Exploring the evolution of car design is like taking a journey through time, each era marked by distinctive stylistic trends and technological advancements. From the ornate horseless carriages of the ...

A nostalgic tour of the design cues that made ’90s cars feel alive—pop-up headlights, two-tone paint, targas/T-tops, decals, ...

The automotive industry’s infatuation with adventure shows no signs of ebbing. In fact, the sector shows all the signs of continued enthusiasm, as seen at the 2025 New York Auto Show, which just ...

Car designers aren't just tasked with creating compelling, user-friendly cabins and sleek exteriors. They must maximize sustainability based on company goals, investigate new materials and techniques, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m the founder of the No. 1 automotive site for women. The automotive industry hit new highs in 2025, but it wasn’t just about ...

OEMs are shifting from installing black box solutions that offer specialized functions in the more conventional domain architecture to a zone architecture and a function-agnostic processing backbone ...

Magazines have played a pivotal role in the evolution of car culture, from the early days of the automotive industry to the present. They’ve not only shaped design trends and consumer behavior but ...

Transportation designer Yisong Jiang is making waves in the automotive industry, and is known for his innovative approach to design that blends aesthetics, functionality, and a deep commitment to ...

In the book, Dick Ruzzin outlines the creation of the world’s first automotive design studio, and the system Earl defined that led to Motorama Cars, the auto show GM staged from 1949 through 1961.

The shift to software-defined vehicles is changing nearly every aspect of automotive design, from what hardware is added into vehicles, when it gets added, and what gets left behind. Moving key ...

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has become a pivotal tool in evaluating the environmental performance of lightweight automotive design. By examining the entire lifespan of a vehicle—from raw material ...