Overview Of:
Automotive Design
This zone includes interviews with top designers, information on software and design tools as well as design strategies used by automakers and automotive suppliers.
Gary S. Vasilash
The 2013 Lexus GS is the fourth generation of the vehicle. And this time it is designed and engineered to represent what Lexus group vp Mark Templin calls “The new Lexus.”
Gary S. Vasilash
Introducing the fourth generation of the compact crossover that has perennially been a favorite the world over.
When Crystal Windham talks about the design of the 2013 Malibu Eco, she refers to the sedan in the context of another car that wears the bright gold bowtie.
The CAMWorksXpress 2.5D software package from Geometric accelerates computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming time by providing automation tools like feature-based machining. CNC code can be generated with a few clicks. The package has the capability to increase machining productivity with optimized toolpaths.
Gary S. Vasilash
Sure, it looks like nothing else on the road. Yes, there is a cleverly hidden third door. There’s plenty of tech on the inside. It drives like something a couple segments above. And the MSRP is incredible. Go figure.
General Motors and PSA?
Gary S. Vasilash
Apparently General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroën are looking at some sort of agreement whereby the two will bolster their respective engineering and manufacturing activities.
About those Veloster Sales. . .
Gary S. Vasilash
Last week when we took at look at the Hyundai Veloster we observed that while we think the design is best in class, with “class” being almost anything on four wheels that ordinary people could afford without having to spend the rest of the time they’re making car payments eating kibble, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO John Krafcik chimed in and pointed out: “You can’t read anything into the sales results…we’re incredibly short of Velosters, with just a few per dealer right now. It remains the fastest turning Hyundai.” Given the meteoric sales rise across the Hyundai lineup, that’s pretty damn fast.
Design and Engineering and the Ford B-MAX
Gary S. Vasilash
The importance of the collaboration between designers and engineers is shown in the development of a door system for the Ford European market B-MAX compact car.
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