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The Small Details That Give an Interior Its Character

November 4, 2026 driving_editor Car Design

A memorable interior often comes down to a few repeated choices: the curve of an edge, the texture of a surface or the spacing around a control. Looking at these elements separately helps explain why two cabins with similar colours can create very different moods.

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Reading a Car Through Its Proportions

November 4, 2026 driving_editor Car Design

A car makes an impression before its badge becomes readable. The relationship between wheels, roof and body gives the silhouette its character. For a useful design exercise, set aside performance figures and describe only what you can see: where the cabin sits, how the roof ends and how much visual weight rests above each wheel.

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