The design of modern cars is typically handled by a large team of designers and engineers from many different disciplines.

An automobile  is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. Most definitions of the term specify that automobiles are designed to run primarily on roads, to have seating for one to eight people, to typically have four wheels , and to be constructed principally for the transport of people rather than goods. However, the term is far from precise.


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As part of the product development effort the team of designers will work closely with teams of design engineers responsible for all aspects of the vehicle.

These engineering teams include: chassis , body and trim, powertrain, electrical and production.

The design team under the leadership of the design director will typically comprise of an exterior designer, an interior designer , and a color and materials designer.


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Diesel
Gasoline

Diesel engined cars have long been popular in Europe with the first models being introduced in the 1930s by Mercedes Benz and Citroen.

Gasoline

Gasoline engines have the advantage over diesel in being lighter and able to work at higher rotational speeds and they are the usual choice for fitting in high performance sports cars. Continuous development of gasoline engines for over a hundred years has produced improvements in efficiency and reduced pollution.

 

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