Sketchbook Audio

Basically the highlights of the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. 

In no particular order, you'll learn a bit about, and see, the following vehicles: Corvette E-Ray, NEW Chevy Trax, NEW GMC Canyon, Kia EV6, Buick Wildcat Concept, RAM REV Concept, Jeep 20th Anniversary Wrangler Rubicons, Dodge Hornet, Kia Niro, VW Atlas, Some Alfa Romeos, Acura TLX Type-S PMC Edition, New Honda Pilot, New Toyota Prius, and 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport!

Have you ever heard of VinFast? Do you know what a Zeekr is? 

If you have no idea what I am talking about, then sit down and have a watch/listen to this episode of Sketchbook Audio and let me tell you all about these two new kids on the block.  And no, they arent in a boy band. That i know of. 

The title says it all, so lets goooooooo!

Apparently, we have turned every tech show into an opportunity to be a car show.  Hey, thats fine by me, more concept cars the merrier! 

But this year was quite special and I for one, am super jealous that I wasnt there. 

Namely because, I didnt get to see the new Ram 1500 EV.  Want to learn more about it? Have a Listen and find out the deets on the below vehicles as well:

1. Ram 1500 REV 

2. Peugeot Inception

3. BMW DEE

4. Sony/Honda Alfeea....Alfleea?....Aleefa? Afeela?? who knows

5. VW ID7

And bonus mentions of the Mazda Rotary Range Extender; Cadillac Celestiq; Lyriq and the beloved (or hated) Yolk steering wheel

Well, as promised, here is my long-awaited episode on Architecture and how you can apply a lot of themes and forms from these gorgeous and historical monuments to your automotive/transportation designs.

Lets explore the world together, one epic building at a time! 

So, quick note, my gopro decided to stop filming after about 12 minutes into the video so, there will be a part 2 that is purely audio.  Dont miss that!

Also, new custom THEME SONG is in the works thanks to one of my long-time listeners and I am revamping the logo to be cleaner and more related to this show!

Heres a quick breakdown of what you hear about on today's episode. 

1. Jeep 4xe EV Day - Wagoneer S, Grand Wagoneer 4xe, Recon and ...uh...jeep Avenger???

2. Chevy Equinox EV and other GM products

3. Ford Mustang #MustangStampede Sept 14

4. Dodge Swinger Twins (not what it sounds like lol)

5. Chrysler 300 farewell edition Sept 13

6. Shooting Brakes! What the heck is that?

What youre going to hear about in todays episode (not in this specific order) :

GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado Offroad models - totally redisigned from the ground up and looking AMAZING

Switzerland is about to make a BIG (positive) impact on our world and the EV landscape

Ford Maverick Tremor

Dodge E-Muscle and the future of Stellantis America EVs

Ford Bronco/Bronco Sport Heritage Editions

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

And so much more!

Things have been crazy over the past year, and I have so much to talk about. Some of it, has nothing to do with Design so if you were hoping for a big discussion on design on this episode, well, you'll have to listen to some deep conversation first...or fast forward lol. 

Ok! Now that we have all of that sad stuff out of the way, lets start talking about all of the NEW new coming out this year or very soon.  There's a lot so stick around!