”Why do they always have to plaster a fake grill on the front of the car even when it doesn't need a front opening for cooling? Although they got the generalized aero right, it looks like they compromised on a few of the details to follow "automotive tradition".
Guys, GM is trying to sell the notion that enviro-friendly, high-tech vehicles can be practical, cool and even a little sexy. That’s why they styled the volt to look muscular ... as if it was the forthcoming Camaro’s lil’ brother.
I’d prefer a straight-up form-follows-function design … but I’m weird. I know why GM is doing what they’re doing … they’re trying to sell green tech to the unwashed masses that won't buy something that looks like an egg ... or your Honda. So, I cut GM a lot of slack in this area.
