design
A look into the art and science of vehicular design; all the ins and outs of building cars, trucks, motorcycles and more.
Why Did Hummer Stop Making Vehicles?
The Hummer (whichever model you're talking about) is a big, gas-guzzling beast that just doesn’t make sense for most people anymore, especially today. We don't really need huge, flashy SUVs to show off how tough or masculine we are. That era's kind of over, and honestly, it’s not even considered that cool anymore today.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Ford Pulls Out of NASCAR: What Caused the Exit Despite Racing Success
A quick Google search says Ford’s decision to stop building NASCAR vehicles was a mix of things—mainly a shift in focus toward trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles, plus a general sense that the market is changing. The move was meant to set Ford up for future success by leaning into areas with more growth potential and staying in step with what buyers actually want. Basically, Ford doesn’t think racing is their strong suit anymore, and they’re slowly running out of money to keep doing it anyway. Racing’s always been expensive, and that’s not changing.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Over 50,000 Unsold Teslas: Is Elon Musk’s Political Ambitions a Factor?
I think this is probably just a manufacturing issue. Maybe Tesla miscalculated demand and ended up producing more cars than they could immediately sell — which, let’s be honest, happens all the time. You’ve probably seen those huge lots full of brand-new cars just sitting there, waiting for someone to buy them. It’s not that weird.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Demise of the Nissan Skyline GT-R: What Happened?
It’s actually pretty simple. Nissan figured having two cars with nearly the same engine (even if slightly different) wasn’t profitable, so they dropped the Skyline and went all in on the GT-R with a V6. Most likely, the GT-R and Z-Series share similarities because they both run V6 engines — maybe the GT-R’s engine is just an upgraded version of the Z’s.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The McLaren F1’s Edge: Why Center-Seat Driving Isn’t More Common in High-Performance Vehicles
It’s actually pretty simple. Center driving requires a complete rethinking of vehicle layout, affecting everything from chassis design to aerodynamics. That level of complexity can scare off manufacturers, who would rather stick to conventional designs where the steering wheel is on the left or right — because it’s easier to build and drive.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
How to Invest in Ferraris (and Other Exotics) for Maximum ROI
Let’s say you buy a Ferrari 488 for $300,000 (I’m not sure about the original price) and hope to sell it for at least $500,000. It’s possible, but it’s a bit tricky since the 488 is a new supercar. It’ll drop in value significantly in the second year until it stabilizes at its residual value. From there, the price might go up if there’s demand — but determining if there will be demand isn’t exactly easy.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Is the Supercar Market Dying?
People seem to think sports cars are all about speed, and they expect every car — even the most basic ones — to eventually be fast. But what they forget is that sports cars (or supercars) aren’t just built for speed —they’re built to be controlled and stopped at high speeds. That’s why your Corolla doesn’t really count as a sports car.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Price of Innovation: Why Concept Cars Cost a Fortune (and Production Cars Don’t)
The difference is pretty big. Concept cars are usually one-off designs—basically, a way for automakers to show off their ideas and get people interested. Most of the time, they’re just for promotion, though a few actually make it to production.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Motorcycle Auction Records: What’s the Limit & When Will it Be Broken?
A quick Google search says the current record for the most expensive motorcycle sold at auction is a 1908 Harley that went for $935,000. It’s believed to be one of only 12 “Strap Tank” motorcycles — so named because of the nickel-plated steel bands suspending the fuel tanks from the frame — in the entire world.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
Concept Car vs. Production Car: Why the Huge Design Gap?
Many, many things, one of which is engineering problems. Take the Cadillac Cien as an example. Right from the start you’ll notice it doesn’t have any mirrors. Cadillac’s engineers probably figured they’d mess with the aerodynamics or whatever, but the real reason? They didn’t need to put them on. I mean, concept cars aren’t meant to be driven, right? They just need to look cool at an auto show. Half the time, you don’t even know if they actually work — manufacturers build them without going through all the real-world testing.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
The Muscle Car Famine: Why Production is Dwindling
Basically, the answer’s still the same: muscle cars are a niche market, and these days there are plenty of cheaper cars that make almost the same power. We don’t need massive 5–7 liter V8s to hit 500–600 HP anymore — smaller engines can handle it just fine.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
High Demand, Low Supply: Why Isn’t Ford Reproducing the Iconic 1960s Mustang?
The main thing is, they don’t have the molds or dies for those old cars. Modern cars are designed and built using molds, and as far as I know, those dies get sold off or repurposed when a model is discontinued. You can’t just ask Ford to make another early 2000s Mustang — let alone one from the 1960s. That’s just not happening.
By Pinesthi Mukti Rizky Wibowo9 months ago in Wheel
