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Polestar's Next Big Move: More Physical Buttons, More Actual Colors

Polestar's upcoming models will have a little more personality and a little less Scandinavian minimalism.

Feb 18 -

The Rivian R2 Squeezed Out Six Extra Miles Of Range With This Innovative Design

The R2's wiper is secretly tucked into the tailgate, and engineers did it for a smart reason you might not have considered.

Feb 13 -

'A Better Product': What Rivian Learned From The R1 To Make The R2

Rivian engineers and designers say they took customer feedback seriously from the R1S and R1T to make the R2. Among them: two glove boxes.

Feb 10 -

China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever

And the rest of the world is about to take notice.

Feb 2 -

Kia Meta Turismo: Could This Be A High-Performance Electric 'Halo' Car?

Kia's design boss says this concept points to a future flagship—and a new era of Kia styling.

Jan 20 -

Not Just Buttons: Volkswagen's Latest EV Goes Retro With A 'Tape Deck'

Rejoice, aging millennials and Gen Z cassette enthusiasts: the new Volkswagen ID. Polo packs lots of salutes to 20th-century tech.

Jan 4 -

Jaguar's Extravagant New EV Comes Out of Hiding: Video

The outlandish Jaguar Type 00 was filmed in London with a new matte red finish.

Design

The Rivian R1 Has A New Color And It Absolutely Rocks

Rivian revealed its new limited-run Borealis color, proving that it knows how to be cool in a sea of boring monochrome.

Dec 4 2025 -

Report: Jaguar Fires Design Boss Behind Type 00 Concept

Long-time designer and executive Gerry McGovern was reportedly dismissed from JLR earlier this week.

Design

Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Reveals The Shocking Relationship Between Design And Battery Costs

The design of Ford's new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs.

Nov 21 2025 -

The Hyundai Crater May Just Be A Concept. But It's More Important Than You Think

Hyundai has one major problem in America, and the Crater shows it's serious about fixing it.

Nov 20 2025 -

The Polestar 4 Has No Rear Window. Here’s Why That’s Not Crazy

Polestar's sleek coupe-SUV loses the rear window for a covered area, with a digital camera as a mirror. Here's what it's like to drive.

Nov 4 2025 -

Back to the Future: Why Audi, BMW, and Mercedes Are Revisiting Classic Designs

With vehicles like the Concept C and iX3, German automakers are looking to the past to help inspire their futures.

Design

I Saw The 2027 Chevy Bolt In Person. It Looks Fantastic—And Still Small

Meet the new Bolt, same as the old Bolt—until you get under the skin, anyway. Here's why that's a good thing.

Oct 25 2025 -

I Saw The Affordable Slate Truck In Person. Now I’m Worried

Slate Auto's $20,000-ish EV truck is getting a lot of attention. But is this really what Americans want?

Sep 26 2025 -

Yes, The Audi Concept C Looks Better In Person

Audi has revealed that it will also come with simulated gear shifts and engine sounds. Good news for its best-looking car in years.

Sep 9 2025 -

Chinese Regulators May Ban Hidden, Pop-Out Door Handles. Should They?

Hidden door handles have faced lots of criticism. The Chinese government thinks they should be illegal, according to a new report.

Sep 5 2025 -

The Cadillac Optiq's Interior Is Weird. That's A Good Thing

I didn't realize how bored I was with EV minimalism until Cadillac showed me some good, old-fashioned American opulence.

Aug 12 2025 -

The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV’s Grille Has 942 Illuminated Pixels

The new GLC electric crossover will be the first Mercedes-Benz to get the “face of the future.”

Aug 4 2025 -

You Can Buy Honda's Adorable New Tiny EV Without a Center Screen

Provided you're willing to move to Japan, of course.

Design

The A6 E-Tron Is An Aerodynamic Marvel. Here's How Audi Did It

With a drag coefficient of just 0.21 Cd, the electric A6 Sportback has aero efficiency to rival most hypercars. It all comes down to clever design.

Design

Mazda Explains Why It Removed The CX-5's Buttons

According to Mazda, it's what people want—apparently.

Design

Bentley's New EV Makes Jaguar's Reboot Look Tame

Meet the Bentley EXP 15, a "design vision for the future" that's sure to upset some purists.

Jul 8 2025 -

The Base 2026 Nissan Leaf Doesn't Get The Cool Taillights

Even the midrange Nissan Leaf misses out on the Z-like rear lights and black panel.

Design