filed in tech issues on Aug.18, 2008
Clay modelling is one of the oldest and most traditional methods used in car design. Studios are divided in their preferences relating to CAD or clay but many believe that it remains one of the best ways to visualise developing designs in three-dimensions.
GM modellers use renderings, sketches and tape drawings as reference to create a [...]
filed in concept car on Aug.18, 2008
Volvo’s Monitoring & Concept Center (VMCC) in California have produced what they believe is a feasible future transport product based upon an inline occupant configuration. The designers at VMCC envisage a sleek two-seat commuter vehicle which uses very little energy and rarely gets caught in traffic.
filed in new models on Aug.18, 2008
The everyday sports car from Lotus.
Lotus has released full information and photos of its latest sports
car, the Evora. Previously known only by its “Eagle” code name, the car
was revealed at the British auto show.
filed in new models on Aug.15, 2008
A four-cylinder engine joins the 2009 Toyota Highlander lineup, giving the automaker a three-engine range in the popular crossover as well as a fuel-saving option. The new engine is a 2.7-liter four-cylinder with 187 horsepower and 186
pound-feet of torque. Running on regular fuel, the new engine has a
dual exhaust manifold, Toyota
says, for better low-end torque.
Fuel [...]