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Volvo Trucks' New FMX Design
Commercial truck design is not something one would normally think of when discussing vehicles. Sure, there are times driving down the interstate when you think, "How is that aerodynamic?", but usually such thoughts are relegated to the "not worth discussing zone". Now that that's out of the way, let's talk truck design.
Designer Patrik Palovaara says, "It's true that truck design is largely about rational factors like aerodynamics and ergonomics. But there's also an emotional dimension. The truck's appearance is strongly linked to both its function and its identity and, by extension, to its brand."
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Audi Rs Roadster Design Study For A…manlier Looking Tt
The fact that the original Audi TT won many awards and praise for its unique design and single-handedly changed the styling DNA of an entire brand didn't keep many people from calling it names like a "hairdresser's car". The sharper...
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Carefree Motorcyclist May Want To Keep His Eyes On The Road And The…ups Van Next Time
We know we are not supposed to laugh at the misfortune of others, but since no one was seriously hurt in this accident, we just can’t help ourselves. And no, this is not another 'made in Russia' clip as it was produced in the good 'ol...
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Volvo Looking To Claim Title Of World’s Fastest Hybrid Truck
After improving a previous world speed record for the standing kilometer in June 2010 with a diesel model, Volvo Trucks is now developing a new diesel-electric hybrid version called "Mean Green" to claim the title of the World's Fastest...
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Mazda Sketches All-new Bt-50 Compact Pickup Truck, Also Previews New Ford Ranger
What you see pictured here is a teaser rendering of the all-new Mazda BT-50 compact pickup truck that will make its world premiere on Friday October 15 at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The Japanese carmaker claims the exterior...
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Abt Rolls Out Performance And Design Packages For Audi A1
The largest tuner of vehicles from the VW group has set its eyes on Audi's smallest model, the all-new A1 supermini, with the release of performance and styling packages. ABT's design proposal for the A1 comes in three flavors "KLECKS"...
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