Automobile US - March - April 2018

In this issue

Genesis Man
By Ronald Ahrens
As the head of Genesis design,
Luc Donckerwolke roams the globe
in search of talent to stock his team
with—as he maestros the efforts
of the brand’s far-flung studios. We
also head to Korea to see and drive
the new G70.

Blue Oval Vs. Ferrari: The Rematch

PERUSE THE 2018 Ford vehicles website, and you’ll see a range of relatively affordable, fairly conventional wheels: Fusion sedan (“from $22,120”), C-Max Energi SE hybrid ($27,120), Explorer SUV ($31,990), F-250 Super Duty pickup ($32,820)—you know, normal stuff. But under the “Performance Vehicles” link, you’ll find a low, lean missile labeled Ford GT. Base price: $453,750.

3 mins

Wither The Electric Stove Bolt, GM?

IN CASE YOU haven’t heard the news, the electric Chevrolet Bolt—with its official 235- mile range (or more, as I ran up 267 miles)— is great.

5 mins

Tesla's Business Model: It's Complicated

OUR CHOICE OF the Tesla Model 3 as Design of the Year does not mark the first time we recognized the design and engineering acumen of Silicon Valley’s “disruptive” car company.

3 mins

Lexus LC 500

DESIGN OF THE YEAR

2 mins

Head Of Genesis Design - Leading Man LUC

LUC DONCKERWOLKE ROAMS THE GLOBE TO SUPERVISE TUDIO WORK AND LURE NEW DESIGNERS TO HIS TEAM. BUT HE DOESN’T WANT TO BE A BOSS.

5 mins

Mark Allen

JEEP DESIGN CHIEF

4 mins

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Automobile understands your passion for all things automotive. With each issue, our staff shares their deep knowledge of the people, the history and the business of cars through innovative writing and spectacular photography. We don’t just list the specs. We get under the hood and out on the road to show you what life is like behind the wheel of new models. And most importantly, we have only one rule: no boring cars!