Detroit Product Trends
A report on the overall industry trends at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show, by Industry Analyst Gerry Conover. More...

Mercury Messenger - Color and Materials Analysis
If one color stood out at the NAIAS, it was light blue, which featured in the exterior and interior of the Audi Pikes Peak, Dodge Kahuna, and the Mercury Messenger concept cars. The Messenger received the ‘Eyes on Design’ award for ‘Best Concept Car Interior’. More...

Ford 427 - Color and Materials Analysis
The Ford 427 is a contemporary interpretation of a classic 60’s sports sedan interior, from its beautifully trimmed bucket seats to it’s highly simplified fascia. It wasn’t so much a visionary futuristic concept as a “gotta have” interior, reflecting the trends of the moment. More...

Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage - Color and Materials
A report on the interior design, color and materials of the Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage concept. More...

Cadillac Sixteen - Color and Materials Analysis
An in-depth look at the interior design, color and materials of the Cadillac Sixteen concept, by automotive interior design consultant Laura Blossfeld. More...

Coming soon... The design development story behind the top concept and production vehicles.