by Jeff on October 10, 2007
2007 Shanghai Auto Show: Buick Riviera
Wow, I never would have imagined a Buick could look so modern and frankly so beautiful. (I suppose that is why they call it a concept car; it could never go to production at all or it may be changed numerous times before it will be available and marketed.) The design language of this new Riveria is rounded, sleek, but still looks tough. It reminds me of a futuristic bat mobile. I have found some great images of this Buick concept car from the Shanghai Auto Show provided by Motortrend, here is what they had to say: [click to continue...]
by Jeff on October 9, 2007
I live in the Detroit, MI area; in fact … I live in Dearborn. Home of the Ford Motor Company. Everyone on my block drives a Ford. Well… almost everyone. With huge layoffs occurring every 6-months or so, it begs the question — how is this automaker staying afloat?
The answer - a high profile luxury coupe.
Even with all of the financial difficulties Ford Motor Company has found itself in. Ford continues to look toward the future with the power of design. Hence, the inception of the Lincoln MKS concept car designed for a younger generation car buyer.
Ford Car Designer Karl Zeeso had the following to say about the Lincoln MKR:
“The MKR is an exciting new vehicle because it will bring a sense of sporty sex appeal to what was once considered an ‘old-timers’ vehicle. Built on a stretched Mustang platform it promises to be a flagship for the new Lincoln DNA, which will appeal to a more youthful buyer. This Lincoln model is fuel-efficient, sexy, and responsive.” [click to continue...]
