Ford CEO Alan Mulally has a vision of “One Ford”, and part of that vision is to develop a global design theme for the next-generation of Ford vehicles.
The plan is to develop a design language that will be instantly recognized as Ford and appeal to both American and European consumers. Ford’s North American and European […]

While there is no doubt that General Motors will debut a new Pontiac sedan based on the Australian-built Holden VE Commodore, what the car like when it reaches the U.S. as the Pontiac G8 is up for debate. While the Detroit Free Press has reported that the G8 will get a unique grille only, Automotive […]

Subaru’s slow-selling B9 Tribeca is getting a refresh for the 2008 model year. With sales running about half of its originally projected rate, B9 Tribeca is going under the knife after only two years on the market.
The revised 2008 B9 Tribeca responds to criticisms, including the polarizing design that evoked a “50-50 reaction” among consumers, […]

Ford and trailer maker Airstream have teamed up on a new concept unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The Ford Airstream Concept is influenced by Airstream’s iconic design and “captures the sense of optimism and adventure conveyed in American aircraft and spacecraft, right down to its organic, fuselage-inspired form.”
The Ford Airstream Concept is powered by […]

Ford unveiled five vehicles — three concepts and two production vehicles — at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The automaker also unveiled its new Sync technology that wirelessly integrates your cell phone or music player into your car’s audio system.
Production:

2008 Ford Focus: Redesigned inside and out.
2008 Ford Five Hundred: New front […]

Mazda unveiled its second concept in its ‘Nagare’ (Japanese for ‘flow’) design study at the Detroit Auto Show with the premiere of the Mazda Ryuga Concept (Japanese for ‘gracious flow’).
The Mazda Ryuga Concept — and the earlier Nagare Concept — is inspired by the embodiment of motion in nature — such as how wind shapes […]

The stylish Jaguar C-XF Concept was named the AutoWeek Editors’ Choice Award for Best in Show 2007 at the North American International Auto Show. The C-XF is the beginning of a new era and is a clear look into the design direction for the company’s next-generation of sport sedans.
“The Jaguar C-XF is the sexiest four-door […]

Ford Motor Co. has confirmed that it will build a Lincoln seven-passenger crossover vehicle based on the same platform as the upcoming production version of the Ford Fairlane.
While the Lincoln crossover will share “hard points” with the Fairlane, it will feature unique Lincoln styling cues, like a bow-wave, double-wing grille, powerful beltline, thin, horizontal taillamps, […]

Infiniti released a “gesture” of its new luxury crossover concept that the automaker will debut at the New York International Auto Show in April.
Little is known about the concept. Will it replace the FX? With its coupe styling, is it a concept similar to VW’s Concept A — which featured a coupe roofline but previewed […]

Mazda unveiled its second concept — the Ryuga (pronounced “ree-yoo-ga,” Japanese for “gracious flow”) — in a series of three it plans to debut this auto show season. The Ryuga concept is a follow up to the Nagare concept, which was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Nagare — Japanese for “flow” — introduced […]