Jim Murray

2 years ago ·

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The fact that the designs of new cars are all kind of running together these days shows a real lack of daring and creativity out there in the automobile design world. Just yesterday I saw a Cadillac and a Hyundai, both SUVs, parked side by side. Damned if I could tell them apart. We have turned into a culture of weenies. Now this is what they should be going for.

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John Rylance

2 years ago #1

At the risk of being labelled a SUVist, I must admit they all look the same to me. I can only tell the difference for certain by reading the name on the boot. 

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