Image Credit: Philip Lange/Shutterstock. Some cars just look “right.” Balanced, elegant, and timeless. That visual harmony often stems from the golden ratio, a mathematical proportion (approximately 1 ...

As a classic car enthusiast, my passion revolves around cars with a Made in West Germany stamp somewhere on them, partially because that phrase generally implied a reputation for mechanical honesty ...

"The most important thing about design is being authentic." Kia's K4 sedan, a sleek, compact four-door that debuted this week at the New York International Auto Show, has stiff competition -- mainly ...

Exploring the evolution of car design is like taking a journey through time, each era marked by distinctive stylistic trends and technological advancements. From the ornate horseless carriages of the ...

If you like cars, you've probably thought about becoming a car designer at least once in your life. Odds are you never went through with it, since it would require going back to college, pulling more ...

Isack Hadjar races at the 2025 United States Grand Prix in Austin. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; David Buono / Icon Sportswire / Getty Images Between the Racing Lines | Formula One is ...

AI can’t design cars. They are not good yet, says Gorden Wagener, chief design officer at Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz, like most automakers and frankly most companies of all types, has embraced ...

Just like me, I'm sure you've seen hundreds, if not thousands, of AI renders of car designs on social media over the past few years. Our feeds are just clogged with this slop, and we're not alone.

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...