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    Tanshanomi: The epic win (okay, actually the only win) for #6 was the Polaris Revolver street ATV. The iPod is the instrument panel. more »
    BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ: With these guidelines it has become so easy to make a new car that the The Not So Big Three can have a new production car ready before Christmas. more »
    bzr: You forgot #12: If you're GM, give Michael Bay lots of money to put it in his movies, promote the shit out of it, tout it as the car that will save th... more »
    ormstungu: Or, in Chrysler's case, it is only 3 steps: Step 1: take a steaming turd Step 2: paint it orange, add stripes, call it "SRT" Step 3: use said be-strip... more »
    Deartháir II: Matt, this is one of the best articles I've seen in a while. The sarcasm and cynicism intertwined with truthiness and accuracy at pointing out the pai... more »
    Novaload: Well done, Matt. It the hilarious but sadly true category. I'll write the two ream press release that must accompany each one. "We've met the enemy, a... more »
    Gearhead_42 - Nibbles ate my garage!: Did comments just die? I can't reply to anything... more »
    Graverobber: One more thing, Make the production version nothing like the show car more »
    Plecostomus [Tyrrell]: "If the concept is hip and urban make sure the model looks like she'd give you the clap." That's not just hilarious, but incredibly true. more »
    Mad_Science: You forgot the buzzword-laden press release keying into whatever trend is cool this year. more »
    adamaoc: then change everything and make it look boring! more »
    Gearhead_42 - Nibbles ate my garage!: OK, pet peeve of mine... tires mount on wheels and not the other way around... "Giant Wheels on Hand Cut Tires" just sounds dumb more »
    Serious Mopar Jones- Incurable: Eleven is the new 10? Volvo is Swedish. Also, no bubbletop, joystick, fins, or fake turbine-intake nose? Fail. more »
    Dr. H. F. Danger: You forgot a step: Leak tons of obscure/dark photos with features and details that will never make the final model. more »
    Jagvar: You forgot razor-thin side mirrors. more »
  • #11stepstomakeaconceptcar

    11 Easy Steps To Design A "Concept" Car

    Concept cars, once used by designers to hint at the distant future, are now used mostly by carmakers to preview cars already designed. In order to generate more news coverage most companies "disguise" the final model with a few predictable alterations to make the "concept" seem futuristic. As a PSA for automakers, here's eleven steps to follow to turn your new model into a "concept car."