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2025 Buick Enclave Avenir – A Creative Collaboration

This is a classy, modern multinational, versatile people mover. Besides functionality and drivability, the Buick Enclave Avenir does score points in the looks departments due to a blend of digital and the physical modeling. For far too long, the Buick brand got lost in the shuffle at GM, but no more.

The Acura Grand Prix of LB – A Race, and an Institution

Yes, the Grand Prix of Long Beach is an institution on its 50th anniversary. In 2025 it's packed with IndyCar, IMSA, GT America, Historic Motor Sports Association, Stadium Super Trucks Stadium Super Trucks, and Super Drift Challenge races. There's something for everyone!

Back to the Future of the AGPLB with Jordan Taylor

When your dad, Wayne Taylor, is a partner with Andretti Autosport, racing is expected. Fortunately for Jordan Taylor at the 2025 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the IMSA #40 Cadillac is keeping him in the hunt for a podium spot. But, there is another - brother Ricky.

Long Beach GP – 50 Years Later with Brian Redman

Legendary Brian Redman, the first racer to win at the Long Beach Grand Prix, recalls those past triumphs, failures, thrills, chills, and hints at the next step in the ongoing, colorful evolution of motorsports. From Formula 5000 to IndyCar, Brian has indeed seen it all, and lived to tell the tale.

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.

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’ 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.

A Driver’s POV with Louis Delétraz and Jordan Taylor

When your life is on the line every workday, this can affect one's perspective. How does racing influence design, and what excites Louis Delertz and Jordan Taylor off the track? Our exclusive interview provides a glimpse into the thoughts of these two race car drivers.

Driven Design, Renderings and Racing at the AGPLB

Like engineering, visuals can carry-over into production cars, and street cars can also influence the racers. AutoDesignO connects the dots at the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with Acura’s designers and more, detailing the ARX-06 development.