Cars


28
Sep 09

Ford 021C, the Car Marc Newson Built

The Ford 021C concept car was designed entirely by Marc Newson (a furniture designer responsible for the shiny Lockheed Lounge chair). Revealed in 1999, it was apparently hated by everyone (combination of it being wildly different and Marc being an outsider) and filed away never to be seen again. Looking back at it now, the affordable, Pantone-inspired (021c was Marc’s favorite color), young, light and airy design is what cars are striving for today. Oh, and that protruding bumper is apparently an extended trunk area! I want one!


12
Aug 09

Whoa.. Is That a Smart Car?

Spotted on the streets of Nice (France), this little Smart certainly stands out!


20
Jul 09

Little Toyota Makes a Font

Sometimes cars can make art, in this instance, they can also make a surprisingly stylish (and actually readable!) hand-drawn-looking letters (download the font here). My favorite is the 4-dot tracking system that displays the colorful curvy lines made by the race-car-driver controlled Toyota.


15
Jul 09

CuteFAIL: Nissan Cube

Nissan Cube

Nissan Cube

Nissan Cube, starts at $13,990

Following Scion xB and Honda Element, Nissan is releasing a cheaper and more boxy-looking (with rounded edges) transportation option. I have to admit, I was intrigued when the Cube first appeared on an episode of Heroes back in April, but mostly because I got the impression it might be an electric car. Not so! It’s really only fitting for hybrid/electric (Insight) or super-little (Smart) cars to look so weird. Personally, I’ll take the classic boxiness of vintage cars over the Cube any day!

VW Cabriolet from the 1980s

VW Cabriolet from the 1980s