2019 Lexus UX 250h First Drive Review | Flashy looks and smart hybrid tech
When you're late to the party, you'd better make a bold entrance.
Guy Bird
Mr, Autoblog
Guy Bird is a London-based freelance writer specialising in cars and design for a variety of international magazines and websites. He has regular chats with senior car designers at the world’s major auto shows from Paris to Tokyo and has road-tested the vast majority of vehicles available in the UK (and beyond) since the mid-90s. In addition, he edits the global Car Design Review yearbook and acts as a judge for the UK Car of the Year awards. www.guybird.com
Automobili Pininfarina’s PF-Zero will be all-electric, ultra-fast
One thing potential customers of Automobili Pininfarina's circa-$2.5-million, 250 mph electric hypercar can be rest assured of: It should look good. "Above all it must be beautiful," Italian design director Luca Borgogno told a small gathering of the world's press at the exclusive launch of the new car brand in Rome, on the eve of the first-ever Formula E race there last week.
Giugiaro is still designing fresh concepts in his 80th year
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In Manzoni's job, it would be impossible not to respect Ferrari's incredible back catalog, but he's no slave to the past.
Honda design director talks Urban EV and Sports EV concepts
The Urban EV will spawn a production Honda EV on sale in Europe starting in 2020 followed by Japan afterward.
Suzuki design chief discusses Tokyo e-Survivor SUV concept
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2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class First Ride | Truck deluxe
It's good at what it does, but we've got our complaints.