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Eye On Design: The Microdot Mini Automobile

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In 1976, British automobile designer William Towns created the Microdot as an evolution of his 1972 Minissima concept. At just 6.5 feet long, this car for city dwellers is a gas/electric hybrid with a 400-cc gas engine running a 3.5 kW generator to charge the batteries that power the electric motor.

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Curating Beauty: Applying Art Principles to Vehicle Care

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We spend time making our homes beautiful, choosing clothes that reflect our personalities, and creating spaces we enjoy. Yet one of the most visible things we own — our car — is often treated as nothing more than transportation. Looking at car care through the lens of art and presentation transforms routine maintenance into a creative process that highlights a vehicle’s design and craftsmanship.

The Art of Presentation

Imagine your car is a sculpture. The people who designed it spent ages getting its lines, curves, and shape just right. When it’s covered in dirt, all those careful details get hidden. So, the first step to making it beautiful is simply to show off the art that’s already there. This means more than just a quick rinse; it’s about really looking at the car’s shape. Notice how the light bounces off the body and how its outline stands out against everything around it.
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Eye On Design: Misha Kahn, Ennui Gently Receives  Single Date in Earth’s Tiniest Maw

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While some furniture is designed to blend into a room, this table seems determined to transport you to another planet.  Ennui Gently Receives Single Date in Earth’s Tiniest Maw (2023) by designer Misha Kahn is part functional object, part sculptural daydream. Constructed from steel and plastic and finished with layers of luminous automotive paint, the table appears to have drifted in from a colorful alternate universe. Its rounded tabletop resembles a floating celestial body, while the supporting forms below twist, curl, and bloom in a way that feels simultaneously organic and alien.
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Eye On Design: Camry GTS Concept By Toyota

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Surrounded by concept cars and futuristic EVst the 2026 New York International Auto Show, one of the biggest design surprises came from an unexpected place: the Toyota Camry.

The Camry GTS Concept reimagines the familiar sedan with a bold, race-inspired personality that feels both dramatic and surprisingly realistic. Built by Toyota CALTY Design Research and Toyota Motor Corporation, the concept explores what a performance-focused Camry might look like if it moved from design studio to showroom.

The result is striking. Finished in a vivid Inferno Flare orange with Midnight Black Metallic two-tone detailing, the Camry GTS Concept leans hard into motorsport aesthetics. The black hood adds visual weight and contrast, while the lowered stance gives the sedan a planted, ready-to-launch appearance.
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Collision Repairs 101: What You Need to Know After an Accident

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Dealing with accidents can be a nerve-wracking experience for everyone involved. Whether it’s just a small bump or a major crash on the road, knowing what to expect after such an event is very important, as you navigate through the stages of getting your vehicle back to its pre-accident condition. From the scene of the mishap all the way to having it fully repaired and looking as good as new again, this article can make the process easier by giving you key insights into how collision repairs work.
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