All articles by Ed Stubbs
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Gordon Murray Design’s Motiv concept
The Gordan Murray Design Motiv concept was recently shown at the MOVE 2020 mobility show in London. We speak to one of the lead designers involved in the project
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Detail Analysis: Vauxhall VX220/Opel Speedster (2000)
Developed in parallel with the series-two Lotus Elise, GM Europe’s lightweight sports car had a more crisp, technical appearance
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Detail Analysis: Vauxhall Calibra (1989)
Wayne Cherry’s slippery coupé was the most aerodynamic production car for 10 years
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Detail Analysis: Audi A2 (1999)
Audi's brilliant aluminium hypermiler sadly didn’t catch on as well at the turn of the century as perhaps it would now...
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Detail Analysis: Suzuki Fronte Coupé (1971)
Before the Cappuccino, Suzuki’s sporting ‘kei jidōsha’ was a cute Giugiaro-designed rear-engine coupé with obscure origins
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Detail Analysis: Volvo 245 (1974)
The 245 set the template for enormous boxy Volvo estates. We evaluate this seminal effort
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Design Analysis: Isuzu VehiCROSS (1997)
Who needs focus groups when you’ve had a great idea on your own? The VehiCROSS still has a unique character in a world of interchangeable SUVs, over 20 years later. Here’s why
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Design Analysis: Ford Focus (1998)
Ford's 'New Edge' design philosophy debuted on what turned out to be a vastly important car
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Detail Analysis: Subaru XT
Subaru's weird wedge proved to be a divisive piece of aerodynamic design
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Detail Analysis: Audi 200 Avant
The 'Avant' estate is as much part of Audi's identity as quattro all-wheel-drive. The seminal C3 executive car offered both in one.
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Detail Analysis: Renault-Alpine GTA
A bite-sized analysis of another little-remembered design classic: the Renault-Alpine GTA.
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Detail Analysis: Matra-Simca Rancho
A hatchback-based crossover before it was cool – and if that wasn't hipster-friendly enough, they also proved to be biodegradable...
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Interview: Ray Bierzynski on Chery’s EXEED TX
Ray Bierzynski, Executive Vice President of Chery R&D Center Shanghai, talks us through Chery's new Europe-aimed brand
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Frankfurt 2017: Aspark Owl
Peculiar Japanese electric hypercar looks like it'll be a real hoot...
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Frankfurt 2017: Chery Moves China Closer
Among the ever-growing crowd of Chinese brands, Chery stood out for making serious progress