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Take Five: Kevin Hunter of Calty on the LF-LC

"The LF-LC concept car was an unusual project for us in that we were given pretty much nothing to start with. It was our project to do what we wanted with. The only thing we were asked to do from Lexus Design in Japan was make a beautiful, luxury coupe".

Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Party Time

Celebrating the first half-century of its existence, the Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary at its corporate HQ in El Segundo brings out the big cars. The full-size reproductions of Hot Wheels past and present remind us that a little kid’s dreams can indeed become a big kid’s reality.

Twisting the Line with the Lexus LC 500

In a nutshell, for eons the perception of the Lexus product-line has been one that focuses on luxury first and foremost. It’s only been relatively recently that the designs are no longer hinting at performance, but blatantly shout out that these are cars for drivers.

Is Lexus Audio Hitting All The Right Notes?

Lexus, in an effort to keep true to the intent of the artist, is offering a Mark Levinson Reference System in all of its cars and SUVs. While that might not initially mean tons to the average person, those that have tasted the goods can vouch for the quality.

Are You Ready Player One? Game On!

In Ready Player One there’s a healthy dose of digital graphics and a virtual reality universe. Certainly, the dazzling visuals can cast a spellbinding shadow over the theater-going public. On top of that, the auto enthusiasts are being treated to an extra helping of brilliance!

Lamborghini Urus and the Batman Connection

"The Urus represents the third model for the company, and it's a car that combines together two different kinds of soul," states Alessandro Farmeschi, COO of Automobili Lamborghini. But, the design leaves no doubt that this is a Lamborghini Super Sport.

Blade Runner 2049 According to Syd Mead

Academy Award Winner for Visual Effects and Cinematography - In Blade Runner 2049 it looks so funky. But it does look like it's supposed to look. That's the trick! Our exclusive interview with Syd Mead sheds some light on the future and transportation.