Tag Archive: Design

Run About

Bertone revisits a fun classic concept using modern underpinnings. The result isn’t a doppelganger of the original, and it’s better for it.

Meet Cute

The antidote for whatever ails you at the moment is a chibi Skyline build headed to the Tokyo Auto Salon. 

Popped

Forget about the subtle parallels. Result Japan gives the GR86 a complete AE86 facelift, from pop-ups to panda stripes.

Solid-State

Despite recent on-road tests, "game-changing" solid-state batteries are still years away and will likely lead to a more stratified EV market.

Update: Banhandle

China does something incredibly sensible regarding incomprehensibly dangerous electronic door handle designs.

Good DAMD

In which the author attempts to link jeans, Americana poster art, and Japan’s fun and quirky custom industry.

Verhoeven Vision

Living in a Paul Verhoeven timeline is bad enough, but is there a Verhoeven aesthetic that's separate from '80s retro-futurism?

Ute Cute

With the Soul’s discontinuation, Kia can focus on the Seltos. A more focused entry-level SUV emerges.

EQ Post Facto

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB helps hasten the death of the EQ sub-brand and the transition to “powertrain choice.”