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05/03/2020

Love is a four-legged word.

05/03/2020

Toyota's epic new GR Yaris

Under the bonnet is an all-new 1.6-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine making a heady 257bhp and 265lb ft connected to all four wheels via a six-speed manual.

05/03/2020

A good place to start in exploring color theory is the color wheel.

While the sheer spectrum of colors available to painters might seem infinite and complex, there’s actually a definite and, at its core, fairly simple order to the world of color. In exploring color theory, you’ll start to understand the inner workings of the rainbow, which can increase your unde...

05/03/2020

It’s a warm, comforting texture with a lot of interesting characteristics.

Wood texture is found everywhere. It’s a warm, comforting texture with a lot of interesting characteristics. And, it can be fun to paint if you know how. SUPPLIES As far as tools go, I’m keeping it simple. I have a few natural/woodsy colors (burnt umber, raw sienna, and yellow) and three paint b...

17/10/2019

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17/10/2019

The Lexus LC500 Is Rolling Art That Drives Like It, Too

A former Automobile All-Star, the LC received recent updates that make it even better.

Ah, what a glorious piece. The Lexus LC500 coupe pushes the design envelope in a manner unlike anything the luxury marque has done before, and the result is a sculptural, stunner.

24/09/2019

Surprisingly, the thing BMW talked about least—and what everyone else is talking about most—is the grille, a new interpretation of the twin-kidneys that is now more of a butterfly with wings extending to the ground. It’s worth noting that in the entire press pack, there is only one head-on view—and it’s backlit, with the car in shadow. Clearly, BMW is expecting a little backlash.

23/09/2019

Sources familiar with plans for North America said the market needs a larger vehicle, and more important, a larger battery pack and more electric range than the ID 3 offers. So while the ID 3 subcompact electric car with its winking headlights won't make it to our shores, a larger electric vehicle will. The Golf-sized ID 3 goes on sale in Europe next year.

21/09/2019

This week Volkswagen introduces its new pure electric vehicle, the ID.3, featuring zero local emissions, outstanding efficiency, and full connectivity. According to the manufacturer the ID.3 is the symbol of a new era for the brand, boasting the all-new Volkswagen logo.

21/09/2019

What is design thinking?

Design thinking draws on logic, imagination, intuition and systemic reasoning to explore the possibilities of what could be, and to create desired outcomes that benefit the end user.

Successful companies are always looking for new ways to compete in the marketplace. One approach, which has taken the corporate world by storm, is design thinking. Design-led companies such as Apple, Coca Cola, IBM, Nike, Procter & Gamble and Whirlpool have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 10....

20/09/2019

Early on in my career, I’d often eavesdrop on what some of the more grizzled editors would talk about, soaking up whatever industry insights they’d let slip. One pearl of wisdom in particular stuck with me: “If you ever attend a press launch in Florida, you can be sure the car doesn’t handle well.”