When I climb inside a new vehicle I want to be soothed not perturbed. But too often when I look up, I’m staring at some craggy fastener that never should be seen.
In alphabetical order, we call out vehicles with problematic fit-and-finish, materials, ergonomics or unfortunate design choices. Each of these items resulted in points deducted as WardsAuto editors selected the 2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors...
A summation of all 31 interiors evaluated in the 2017 competition. Many of these comments are taken directly from score sheets submitted by WardsAuto editors. Prices listed are sticker. Winners in red.
Nearly 700 people attended the WardsAuto Interiors Conference May 9 at Detroit's Cobo Center for keynote speeches, panel sessions and award presentations for Wards 10 Best Interiors and the College for Creative Studies Student Design...
Designer Eric Brown spoke at this week’s WardsAuto Interiors Conference about the BMW i Inside Future Sculpture show car, which integrates holographic controls and a second-row lounge with a bookshelf. “How do you enjoy your time...
What other new types of vehicles can be created as consumers lose interest in traditional luxury sedans? That was the latest challenge to College for Creative Studies transportation design students for the eighth-annual WardsAuto Interiors Student...
Use of leather and wood isn’t going away, but suppliers and automakers are finding innovative ways to use the premium materials, along with promising alternatives.
OEMs and suppliers are drawing upon products and processes to lighten every part of the car, including not only the sheetmetal and powertrain but also the vehicle’s interior, industry officials say during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference.
