That new mousetrap really isn't

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Automotive engineering has reached a state whereby it is bereft of innovations. The basic car design as it stands today will not be much different than how it will appear in the future. Cars will fundamentally consist of a four-wheel box with an engine mounted ahead of the passengers.

author: Yates, Brock
Forecasts and trends, Automobile engineering, Automotive engineering

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The new retro

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Cars such as the Dodge Viper resemble race car designs of the 1960s', and they may signal the next popular trend in automobile design. Car body styles will become more radical during the 1990s', moving away from the sleek looks of the 1980s'.

author: Yates, Brock
Social aspects, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars

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A strange thing is happening: old stuff is in

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Old-style cars and old technology are becoming popular again. The most popular hot rods resemble those of the 1930s, and makers of luxury cars are introducing boxy models. Many car enthusiasts admire cars that were made before they were born.

author: Yates, Brock
Appreciation, Vintage automobiles, Vintage cars

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subjects list: Column, Automobiles, Design and construction
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