The production version of the Fairlane - the Ford Flex - is remarkable not only for its faithfulness to the original concept, but also for its differentiation in a conservative market segment. Considered more broadly, the Flex is aptly described as an automotive mash-up of wagon, minivan and SUV. More...
Last year Nissan announced the long-awaited production GT-R, which we labeled ‘the defining Japanese sports car’ because it is so definitively Japanese - both conceptually and aesthetically - and different to anything that could come from a European or American carmaker. More...
The Concept Fascination on display at the Paris Motor Show not only previewed the forthcoming E-Class and a new body derivative, but also provides insight into the company’s new design language. Thomas Imhof spoke to newly appointed Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener. More...
The Mazda RX-8 is a totally unique design that we’ve wanted to experience first-hand for a while now. Launched at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, it was preceded by two concept preview designs in 1999 and 2001, and has only this year received a facelift. and has only this year received a facelift. More...
A truly exciting and experimental car blighted by its failure to instantly charm show goers. More...
