beauty, power, and the gadgets makes this third generation number one.
The 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show has a bit of everything. But, the emphasis is clearly shifting to new technology. Can the designs keep pace and fairly represent these new advances? Or, is the industry happy with the way things are?
The Acura Type S Concept continues with the Precision Concept style and performance image but injects a bolder performance element to it. Dave Marek and Ben Davidson delve into what sets this concept apart from the pack.
Audi thinks the RS 6 Avant should be the superhero in the lineup. The body bulges and comes across like an Ironman triathlete, the Flash, and a pit bull all wrapped up in the skin of a handsome station wagon.
Automobili Pininfarina is leaning on EV technology to explore the outer edge of the envelop in sustainability and performance with the Battista and the Pura. This new OEM won't build cars you like, they'll build cars you'll love!
The Axiom Desert House captures the essence and magic found in the homes of Albert Frey, William Krisel, John Lautner, Richard Neutra, Donald Wexler and the other classic architects of an era long gone.
One of the most prominent events at Modernism Week in Palm Springs is the Casual Concours. 150 cars blanket the golf course, highlighting 60s and 70s models, highlighting Avanti and Thunderbird, alongside dazzlings others.
ArtCenter College of Design is a hub, focal point, gathering place, and launchpad for those in the creative fields. Arguably, the school is the global birthplace for the majority of car designers. Annually, the college pays homage to those with the ArtCenter Car Classic 2019.