My Car Quest

July 26, 2024

Editorial: A Note to Porsche Marketing

Why not bring back the 356? by Wallace Wyss - I was going through my knee deep files the other day and came across a couple pictures of very early Porsches--I'm talking pre-A. One was a picture of one of the first aluminum bodied ones that … [Read more...]

The Prowler: Why I Want One

by Wallace Wyss - I want one. Now originally I was a critic, like why build a car that looks like a hot rod and yet has a V6 under the hood. Most respecting hot rods of this stripe ('32 Ford roadster lookalike) have V8s, usually … [Read more...]

The AI Robot Designer vs Real Human Designers

by Wallace Wyss - I just saw a video on the latest computer chips derived from the chips invented for video games. Now the application has spread to real life and these computers will out think humans, so much so I can see one occupation that … [Read more...]

Design Critique: BMW Skytop Concept

by Wallace Wyss - Not long after pondering whether I liked the droptail Rolls Royces--special cars made on order from wealthy customers--I was shocked to see roughly the same styling being pro-offered on a two seater BMW concept. The idea is--if … [Read more...]

A New Ferrari V12 Model

The 2024 Ferrari 12Cilindri with a nod towards the past. by Wallace Wyss - Ferrari is an aggressive automaker and you can’t always predict their next move. Just when you though their most sporty models will be mid-engined they come out with a … [Read more...]

Design Critique: Genesis X Convertible Concept

by Wallace Wyss - Genesis recently showed the latest version of their Genesis convertible concept. I view this as a welcome addition to their line -- an almost true luxury car. It seems by design cue to be almost Bentley-like and I predict it … [Read more...]