by Wallace Wyss - One thing I relish in my role as automotive reporter is meeting car designers. Rarely have I met one coming closest to his dream than tall quiet Franz von Holzhausen. He is the son of a designer so he grew up with dad's … [Read more...]
Design Critique: Tesla Roadster, er, Targa Coupe
December 7, 2021 By 5 Comments
Short on exotic looks but strong on performance... by Wallace Wyss - It is rare in this writer's experience to write a design critique of a car that was announced several years ago, been redesigned and is still not in the showrooms. … [Read more...]
Design: The Nissan Electric Roadster Concept
December 2, 2021 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - With all the attention being paid to electric cars, one body style absent (except from Tesla) has been the open car. Nissan has just shown three EV prototypes and one, thankfully, is a convertible. Nissan calls the … [Read more...]
Design Critique: 2022 Range Rover
November 23, 2021 By 3 Comments
More minimalist than ever. by Wallace Wyss - There is a movement in modern art called "Minimalism" where less is more if you know what I mean. So I can say that word in talking about the Range Rover, redesigned by Jerry McGovern, head of … [Read more...]
Design Review: 2022 Fisker Ocean SUV
November 19, 2021 By 3 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - Been following Henrik Fisker since he worked for Aston Martin and Jaguar. We love his sports cars for their sheer sensuous shapes but SUVs are a little harder to make sexy. In Manhattan Beach, CA., where his new … [Read more...]
Mercedes EQS A Conservative Approach to an Electric Sedan
November 17, 2021 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - Mercedes has fielded an all new electric sedan, designed to compete with Tesla and possibly the Lucid. Mercedes is confident enough to make this their electric flagship. Base engine is a 329-hp, rear-drive powertrain … [Read more...]
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