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"It should look better": Why the production car never matches the concept

The 10th Dream Car from the Top 10: GMC L’Universelle

Welcome to an exhilarating journey through automotive history as we explore the GMC L’Universelle, a dream vehicle that captured the imaginations of car enthusiasts in the 1950s. Designed under the visionary direction of Harley Earl and Charles Jordan, this innovative concept model became a symbol of futuristic design and engineering prowess. Join us as we celebrate the craftsmanship and legacy of the GMC L’Universelle, a marvel from General Motors that continues to inspire awe and admiration. A Visionary Concept: The Birth of the GMC L’Universelle In 1955, the automotive world was introduced to the GMC L’Universelle, a groundbreaking concept unveiled at the prestigious GM Motorama shows. This show van was not just a display of cutting-edge design; it embodied the spirit of innovation and versatility. The name "L’Universelle," meaning "The Universal" in French, perfectly captured its multifaceted potential. Whether envisioned as a small bus, taxi, station wagon, or ...

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Chuck Jordan – the last of the old guard GM designers.

When car designer Chuck Jordan passed on December 9, 2010, it was the end of an era in automotive design.

Chevrolet Concept Cars: Ten Of Our Favorites

Most celebrations of Chevrolet's centennial surround the automaker's production vehicles. Why not? After all, this is the brand that birthed legends like the Bel Air, Corvette, and Camaro, among others. Those vehicles are certainly worth celebrating, but we can't help but wonder: what about the Chevrolet cars that never saw a production line? We've scoured through the history books (and our memory banks) to pick out ten of our all-time favorites.

The Cadillac Future From The Sixties

Some 1960s Cadillac concept cars and the future weren't that far apart. Many of the ideas explored in 1960s Cadillac concept cars later showed up in GM showrooms.

Chevrolet Iroc Concept California - 1989

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It's thanks to Chuck Jordan that automobile tail fins became so flamboyantly oversized

Legendary GM design chief Chuck Jordan dies at 83

Chuck Jordan, the legendary designer who helped usher in the modern era of car styling at General Motors, died on Thursday evening, Dec. 9. He was 83.

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All-New Ford Escape Brings Style and Substance to Small SUVs with Class-Leading Hybrids, Flexibility and Exclusive Technology

DEARBORN, Mich., April 2, 2019 – With today’s reveal of the stylish new Escape, featuring the small SUV’s best-ever performance, flexibility and smart new technology, Ford is reinventing the model that helped drive the popularity of the segment. Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020, a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant, and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. “This all-new Escape brings a sleeker, sportier design with the capability to take you on just about any of your life’s adventures,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s president, North America. “With our class-leading hybrid powertrains, customers will spend less time at the gas station and more time on the road.” To create a sportier look for the all-new Escape, designers turned to some of the most high- profile sports cars in the Ford showroom. The shield-shaped ...

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