Lotus’ S1 Tribute for Bond’s Latest (Track) Weapon

These days owning a limited run supercar just isn’t exclusive enough for some people and as a result manufacturers have their very own team of personalisation specialists to create the perfect unique cars for their customers. Many car makers have historically offered a bespoke service to their most financially willing clients, but now the trend … Continue reading Lotus’ S1 Tribute for Bond’s Latest (Track) Weapon

Bruce McLaren; the untold story of passion, pioneering and persistence

In the world of motorsport, few names have the legacy, history and sustained successes as McLaren. The iconic company owes its pioneering spirit and ingenious approach to the drive and tenacity of one man; founder Bruce McLaren. Now, the greatest untold story is to make it to cinemas, showcasing what makes the McLaren brand such … Continue reading Bruce McLaren; the untold story of passion, pioneering and persistence

Audi’s Supercar Scaring Sizzling TT RS

When Audi released the new TT many critics had sensed the new angular aggressive lines had tarnished the cars popularity with its key stereotypical demographic; the hairdresser and air stewardess. They thought that the curvaceous effortless stylishness of the previous two generations that had won the car so many design minded followers had been replaced … Continue reading Audi’s Supercar Scaring Sizzling TT RS

DeLorean’s Design Decadence DMC-12

This week’s Throwback Thursday post comes from one of motoring’s most famous examples of ambitious dreams and pioneering spirit that came crashing down just as spectacularly. One of the most radical ideas of producing a dream car that everybody could afford, full of future technology and advanced construction methods, and at the same time securing … Continue reading DeLorean’s Design Decadence DMC-12

Lamborghini’s Legendary King of Cool

This week’s Throwback Thursday post comes from the early 70’s, a time when most things were beige as a result of the colourful and psychedelic free-love 1960’s hangover.  In 1971 the swinging 60’s had come to an end and the curvaceous E-Type had just begun its second iteration with the new MkII. The curves that … Continue reading Lamborghini’s Legendary King of Cool

Aston Martin’s Refreshing Racing Renaissance

When Aston Martin first said they were going to produce a ‘baby’ model to become their cheapest car in the range, many purists thought they had lost their minds. They said very idea of a cheaper Aston Martin model would devalue the brand and go against everything the prestigious marque and its illustrious heritage stood … Continue reading Aston Martin’s Refreshing Racing Renaissance

Car Design Blog on Social Media

What started as a WordPress blog has slowly become a full range of social media accounts for everything car design related and more. While the blog itself is going from strength to strength, with a pending Final of the UK Blog Awards decision coming up next month, it has been an amazing year since Car … Continue reading Car Design Blog on Social Media

Car Design Blog UK makes UK Blog Awards 2016 final

The public voting has now closed for the prestigious UK Blog Awards 2016 and Car Design Blog UK has made the final of the automotive category for individual blogs. The choice is now down to the judge’s vote, chosen by industry experts in each area of interest and the awards take place 29rd April in … Continue reading Car Design Blog UK makes UK Blog Awards 2016 final

Vote for Car Design Blog UK at the UK Blog Awards

Voting is now open for the 2016 UK Blog Awards and Car Design Blog UK has been entered in the Automotive category for individual bloggers. Public voting is open from 4th January to the 25th January so every vote counts from now till then. If you like what you read on my blog please take … Continue reading Vote for Car Design Blog UK at the UK Blog Awards

Porsche rolls back the years with a vision of the future

A firm strength of Porsche’s fine motorsport history is its brilliance of engineering and design. With a portfolio of revolutionary and successful design classics at their disposal, the pressure on their talented designers and engineers to continue the legacy must be immense. From limited run supercars portraying cutting edge technology to the always reliable and … Continue reading Porsche rolls back the years with a vision of the future