“The taillights have a distinct Dodge look to them...”

Dealer installed option: LIGHT BAR.

Been a long time fan of Syd Mead. I’m pulling out my copy of “Sentury” as my New Year’s read.

The Toyota Volta concept from 2004 has a similar design aesthetic, if not similar layout, except MUCH better executed. Penned by Giugiaro.

Manufacturing complexities aside, if we could somehow bring back vintage-ish car designs back and slap them on an EV skateboard chassis, I think the first two generations of the MR-2 would be PERFECT. Lower center of gravity and weight would fix the notoriously twitchy handling.

*Edited for repeated answers

*Edited for repeated answers.

One of the things I love about Japanese car sites is how GEEK they go. If you ever get a chance to pick up a Japanese car brochure, you’ll see TONS of copy and explanatory images going into fine detail of all the tech and how they work.

Tom Cruise being Tom Cruise

Our sensibilities have changed also over time. Our current trend/preference for filling out the wheel wells, for example, is something that wasn’t on the designers’ mind back then.

All photos flatten the car significantly. The car is much, much more attractive in person.

Oh, yes, that line is pure beauty.

Wait, why? In your own 2nd scenario, you’d STILL get the 200-mile minimum, so anything from that to 400 miles would essentially be...bonus?

I’ve always appreciated the vertical cut lines on the FD RX-7 and MKIV Supra:

Also ignoring that planting a tree would require DECADES for the tree to be mature, by which time we would’ve likely lost millions more.

I remember no one laughing at this scene at my local theater because it was showing soon after 9/11.

It’s survival strategy for Mazda.

You know what REALLY kills me? That the roads Of New York City back then were 100x smoother than they are now.

“a unique headliner printed with a sonic boom graphic...”