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automotive culture in games
Can anyone see a difference between these trailers? The first two in particular. Photorealism and the technology of car simulation has almost reached perfection, right? So what exactly is the difference between these products, other than being on rival platforms? Racing games gave me my early career, it was an exciting time to be involved with…
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McLAREN F1
Originally posted on Simanaitis Says: PRESS INTRODUCTIONS of exotic cars are, by their very nature, special events. And, without a doubt, the most exciting one I ever attended was the 1992 introduction of the McLaren F1. The setting was glamorous, The Sporting Club at Monaco. The timing was perfect, the evening of Thursday, May 28,…
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New MX-5
Mazda really did a good job of launching a great new MX-5 Miata design today. Like a mini Jaguar F-Type it’s got style that goes beyond it’s low price tag. Always a winning formula but…. I have issues with the surfacing. Another busy modern car design, against my naturally classical preferences. This odd rising rear…
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Hyundai design process
Very in depth look into the design process within Hyundai North America design studio. A simulation of events that probably mostly occurred, this shows the way designers must internally compete, then swallow their pride and work together on the winning solution. I suspect more designers initially competed, potentially across global Hyundai studios even. Note the…
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Teaching Vehicle Design
Hello followers. This week I start my dream job, teaching vehicle design! Amazing news right? I’m a lecturer here LAMK in Finland. A lot more news about this will follow on this blog!
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Aston Martin DP- 100 Vision Gran Turismo concept
Video game car design, merges into real world car design… blurred lines between them. I always knew this would happen. My Masters thesis looked at the future of virtual vehicles back in 2000. This process can work both ways too! As seen when Rockstar commissioned this car. http://www.autoblog.com/2014/06/01/bravado-banshee-grand-theft-auto-auction/ I was always promised one of my…
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Front mid-engined
Honda built an amazing 50/50 weight distribution, front mid-engined sportscar, the S2000. Very similar layout to Mercedes SLS super car, but before that Lotus (and Corvette?) were aware of the handling benefits of putting the engine behind the front axle line.
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Bangle on form as usual
Another golden chance to hear what Chris Bangle thinks of current Auto design. Courtesy of Form Trends.
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Bentley design bosses on video…
“this is the only thing I can do” regarding drawing. Luc Donckerwolke: Design Director at Bentley.
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