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2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe (Design Critique)

March 2nd, 2010 No comments

 

       When the Solstice concept was first unveiled, a sister hardtop styling mock-up was also presented.  The production Solstice roadster was such a looker that many forgot all about the coupe.  GM designers hadn’t forgotten and the production version added an unexpected targa feature. Read more…

2007 Holden Caprice (Design Critique)

February 28th, 2010 No comments


       Caprice.  The name evokes various reactions.  To some it is merely an outdated Chevrolet for the elderly.  Others think of a car that they envisioned as ugly and overweight.  And yet to many the name is a legend;  a name revered. Read more…

2004 Pontiac GTO vs. Holden Monaro (Design Critique)

February 8th, 2010 2 comments

     With the introduction of the Holden Commodore Concept Coupe at the turn of the millennium, it looked as if the designers at Holden had found a way to breathe some new life into GM’s slowly aging RWD midsize platform.  By merely changing the roofline and stretching the front doors, the conservative sedan was transformed into an attractive coupe.  Read more…