Hyundai on ‘Amazing Trajectory,’ Design Exec Says
Hyundai’s Christopher Chapman, who picks up two Ward's 10 Best Interiors trophies at today's WardsAuto Interiors Conference, says his top priorities are quality and safe integration of electronic devices.
Race On for McLaren Supercar
Advanced braking technology, amazing stability, 592 hp and dramatic styling distinguish the MP4-12C, the first in a new line of McLaren supercars.
Hyundai Puts Accent on Quality, Style
Hyundai’s interior stylists were given a long leash to incorporate flowing lines and tapered edges into an instrument panel that exudes warmth and achieves symmetry with a neatly configured center stack.
VW Improves an Icon
The new Beetle interior plays up the rich, historical cues that made the original car so special while integrating the electronic and safety features today’s buyers demand.
Golf Swings Two More Ways
The E-Golf is the smart, upstanding friend your parents are glad to have for dinner. The Golf R is the leather-clad troublemaker who gets caught smoking in the boys’ room. Consider them mismatched siblings, like Cain and Abel.
Editors Name 2012 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors
This is the second year WardsAuto has recognized outstanding interior designs, fit-and-finish and comfort by applying the same proven model used to select Ward’s 10 Best Engines.
Luxury Dominates 10 Best Interiors Field
This year’s field of 39 nominees for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors includes 13 luxury cars and utility vehicles and not a single pickup truck. Winners will be honored May 17.
Fiat 500 Gets Big Boost With Turbo Abarth
Even with a few complaints, the Abarth is the shining star in the 500 lineup and the one to own: It’s reasonably priced, riotous on the track and the muscle car of the future.
Brake Market Faces Big Squeeze
After losing money for years, a second big player, Bosch, is exiting the foundation-brake business while the remaining companies try to grow market share.
