Spyker’s ultra‑limited C8 Preliator XXV, a 800‑horsepower rear‑wheel‑drive coupé with a six‑speed manual and hand‑formed aluminum body, uses nostalgic engineering and aviation‑inspired design to question the rise of automated performance and highlight the value of driver involvement.
Designer Doni Hendrawan’s Koenigsegg Absolut LMH concept demonstrates how a hypercar can meet Le Mans endurance requirements—rules, cooling, reliability—by rethinking low, long, restrained proportions and exposing internal mechanical architecture, showing that authentic design, not sheer speed, preserves the brand’s identity.
The Bugatti Destrier reimagines the track‑focused Bolide as a sculptural, one‑off road car by stripping aggressive aero, lowering the roof, applying a Sapphire Celeste paint finish, and retaining the 1,600 PS W‑16 engine, shifting emphasis from pure performance to proportion, craftsmanship, and emotion.
Lotus Evija stands out not for its staggering 2,011 bhp output but for the bold "Carved by Air" philosophy that makes airflow a structural element, reshaping the car’s body, layout, and visual language while delivering extreme performance in a limited‑run electric hypercar.
The article examines Rolls‑Royce’s Cullinan Yachting edition, showing how the brand translates core nautical concepts—direction, material feel, craftsmanship, and order—into a cohesive design system rather than merely applying superficial yacht‑themed styling for customers.
The article examines Volkswagen's new concept interior, arguing that as autonomous driving reshapes the role of the driver, car cabins should evolve from pure control stations into flexible, emotionally resonant living spaces that prioritize human experience over screen‑centric tech.
Ferrari’s first electric supercar, the Luce, showcases a collaboration with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, emphasizing extreme restraint, physical controls, premium materials, and a minimalist cabin that prioritizes the pure driving experience over digital screens.
The article examines how a British design team reimagined the iconic Chevrolet Corvette as an electric concept, highlighting the European‑inspired aesthetics, innovative features such as the Apex Vision glass spine, 3D‑printed structure, active aerodynamics, and the cultural clash that shapes the vehicle’s futuristic identity.
The 2026 Rezvani Tank reimagines a Jeep‑based off‑road SUV with sharp, angular styling, heavy armor, high‑output powertrains, and tactical accessories, illustrating a bold design narrative that fuses industrial aesthetics, functionalism, and cyber‑punk fantasy while probing the link between function and form.
This article explains the fundamentals of automotive HMI, its multidisciplinary nature, interaction stages and modes, and outlines the skills and knowledge needed for designers to transition into automotive HMI design in the era of smart cars and 5G.
